Oneirology

by CunninLynguists

Oneirology cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 22 March 2011
  • Label: RBC
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 50:33
  • Community rating: 4.12/5 from 10 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

This concept album explores the world of dreams and nightmares through lush, sample-heavy production. Kno's beats are atmospheric and detailed, providing a perfect backdrop for the group's introspective lyrics. 'Oneirology' is a high watermark for underground southern hip-hop.

Genres

Descriptors: conceptual, atmospheric, rap, soulful, dreamy, conscious, storytelling

Tracklist

  1. Predormitum (Prologue) (04:09)
  2. Darkness (Dream On) F. Anna Wise (03:58)
  3. Phantasmata (01:53)
  4. Hard As They Come (Act One) F. Freddie Gibbs (04:19)
  5. Murder (Act Two) F. Big Krit (03:23)
  6. My Habit (I Haven't Changed) (02:03)
  7. Get Ignorant (04:29)
  8. Shattered Dreams (03:40)
  9. Stars Shine Brightest (In The Darkest Of Night) F. Rick Warren (04:02)
  10. So As Not To Wake You (Interlude) (01:24)
  11. Enemies With Benefits F. Tonedeff (04:37)
  12. Looking Back F. Anna Wise (02:47)
  13. Dreams F. Tunji & B.J. The Chicago Kid (05:12)
  14. Hypnopomp (Epilogue) F. Bianca Spriggs (01:43)
  15. Embers (02:54)

Credits

  • Lois van Baarle - artwork
  • Kontrast - design
  • Willie Eames - guitar
  • Deacon The Villain - keyboards [additional]
  • Kno - producer
  • DJ Flip Flop - scratches [cuts]
  • Garrett Bush - written-by
  • Ryan Wisler - written-by
  • Willis Polk II - written-by

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