With heaps of music and even more on the horizon I'm going to set up a new blog and make a fresh start. The new blog will not only be for music but for all things (subjectively) interesting. Stayed tuned peeps....
15 years ago
01 June 2011
New Blog Under Construction
With heaps of music and even more on the horizon I'm going to set up a new blog and make a fresh start. The new blog will not only be for music but for all things (subjectively) interesting. Stayed tuned peeps....07 June 2010
Fun Lovin' Criminals - Classic Fantastic
Tracklist
1) Mars
2) Classic Fantastic
3) The Originals
4) She Sings At The Sun
5) Keep On Yellin' (ft. Roots Manuva)
6) Jimi Choo
7) El Malo
8) Conversations With Our Attorney (ft. Paul Kaye)
9) We, The Three
10) How Low?
11) Mister Sun
12) Rewind
13) Get Your Coat
Mixed feelings about this one. There are some really good tunes and at the same time there are some really quite bad ones. If your familiar with the FLC you'll already know they're not lyrical masters but they do make some catchy 'bad-ass' tunes.
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1) Mars
2) Classic Fantastic
3) The Originals
4) She Sings At The Sun
5) Keep On Yellin' (ft. Roots Manuva)
6) Jimi Choo
7) El Malo
8) Conversations With Our Attorney (ft. Paul Kaye)
9) We, The Three
10) How Low?
11) Mister Sun
12) Rewind
13) Get Your Coat
Mixed feelings about this one. There are some really good tunes and at the same time there are some really quite bad ones. If your familiar with the FLC you'll already know they're not lyrical masters but they do make some catchy 'bad-ass' tunes.
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23 May 2010
Lord 360 - The Anomaly LP (The Battle Cry...)
Tracklist-1) Intro to AP (Unlisted)
1) Intro to AP
2) Twisted Smiles
3) Playful Jab
4) Ego Trippin' (ft. Psalm One & Touch)
5) Home Is Where The Heart Is
6) Death To Insoc
7) Gasping Gattling
8) Previuosly Pillaged (ft. Blueprint)
9) Sdneb Eht
10) Keep Vigilant
11) The Subliminal Minimal
12) How Much Lo
nger?13) Last Go (Hidden Track)
Although the whole album is not amazing there are 2 or 3 tracks that make this an album worth listening to. You may have other thoughts, but for me these are Twsited Smiles, How Much Longer? and Last Go. Keep in mind this is his debut album from 2006.
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29 April 2010
ArtOfficial - The Payback
TrackList1) The Payback
2) Voodoo
3) Happiness Is A Warm Gun
4) Grand Designs
5) Doing Things Wrong
6) Oceanography
7) Show Me Change
8) Don't Sweat The Technique
9) Wake Me Up
10) Summertime
11) Me Desculpe Mas No Resisti
12) Architect
ArtOfficial is a combination of both a jazz band and a hip-hop group. Likened to a mixture of The Roots and Soulive this album oozes guitar riffs, basslines, trumpet, funky organ and even a bit of Hendrix. Plus they are offering a free download. Very nice!
free download
25 April 2010
Sixtoo - Duration
This album can roughly be divided up into 16 tracks of dj/electronic music. What should tempt you is this...it reminds me a bit of Dj Shadow. Serious.
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11 April 2010
The Dorian Three - Down World, Up Songs
Tracklist
1) Don't Tell
2) For You
3) Dirty Work
4) Wicked Dumb
5) Knew A...
6) Dwellings
7) Well You Are
8) Nightlife
9) Open Eyes
10) Zero Balance
11) Lost Keys
12) Connect Four
13) Week Two
A neat, clean, straight forward rap album. Reminds me of the days Ugly Duckling could be heard. Unfortunatley the link is quite old and no longer exists. If you dedicated enough you could have a look yourself, I personally don't use torrents....? (A weak post, I know, but see it as more of a heads up).
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1) Don't Tell
2) For You
3) Dirty Work
4) Wicked Dumb
5) Knew A...
6) Dwellings
7) Well You Are
8) Nightlife
9) Open Eyes
10) Zero Balance
11) Lost Keys
12) Connect Four
13) Week Two
A neat, clean, straight forward rap album. Reminds me of the days Ugly Duckling could be heard. Unfortunatley the link is quite old and no longer exists. If you dedicated enough you could have a look yourself, I personally don't use torrents....? (A weak post, I know, but see it as more of a heads up).
