MartyrLoserKing (sometimes stylized as Martyr Loser King[1]) is the fifth solo studio album by Saul Williams.[2][3][4] It was released by Fader Label on January 29, 2016.[5][6] It includes guest appearances from Emily Kokal and Haleek Maul.[7]
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| Released | January 29, 2016 | |||
| Genre | Alternative hip hop | |||
| Length | 41:33 | |||
| Label | Fader Label | |||
| Producer | Saul Williams | |||
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Critical reception
edit| Aggregate scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Metacritic | 78/100[8] |
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [9] |
| Clash | 7/10[10] |
| Exclaim! | 8/10[11] |
| MusicOMH | [12] |
| Pitchfork | 7.1/10[13] |
| The Skinny | [14] |
| Vice | A−[15] |
At Metacritic, which assigns a weighted average score out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics, the album received an average score of 78% based on 17 reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[8]
Sam Walker-Smart of Clash gave the album a 7 out of 10, describing it as "a fevered slice of righteous rage moving at breakneck speed, filled to the brim with unsettling production and vivid imaginary."[10] Bekki Bemrose of MusicOMH gave the album 4 stars out of 5, saying, "This collection of songs is a stark contrast to much of the politically neutered output of many contemporary musicians."[12]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Groundwork" | 4:15 |
| 2. | "Horn of the Clock-Bike" | 3:35 |
| 3. | "Ashes" | 2:52 |
| 4. | "Think Like They Book Say" | 3:53 |
| 5. | "The Bear/Coltan as Cotton" | 4:18 |
| 6. | "Burundi" (featuring Emily Kokal) | 4:05 |
| 7. | "The Noise Came from Here" | 2:39 |
| 8. | "Down for Some Ignorance" | 2:24 |
| 9. | "Roach Eggs" | 4:23 |
| 10. | "All Coltrane Solos at Once" (featuring Haleek Maul) | 3:23 |
| 11. | "No Different" | 2:28 |
| 12. | "Homes/Drones/Poems/Drums" | 3:18 |
Charts
edit| Chart | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[16] | 11 |
| US Independent Albums (Billboard)[17] | 30 |
| US Rap Albums (Billboard)[18] | 23 |
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[19] | 37 |
References
edit- ↑ Kelly, Chris (July 8, 2015). ""Go to sleep, wake up, burn something down." Saul Williams returns with Martyr Loser King". Fact. Retrieved January 29, 2016.
- ↑ Jackson, Noah (May 22, 2015). "saul williams wants to start a revolution". Nylon. Retrieved October 9, 2018.
- ↑ Garrett, Ural (January 28, 2016). "Saul Williams: "MartyrLoserKing" Is "The Last Fuck That I Have To Give"". HipHopDX. Retrieved January 29, 2016.
- ↑ Patrick, Ryan B. (January 28, 2016). "Saul Williams Talks 'MartyrLoserKing' and David Bowie's Influence". Exclaim!. Retrieved January 29, 2016.
- ↑ Breihan, Tom (January 21, 2016). "Stream Saul Williams MartyrLoserKing". Stereogum. Retrieved January 29, 2016.
- ↑ Aku, Timmhotep (January 20, 2016). "First Listen: Saul Williams, 'MartyrLoserKing'". NPR. Retrieved January 29, 2016.
- ↑ Sacher, Andrew (February 1, 2016). "Saul Williams released 'MartyrLoserKing,' touring (dates)". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved June 18, 2017.
- 1 2 "MartyrLoserKing by Saul Williams". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved February 23, 2016.
- ↑ Jeffries, David. "Saul Williams - Martyr Loser King". AllMusic. Retrieved January 29, 2016.
- 1 2 Walker-Smart, Sam (January 27, 2016). "Saul Williams - MartyrLoserKing". Clash. Retrieved January 29, 2016.
- ↑ Patrick, Ryan B. (January 27, 2016). "Saul Williams - MartyrLoserKing". Exclaim!. Retrieved January 29, 2016.
- 1 2 Bemrose, Bekki (January 25, 2016). "Saul Williams – MartyrLoserKing". MusicOMH. Retrieved January 29, 2016.
- ↑ Reeves, Mosi (January 31, 2016). "Saul Williams: MartyrLoserKing". Pitchfork. Retrieved February 23, 2016.
- ↑ Davies, Jon (January 12, 2016). "Saul Williams – MartyrLoserKing". The Skinny. Retrieved February 23, 2016.
- ↑ Christgau, Robert (February 19, 2016). "Poets, Playwrights, and Pranksters: Expert Witness with Robert Christgau". Vice. Retrieved February 23, 2016.
- ↑ "Saul Williams: Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved October 3, 2018.
- ↑ "Saul Williams: Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved October 3, 2018.
- ↑ "Saul Williams: Chart History (Rap Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved October 3, 2018.
- ↑ "Saul Williams: Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved October 3, 2018.
External links
edit- MartyrLoserKing at Discogs (list of releases)
- MartyrLoserKing at MusicBrainz (list of releases)