Fantastic Damage
El-P · 2002
70 min · 16 tracks · hip-hop · rapping
An avant-garde blend of dense lyricism and experimental beats that pushes hip-hop's boundaries.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- steady, consistent energy levels long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys
- Context
- Released in January 2002, 'Fantastic Damage' was El-P's debut solo album following his tenure with Company Flow. At this point in his career, he was transitioning from group dynamics to establishing himself as a unique voice in underground hip-hop, setting the stage for his future productions and collaborations.
- If you like
- hip-hop, rapping
Fantastic Damage is an album by El-P, released in 2002. An avant-garde blend of dense lyricism and experimental beats that pushes hip-hop's boundaries. 'Fantastic Damage' is often credited with influencing the alternative hip-hop movement, showcasing El-P's distinctive production style and poetic lyricism. The album received critical acclaim, appearing on various year-end lists, and helped solidify El-P's reputation as a leading figure in independent music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Fantastic Damage sound like?
An avant-garde blend of dense lyricism and experimental beats that pushes hip-hop's boundaries. Rooted in hip-hop and rapping.
What makes Fantastic Damage by El-P notable?
'Fantastic Damage' is often credited with influencing the alternative hip-hop movement, showcasing El-P's distinctive production style and poetic lyricism. The album received critical acclaim, appearing on various year-end lists, and helped solidify El-P's reputation as a leading figure in independent music. Released in January 2002, 'Fantastic Damage' was El-P's debut solo album following his tenure with Company Flow. At this point in his career, he was transitioning from group dynamics to establishing himself as a unique voice in underground hip-hop, setting the stage for his future productions and collaborations.
Who is Fantastic Damage for?
Fantastic Damage works well if you're into steady, consistent energy levels, long, immersive listening sessions and dynamic emotional journeys.
How many songs are on Fantastic Damage?
Fantastic Damage has 16 tracks, running approximately 70 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Fantastic Damage 3:22
- 2 Squeegee Man Shooting Standout 4:24
- 3 Deep Space 9mm Standout 3:47
- 4 Tuned Mass Damper 4:05
- 5 Dead Disnee Standout 3:53
- 6 Delorean 5:33
- 7 Truancy 5:04
- 8 The Nang, the Front, the Bush and the Shit 5:37
- 9 Accidents Don’t Happen 4:50
- 10 Stepfather Factory 4:07
- 11 T.O.J. 4:32
- 12 Dr. Hellno and the Praying Mantus 4:34
- 13 Lazerfaces’ Warning 4:36
- 14 Innocent Leader 2:21
- 15 Constellation Funk 4:52
- 16 Blood 4:28
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