The Calling (Hilltop Hoods album)

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The Calling
Studio album by
Hilltop Hoods
Released22 September 2003
Recorded2001–2003 various studios Adelaide
GenreAustralian hip hop
Length53:06
LabelObese Records
ProducerHilltop Hoods
Hilltop Hoods chronology
Left Foot, Right Foot
(2001) 		The Calling
(2003) 		The Hard Road
(2006)
Singles from The Calling
  1. "Testimonial Year"
    Released: 2003
  2. "Dumb Enough"
    Released: 2003
  3. "The Nosebleed Section"
    Released: 2003
Reissue Cover
2009 reissue.
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[1]

The Calling is the third studio album by Australian hip hop group Hilltop Hoods and was released on 22 September 2003 through Obese Records.[2] The success of the album was significant in the Australian hip-hop scene because it demonstrated popular recognition for a genre previously supported by a comparatively small, "underground" fan base.[3]

Three singles were released as single and two placed in the 2003 Triple J Hottest 100 chart: "The Nosebleed Section" was voted into ninth place, while "Dumb Enough" was voted into position 44.[4]

Reception

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In an interview after the release of their fourth album, Suffa revealed that The Calling was recorded on his mother's computer and the simplicity of their 'studio' is the reason why some of the music on the album is in monaural ('mono') sound.[5]

On 26 July 2006, Obese Records announced that the album became the first Australian hip hop release to achieve a platinum certification.[6][7] The album originally peaked at number 53 on the Australian Albums Chart in 2004 before re-entering the chart at number 50 in March 2012, following the release of the sixth Hilltop Hoods album, Drinking From the Sun.

DVD

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The Calling Live DVD is available on the Hoods website and includes: Live footage, Film clips, Remixes, Interviews, Outtakes and Photo Gallery.[8]

Track listing

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Hidden track (CD only)[9]
No.TitleLength
0."Gravyspitter"1:53
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Incoming" (Interlude 1) Suffa0:16
2."Testimonial Year"M. Lambert, D. SmithSuffa3:39
3."The Calling"M. Lambert, D. SmithSuffa3:06
4."Dumb Enough?"M. Lambert, D. SmithSuffa, DJ Debris4:02
5."Illusionary Lines"D. SmithSuffa3:08
6."Tomorrow Will Do"M. Lambert, D. SmithSuffa3:13
7."Laying Blame"M. Lambert, D. SmithDJ Debris3:35
8."Simmy and the Gravyspitter" (Interlude 2) (featuring Simplex)M. Lambert 0:55
9."The Nosebleed Section"M. LambertSuffa3:39
10."Down for the Cause" (featuring Hyjak and DJ Bonez)M. Lambert, J. McCarthy, D. SmithDJ Debris3:59
11."Mic Felon"D. SmithSuffa2:51
12."Walk On" (featuring DJ Next)M. Lambert, D. SmithSuffa3:16
13."The Certificate" (featuring Certified Wise)K. Adams, A. Baker, D. Evans, B. Francis, C. Green, M. Honson, B. Johncock, M. Lambert, M. Leslie, D. Rankine, A. Raymond, A. Simmons, D. Smith, K. Tinge, M. Veraguth & H. WatsonDazastah6:26
14."Hilltop Hoods" (Interlude 3) Suffa0:31
15."Working the Mic"M. Lambert, D. SmithSuffa3:22
16."Outgoing" (Interlude 4) Suffa1:54
17."The Sentinel"M. Lambert, D. SmithSuffa5:14
Obese Records edition MP3 bonus tracks[10]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
18."Mic Felon" (Remix)D. SmithSuffa2:38
19."The Certificate" (Remix) (featuring Certified Wise)K. Adams, A. Baker, D. Evans, B. Francis, C. Green, M. Honson, B. Johncock, M. Lambert, M. Leslie, D. Rankine, A. Raymond, A. Simmons, D. Smith, K. Tinge, M. Veraguth & H. WatsonSuffa6:01
Golden Era Records deluxe edition bonus track[11]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
18."Here Come the Girls"M. Lambert, D. SmithDebate3:26
Obese Records vinyl edition[12]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Incoming" (Interlude 1) Suffa0:16
2."Testimonial Year"M. Lambert, D. SmithSuffa3:39
3."The Calling"M. Lambert, D. SmithSuffa3:06
4."Dumb Enough?"M. Lambert, D. SmithSuffa, DJ Debris4:02
5."Illusionary Lines"D. SmithSuffa3:08
6."Tomorrow Will Do"M. Lambert, D. SmithSuffa3:13
7."Laying Blame"M. Lambert, D. SmithDJ Debris3:35
8."Simmy and the Gravyspitter" (Interlude 2) (featuring Simplex)M. Lambert 0:55
9."The Nosebleed Section"M. LambertSuffa3:39
10."Down for the Cause" (featuring Hyjak and DJ Bonez)M. Lambert, J. McCarthy, D. SmithDJ Debris3:59
11."Mic Felon"D. SmithSuffa2:51
12."Walk On" (featuring DJ Next)M. Lambert, D. SmithSuffa3:16
13."All on Me" (featuring Pegz and Layla)L. Hanbury, M. Lambert, D. Smith, T. StaafSuffa 
14."Hilltop Hoods" (Interlude 3) Suffa0:31
15."Working the Mic"M. Lambert, D. SmithSuffa3:22
16."Outgoing" (Interlude 4) Suffa1:54
17."The Certificate" (featuring Certified Wise)K. Adams, A. Baker, D. Evans, B. Francis, C. Green, M. Honson, B. Johncock, M. Lambert, M. Leslie, D. Rankine, A. Raymond, A. Simmons, D. Smith, K. Tinge, M. Veraguth, H. WatsonDazastah6:26

