Violence Begets Violence
Jedi Mind Tricks · 2011
46 min · 14 tracks · rapping
Dark, aggressive beats intertwine with incisive lyrics, illustrating the harsh realities of life through a visceral lens.
Top tracks — play these first
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Burning the Mirror — This track combines complex wordplay with a relentless flow, showcasing Vinnie Paz's lyrical prowess and setting the tone for the album's dark themes.
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When Crows Descend Upon You — The intense imagery and haunting production create a powerful narrative about societal decay, making it a standout example of the album's thematic depth.
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Fuck Ya Life — A confrontational anthem that encapsulates the album's aggressive tone, delivering unfiltered commentary on personal struggle and resilience.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong lyrical content and production, maintaining an aggressive tone while exploring dark themes.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a brief intro that sets a dark tone, followed by tracks that maintain a consistent aggressive tempo throughout.
- Each track features complex rhyme schemes and dense lyrical content, often addressing themes of violence and struggle.
- Several songs incorporate haunting samples and layered production, creating a rich sonic texture that enhances the lyrical delivery.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dark themes of societal struggle
- aggressive beats for intense focus
- short tracks for quick engagement
- visceral lyrics provoke strong emotions
- for late-night reflection
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of lighthearted sounds
- prefer melodic and soothing vibes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2011, Violence Begets Violence is Jedi Mind Tricks' sixth studio album and marks their first project after a hiatus that followed 2006's Servants in Heaven, Kings in Hell. The duo, consisting of Vinnie Paz and Stoupe the Enemy of Mankind, returned with a renewed focus on their signature style, blending intricate lyricism with haunting production.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Immortal Technique· Vinnie Paz· Aesop Rock
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro 2:05
- 2 Burning the Mirror 3:33
- 3 When Crows Descend Upon You 3:55
- 4 Fuck Ya Life 3:59
- 5 Imperial Tyranny 3:41
- 6 Design in Malice 3:38
- 7 Weapon of Unholy Wrath 3:53
- 8 Target Practice 2:39
- 9 Carnival of Souls 3:55
- 10 Willing a Destruction Onto Humanity 2:54
- 11 Chalice 3:46
- 12 BloodBorn Enemy 2:50
- 13 The Sacrilege of Fatal Arms 2:43
- 14 Street Lights 3:24
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