Top tracks — play these first
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Reversals — This track exemplifies Gangrene's signature style with its sharp lyricism and intricate production, creating a disorienting yet engaging listening experience.
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Flamethrowers, Pt. 2 — The track features an explosive beat complemented by incisive verses that critique societal norms, showcasing the duo's sharp wit and thematic depth.
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Gluttony — With its haunting atmosphere and introspective lyrics, this track delves into excess and personal demons, reflecting the album's darker undertones.
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Hazardous Materials — The clever wordplay and vivid imagery in this track stand out as a prime example of Gangrene's ability to blend humor with serious commentary.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's inventive wordplay and minimalist beats create a distinctive sound within avant-garde hip-hop.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a brief intro that sets a dark tone, followed by tracks that maintain a consistent minimalist production style.
- Each track features dense, multi-layered lyrics that often employ inventive wordplay and dark humor, creating a unique narrative flow.
- Several tracks incorporate abrupt transitions and unconventional structures, which challenge traditional hip-hop song formats.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- 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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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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 Filth (intro) 0:54
- 2 Reversals 3:10
- 3 Sheet Music 3:52
- 4 Flamethrowers, Pt. 2 3:00
- 5 The Man With the Horn 2:45
- 6 Better Things 3:06
- 7 Driving Gloves 3:22
- 8 Gluttony 3:43
- 9 The Scrapyards 2:49
- 10 Noon Chuckas 3:24
- 11 Just for Decoration 3:11
- 12 Hazardous Materials 3:28
- 13 The Hidden Hand 3:04
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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