Vol. 3

Released in early 2014, Vol. 3 represents a pivotal moment in Hippie Sabotage's discography, solidifying the 'psychedelic trap' sound that would eventually lead them to massive festival stages. The album is characterized by its heavy reliance on blues-influenced electric guitar leads, which are processed with significant reverb and delay to create a sense of vast, cavernous space. Unlike their later, more polished works, Vol. 3 retains a certain grit and 'bedroom production' intimacy that aligns it with the burgeoning lo-fi and SoundCloud rap scenes of the era. The track durations are notably brief, with many songs clocking in under three minutes, suggesting a beat-tape influence where the focus is on texture and atmosphere rather than complex arrangement. Critically, it is often cited by long-time fans as a pure distillation of the duo's signature style before their sound expanded into more commercial territories.