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02 March 2010
Reason - Gemini Slang
Tracklist
1) Intro
2) Gemini Slang
3) He Said She Said
4) East Sun Rising (ft. Symmetry)
5) Saturday Rain
6) Chain Reactions
7) Let The People Know
8) Happy Drunk
9) Dust On My Phone (A Memoir)
10) Another Chapter (ft. Need Not Worry)
11) Wonkerlude
12) Stickball Kids
13) Do Something (ft. Storm Davies)
14) The Process
15) Mass Amount (ft. Dox)
16) The Vaccine
17) Where I Stand (ft. Symmetry)
18) Bonus Track
Another high calibre album for the rap junkies! So many kick-ass tunes. I like everything about these ones, but most especially his voice and the bass lines which kind of remind me of Cypress Hill and their hypnotic qualities. Sold.
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1) Intro
2) Gemini Slang
3) He Said She Said
4) East Sun Rising (ft. Symmetry)
5) Saturday Rain
6) Chain Reactions
7) Let The People Know
8) Happy Drunk
9) Dust On My Phone (A Memoir)
10) Another Chapter (ft. Need Not Worry)
11) Wonkerlude
12) Stickball Kids
13) Do Something (ft. Storm Davies)
14) The Process
15) Mass Amount (ft. Dox)
16) The Vaccine
17) Where I Stand (ft. Symmetry)
18) Bonus Track
Another high calibre album for the rap junkies! So many kick-ass tunes. I like everything about these ones, but most especially his voice and the bass lines which kind of remind me of Cypress Hill and their hypnotic qualities. Sold.
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23 February 2010
Language Arts Crew - I Shot The Shepherd
Tracklist1) Intro
2) So Close
3) Scarlet Morning
4) 9 To 5
5) Kalifornia
6) Half Cheap
7) Old Kids
8) The Past Time
9) Numb
10) Gravity
11) The Eye
12) I Know
13) Drama City
14) Token Love Song
15) Give It Up
16) Unnatural Disasters
17) Inside His Mind
18) Outro
A massive album from the 5 piece hip-hop group. If you like your rap then you will like this album. Thats all I got, let the music speak, check it...
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Other tracks on the album are of a quicker pace, but this is the video that initially caught my interest.
19 February 2010
Michael Franti and Spearhead - Everyone Deserves Music
Tracklist1) What I Be
2) We Don't Stop
3) Everyone Deserves Music
4) Bomb The World
5) Pray For Grace
6) Love, Why Did You Go Away?
7) Yes I Will
8) Feelin' Free
9) Love Invincible
10) Bomb The World (Armageddon Version)
11) Crazy, Crazy, Crazy
Full of funk, soul, rapping and reggae. Quickly becoming my favourite. Unfortunatley finding the other artists who feature is not so straight forward but it does include Gift Of Gab and John Butler (on the same album - wtf?) to name a few. Dudes, don't let this one pass by.
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Although this video may not be official it does carry the best audio. Maybe get a giggle too.....
17 February 2010
1 Giant Leap - What About Me?
Tracklist
1) Come To The Edge (ft. Lila Downs & Hunn Huur Tu)
2) Each Step Moves Us On (ft. Zap Mama & Speech)
3) How Can I Be A Better Friend To You? (ft. Jhelisa Anderson & Maxi Jazz)
4) There's Nothing Wrong With Me (ft. Jhelisa Anderson & Oumou Sangare)
5) Are You My Love? (ft. Daniel Lanois & Eddi Reader)
6) Wounded In All The Right Places (ft. K.D. Lang)
7) I Have Seen Trouble (ft. Aluta & Michael Stipe)
8) Solita Sin Solidad (ft. Lila Downs & Carlos Santana)
9) Serenity Prayer (ft. Huun Huur Tu, MXO & Eddi Reader)
10) 1 Small Step (ft. Baaba Maal & Nana Tsiboe)
11) Why Must I Feel Like This Today? (ft. Baaba Maal, Michael Franti, Ulali, Radio Active & Krishna Das)
Disc 2
1) Under A Stormy Sky / I've Been Away (Ft. Haale, Michael Franti, Maxi Jazz, Eddi Reader & Daniel Lanois)
2) What I Need Is Something Different (ft. Speech & Boots Riley)
3) Mothers, Don't Cry (ft. Miss Honda, Ramata Diakite & Miles Solay)
4) The Truth Is Changing (ft. Will Young & Amapondo)
5) Freedom (ft. Nana Tsiboe & African Show Boys)
6) Arrival (ft. Alanis Morrisette, Eugene Hutz, Al Tanbura & Aida Samb)
7) Forgive Me (ft. Sharon Lewis, Suzue & Amjad Ali Khan)
8) Set Me Free (ft. Yungchen Lhamo, Rokia Traore, Sussan Deyhim & Joseph Arthur)
9) What I Need Is Something Different (Dub) (ft. Speech & Boots Riley)
This album takes influence from all over the world making it a truely universal electronica/dance album. Sometimes you have to let the track run through to the 1:30 - 2:30 minute mark in order for it to really kick up and make an impression. It has been posted on other blog's but if it has still managed to pass you by then here is another chance.
