Released 37 years ago this October
Word Power
Divine Styler · 1989
53 min · 13 tracks · alternative hip-hop
A vibrant fusion of intricate lyricism and eclectic beats that pushes the boundaries of alternative hip-hop in the late '80s.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Last Black House on the Left — This track showcases Divine Styler's storytelling abilities, weaving a narrative that critiques societal issues while blending sharp wordplay with a haunting beat.
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Word Power — The title track encapsulates the album's essence, featuring complex rhymes and a dynamic flow that exemplifies Styler's lyrical prowess and artistic vision.
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Ain’t Sayin’ Nothin’ — In this track, Divine Styler employs clever double entendres and surreal imagery to challenge listeners' perceptions, making it a standout example of his innovative approach.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases innovative lyricism and eclectic beats, making it distinct within its genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a spoken word introduction that sets a thematic tone, followed by tracks that blend complex rhyme schemes with varied beats.
- Several tracks feature abrupt tempo changes and unconventional song structures, such as 'The Last Black House on the Left', which shifts from a laid-back groove to a more frenetic pace.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. 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 Introduction 0:46
- 2 Free Styler 5:17
- 3 Get Up on It 4:40
- 4 The Last Black House on the Left 6:45
- 5 It’s a Black Thing 5:09
- 6 Play It for Divine 2:47
- 7 Koxistin U4ria 3:40
- 8 Ain’t Sayin’ Nothin’ 4:16
- 9 Divinity Stylistics 4:11
- 10 Tongue of Labyrinth 5:23
- 11 In Divine Style 1:46
- 12 Rain 4:31
- 13 Word Power 4:48
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