Summary:Released as a free download and set to be disc one for the upcoming double album the experimental hip-hop group, the eight track release features the vocals of Björk.
On “Fuck Me Out” and “Billy Not Really,” both these dissections of Ride and the brutal rearrangements of Björk’s vocal and fidgety programming would push the ensemble’s rough, nasty but compelling sound to new levels if they hadn’t already perfected it on The Money Store. Instead, what is achieved on niggas on the moon is something that speaks differently but through the same terms.
The songs feel more like eight variations on the same concept than eight distinct tracks. That's neither surprising nor unforgivable given the experimental bent of the band, but you can't help but notice the sameness when you listen to the album.
This music is rebarbative glitch-puke, circuit-bent footwork with the joy scorched out, every now and then blitzed by what could be described as intelligent gabba. [Sep 2014, p.54]
On the first half of their new double LP, Death Grips takes Bjork's voice and creates an icy sound that characterizes the album, muchOn the first half of their new double LP, Death Grips takes Bjork's voice and creates an icy sound that characterizes the album, much different from the work they got popularized from (Exmilitary, Money Store). A major difference from this album and the ones that preceded it is MC Ride's vocal delivery. Instead of screaming his way through each and every song, he introduces a lot of variety. This album is probably my favorite of this year, tied with Swans' To Be Kind. It's just a really good album.…Expand
Since the release of **** on the Moon, Death Grips has gained a lot of widespread popularity among several different niches of the YoutubeSince the release of **** on the Moon, Death Grips has gained a lot of widespread popularity among several different niches of the Youtube community. This music is like Lil B having a stroke, combined with the Prodigy. It's as if they're trying to have an electro-noise sound. They begin their first song, "Up My Sleeves," by sampling Bjork's voice – this makes an immersive and droning ambience that truly captures the listener’s interest. I really like this new sound they have going for them; it's more organized than before, and there's far less yelling. It's also more polished, precise, and intricate than their previous records. Another great one on this mixtape, "Have a Sad Cum", stood out more so than others. The first track has the best buildup, but then the drop is a bit of a let down, while "Have a Sad Cum" builds in a similar fashion, only to have really deep and overwhelming low range notes in the drop/chorus. There is also this crazy robot voice that comes in on the breakdown, which makes the sound start to have this tone of chaos and utter insanity. Other than that, this album is pretty great. It's a wreckage of sounds and lyrics, with a chaotic sound intended to keep the listener entertained. Although it may turn some people away, I really enjoy this record.…Expand
**** On the Moon might be Death Grips most abstract piece to date with chopped up björk samples all over it played on a Roland V Drum Kit**** On the Moon might be Death Grips most abstract piece to date with chopped up björk samples all over it played on a Roland V Drum Kit (well...that's what I heard) by the band's madman drummer Zach Hill. Like many previous releases (especially here though) it's good but you really have to be in a certain mood to listen the whole way through…Expand
This one really flew over the critics heads. Most critics never really realized what Death Grips were about and what they were trying to do inThis one really flew over the critics heads. Most critics never really realized what Death Grips were about and what they were trying to do in the first place. This album is it. Its really touching to say the least. This thing is filled with the darkest of emotions. I've never ever thought the feelings that Death Grips have been trying to put through in their albums could be this personal. These dark feelings are overwhelming to say the least, I've never seen another album from any band actually accomplish anything close to the way this album generates these darkest of emotions and themes. Its impossible to escape. Up My Sleeves is probably the most personal it has ever gotten.
Instrumentally this thing is just amazing. You will never hear instrumentals like this anywhere else, its just mind blowing to say the least. Theres no doubt about it, this is their best work. And therefore the most polarizing, since the more they can generate these emotions and themes the harder it becomes to listen to, the personal darkness in this album is just hard to hear for some people. But I've never seen more passion in anything else, ever. This is just an incredible human achievement.…Expand
N****s on the Moon is a huge return to form for Death Grips after the somewhat disappointing Government Plates. This first half of The PowersN****s on the Moon is a huge return to form for Death Grips after the somewhat disappointing Government Plates. This first half of The Powers That B retains Death Grips' status of one of the most original bands today. The production is different than their previous albums, especially with the Bjork samples. I didn't hear much of Zach Hill on this album, but MC Ride's strong vocal presence really makes up for not only that, but also the material on the majority of Government Plates. The Bjork samples can get annoying sometimes, but overall, this is a HUGE return to form for Death Grips. Grade: A. Highlights: "Say Hey Kid", "Up My Sleeves", "Billy Not Really". Worst song: "Voila"…Expand
This addictive and creative piece of abstract work is by far the closest 'Death Grips' have been to a perfect album. This is the best piece ofThis addictive and creative piece of abstract work is by far the closest 'Death Grips' have been to a perfect album. This is the best piece of art in 'Death Grips' discography!
From beginning to end, 'N*gga's On The Moon' provides an eclectic experience with mind-bending 'Bjork' samples and MC Ride's best delivery to date. Ride is as expressive as ever. I cannot fathom that most fans prefer 'Jenny Death' over 'N*gga's On The Moon'. This disc is a solid piece of art from the introduction into 'Up My Sleeves' to the breakdown of 'Bjork' samples on 'Big Dipper'. The only reason this disc does not make it to a 10/10 is due to the slight lack of direction seen on 'Have A Sad Cum BB' and **** Me Out'. However, by no means are these two tracks bad.
Overall, 'N*gga's On The Moon' sits perfectly on the line between a 9/10 and a 10/10. But lets just go for a 9/10 today.…Expand