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Disc 1
1) Come To The Edge (ft. Lila Downs & Hunn Huur Tu)
2) Each Step Moves Us On (ft. Zap Mama & Speech)
3) How Can I Be A Better Friend To You? (ft. Jhelisa Anderson & Maxi Jazz)
4) There's Nothing Wrong With Me (ft. Jhelisa Anderson & Oumou Sangare)
5) Are You My Love? (ft. Daniel Lanois & Eddi Reader)
6) Wounded In All The Right Places (ft. K.D. Lang)
7) I Have Seen Trouble (ft. Aluta & Michael Stipe)
8) Solita Sin Solidad (ft. Lila Downs & Carlos Santana)
9) Serenity Prayer (ft. Huun Huur Tu, MXO & Eddi Reader)
10) 1 Small Step (ft. Baaba Maal & Nana Tsiboe)
11) Why Must I Feel Like This Today? (ft. Baaba Maal, Michael Franti, Ulali, Radio Active & Krishna Das)
Disc 2
1) Under A Stormy Sky / I've Been Away (Ft. Haale, Michael Franti, Maxi Jazz, Eddi Reader & Daniel Lanois)
2) What I Need Is Something Different (ft. Speech & Boots Riley)
3) Mothers, Don't Cry (ft. Miss Honda, Ramata Diakite & Miles Solay)
4) The Truth Is Changing (ft. Will Young & Amapondo)
5) Freedom (ft. Nana Tsiboe & African Show Boys)
6) Arrival (ft. Alanis Morrisette, Eugene Hutz, Al Tanbura & Aida Samb)
7) Forgive Me (ft. Sharon Lewis, Suzue & Amjad Ali Khan)
8) Set Me Free (ft. Yungchen Lhamo, Rokia Traore, Sussan Deyhim & Joseph Arthur)
9) What I Need Is Something Different (Dub) (ft. Speech & Boots Riley)
This album takes influence from all over the world making it a truely universal electronica/dance album. Sometimes you have to let the track run through to the 1:30 - 2:30 minute mark in order for it to really kick up and make an impression. It has been posted on other blog's but if it has still managed to pass you by then here is another chance.
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05 February 2010
Gift Of Gab - Escape To Mars
Tracklist1) E2MTRO
2) El Gifto
3) Lightyears
4) Dreamin'
5) In Las Vegas
6) Escape 2 Mars
7) Electric Waterfalls
8) Richman, Poorman
9) Someofthepeople
10) Spotlight
11) Rhyme Travel
Gift Of Gab has been involved in some seriously good albums, namely Blazing Arrow which im certain you've already thought about digging out and revisiting before getting to the end of this sentence. This album, Escape 2 Mars, is a decent album but not as 'quick fire' as I was expecting. Still, tight tunes, abstract ideas and an eye catching cover!
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02 February 2010
Braintax - My Last And Best Album
Tracklist1) Magnum On Crack
2) Fix Up Come Up
3) Retail
4) Real People (ft. Imaani, Sammy Jay & Daniel Debourgh)
5) Duvet (ft. Daniel Debourgh)
6) The Beast Is Us
7) Munchies
8) Invisible Media
9) Goldfish Bowl
10) Riviera Hustle (ft. Michael Caine)
11) Last One Out Turn Off The Lights (ft. Imaani, Sammy Jay, Daniel Debourgh & Steve Mason)
As the album title says this is the last album from Braintax. One of my favourite rappers from the UK, Braintax touches a nerve and raps about the things we as Brits can relate to on an everyday level (sort of). That's why this is not a background album, it's one you have to give attention to. Not everyones cup'a'tea but worth a gamble.
