Top tracks — play these first
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Betrayed — This track encapsulates Lil Xan's struggles with fame and personal relationships, blending catchy hooks with raw emotion that became emblematic of his style.
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Wake Up — With its urgent beat and reflective lyrics, this track showcases Xan's ability to convey vulnerability while maintaining a catchy sound that appeals to his audience.
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The Man — This song highlights Xan's rise to fame and the challenges that come with it, blending self-assured lyrics with a bouncy production that captures his essence.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album captures the SoundCloud rap essence but lacks standout compositions and production finesse.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of melodic beats that blend with introspective lyrics across nearly all tracks.
- Several tracks employ a repetitive hook structure, which emphasizes the emotional themes of mental health and substance use.
- The pacing varies, with some tracks maintaining a steady mid-tempo while others shift to slower, more reflective moments.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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5/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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4/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- 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
- steady mid-tempo reflective vibe
- short tracks for quick engagement
- introspective themes of youth
- background listening with melodic beats
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, immersive experiences
- seek complex, varied structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2018, Total Xanarchy was Lil Xan's debut studio album following his breakthrough mixtape, Xanny. At this point in his career, he was rapidly gaining recognition within the SoundCloud rap scene, having already cultivated a dedicated fanbase through viral hits and collaborations.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Juice WRLD· Lil Peep· XXXTentacion
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Who I Am 2:36
- 2 Wake Up 2:11
- 3 Tick Tock 2:34
- 4 Diamonds 2:49
- 5 The Man 2:58
- 6 Saved by the Bell 3:01
- 7 Moonlight 2:49
- 8 Round Here 2:51
- 9 Basically 1:47
- 10 Deceived 2:05
- 11 Betrayed 3:07
- 12 Slingshot 1:30
- 13 Far 2:23
- 14 Color Blind 2:57
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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