Top tracks — play these first
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Wicked and Weird — This track showcases Buck's signature storytelling ability through its vivid imagery and quirky narrative structure, capturing the album's experimental spirit.
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Talking Fishing Blues — A playful take on traditional blues themes, this track blends humor with introspective lyrics, highlighting Buck's unique voice within the genre.
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Craftsmanship — The longest track on the album, it serves as a culmination of Buck's diverse influences and lyrical dexterity, offering listeners a deeper insight into his artistry.
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Roses and Bluejays — This track features a poignant reflection on life and nature, illustrating Buck's ability to weave personal narratives into broader themes.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases innovative storytelling through genre fusion, though its cohesion is occasionally disrupted by abrupt transitions.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate unconventional instrumentation, such as banjo and harmonica, blending traditional blues elements with hip-hop beats.
- The sequencing includes abrupt transitions between tracks, creating a sense of unpredictability that reflects the eclectic nature of the music.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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
- playful storytelling with quirky charm
- short tracks for quick engagement
- experimental sounds that surprise
- late-night introspection with wit
- varied pacing keeps attention
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of straightforward narratives
- prefer constant high energy
Where this album fits
- Career context
- This Right Here Is Buck 65 is Buck 65's fourth studio album, released in 2004 after his breakthrough with Situation. At this point, Buck was solidifying his unique style within the Canadian hip-hop scene, blending genres that included country and blues influences, further establishing his artistic identity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Aesop Rock· El-P· Ceschi
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Craftsmanship
The song culminates in a reflective moment where the narrative shifts from external observations to an introspective assessment of self-worth.
This shift deepens the emotional impact of the song by contrasting outward experiences with internal struggles, revealing complexity in Buck's character.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Bandits 3:22
- 2 B.Sc. 2:41
- 3 Cries A Girl 4:52
- 4 Wicked and Weird 3:46
- 5 Centaur 3:23
- 6 Roses and Bluejays 3:16
- 7 Out of Focus 2:28
- 8 Talking Fishing Blues 3:03
- 9 463 3:46
- 10 Pants on Fire 5:11
- 11 Phil 3:21
- 12 Craftsmanship 7:45
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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