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20 October 2009
Solillaquists Of Sound - As If We Existed
Tracklist
1) Pledge Of Resonance
2) Property And Malt Liquor
3) As If We Existed
4) Mark It Place
5) Ask Me If I Care
6) Black Guy Peace
7) Choices
8) Berlin
9) Beautiful Catastrophe
10) Ur Turn
11) All Too Common
12) Our 2 Cents
This album is the first in a planned trilogy of records for the Orlando-based hip hop quartet. Just as good as the second album (check previous post) if not better, which I find suprising for a first release. Again, freakin' loving it!
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1) Pledge Of Resonance
2) Property And Malt Liquor
3) As If We Existed
4) Mark It Place
5) Ask Me If I Care
6) Black Guy Peace
7) Choices
8) Berlin
9) Beautiful Catastrophe
10) Ur Turn
11) All Too Common
12) Our 2 Cents
This album is the first in a planned trilogy of records for the Orlando-based hip hop quartet. Just as good as the second album (check previous post) if not better, which I find suprising for a first release. Again, freakin' loving it!
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10 October 2009
Blue Scholars - Bayani
Tracklist
1) Baha'i Healing Prayer
2) Second Chapter
3) Opening Salvo
4) North By Northwest
5) Ordinary Guys
6) Still Got Love
7) Bayani
8) Loyalty
9) Fire For The People
10) Xenophobia
11) The Distance
12) Back Home
13) 50 Thousand Deep
14) Morning Of America
15) Joe Metro
Although this may lack a certain something it still stands out as a decent rap album. There are a couple of tracks that stand out over the rest. Definately worth a listen but but don't expect fireworks.
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1) Baha'i Healing Prayer
2) Second Chapter
3) Opening Salvo
4) North By Northwest
5) Ordinary Guys
6) Still Got Love
7) Bayani
8) Loyalty
9) Fire For The People
10) Xenophobia
11) The Distance
12) Back Home
13) 50 Thousand Deep
14) Morning Of America
15) Joe Metro
Although this may lack a certain something it still stands out as a decent rap album. There are a couple of tracks that stand out over the rest. Definately worth a listen but but don't expect fireworks.
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07 October 2009
Bliss - No One Built This Moment
Tracklist1) People Among Us
2) Calling (ft. Sophie Barker)
3) Trust In Your Love (ft. Ane Brun)
4) Overture (ft. Sophie Barker & Merethe Sveistrup)
5) So Still (ft. Sophie Barker)
6) American Heart (ft. Boy George & Alexandra Hamnede)
7) Mivahetsek (ft. Lisbeth Scott)
8) Bascar Azad (ft. Lisbeth Scott)
9) Stop Me (ft. Sophie Barker)
10) Light To Your Life (ft. Sophie Barker)
11) The Hope (ft. Sophie Barker & Lisbeth Scott & Merethe Sveistrup)
This is a really good chillout album. Playing this album at the right time is essential to enjoying it. Its chilled, reflective and has a spiritual ambience. Certainly not for everyone.....
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06 October 2009
Newton Faulkner - Rebuilt By Humans
Tracklist
1) Intro (Interlude)
2) Badman
3) I Took It Out On You
4) Hello (Interlude)
5) If This Is It
6) Resin On My Heart Strings
7) Lipstick Jungle
8) Been Thinking About It
9) Let's Get Together
10) She's Got The Time 2 (Interlude)
11) Won't Let Go
12) Resin Theramins (Interlude)
13) First Time
14) Over And Out
15) Cheltenham (Interlude)
16) So Much
17) This Time
18) I'm Not Giving Up Yet
Not listened to this yet but I'm sure I'll be uncontrollably singing in the shower and at more inconvenient times. Get on it.
