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The Outsider
Electronic · 2006 · 9 tracks · 1h 10m

The Outsider

DJ Shadow

A restless collision of Bay Area hyphy, distorted blues, and indie rock. This is the sound of a pioneer intentionally dismantling his own legacy.

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It's Shadow trading his record crates for a drum machine and a chip on his shoulder.

A confrontational and eclectic mix of high-energy street rap and somber, introspective guitar-driven soundscapes.

The Outsider · vs · DJ Shadow
Restless+1.7σ

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

Tracklist · 9 Tracks · 1h 10m
01
Outsider Intro
2:20
05
Turf Dancing
4:35
06
Keep Em Close
3:06
07
Seein’ Thangs
3:40
08
Broken Levee Blues
2:08
10
Backstage Girl
7:22
12
The Tiger
5:23
14
What Have I Done
5:25
17
Dats My Part
4:04
Moments Worth Waiting For
The jarring transition from the ethereal intro into the aggressive, snapping percussion of the hyphy tracks.
The haunting, stripped-back blues guitar that anchors the middle of the record, providing a somber emotional pivot.
The way the guest vocals on track 14 dissolve into a lush, cinematic string arrangement during the final two minutes.
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