Memoirs of the Elephant Man
Busdriver · 1999
53 min · 16 tracks · hip-hop · alternative hip-hop · underground hip-hop
A frenetic blend of abstract beats and socially conscious lyricism pushing the boundaries of hip-hop's experimental landscape.
Memoirs of the Elephant Man is an album by Busdriver, released in 1999. A frenetic blend of abstract beats and socially conscious lyricism pushing the boundaries of hip-hop's experimental landscape. 'Memoirs of the Elephant Man' is significant for its early contributions to alternative and experimental hip-hop, influencing a generation of artists seeking to push genre boundaries. The album received positive critical reception from underground circles and helped establish Busdriver as a key figure within the avant-garde rap movement. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Memoirs of the Elephant Man sound like?
A frenetic blend of abstract beats and socially conscious lyricism pushing the boundaries of hip-hop's experimental landscape. Rooted in hip-hop and alternative hip-hop.
What makes Memoirs of the Elephant Man by Busdriver notable?
'Memoirs of the Elephant Man' is significant for its early contributions to alternative and experimental hip-hop, influencing a generation of artists seeking to push genre boundaries. The album received positive critical reception from underground circles and helped establish Busdriver as a key figure within the avant-garde rap movement. Released in 1999, 'Memoirs of the Elephant Man' was Busdriver's debut studio album, following a series of underground mixtapes. At this point, he was emerging from the Los Angeles underground scene, poised to challenge conventional hip-hop norms with his unique style and poetic lyrics.
How many songs are on Memoirs of the Elephant Man?
Memoirs of the Elephant Man has 16 tracks, running approximately 53 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro 1:13
- 2 Neva Bite the Hand That Serves You Standout 3:05
- 3 I Won't Dance 3:47
- 4 Driving Under the Influence Standout 2:53
- 5 Overshadow 4:09
- 6 Painkillas Standout 4:11
- 7 Most Likely 4:27
- 8 Blank Space 1:12
- 9 L.A.cZars 3:33
- 10 They Don't Know 4:15
- 11 Night of the Living Dead 3:14
- 12 Mythic Proportions 0:40
- 13 Everybody's Styling 4:12
- 14 Think Different 4:53
- 15 Get on the Bus 4:04
- 16 Bonus Cut! 3:53
Release Date
October 12, 1999
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
53 min 41 sec
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