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I'm not even sure which is my favorite but I know for a fact that it's not The Marshall Mathers LP. I'd probably have to go for Infinite or The Slim Shady LP. |
Slim Shady LP was neck and neck with Marshall Mathers LP.
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I have always referred to Aesop Rock as "The Bob Dylan of Underground Rap". This is quite obvious on this LP. Not only are his lyrics like reading a novella but his voice is just as unique as the aforementioned Bob Dylan. Trying to keep up with him in a single verse is difficult enough. Here is JUST the first track.. Quote:
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CHECK OUT THIS ALBUM. Favorite Tracks: Labor, Daylight, Save Yourself, Flashflood, No Regrets, Coma, Battery, 9-5ers Anthem |
Hands-down BEST use of jazz samples. :bowdown: As well as one of the smoothest MCs of all time, Mr. Q-Tip. Favorite Tracks: Excursions, Buggin’ Out, Butter, Verses From the Abstract, Vibes and Stuff, Check the Rhime, Everything is Fair, Jazz (We've Got) |
Probably the 'coolest' sounding hip-hop album I've ever heard. I love the swagger he evokes throughout its entirety. Look for the production from Knobody on 'Can't Knock the Hustle', a member of Hieroglyphics! Favorite Tracks: Can’t Knock the Hustle, Brooklyn’s Finest, Dead Presidents II, Feelin’ It, D’evils, Can I Live, Coming of Age, Regrets |
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not from the "hardcore" hip-hop coimmunity they'll be going on about Madvillainy, The Pharcyde, Busdriver, etc..... I think most of them don't even "consider" Eminem as "rap" |
Although I chose over half the tracks as my favorites, this album is in the same vein as "Endtroducing....."; it is best listened to altogether. Madlib kills on the production with some of the most eclectic / unheard of samples. It's a strange format for an album, very short songs, lack of choruses. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Favorite Tracks: Accordion, Meat Grinder, Raid, America’s Most Blunted, Curls, Shadows of Tomorrow, Operation Lifesaver / Mint Test, Figaro, Strange Ways, Supervillain Theme, All Caps, Rhinestone Cowboy |
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But to not consider him rap would be ridiculous. He's definitely a rapper, just one that I have no affinity for. Him and Lil Wayne sit on the bench. Subject matter is probably what it is. I can't relate, I don't want to relate to hard drugs and/or domestic violence and/or violence etc. |
First thing is first, LISTEN TO THIS ALBUM WITH HEADPHONES FOR THE FULL EFFECT. Now that we got that out of the way, why, might you ask is this my favorite hip-hop album? The entire recording has a great vibe to it. It may not be Common's catchiest album but as a collective it works so well. The production work is fantastic. I really dig the psychedelic aura. I don't know, honestly. Whilst cruising around getting high one day, I saw the album cover on my iPod and thought, 'Hey! It's the black Sgt. Pepper! Let's check it out!' History was made that day. As Common says, 'I Am Music.' Enjoy peoples. I love this line! Quote:
Favorite Tracks: Ferris Wheel, Soul Power, Aquarius, Electric Wire Hustler Flower, The Hustle, Come Close, New Wave, Star *69 (PS With Love), I Got a Right Ta’, Between Me, You, and Liberation, I Am Music, Jimi Was a Rock Star, Heaven Somewhere |
hmmm interesting choice for #1.
I need to listen to that album and a few others on your list but appreciate you putting these all together. |
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