Doomtree – False Hopes (2007)
April 14, 2008
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.
Entry Filed under: 2007, Hip-Hop. Tags: 2007, doomtree, false hopes, Hip-Hop.
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Merk | April 16, 2008 at 1:08 pm
Nice man, thanks alot. How is it?
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sadclownunderground | April 16, 2008 at 7:35 pm
Real real good. Judge for yourself man, give it a shot.
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Merk | April 18, 2008 at 9:21 pm
your story checks out. I’ve been trying to find this for a while now. real happy.
You’re doing great work here man.
thanks a bunch
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Jp | April 25, 2008 at 1:52 pm
hey does anybody have any of the solo doomtree stuff? ive been lookin for stuff by them, other than p.o.s. i already have his stuff, for a long time. thanks for makin a great place to hear the best music out there.
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mixta peep | August 9, 2008 at 1:23 am
head on over to my blog to get more Doomtree and similar music.
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dwbl | January 22, 2009 at 10:46 am
be careful you don’t mystify your descriptions too much. it will sound too much like pitchfork!
but good one, i didn’t even know of Doomtree.
wish i had all my old RSE/Anticon stuff to share, but that hdd is wrecked :[ all that spent pirating in 00-02.. lost!