Doomtree – False Hopes (2007)

Artist: Doomtree
Album: False Hopes
Year: 2007
Label: Doomtree Records
Order Online: Doomtree.net
Download: Here

“For those uninitiated, the 11 person collective is made up of RSE’s P.O.S., Dessa, Cecil Otter, Sims, Mike Mictlan on the vocal front and Lazerbeak, Paper Tiger, Turbo Nemesis, MK Larada, Tom Servo and Emily Bloodmobile on the boards, decks, etc. With so many hands in the pot, everyone has to make the most out of their moment to shine, particular the emcees. As a result, there is so much disenchantment and anger packed into each verse that it would be hard-pressed for the listener not to feel deftly energized (or decidedly claustrophobic and overwhelmed) after hearing just one song from the group. Tracks like “Knives On Fire“, Dessa’s solo cut “Veteran“ and “No Homeowners (Renter’s Rebate)“ exemplify the fervent eloquence of disappointment and “anguished apathy” funneled through the group’s heady vocal appreciation of Bone Thugs ‘N Harmony, Freestyle Fellowship and Blackalicious. Even a mellow track like “A Hundred Fathers“ manages to press the listener’s ears with the rapper’s inebriated lyrical expression and vivid descriptions of haunted towns and imaginary monsters. In other words, some Hip Hop fans will bite and others will find this eclectic approach towards rapping a detriment to Doomtree’s music.”

Definitely in the top five best albums released last year. I highly suggest you pick this one up and give it a listen.

Sage Francis – SageFrancis.net Exclusives (2005)

Artist: Sage Francis
Album: SageFrancis.net Exclusives
Year: 2005
Label:
Order Online: Previously for download.
Download: Here

Released exclusively on SageFrancis.net and now I’m releasing to all of you because it has one of my favourite tracks he has ever written on it. It’s a remix of “Threewrite”. Track listing below so you Sage Francis listeners out there know what the remixes are. I hated the original version of Threewrite but this gives a completely new feel to the song and makes it.

01. Slow Down Gandhi (Renanimator 80’s Remix)
02. Slow Down Gandhi (Losaka Remix)
03. Hey Bobby (Renanimator Remix)
04. Threewrite (Mikal Khill And Arit Harvanko Remix)

Henry Rollins – Provoked (Bonus DVD) (2008)

Artist: Henry Rollins
Album: Provoked (Bonus DVD)
Year: 2008
Label: 2.13.61
Order Online: 2.13.61 Store
Download: Here

I previously posted the Provoked album that just came out. This is the audio from the bonus DVD that comes packaged with the CD. It’s not the same as the CD, it’s a show that was recorded way back in 1996. Check this out if you were into the CD or anything else he’s done. You all know my love for Rollins.