Top tracks — play these first
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Hipster Girl — This track cleverly critiques hipster culture while incorporating catchy hooks and relatable humor, making it emblematic of MC Lars's unique approach to storytelling.
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Guitar Hero Hero — Offering a playful homage to gaming culture, this song encapsulates the merging of music and video games, highlighting MC Lars's signature blend of nostalgia and humor.
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No Logo — In this track, MC Lars addresses consumerism and brand culture with sharp wit, showcasing his ability to weave social commentary into engaging rap.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends clever wordplay with engaging beats, establishing a distinct voice in nerdcore hip-hop.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of playful, narrative-driven lyrics that reference pop culture and gaming throughout its tracks.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- quirky storytelling with humor
- steady pacing for casual listening
- catchy hooks for sing-alongs
- satirical takes on culture
- light-hearted energy for gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer serious, introspective themes
- seek slow, atmospheric builds
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album popularized nerdcore hip-hop and solidified MC Lars's identity in the genre.
- Career context
- When MC Lars released 'This Gigantic Robot Kills' in 2009, he was solidifying his identity within the nerdcore genre after gaining attention with his previous album, 'The Laptop EP.' This record followed a period where he began to establish a loyal fanbase through performances and viral internet presence, showcasing his distinctive style that merges pop culture references with hip-hop.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Beastie Boys· Janelle Monáe· Gym Class Heroes
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Where Ya Been Lars? 1:20
- 2 True Player for Real 3:33
- 3 Hipster Girl 3:42
- 4 It's Not Easy (Being Green) 3:42
- 5 This Gigantic Robot Kills 2:49
- 6 No Logo 3:04
- 7 35 Laurel Drive 2:49
- 8 Twenty-Three 3:47
- 9 Guitar Hero Hero 4:03
- 10 O.G. Original Gamer 3:42
- 11 We Have Arrived 3:30
- 12 White Kids Aren't Hyphy 3:16
- 13 Hey There Ophelia 4:27
- 14 (Lord It's Hard to Be Happy When You're Not) Using the Metric System 2:50
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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