Trouble in the Hood
Criminal Nation · 1992
66 min · 17 tracks · West Coast hip-hop
A gritty exploration of urban life, infused with sharp lyricism and the raw energy of early 90s West Coast hip-hop.
Top tracks — play these first
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Excuse Me Mr. Officer (Fed Up) — This track stands out as a powerful critique of police brutality and systemic injustice, resonating deeply with listeners during an era of heightened tensions between law enforcement and communities of color.
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Trouble in the Hood — The title track encapsulates the album's themes by vividly depicting struggles within urban neighborhoods, combining storytelling with a compelling beat that draws listeners into its narrative.
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You Can’t Funk With It — This track showcases the group's lyrical prowess and confidence while blending humor with social commentary, making it both entertaining and thought-provoking.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album captures the essence of early '90s West Coast hip-hop but lacks standout moments in writing and production.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a brief intro before launching into a series of tracks that maintain a consistent mid-tempo pace, emphasizing rhythmic delivery.
- Several tracks feature call-and-response structures between the two main vocalists, enhancing the communal feel of the lyrics.
- The last three tracks slow down significantly, creating a reflective conclusion that contrasts with the earlier intensity.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- 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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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
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro 1:02
- 2 Trouble in the Hood 3:41
- 3 You Can’t Funk With It 4:14
- 4 Excuse Me Mr. Officer (Fed Up) 4:19
- 5 No Shame 4:30
- 6 Just Loungin’ 4:52
- 7 Pierce County Gangster 4:00
- 8 When the Homies Come to Play 3:03
- 9 Sex 2:36
- 10 Criminal Love 4:27
- 11 We Can’t Stand These Bitches 4:49
- 12 Lifestyles of the Nation 5:31
- 13 The Bum Rush 3:56
- 14 6 Down Deep 6:16
- 15 Sick to the Brain 3:21
- 16 Order Now Punk 2:39
- 17 Criminal (reprise) 3:12
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