The Elephant Man's Bones | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Studio album by | ||||
Released | August 26, 2022 | |||
Genre | Hip hop | |||
Length | 37:58 | |||
Label |
| |||
Producer | The Alchemist | |||
Roc Marciano chronology | ||||
| ||||
Alchemist chronology | ||||
| ||||
Singles from The Elephant Man's Bones | ||||
|
The Elephant Man's Bones is the first full-length collaborative studio album by American rappers and record producers Roc Marciano and The Alchemist. It was released on August 26,2022,through Pimpire/ALC Records. Produced entirely by the Alchemist,it features guest appearances from Action Bronson,Boldy James,Ice-T and Knowledge the Pirate. The album was supported by its lead single "Deja Vu" with accompanying music video. A music video was also directed for the song "The Horns of Abraxas".
A website-exclusive edition of the album,subtitled Pimpire Edition,was released a week prior to its official release via Roc Marciano's website,featuring two bonus tracks entitled "Macaroni" and "Momma Love". Physical versions of this edition were also released on Marciano's website. Another deluxe edition of the album,subtitled ALC Edition,was released over a year later on September 1,2023;featuring two brand new bonus tracks "DNA" and "Turkey Wingz". Physical versions of this edition were released exclusively on The Alchemist's ALC Records website,and unlike the Pimpire edition,was also available on streaming platforms.
The album marks the second joint project between the two artists,which was preceded by Greneberg EP together with Oh No.
Aggregate scores | |
---|---|
Source | Rating |
Metacritic | 82/100 [1] |
Review scores | |
Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [2] |
HipHopDX | 4.5/5 [3] |
laut.de | [4] |
Pitchfork | 8.2/10 [5] |
RapReviews | 9/10 [6] |
Spectrum Culture | [7] |
Tom Hull | B+( ) [8] |
The Elephant Man's Bones was met with universal acclaim from music critics. At Metacritic,which assigns a normalised rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream publications,the album received an average score of 82,based on six reviews. [1]
Anthony Malone of HipHopDX praised the album,saying "the realization of internet dream collaboration chatter,where the result is better than fantasy". [3] Grant Jones of RapReviews wrote:"the chemistry is undeniable and The Elephant Man's Bones is the culmination of this partnership. This is an album that gets better with each listen and yet,despite capturing everything great about previous Roc Marciano albums,sounds remarkably fresh and current". [6] Dylan Green of Pitchfork stated:"for the duo to finally meet in the middle for a full-length project after all these years—and for that project to be as warm,gutter,and satisfying as The Elephant Man's Bones—is remarkable". [5] AllMusic's Paul Simpson resumed:"there's nothing sensationalist about the album's most brutal lyrics,and they're balanced out by the record's sly sense of humor and casually innovative production". [2]
In a mixed review,Anthony Fantano for his YouTube channel The Needle Drop gave the album 6 out of 10,concluding:"after a strong start,The Elephant Man's Bones kind of trails off". [9]
Publication | Accolade | Rank | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|
BrooklynVegan | BrooklynVegan's Top 50 Albums of 2022 | 19 | |
Complex | The Best Albums of 2022 | 11 | |
Okayplayer | Okayplayer's 22 Best Albums of 2022 | 10 | |
Passion of the Weiss | The POW Best Albums of 2022 | 2 | |
Sound Opinions | The Best Albums of 2022 | 14 | |
Stereogum | The 50 Best Albums Of 2022 | 41 | |
The Ringer | The 33 Best Albums of 2022 | 7 |
All songs are produced by The Alchemist.
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
---|---|---|---|
1. | "Rubber Hand Grip" | 3:29 | |
2. | "Daddy Kane" (featuring Action Bronson) |
| 2:54 |
3. | "Deja Vu" |
| 2:40 |
4. | "Quantum Leap" |
| 2:28 |
5. | "The Elephant Man's Bones" |
| 2:37 |
6. | "Bubble Bath" |
| 2:36 |
7. | "Liquid Coke" |
| 2:32 |
8. | "Trillion Cut" (featuring Boldy James) |
| 2:42 |
9. | "The Horns of Abraxas" (featuring Ice-T) |
| 2:46 |
10. | "JJ Flash" |
| 2:48 |
11. | "Zig Zag Zig" |
| 2:49 |
12. | "Stigmata" |
| 2:16 |
13. | "Zip Guns" (featuring Knowledge The Pirate) |
| 2:43 |
14. | "Think Big" |
| 2:38 |
Total length: | 37:58 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
---|---|---|---|
15. | "Macaroni" |
| 3:16 |
16. | "Momma Love" |
| 3:50 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
---|---|---|---|
15. | "DNA" |
| 2:39 |
16. | "Turkey Wingz" |
| 2:31 |
Total length: | 43:14 |
Alan Daniel Maman, professionally known as the Alchemist, is an American hip hop producer, DJ, rapper, and entrepreneur. He began his music career in 1991 in the hip hop duo the Whooliganz under the moniker Mudfoot, along with now-actor Scott Caan. He has produced music since the 1990s.
This is a list of all of the songs that The Alchemist has produced.
Decon is a New York–based advertising agency and record label. Decon is known for their "Green Week" initiative for NBC Universal, which involved an installation at the 30 Rockefeller Center. Additionally, Decon has produced documentary-style profiles featuring Nissan Leaf. They were also involved in launch of the Fiat 500 in New York in the year 2011.
