Failure

Hip-Hop · 2017 · 16 tracks · 34m

Failure

BONES' 2017 album "Failure" delves deep into his signature lo-fi emo rap, blending hazy cloud production with raw, melancholic lyricism and a distinctive, often whispered vocal delivery.

October 2, 2017 · TeamSESH

"Failure" is the sound of late-night introspection, a hazy, smoke-filled room where thoughts drift between desolation and defiance. It's a deeply personal journey through melancholic soundscapes, driven by BONES' signature whispered raps and punctuated by moments of raw, distorted catharsis. This album is for those who find beauty in the bleak, a soundtrack for quiet contemplation and the embrace of one's inner shadows. Own it for its unfiltered emotional honesty and its masterclass in atmospheric, lo-fi hip-hop.

Tracklist · 16 Tracks · 34m

01

Failure

0:50

02

Hi-Fi

1:47

03

Suppressor

2:28

04

GetAGrip

2:25

05

Mulch

2:10

06

Deadline

2:21

07

YouFeelingLuckyPunk?

2:14

08

Resurrection

2:32

09

SometimesTheUglyTruthCanBeBeautiful

3:12

10

73rdAnnualGimbleTelathon

1:46

11

HolySmokes

1:50

12

YouAreNowBeingWatched

1:42

13

TurningDownTheSaturationOfTheSky

2:27

14

ThatWillLeaveAStain

2:00

15

EmptyTrash

2:33

16

Carbohydrate

2:07

Moments Worth Listening For

The sudden shift from a whispered, almost fragile verse to a distorted, guttural outburst, showcasing BONES' trap metal vocal range.

A beat drop where the bass hits with a surprising, resonant weight, cutting through the lo-fi haze and grounding the track.

A particular synth melody, drenched in reverb and subtly detuned, that evokes a profound sense of desolation and longing.

The strategic use of unsettling ambient samples or brief field recordings that bridge tracks, enhancing the album's pervasive mood of urban decay and introspection.

Where This Album Departs

How does Failure sound next to the rest of BONES's catalogue?

Peak Energy+3.5σ

It runs far hotter than this artist's baseline.

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