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Yell & Ice

Subtle · 2007

37 min · 9 tracks · hip-hop

A genre-blurring tapestry of hip-hop, experimental sounds, and eclectic collaborations that challenges conventional song structures.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Falling (feat. Why?) — This opening track sets the tone with its haunting vocals and intricate production, showcasing Subtle's ability to meld emotional depth with complex soundscapes.
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    Middleclass Haunt (feat. Dan Boeckner) — With its catchy hooks and social commentary, this track highlights Subtle's skill in blending personal narratives with broader societal critiques.
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    Deathful (feat. Tunde Adebimpe) — A standout collaboration that intertwines introspective lyrics with a rich instrumental backdrop, revealing the band's artistic range and emotional resonance.
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    Cut Yell — This track exemplifies Subtle's experimental edge with its fractured rhythms and abstract lyrics, pushing the boundaries of traditional hip-hop.
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    Sinking Pinks (feat. Chris Adams) — Closing the album on an evocative note, this track encapsulates the themes of dislocation and introspection present throughout Yell & Ice.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Falling (feat. Why?) 3:51
  • 2 Middleclass Haunt (feat. Dan Boeckner) 4:36
  • 3 Deathful (feat. Tunde Adebimpe) 3:22
  • 4 Islandmind 3:30
  • 5 The Pit Within Pits (feat. Markus Acher) 5:14
  • 6 Cut Yell 4:30
  • 7 Not 3:20
  • 8 Sinking Pinks (feat. Chris Adams) 5:55
  • 9 Requiem for a Dive 3:33

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