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Albumism’s 100 Best Albums of 2021 | #49: Madlib’s ‘Sound Ancestors’

November 27, 2021 Albumism Staff

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#49 | Madlib | Sound Ancestors
Madlib Invazion | Buy via Bandcamp

According to Jesse Ducker: “Sound Ancestors shares more similarities with the hip-hop producer-driven instrumental albums of the early ’00s, while still sounding current and unmistakably like Madlib. Each composition bears elements of not only his hip-hop roots but also his eclectic ear for music. Running 41 minutes long, Sound Ancestors is a relatively brief affair. Most of the songs run less than three minutes in length, but all reflect complete thoughts.” [Read the Full Review]

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