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This Unruly Mess I’ve Made
Hip-Hop · 2016 · 13 tracks · 57m

This Unruly Mess I’ve Made

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis

A sprawling, theatrical collision of high-gloss pop-rap anthems and dense, uncomfortable social commentary. Brassy, ambitious, and deeply self-conscious.

February 25, 2016 · Not On Label (Macklemore Self-released)

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A high-stakes tug-of-war between exuberant public celebration and private, anxious self-reflection.

Tracklist · 13 Tracks · 57m
01
Light Tunnels
6:38
02
Downtown
4:53
03
Brad Pitt’s Cousin
3:12
04
Buckshot
3:34
05
Growing Up
5:05
06
Kevin
4:40
07
St. Ides
3:39
08
Need to Know
3:52
09
Dance Off
3:50
10
Let’s Eat
2:55
11
Bolo Tie
3:37
12
The Train
3:07
13
White Privilege II
8:46
Moments Worth Waiting For
The explosive transition from the anxious, cinematic tension of Light Tunnels into the vibrant, retro-funk horns of Downtown.
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Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does This Unruly Mess I’ve Made sound next to the rest of Macklemore & Ryan Lewis's catalogue?

Playful+1.4σ

Playful saturates this record notably more than the artist's norm.

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