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- Summary: The indie MC moves from Anticon to Epitaph for his sophomore release. Will Oldham, Danger Mouse, Alias and Saul Williams guest.
- Record Label: Epitaph
- Genre(s): Indie, Rap
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Top Track
| Sea Lion | |
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| The force of my love was strong. The sea lion lay down long. Song in the air. Why should singer care? When singer can be among song. Ma, Ma--look... | See the rest of the song lyrics |
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 22 out of 26
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Mixed: 4 out of 26
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Negative: 0 out of 26
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He doesn't plunder, he interweaves - stuff gets thoroughly snake-charmed into his densely-packed music.
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Los Angeles TimesAt once stern and playful, wildly scattered and yet sharply honed by the artist's sheer will and reach. [6 Feb 2005]
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Entertainment WeeklyThe rapper's ferocity makes him a good fit for punk label Epitaph. [11 Feb 2005, p.63]
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On A Healthy Distrust his delivery has noticeably improved.
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BlenderHis fire-and-brimstone confessionals are as complex as they are venomous. [Mar 2005, p.140]
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The WireThe record makes you marinate in Francis' omni-loathing, and the effect is one of catharsis rather than exhaustion. [#254, p.57]
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His weighty messages are duly noted. Unfortunately, they're delivered so acrimoniously that the overwhelming lack of fun in the music makes his albums a chore to listen to.
Score distribution:
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Positive: 20 out of 23
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Mixed: 2 out of 23
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Negative: 1 out of 23
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FredrikFFeb 10, 2005The best record of 2005. Simple as that.
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Feb 29, 2016
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AnimationBeatsFeb 25, 2005ok this is a ten, dude is out of control once again . me and all the homies agree that this is one dope disk. iighth 10's across the board
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JuicyBerryJul 27, 2005Lyrically superb, with some awesome beats and heavy, heavy basslines!!
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JeremySep 15, 2005"Contemporary house of pain" - who the ef is this clown? Unfortunately those who cannot think for themselves talk far too much. Thanks again sage.
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MichaelHAug 9, 2005good album, his older stuff is still better
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robFeb 17, 2005
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