fans of underground rap?

[jmood88]

Re: fans of underground rap?

Yeah 9th has really been stepping up lately.

[Fresh Tendrils]

Re: fans of underground rap?

I've only listened to Lemons once so far, but I love how the whole album revolves around a similar atmosphere (no pun intended) - reminds me of GLU in that way. Not much I can say about single songs, but I am definitely diggin' Ant's beats on the whole thing.

[heelsman22]

Re: fans of underground rap?

Rising Down just leaked...has a lot of featured artists on it, and I'm not sure how I feel about that. I usually just like to hear BT spit the whole time. Haven't listened yet though, so I'll reserve judgment for a while.

[heelsman22]

Re: fans of underground rap?

Wow, after one listen to Rising Down I'm extremely disappointed. That's something I thought I would never say about a Roots CD. But this is almost not even the Roots. I'm all for artists evolving and experimenting but this is beyond that. Beats are repetitive and weak to begin with, like they're trying to showcase lyrics, but BT only gets one verse on every song! Seriously, with the exception of 75 Bars, The Show, and Rising Up, Black Thought has one verse on every single song (and he only has two on The Show and Rising Up). There is someone featured on every track except 75 Bars and the interludes. BT rarely gets in on the hook.

Maybe things will change if I give it a few more listens, but I doubt it.

I feel...dirty.

[DiceMan]

Re: fans of underground rap?

Wayyyy better!!!

I'm in love with this album... 9th's beats are tremendous!!!
96% | A
Song to DL: "Here We Go"

Co-sign on this. I've always been a fan of 9th (got into Little Brother because of him) and always loved his beats, but it's great that he finally started using different drums. I saw him making that change on Dream Merchant 2 and was loving it. 9th is about to take it to that next level and has a great chance to become a "go to" producer if he stays on this little evolution he's on.

Wow, after one listen to Rising Down I'm extremely disappointed. That's something I thought I would never say about a Roots CD. But this is almost not even the Roots. I'm all for artists evolving and experimenting but this is beyond that. Beats are repetitive and weak to begin with, like they're trying to showcase lyrics, but BT only gets one verse on every song! Seriously, with the exception of 75 Bars, The Show, and Rising Up, Black Thought has one verse on every single song (and he only has two on The Show and Rising Up). There is someone featured on every track except 75 Bars and the interludes. BT rarely gets in on the hook.

Maybe things will change if I give it a few more listens, but I doubt it.

I feel...dirty.

Couldn't agree more. This is the first Roots album I hate ever. I'm really only feelin 75 bars and Get Busy. Both are just so raw and amped up you can't help but love em. not feelin the new sound AT ALL though....major disappointment in my book.

[KG]

Re: fans of underground rap?

Wow, after one listen to Rising Down I'm extremely disappointed. That's something I thought I would never say about a Roots CD. But this is almost not even the Roots. I'm all for artists evolving and experimenting but this is beyond that. Beats are repetitive and weak to begin with, like they're trying to showcase lyrics, but BT only gets one verse on every song! Seriously, with the exception of 75 Bars, The Show, and Rising Up, Black Thought has one verse on every single song (and he only has two on The Show and Rising Up). There is someone featured on every track except 75 Bars and the interludes. BT rarely gets in on the hook.

Maybe things will change if I give it a few more listens, but I doubt it.

I feel...dirty.

I havent heard it yet and I doubt I do but I saw a review yesterday that said something like "new roots cd is 40 mins of venting"....so sad because their first 3 cds were very hot

[X*Cell]

Re: fans of underground rap?

Co-sign on this. I've always been a fan of 9th (got into Little Brother because of him) and always loved his beats, but it's great that he finally started using different drums. I saw him making that change on Dream Merchant 2 and was loving it. 9th is about to take it to that next level and has a great chance to become a "go to" producer if he stays on this little evolution he's on.

"Here We Go" is definitely my new favorite song on my entire playlist. I love that the song is about taking a walk with a girl... the beautiful simplicity of the act and how far it can go when you're hangin' with your girl. I know from experience that walkin blocks or taking a walk through the park is great way spend a date.

[sportsdude]

Re: fans of underground rap?

wow, I didn't think I'd be disappointed in any Roots album ever, but Rising Down is not doing anything for me. I liked a couple songs (75 Bars, Rising Down and Criminal) but as a whole the album is a massive disappointment and will be the first Roots album I won't own.

[stewaat]

Re: fans of underground rap?

Well Nivek you can't see Atmosphere tonight. Show rescheduled due to "immigration" problems.

They're giving away free shirts though!

[cliburn]

Re: fans of underground rap?

Here is my very brief review of "Lemons . . . ":

Songs I love:
Puppets
Your Glasshouse
Yesterday
Guarantees
The Waitress
In Her Music Box

Songs I like:
You
Me
Wild Wild Horses
Dreamer
Painting

Songs I'm not feeling:
Shoulda Known
Like The Rest of Us
The Skinny
Can't Break

Not a bad effort at all. I really, really love Puppets, Guarantees, Your Glasshouse, Yesterday, The Waitress, and In Her Music Box.

I can't wait to see them May 3rd in Austin!

[cliburn]

Re: fans of underground rap?

When does Murs' WB album come out? I really hope I'm not disappointed. I can't wait for Felt 3!

[gta95]

Re: fans of underground rap?

When does Murs' WB album come out? I really hope I'm not disappointed. I can't wait for Felt 3!

Within the next few months. He said on his 'space that it was done, but its getting reviewed by WB.

[X*Cell]

Re: fans of underground rap?

Here is my very brief review of "Lemons . . . ":

Songs I love:
Puppets
Your Glasshouse
Yesterday
Guarantees
The Waitress
In Her Music Box

Songs I like:
You
Me
Wild Wild Horses
Dreamer
Painting

Songs I'm not feeling:
Shoulda Known
Like The Rest of Us
The Skinny
Can't Break

Not a bad effort at all. I really, really love Puppets, Guarantees, Your Glasshouse, Yesterday, The Waitress, and In Her Music Box.

I can't wait to see them May 3rd in Austin!

I love "Can't Break" the most and I see it get no love on here at all

[sportsdude]

Re: fans of underground rap?

I love "Can't Break" the most and I see it get no love on here at all

I like it a lot too but if I had to pick a favorite, it'd be a tie between Yesterday, The Waitress, Guarantees and Dreamer.

[Nivek]

Re: fans of underground rap?

I gots me a free atmosphere T-shirt!!!!!!