Top tracks — play these first
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Sex, Money, Drugs, Cars — This track encapsulates the album's thematic essence, offering an unflinching commentary on materialism and its impact on society through vivid storytelling.
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Dear Slim — A notable homage to Eminem that showcases Miilkbone's lyrical prowess while exploring themes of aspiration and rivalry within the hip-hop community.
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Enemy Of State — This track stands out for its critical perspective on government surveillance and societal control, reflecting the paranoia and distrust prevalent during its release.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features strong lyricism and raw production but lacks some polish in execution.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a skit and an intro that set a gritty tone, followed by tracks that maintain a consistent mid-tempo pace.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal deliveries, with Miilkbone alternating between rapid-fire verses and slower, more reflective moments.
- The production employs a raw sound with minimalistic beats and samples, emphasizing the lyrical content over polished instrumentation.
- The last three tracks slow down the tempo significantly, creating a reflective atmosphere as the album concludes.
- 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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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- 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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Why U Hate
A shift occurs when the narrative directly confronts the haters, breaking down their motivations without resorting to generalized insults.
This approach invites listeners to consider deeper societal issues rather than merely dismissing critics, adding complexity to the narrative.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Skit 0:35
- 2 Intro 1:45
- 3 Sex, Money, Drugs, Cars 3:17
- 4 Yes Yes Yall 3:37
- 5 Why U Hate 3:38
- 6 Take This Ride 3:24
- 7 Enemy Of State 2:38
- 8 A Few Good Men 3:30
- 9 War Fair 4:03
- 10 Lession 1:1 3:39
- 11 Dear Slim 4:14
- 12 Yesterday 4:44
- 13 things You Do 3:33
- 14 Ha Ha Ha 3:33
- 15 I Think So 3:45
- 16 Goodbye 4:32
- 17 Outro 1:21
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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