We Don't Even Live Here
P.O.S · 2012
39 min · 11 tracks · hardcore punk
A raw blend of alternative hip-hop and punk energy, layered with introspective lyrics and jagged production.
Top tracks — play these first
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Fuck Your Stuff — This track features a confrontational attitude towards consumerism, encapsulating the album's critique of societal values through sharp lyrics and energetic beats.
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How We Land (feat. Justin Vernon) — Combining P.O.S's incisive verses with Vernon's soaring vocals creates a dynamic contrast that showcases the emotional complexity woven throughout the album.
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They Can't Come (feat. Sims) — The collaboration with Sims emphasizes community and resilience, portraying a sense of unity amidst chaos, which resonates with the overarching themes of the record.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's blend of punk and hip-hop creates a distinctive sound, though its cohesion is somewhat uneven.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a brief, atmospheric intro that sets a raw tone before launching into high-energy tracks.
- Several songs feature abrupt tempo shifts and layered vocal deliveries, blending aggressive punk instrumentation with introspective hip-hop lyrics.
- The last two tracks slow down significantly, creating a reflective conclusion that contrasts with the preceding intensity.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- frantic energy for late nights
- introspective lyrics for deep thoughts
- punchy tracks for quick bursts
- collaborative vibes with friends
- dynamic shifts keep attention engaged
Maybe skip if you
- seeking mellow background sounds
- prefer long, sprawling compositions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 2012, We Don't Even Live Here is P.O.S's fourth studio album, following his critically acclaimed 2009 record, Never Better. At this point in his career, P.O.S was solidifying his reputation as a boundary-pushing artist within the underground hip-hop scene while also facing personal challenges, including health issues that would later lead to a temporary hiatus.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Death Grips· Shabazz Palaces· Run the Jewels
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Bumper 2:59
- 2 Fuck Your Stuff 3:53
- 3 How We Land (feat. Justin Vernon) 3:59
- 4 Wanted/Wasted (feat. Astronautalis) 4:18
- 5 They Can't Come (feat. Sims) 3:59
- 6 Lock-Picks, Knives, Bricks and Bats 3:48
- 7 Fire in the Hole/Arrow to the Action 3:48
- 8 Get Down (feat. Mike Mictlan) 3:39
- 9 All of It 3:11
- 10 Weird Friends (We Don't Even live Here) 2:48
- 11 Piano Hits (feat. Isaac Gale) 3:12
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