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Volcanic Sunlight

Saul Williams · 2011

55 min · 13 tracks · hip-hop · rapping · electronica

A kaleidoscopic blend of industrial beats and poetic introspection that challenges and uplifts.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • poetic introspection and reflection
  • gradual builds and payoffs
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • uplifting and challenging themes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2011, 'Volcanic Sunlight' is Saul Williams' fourth studio album, following his critically acclaimed 2007 release 'The Inevitable Rise and Liberation of NiggyTardust!'. At this point in his career, Williams was exploring a more accessible sound while maintaining his avant-garde roots, showcasing his growth as both an artist and a poet.
Stylistic neighbors
Shabazz Palaces· Death Grips· Flying Lotus
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Tracklist

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

  • 1 Look to the Sun 4:07
  • 2 Patience 3:51
  • 3 Explain My Heart 4:15
  • 4 Triumph 6:03
  • 5 Diagram 3:46
  • 6 Girls on Saturn 2:27
  • 7 Give It Up 4:12
  • 8 Dance (single version) 3:35
  • 9 Volcanic Sunlight 3:56
  • 10 Rocket 3:52
  • 11 Fall Up 4:17
  • 12 Innocence 5:43
  • 13 New Day 5:14

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