Cryptic Collection Vol. 2

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Cryptic Collection 2
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Madrox Cover
Compilation album by
ReleasedOctober 22, 2001 (2001-10-22)
Length42:19
Label Psychopathic Records
Twiztid chronology
Cryptic Collection
(2000)
Cryptic Collection 2
(2001)
Mirror Mirror
(2002)
Alternate cover
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Monoxide Cover

Cryptic Collection 2 is a compilation album by Twiztid. Released on October 22, 2001, it is the second in the Cryptic Collection series, followed by Cryptic Collection Vol. 3 , each containing rare tracks not available on regular releases. [1]

Cryptic Collection 2 was later reissued with a new cover, combining the original two. Cryptic Collection Vol. 2 (2001 compilation album).png
Cryptic Collection 2 was later reissued with a new cover, combining the original two.

Track listing

#TitleTimePerformer(s)
1"Freek Show Intro 2"1:11
2"Murder, Murder, Murder"3:19 Twiztid
3"Liquid Friend"3:29Mr. Bones
4"I Remember"2:49Twiztid
5"Smoke Break"0:21Violent J
6"Why the Children?"3:17Mr. Bones
7"I Don't Care"3:44Twiztid
Insane Clown Posse
8"She Ain't Afraid"5:57Twiztid
Shaggy 2 Dope
9"Home Bound"2:07 House of Krazees
10"Unrational"3:34Mr. Bones
11"We Don't Die" (Non-Rock Version)3:16Twiztid
12"Anotha Smoke Break"0:21Violent J
13"Juggalo Party"4:35Twiztid
Drive-By
14"Drunken Ninja Master"4:18 Dark Lotus
Notes

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References

  1. Loftus, Johnny. "Review of Cryptic Collection, Vol. 3". Allmusic . Retrieved 2008-08-22.