Jurassic 5 - Power in Numbers

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Apr 13, 2016 Sold Date

Mar 8, 2016 Start Date

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Artikel Name: Power in Numbers
Genre: Rap Produkt Typ: LP (Vinyl) Label: Interscope Titelanzahl: 17

Trackliste LP - 1

1. Jurassic 5 - This Is 2. Jurassic 5 - Freedom 3. Jurassic 5 - If You Only Knew 4. Jurassic 5 - Break 5. Jurassic 5 - React

Trackliste LP - 2

6. Jurassic 5 - Day at the Races 7. Jurassic 5 - Remember His Name 8. Jurassic 5 - What's Golden

Trackliste LP - 3

9. Jurassic 5 - Thin Line 10. Jurassic 5 - After School Special 11. Jurassic 5 - High Fidelity 12. Jurassic 5 - Sum of Us

Trackliste LP - 4

13. Jurassic 5 - DDT 14. Jurassic 5 - One of Them 15. Jurassic 5 - Hey 16. Jurassic 5 - I Am Somebody 17. Jurassic 5 - Acetate Prophets

Beschreibung

Like a few other notable sophomore records from hip-hop acts (De La Soul Is Dead, The Low End Theory), Jurassic 5's Power in Numbers is darker than their first full-length; not as fresh and exuberant, but much more mature and intelligent. Granted, fans may not be happy to hear they've changed the formula so soon, or that the production doesn't play a starring role as it did on Quality Control. Instead, DJ Nu-Mark and Cut Chemist play it close to the vest, setting off the rhymes with a few well-placed beats and split-second samples (as well as the usual flute loops). Of course, allowing more room to hear four of the best rappers in hip-hop twisting tongues and telling tales has to be welcomed, and Jurassic 5 prove up to the added responsibility. Displaying a focus and intensity basically unseen in rap music during the past decade, the group practically bursts with message tracks; the skeletal first single "Freedom" finds Chali 2na and Akil delving into the concept as it relates to everything from Third World poverty to the American penitentiary system. "Remember His Name" and "Thin Line" (the latter with Nelly Furtado) are dark tales of urban passions, and they're a step forward in that it's not just the raps that are intricate, but the storytelling also requires a few listens to understand. The group still has plenty of time for a few old-school anthems like "What's Golden" and "A Day at the Races," with Big Daddy Kane bringing his alliterative ammo to the track. And the instrumental jam "Acetate Prophets" shows DJ Nu-Mark and Cut Chemist refining their skill for merging turntablism and excellent productions. Perhaps the best statement of Jurassic 5's purpose comes from the group itself, on "If You Only Knew": "What we do is try to give you what you ain't used to." [Power in Numbers was re-released on LP in 2016.] ~ John Bush

John Bush