Welcome to: Our House cover

Welcome to: Our House

Slaughterhouse · 2012

64 min · 16 tracks · hip-hop

Ferocious lyricism and hard-hitting beats collide in a showcase of hip-hop artistry from a supergroup at the peak of their powers.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Our House — This track serves as the group's anthem, featuring catchy hooks and showcasing each member's distinctive lyrical style while emphasizing their collective identity.
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    Hammer Dance — With its infectious beat and playful lyrics, this track captures the celebratory spirit of the album and showcases the group's chemistry and energy.
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    My Life — A reflective narrative that delves into personal struggles and triumphs, it highlights each member's vulnerability and storytelling ability, standing out for its emotional depth.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

51 /100
Foothills
Higher than 34% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong lyricism and energetic production but lacks some cohesion in its pacing and depth.

What we noticed

  • The album features a consistent use of aggressive beats and rapid-fire lyricism, with each member contributing distinct verses that showcase their individual styles.
  • Several tracks incorporate a call-and-response structure, particularly in the choruses, which enhances the collaborative feel of the supergroup.
  • The first half of the album maintains a high energy level with tracks like 'Hammer Dance' and 'Get Up', while the latter half introduces more introspective themes.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Slaughter 1:17
  • 2 Our House 5:58
  • 3 Coffin 3:41
  • 4 Throw That 3:58
  • 5 Hammer Dance 3:44
  • 6 Get Up 5:02
  • 7 My Life 4:21
  • 8 We Did It 0:41
  • 9 Flip a Bird 4:20
  • 10 Throw It Away 4:15
  • 11 Rescue Me 3:40
  • 12 Frat House 3:48
  • 13 Goodbye 5:02
  • 14 Park It Sideways 3:56
  • 15 Die 5:04
  • 16 Our Way 5:40

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