Notes

  • The CD hidden track is playable if the album is rewound while playing Track 1
  • The vinyl edition released on Obese Records in 2003 has a different tracklist to other editions. It features an exclusive track "All on Me" at track 13 and excludes the final track "The Sentinel". It also moves "The Certificate" to track 17.

Charts

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Weekly charts

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Chart (2003–2012) Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[13] 50

Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[14] Platinum 70,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References

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  1. ^ Allmusic review
  2. ^ "TheRapCella.com". TheRapCella.com. Retrieved 9 February 2012.
  3. ^ "Calling (Hilltop Hoods): music4me: play4me.com.au - The World's Entertainment Superstore". play4me.com.au. 3 October 2006. Retrieved 9 February 2012.
  4. ^ "Hottest 100 2003". Triple J. Retrieved 28 August 2022.
  5. ^ "Hilltop Hoods 'The Calling' Album Interview" (Video upload). delta769er on YouTube. Google Inc. 18 January 2010. Retrieved 7 October 2014.[dead YouTube link]
  6. ^ obese records (26 July 2006). "Subject: The Calling - goes PLATINUM!!" (Message board post). OzHipHop.com. The XMB Group. Retrieved 15 September 2012.
  7. ^ Obese Records (5 August 2006). "HILLTOP HOODS 'THE CALLING' GOES PLATINUM". Spraci. Spraci. Retrieved 15 September 2012.
  8. ^ "Hilltop Hoods - The Calling Live | Music, Music Genres, Urban Grooves : JB HI-FI". Jbhifionline.com.au. Retrieved 9 February 2012.
  9. ^ "Hilltop Hoods - The Calling". Discogs. Retrieved 10 April 2016.
  10. ^ "Hilltop Hoods - The Calling". Discogs. Retrieved 10 April 2016.
  11. ^ "Hilltop Hoods - The Calling". Discogs. Retrieved 12 April 2016.
  12. ^ "Hilltop Hoods - The Calling". Discogs. Retrieved 10 June 2017.
  13. ^ "Australiancharts.com – Hilltop Hoods – The Calling". Hung Medien. Retrieved 27 August 2022.
  14. ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2006 Albums" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 28 April 2021.
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