Volcanic Sunlight
Saul Williams · 2011
55 min · 13 tracks · hip-hop · rapping · electronica
A kaleidoscopic blend of industrial beats and poetic introspection that challenges and uplifts.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- poetic introspection and reflection gradual builds and payoffs long, immersive listening sessions
- Context
- Released in 2011, 'Volcanic Sunlight' is Saul Williams' fourth studio album, following his critically acclaimed 2007 release 'The Inevitable Rise and Liberation of NiggyTardust!'. At this point in his career, Williams was exploring a more accessible sound while maintaining his avant-garde roots, showcasing his growth as both an artist and a poet.
- If you like
- hip-hop, rapping, electronica
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Volcanic Sunlight is an album by Saul Williams, released in 2011. A kaleidoscopic blend of industrial beats and poetic introspection that challenges and uplifts. The album received positive reviews for its ambitious fusion of genres, including alternative hip-hop and electronica, and was noted for its social commentary. It solidified Williams' role as a key figure in the alternative music scene, influencing emerging artists seeking to blend poetry with progressive sounds. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Volcanic Sunlight sound like?
A kaleidoscopic blend of industrial beats and poetic introspection that challenges and uplifts. Rooted in hip-hop and rapping.
What makes Volcanic Sunlight by Saul Williams notable?
The album received positive reviews for its ambitious fusion of genres, including alternative hip-hop and electronica, and was noted for its social commentary. It solidified Williams' role as a key figure in the alternative music scene, influencing emerging artists seeking to blend poetry with progressive sounds. Released in 2011, 'Volcanic Sunlight' is Saul Williams' fourth studio album, following his critically acclaimed 2007 release 'The Inevitable Rise and Liberation of NiggyTardust!'. At this point in his career, Williams was exploring a more accessible sound while maintaining his avant-garde roots, showcasing his growth as both an artist and a poet.
Who is Volcanic Sunlight for?
Volcanic Sunlight works well if you're into poetic introspection and reflection, gradual builds and payoffs and long, immersive listening sessions.
How many songs are on Volcanic Sunlight?
Volcanic Sunlight has 13 tracks, running approximately 55 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Look to the Sun Standout 4:07
- 2 Patience 3:51
- 3 Explain My Heart 4:15
- 4 Triumph Standout 6:03
- 5 Diagram 3:46
- 6 Girls on Saturn Standout 2:27
- 7 Give It Up 4:12
- 8 Dance (single version) 3:35
- 9 Volcanic Sunlight 3:56
- 10 Rocket 3:52
- 11 Fall Up 4:17
- 12 Innocence 5:43
- 13 New Day 5:14
Release Date
January 1, 2011
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
55 min 18 sec
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