Album Description: Domestic debut of the first single from the 1999 debut album by duo signed to Mo Wax & comprised of The Gift Of Gab and Chief Xcel. Seven tracks, 'A To G', 'Clockwork', 'Rock The Spot', 'Back To The Essence', 'Deception', 'Making Progress' and 'Alphabet Aerobics' (The Cut Chemist 2 1/2 Minute Workout). Standard jewel case. 1999 release.
Disc 1:
A To G
Clockwork
Rock The Spot
Back To The Essence
Deception
Making Progress
Alphabet Aerobics (The Cut Chemist 2 1/2 Minute Workout)
Earlier this week Blackalicious dropped "The Craft" and I was quick to put in my order for it. However, I just couldn't wait for it to arrive, so I had to pull out some old Blackalicious to hold me over. "Blazing Arrow" perhaps? "Nia"? Nah, I went with "A2G" for some reason and I'm glad I did. I'd forgotten how unbelieveably dope this short effort is.
Just 7 tracks long, Blackalicious come correct with Chief Xcel producing all but one song. "A2G" has got a really soulful vibe backed with slick rhyming and interesting song concepts, especially the EPs last song, "Alphabet Aerobics", a song which is worth the price of admission alone. Granted if you haven't copped this album your at least 6 years late, but it's worth it for all Blackalicious fans. If you've to check anything from them, this 1999 release wouldn't be a bad place to start, considering it short enough for you not waste much time over but just long enough to leave you fiending for more.
I slept on this album Excellent but short album w/ brilliant production and stellar lyrics. I know Im mad late, but you know how the saying goes.
7 Tracks and they're all just great Ok, I'm sure you're going to read maybe one other review on this and it's probably going to say similar things to what I have, and they're not lying... This EP... This 7 Track BLIP... is better in 7 songs than most albums are in 15-20 tracks... A2G the song is just great... Amazing alliteration assembled by Blackalicious, and the 2 1/2 minute workout is jaw-dropping... But those are the tracks you were expecting... or at least those were the tracks that I was expecting, and all the other 5 tracks don't disappoint either. Sure... It's 7 Songs. It's not a full album... But it's 7 great songs, no filler, no B.S., and it's got 7 tracks that are better than almost any 7 tracks on any album I can think of in a long time.
marvalous This CD is great. It's short, too short in fact, because the best way to listen to this CD is straight through. Blackalicous is a great duo, this CD is worth the money. Although not as good as Blackalicious' other albums, I personally can't get enough of them. I recommend this CD to anyone, even people who don't like rap. Just buy it.
short but sweet This is an album that packs a punch. With only seven tracks you find yourself wanting a little more, but i found it easy letting the entire record run through more than once. They saved the best for last with the alphabet aerobics, turning the tables over to the cut chemist from j5 for the 2 1/2 minute workout. The gift of gab is amazing.
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