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1) Intro (Interlude)
2) Badman
3) I Took It Out On You
4) Hello (Interlude)
5) If This Is It
6) Resin On My Heart Strings
7) Lipstick Jungle
8) Been Thinking About It
9) Let's Get Together
10) She's Got The Time 2 (Interlude)
11) Won't Let Go
12) Resin Theramins (Interlude)
13) First Time
14) Over And Out
15) Cheltenham (Interlude)
16) So Much
17) This Time
18) I'm Not Giving Up Yet
Not listened to this yet but I'm sure I'll be uncontrollably singing in the shower and at more inconvenient times. Get on it.
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30 September 2009
Solillaquists Of Sound - No More Heroes
Track List
1) Marvel
2) Harriet Tubman (Part 2)
3) New Sheriff In Town
4) Gotham City Chase
5) Look
6) Popcorn
7) The Curse
8) Dolla Dolla
9) The Roots Of Knite
10) Fittin' In
11) Death Of The Muse (ft. Ma Dukes, J-Live & Chali 2na)
12) 4 People
13) Heroes
14) Solillquy (The 4-Telling)
15) Bulletproof
16) No More Heroes (The Illusion Of Silence)
2) Harriet Tubman (Part 2)
3) New Sheriff In Town
4) Gotham City Chase
5) Look
6) Popcorn
7) The Curse
8) Dolla Dolla
9) The Roots Of Knite
10) Fittin' In
11) Death Of The Muse (ft. Ma Dukes, J-Live & Chali 2na)
12) 4 People
13) Heroes
14) Solillquy (The 4-Telling)
15) Bulletproof
16) No More Heroes (The Illusion Of Silence)
Freakin' love this album. Great rapping, soulful singing, quality production and apparantly an experimental album. Dont know anything about them (yet) but still.....check it out now my funky brothers!
12 August 2009
Hocus Pocus - 73 Touches: Rester Vrai
Track List1) Malade 2006
2) Onandon (Part 1)
3) Pascal
4) Comment On Faisait?
5) J'Attends
6) You (ft. J.Medeiros)
7) Feel Good (ft. C2C)
8) Keep It Movin' 2
9) J'Aimerais
10) Faits Divers
11) Swingin'
12) Dig This
13) Zoo
14) Sable Sur Les Paupieres
15) Geometrie
16) Onandon (Part 2) (ft. Ty)
17) Brouillon
18) Hip Hop? (ft. The Procussions)
19) J'Attends (Remix)
20) 73 Touches
My translations have the album name as meaning 73 Keys: Remain True. If you haven't already guessed this is a french rap album, so some of you may have been put off, but give it a go anyways. A great rap album, you can still 'get ya rap nod on' with the lyrics! Some big collaborations too, in english. Check the video.
09 August 2009
Dub FX - Everythings A Ripple
Track List
1) The Rain Is Gone (ft. Flower Fairy)
2) Soothe Your Pain
3) Love Someone
4) Society Gates
5) Wandering Love (ft. Mr Woodnote & Flower Fairy)
6) Fly With Me
7) Flow (ft. Mr Woodnote & Flower Fairy)
8) Future
9) Intentions
10) Step On My Trip
11) Made
12) Not Cool
13) Love Me Or Not
14) Time Will Tell (ft. Mr Woodnote & Flower Fairy)
We have 'the raging inferno' to thank for this find. If you were lucky enough about a month ago you may have seen these guys showcasing their thing in town. I had to remove my headphones and listen for a good 10 mins. One guy live on the spot sampling his voice making tunes. Going to try and put up some youtube videos so you can see exactly what is going on. Personally, I think the attraction of this music lies in hearing/seeing it live, but the album is worth a shot.
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1) The Rain Is Gone (ft. Flower Fairy)
2) Soothe Your Pain
3) Love Someone
4) Society Gates
5) Wandering Love (ft. Mr Woodnote & Flower Fairy)
6) Fly With Me
7) Flow (ft. Mr Woodnote & Flower Fairy)
8) Future
9) Intentions
10) Step On My Trip
11) Made
12) Not Cool
13) Love Me Or Not
14) Time Will Tell (ft. Mr Woodnote & Flower Fairy)
We have 'the raging inferno' to thank for this find. If you were lucky enough about a month ago you may have seen these guys showcasing their thing in town. I had to remove my headphones and listen for a good 10 mins. One guy live on the spot sampling his voice making tunes. Going to try and put up some youtube videos so you can see exactly what is going on. Personally, I think the attraction of this music lies in hearing/seeing it live, but the album is worth a shot.
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