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Shabazz Palaces- Black Up ALBUM REVIEW

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Listen: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znDsRydk3_w

On Black Up, Shabazz Palaces take hip hop deep into the left field with odd beats and surreal effects. It's definitely an indulgent LP that requires a little bit of effort from the listener, but repeating these songs until they completely unfold is worth the wait.

Part of me is sure this album is going to warrant a lot of comments like, " I don't usually listen to hip hop, but this is great!" But that shouldn't discourage people who listen to the genre more regularly to check it out. Though this album sounds like it came outta nowhere, the artists on it haven't. Lazaro's experience goes way back to the 90s hip hop outfit Digable Planets, but exactly which planet he's on with this album is a hard question to answer.

if you're a fan of the mutant expressions from artists such as Zeroh, Quasimoto, or Madvillain, check it out. Defintiely something the Stones Throw or Brainfeeder heads will love.

What do you think of this album? What should I review next, eh?

8/10 http://bit.ly/lovedlist

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FAV TRACKS: FREE PRESS AND CURL, AN ECHO FROM THE HOSTS THAT PROFESS INFINITUM, SWERVE... THE REEPING OF ALL THAT WORTHWHILE, YEAH YOU, YOULOUGY

LEAST FAV TRACK: ENDEAVORS FOR NEVER

SHABAZZ PALACES- BLACK UP / SUB POP / 2011 / HIP HOP

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  • HAH! he said Dijable Planets. nice try brah.

  • 1st CD I've ever got that's been covered in felt. STREET CRED!

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  • from the picture i thought he was reviewing kevin drumms, sheer hellish miasma

  • @liogarus lol.

  • @BlackStarKeepShining cuz he hates you...

  • i love my dads cd ! good review!!

  • I think this is a good example of a rapper who can be great without shoving his technical skill in your face. Also loved the production on this album!

  • Just bought this today. Really liking it.

  • Why is everyone of your least favorite songs one of my favorites?

  • dig-able planets

    

  • @TH3N3XTKB24 sorry, it's actually on youlogy.

  • @TH3N3XTKB24 pretty sure that's in the opening track, free press and curl.

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