Album Of The Week [Wk7]

[Mr.Craig]

Freakin' sweet beats. Listen and download for free here.

[My Chumps]

Going to slap up two (because I missed last week) hip hop albums of 2011.

#4 Shabazz Palaces - Black Up



Production is everything on this album. If you're not listening to it on large speakers really fuucking loud, then your only getting half the picture. Newly discovered for me and slowly becoming one of my favourite LP's.

Track: Shabazz Palaces - Swerve... The Reeping of All That Is Worthwhile (Noir Not Withstanding) (the last minute and a half is serves as a sort of outro to the album)

#5 Danny Brown - XXX



Presenting one of the most unusual voices in the game right now, Danny Brown offers detailed wordplay about his drug use, depression and of course, fornication.
It's a free mixtape, so I recommend downloading it if you're interested, but it's definitely not everyone's cup of tea.

Track: Danny Brown - XXX

[Nige]

Bump.

[AFEV]

I'll update this today.



Going to see them next week, it was a toss up between them and another act I'll be seeing later this month, but Vampires of the Modern City was just about my album of the year for 2013.

[AFEV]

For those who haven't posted 6, feel free to list more than 1 to catch up. :)

[Nige]

The Marshall Mathers LP 2



Track Provided: Rap God

Genre: Hip Hop

Eminem's eighth studio album was very, very good. His rapping skill is high calibre and the production on this album is quality. The linked track, Rap God, contains was is being called 'supersonic speed' rapping - something that is extremely impressive. features on the Album include Skylar Grey, Rihanna, Nate Ruess of fun. and Kendrick Lamar. Other notable track include Berzerk, Survival and The Monster.

[Nige]

I apparently need another.

I'll post it now!  8)

[Nige]

Restless - Amy Meredith



Track Provided: Lying

Genre: Pop Punk, Pop Rock

Restless was the debut album of Australian band Amy Meredith. Generally regarded as a good, but not great album, it has catchy songs but most reckon that once you've heard one track, you've heard all. However, while I do agree, I still like the majority of the album. Lying and Pornstar are the standout tracks for mine, with Faded White Dress, Young at Heart and Start All Over Again also being of note. Definitely not everybody's cup of tea as it's pop.

[My Chumps]

I'll update this today.



Going to see them next week, it was a toss up between them and another act I'll be seeing later this month, but Vampires of the Modern City was just about my album of the year for 2013.

Excellent choice, and was very close to, if not the, AOTY for me too.

[My Chumps]

I'll go with one of my favourite albums (although technically a mixtape) for 2013 too. Another Hip-Hop record (surprise surprise).

#6 Chance The Rapper - Acid Rap



A unique and adventurous second effort from Chicago MC Chance The Rapper. With an eccentric flow, personality and an array of excellent beats, this mixtape has been in heavy rotation for me this year and is definitely one of the most enjoyable albums of 2013.

Track: Chance The Rapper - Paranoia

[Toga]

Great choice in Vampires of the Modern City Sid, love it 8)

I'll get around to updating where I've missed out over the next few days if I have time :P :-[

[Vinny]

Do we just post an album we like?

[My Chumps]

Do we just post an album we like?

Pretty much, once a week.

Alex and myself have taken to putting it as our DP for the week too.

[Vinny]

Yeah alright sweet, this doesn't have to be mentioned in OP or what not but just thought I would share. It's an oldie but this thread reminding me of it and I still listen to songs from it.

One of the greatest rap albums of all time...

Nas - Illmatic

[Cicjose]

Alice in Chains: Facelift

Track provided: Sea of Sorrow




a great debut album which was released to critical acclaim before the explosion of grunge with great flow
and dynamic vocals by the late Layne Staley