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Twiztid Presents: Year of the Sword

Twiztid · 2017

93 min · 29 tracks · hip-hop · rap rock · horrorcore

A frenetic blend of horrorcore beats and provocative lyrics that challenge mainstream norms.

Why this album works

This album received notable attention within underground rap circles, debuting at number 2 on the Billboard Independent Albums chart. Its release further cemented Twiztid's status as key players in the horrorcore movement, influencing a new generation of artists with its raw lyrical content and experimental sound.
Best for
dynamic flow with peaks frenetic energy for workouts provocative themes for thrill-seekers
Context
By 2017, Twiztid had solidified their position in the underground hip-hop scene, releasing 'Year of the Sword' as a follow-up to their previous album, 'The Darkness'. This period was marked by their continued evolution as independent artists and influential figures in the horrorcore genre, showcasing their dedication to exploring darker themes.

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Test of Time (intro) 1:28
  • 2 Heads Will Roll Standout 3:39
  • 3 Turn It Up 3:35
  • 4 Fucked 4:18
  • 5 Level Up! (skit 1) 0:14
  • 6 Their Fault 2:12
  • 7 Ignite 3:42
  • 8 Cut Em Up Standout 5:03
  • 9 Lights Out 3:32
  • 10 Harassment (skit 2) 0:28
  • 11 Don’t Fxck Wit Us Standout 4:58
  • 12 Better Than Ever B4 4:40
  • 13 Flix n’ Chill 4:45
  • 14 Get High 6:30
  • 15 Galaxy 2:39
  • 16 Don’t Tell Me 3:49
  • 17 Summon the Majik Ninja (skit 3) 0:18
  • 18 B.N.U. 6:19
  • 19 Did You Unplug It? (outro) 0:43

Disc 2

  • 1 Intro 0:11
  • 2 It’s a Hold Up 3:04
  • 3 Chaos Incarnate 3:40
  • 4 When I Get Up 2:52
  • 5 Twenty‐Seven 3:23
  • 6 Beast 3:02
  • 7 The Trunk 3:22
  • 8 Grindin 3:26
  • 9 They Shall Believe 3:22
  • 10 Time Bomb 3:49

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