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Thumbs

Busdriver · 2015

42 min · 13 tracks · hip-hop · alternative hip-hop · underground hip-hop

Busdriver's 'Thumbs' combines frenetic lyricism with eclectic production, pushing the boundaries of abstract and experimental hip-hop.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with dynamic shifts
  • lyrical intricacy for detail-oriented listeners
  • exploration of abstract themes
  • short bursts of frenetic energy

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward song structures
  • seek instant gratification in music

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Thumbs' was released in 2015, Busdriver had already established himself as a unique voice in alternative hip-hop since his debut in 2002. This album came five years after his previous project, 'Beaus$Eros', marking a significant evolution in his sound and thematic focus, as he continued to challenge conventional rap narratives.
Stylistic neighbors
Aesop Rock· MF DOOM· Shabazz Palaces

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Absolutions in the Hottentot Supercluster 4:33
  • 2 Black Labor (As Understood by Equiano) 3:15
  • 3 Hyperbolic 2 3:08
  • 4 Much 3:38
  • 5 Ministry of the Torture Couch 5:18
  • 6 Worlds to Run 5:15
  • 7 Skit 0:26
  • 8 Surrounded by Millionaires 2:34
  • 9 Great Spooks of Enormous Strength 3:27
  • 10 Del’s Couch 1:50
  • 11 Shadows and Victories 3:51
  • 12 NY 03 LIVE 1:15
  • 13 Species of Property 3:26

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