Album Reviews

Album Reviews

Author: Extraordinary Rap December 13, 2024 Duration: 55:37
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In this episode, a handful of new album reviews and a bunch more of old album reviews:

P*vlyn - Tenant Of The Old Rock
https://ineda.bandcamp.com/album/tenant-of-the-old-rock

Andrew Mbaruk & Wet-Jet Seymour - Weirdward
https://andrewmbaruk.bandcamp.com/album/weirdward

Elucid - Revelator
https://elucid.bandcamp.com/album/revelator

Tokyo Cigar - Meagan 6: All The Scars Were Gorgeous
https://tokyocigarmusic.bandcamp.com/album/the-megaman-theory-6-all-the-scars-were-gorgeous

DJ Shadow - The Outsider
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDmQRvJIikg&list=OLAK5uy_ndwPXxxQtj-D6sw8CYj58ZHOPi27g50-k

Gravediggaz - 6 Feet Under
https://gravediggaz.bandcamp.com/album/6-feet-under

Public Enemy - Apocalypse 91... The Enemy Strikes Black
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9x2x0xM0-o&list=OLAK5uy_k9YHPtN2oUPHPwzkZAMGucrhw8ULUetVM

Beach Boys - Pet Sounds
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9keMETFIbk

Brian Wilson's Smile (Slowed, Reverbed & Echoed)
https://youtu.be/Q4tXYxDNvw4

Filkoe - Lost Zoo Keys and the Animal Spirits that Haunt Them
https://endemikmusic.bandcamp.com/album/lost-zoo-keys-and-the-animal-spirits-that-haunt-them

Ice-T - O.G. Original Gangster
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ww7rF_afCi4&list=PLvsYXqtYjMYeW0LsTeAGMw0c-WPWTwjcW

Circus Vs. Andre Afram Asmar - Gawd Bless The Faceless Cowards
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dg_PB-CHhyQ&list=OLAK5uy_lEVw4bI5anPHa23gKnWAS6zFBqFQve8N8

Fu-Schnickens - Nervous Breakdown
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUkreGeE_fY&list=OLAK5uy_mW2ElfBodAukjI2le4HpltKEHGZ66QeGI

Beans - Now Soon Someday
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7oBLU0vw-I&list=OLAK5uy_mx74M3ratTHtwtMDdH_BEpe1wLxRbCihg

David Banner - MTA2: Baptized in Dirty Water (Screwed & Chopped)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ndgl-JbuKE4&list=PLWlZUx9-m9LgfWMDhDax5HDGa3NOhe9oy

Yo-Yo - Make Way For The Motherlode
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3E8oHziBUPs&list=PL5zx5HhTG2-GRC8-uVIbr-P6a50JiLMaX

Ying-Yang Twins - USA United State Of Atlanta
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_CwKxLGEaA&list=OLAK5uy_m9su4kuwV6pAhwQiT4lPjitktlUKbetvk

James Pants - James Pants
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aO_-jgtQ_GY&list=OLAK5uy_m-6eom2q-SGI4_F8iIKHA5meIHAvfFeUU

Fog - Ether Teeth
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgAksObe8EQ&list=OLAK5uy_m8GhCMeNbTOHNSZQvZd39Pl0sxqejk1MA

Jeremiah Jae - Raw Money Raps
https://jeremiahjae.bandcamp.com/album/raw-money-raps

Tim Love Lee - Confessions Of A Selector
https://timlovelee.bandcamp.com/album/confessions-of-a-selector

Bonus episode - More reviews (Darc Mind & Ropeladder 12) and a 22-minute mix, at http://patreon.com/extraordinaryrap.

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Dive into the depths of hip-hop with Extraordinary Rap Podcast, where host Th' Mole applies his veteran perspective as a rapper, producer, and performer to map the genre's most uncharted territories. This isn't a surface-level review of hits; it's a dedicated exploration of rap's avant-garde, the sonic experiments that push boundaries, and the enigmatic figures who operate outside the mainstream. Each episode functions as an audio documentary, investigating both contemporary innovators and overlooked pioneers to uncover the profound beauty and intricate complexities within their work. You'll hear detailed analysis of artistic choices, the stories behind unconventional sounds, and conversations that get to the heart of what makes this music so compellingly unique. The Extraordinary Rap Podcast serves as a central hub for this ongoing investigation, extending from the audio itself into an independent label and media presence, all committed to celebrating hip-hop's endless capacity for surprise. Tune in for a thoughtful, insider's journey into the corners of the culture where creativity knows no rules, documenting the mysterious manifestations that keep the genre perpetually evolving.
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