Cats & Dogs is the second solo studio album by American rapper and record producer Evidence. It was released on September 27, 2011 through Rhymesayers Entertainment. Recording sessions took place at ALC Laboratories in Santa Monica, Soundproof West in Venice, The Drug Lab and Soundproof East in Los Angeles, Infamous Studios in Queens, Stophouse Studios in Minneapolis and All This Could Be Yours in San Francisco. Production was handled by the Alchemist, Sid Roams, DJ Premier, Rahki, Charli Brown, Twiz the Beat Pro, and Evidence himself. It features guest appearances from Aesop Rock, Aloe Blacc, Catero, Krondon, Lil' Fame, Prodigy, Raekwon, Rakaa Iriscience, Ras Kass, Roc Marciano, Slug, Step Brothers and Termanology, with cameos from Amber Strother, Danny Keyz, Noelle Scaggs and Wendy Guerra.
Lord Steppington is the debut studio album by California-based hip hop duo Step Brothers. The album was released on January 21, 2014 by Rhymesayers Entertainment. The record was produced entirely by Alchemist with one track produced by Evidence, and includes guest appearances from Action Bronson, Roc Marciano, Blu, Fashawn, Rakaa, Oh No, Styles P, Domo Genesis and The Whooliganz – Alchemist's old group which included actor Scott Caan.
Gutter Water is the debut full-length studio album by American hip hop duo Gangrene. It was released on November 22, 2010 via Decon. Production was handled by members Oh No and Alchemist, with DJ Muro co-producing one song. It features guest appearances from Big Twins, Evidence, Fashawn, Guilty Simpson, Medaphoar, Planet Asia, Raekwon and Roc C.
Rahkeim Calief Meyer, better known by his stage name Roc Marciano, is an American rapper.
Anthony Nicholas Fantano is an American music critic and internet personality who runs TheNeedleDrop, a YouTube channel with a tie-in website and Twitch streaming channel. Self-appointed as "The Internet's Busiest Music Nerd", Fantano discusses and reviews music from a variety of genres online. He has a presence on X, where he discusses music.
Vodka & Ayahuasca is the second full-length studio album by American hip hop duo Gangrene. It was released on January 1, 2012, through Decon. Production was handled by members Oh No and Alchemist. It features guest appearances from Evidence, Kool G Rap, Prodigy, Roc C and Roc Marciano.
Russian Roulette is the third solo studio album by American hip hop producer and recording artist The Alchemist. It was released on July 17, 2012, through Decon. Produced entirely by the Alchemist, it features guest appearances from Action Bronson, AG Da Coroner, Big Twins, Boldy James, Chuuwee, Danny Brown, Durag Dynasty, Evidence, Fashawn, Guilty Simpson, MidaZ, Meyhem Lauren, Mr. Muthafuckin' eXquire, Roc Marciano, Schoolboy Q and Willie the Kid.
Reloaded is the second studio album by American hip hop recording artist Roc Marciano, released on November 13, 2012, by Decon. Marciano produced most of the album and was assisted by The Alchemist, Ray West, Q-Tip, and The Arch Druids. The album features guest contributions by rappers KA and Knowledge the Pirate.
Albert Einstein is the second and last collaborative studio album by American hip hop recording artist Prodigy of Mobb Deep and American record producer The Alchemist. The album was released on June 11, 2013, by Infamous Records. The album features guest appearances from Roc Marciano, Domo Genesis, The Alchemist, Havoc, Raekwon and Action Bronson.
Marci Beaucoup is the third studio album by American hip hop artist Roc Marciano, released on December 10, 2013 under Man Bites Dog Records. A month prior to its release, the album was preceded by The Pimpire Strikes Back, a mixtape which serves as its precursor.
The discography of Roc Marciano, an American rapper, consists of nine studio albums, two promotional albums, five extended plays and two mixtapes.
Griselda Records is an American independent hip hop record label based in Buffalo, New York. It was founded by rapper Westside Gunn, his brother Conway the Machine, and Mach-Hommy in 2012. In addition to the founding members, Benny the Butcher and in-house producer Daringer make up the flagship artists of the Griselda Records roster.
The Price of Tea in China is the second studio album by American rapper Boldy James and American DJ and producer The Alchemist. It was released on February 7, 2020 under ALC Records.
Haram is a collaborative studio album by American hip hop duo Armand Hammer and American hip hop record producer The Alchemist. It was released on March 26, 2021, via Backwoodz Studioz.
Flying High is an extended play by musician the Alchemist. It was released on June 30, 2023, through ALC, and features guest appearances from Earl Sweatshirt, Billy Woods, Boldy James, T.F., Mike, Sideshow, Larry June and Jay Worthy.
Continuance is the first full-length collaborative studio album by American rapper Currensy and fellow American record producer The Alchemist. It was released on February 18, 2022, through Jet Life Recordings, ALC Records and Empire Distribution. Production was handled entirely by the Alchemist. It features guest appearances from Babyface Ray, Boldy James, Havoc, Larry June, Styles P and Wiz Khalifa. The album peaked at number 200 on the Billboard 200 and number 28 on the Independent Albums in the United States.
Marciology is a 2024 studio album by American rapper Roc Marciano. It has received positive reviews from critics.