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history will absolve me - billy woods

billy woods - History Will Absolve Me (2 LP)

Name: billy woods - History Will Absolve Me (2 LP)
Brand: billy woods
SKU: 7vl64GU8nuaoexaLnCZs7s
Rating: 5 (2 reviews)

billy woods

LP
2 piece(s)
2012
18 tracks
1 uur, 3 min
experimental hip hop

History Will Absolve Me

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Product Description

Dive into the raw and unfiltered world of billy woods with his 2012 experimental hip hop masterpiece, "History Will Absolve Me." This album is a testament to woods' unique lyrical prowess and his ability to blend various hip hop subgenres into a cohesive and captivating experience. Spanning over an hour, the album features 19 tracks that delve into a range of topics, from personal reflections to societal critiques, all delivered with woods' signature gritty flow and intricate wordplay.

Produced entirely by Backwoodz Studioz, the album's instrumental backdrop is as diverse as it is impressive, with beats that range from hauntingly minimalistic to explosively chaotic. Tracks like "A Mis Enemigos (High Tide)" and "Crocodile Tears" showcase woods' ability to weave intricate narratives over complex rhythms, while cuts like "Pompeii" and "Duck Hunt" highlight his knack for crafting catchy hooks and memorable ad-libs.

"History Will Absolve Me" is not just an album, but a journey through the mind of one of underground hip hop's most compelling voices. With its blend of experimental production and introspective lyricism, it's a record that demands to be heard and felt. Whether you're a longtime fan of billy woods or a newcomer to his music, this album is sure to leave a lasting impression.

This is a 2022 Reissue released as a 2LP set.

Tracks

A Mis Enemigos (High Tide)billy woods
3:03
Crocodile Tearsbilly woods
3:33
The Man Who Would Be Kingbilly woods
3:37
Ca$h 4 Goldbilly woods
3:15
Body of Workbilly woods, Masai Bey, Roc Marciano
4:31
The Foreignerbilly woods
3:40
Bill Cosbybilly woods
1:49
Freedmen's Bureaubilly woods, E L U C I D
3:58
Blue Dreambilly woods, L'Wren
3:41
DMCAbilly woods
2:54
Pompeiibilly woods
4:23
Duck Huntbilly woods
4:04
Nigerian Emailbilly woods
3:36
Pump up the Volumebilly woods, L'Wren
3:10
Frozen Sunlightbilly woods, MarQ Spekt, Open Mike Eagle
3:55
Sour Grapesbilly woods, E L U C I D
3:53
Human Resourcesbilly woods
3:34
The Wakebilly woods
3:06

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Product specifications

Details

Album: History Will Absolve Me
Artist: billy woods
LP release year: 2022
Album release date: 10 april 2012
Label: Backwoodz Studioz
EAN: 616822021514
Available: No

Product information

Format: LP
Quantity: 2 piece(s)
Type: Reissue
Mono or stereo: Stereo
Duration: 1 uur, 3 min
Tracks: 18 tracks

EAN

EAN: 616822021514

Other

Limited Edition: No
Country: UK, Europe & US
Genre: Experimental hip hop
Box set: No
Remastered: No
Reissue: Yes

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Vinyl Packaging and Sound Quality
5 out of 5 stars
cqicbg8zsi16 September 2025United States🇺🇸
Arrived in a robust, thick sleeve. Inner sleeves lined with poly. Lovely gatefold featuring some bright and playful artwork. Jokes apart, the packaging for this vinyl is fantastic. The audio quality is superb too. Crisp and punchy, with ample bass. The records are perfectly straight, well-centered, and quite thick. Not many issues from my side. Highly recommended buy!
Solid Packaging, Great Sound
5 out of 5 stars
fxazlr8wpa12 August 2024United States🇺🇸
The packaging is super solid, with a thick sleeve and a poly lined inner sleeve. The gatefold is a nice touch, featuring some lighthearted and fun artwork. Honestly, the presentation of this record is fantastic. The audio quality is top-notch too, with a crisp and punchy sound that's rich in bass. The records themselves are perfectly straight, well-centered, and have a substantial thickness. I've got hardly any issues to report. Highly recommend picking this up!