Posts Tagged ‘MF Doom’
Tuesday, November 10th, 2009
Math-groove merchants Coalesce issue a must-have accompaniment to their decade-long comeback disc, combining more Western-driven melancholy to go with their regular dose of thunderous hardcore for OXEP.
Musical mastermind Omar Rodriguez Lopez adds to his mountainous prog catalog with Xenophanes, this time leaning on scurrying piano lines and taking full vocal control for an accessible yet technical record. Lastly (but not least-ly), inimitable rapper/producer Doom collects his favorite guest spots and behind-the-boards efforts on one disc. (more…)
Tags: Coalesce, DJ Rupture, El Grupo Nuevo de Omar Rodriguez Lopez, Ghostface, Gold Dust, GZA, Inspectah Deck, J Dilla, Krallica, Marcel Rodriguez Lopez, Mark Aanderud, Masta Killa, Matt Shadetek, MF Doom, Omar Rodriguez Lopez Productions, Omar Rodriguez-Lopez, Profound Lore, Relapse, Sean Ingram, Talib Kweli, The Agriculture, Vast Aire, Wu-Tang Clan
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Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009
The densely packed, melodically driven post-rock of Lymbyc Systym tops our list this week as brothers Jared and Mike Bell showcase their continued musical development.
Meanwhile, multi-instrumentalist producer Mr. Chop issues funky, jazzy, effects-fueled renditions of the beats and productions of critically acclaimed producer Pete Rock, and Nile returns with another disc of Egyptian-tinged eruptions of guitar fury, blazing double bass, vocal ferocity, and slowly churning chugs. (more…)
Tags: Bill Frisell, Cornerstone RAS, Coz Littler, Karl Sanders, Lateef the Truthspeaker, Lymbyc Systym, MF Doom, Mr. Chop, Mush, Nile, Nirvana, Nonesuch, Now-Again, Nuclear Blast, Pete Rock, Rita J, Stones Throw, Sub Pop, The Gift of Gab, This Will Destroy You
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Tuesday, June 2nd, 2009
The vibrant, upbeat big-band ensemble known as Flat Earth Society bangs out a contender for jazz disc of the year with a joyous and debauched affair. This week also brings more quality work from three über-prolific beat-related artists — Prefuse 73, J Dilla, and Venetian Snares. (more…)
Tags: Aaron Funk, Black Thought, Cirque du Soleil, Crammed, Doom, Flat Earth Society, J Dilla, MF Doom, Nature Sounds, Pete Rock, Peter Vermeersch, Planet Mu, Prefuse 73, The Roots, Venetian Snares, Warp
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Friday, April 17th, 2009
Doom admits to hiring people to play him on stage; Nile will record a new album in June; Qwel puts out a limited-edition tour CD; the next Madvillain album should be finished in two months. This and more in the roundup… (more…)
Tags: Ascendance, Bruce Lamont, Dallas Jackson, Diablo Swing Orchestra, Doppler Shift, Irepress, Jackson Jones, Karl Sanders, Madlib, Madvillain, MF Doom, Minsk, Nile, Qwel, Stinking Lizaveta, Yakuza, Yeti vs. Yeti
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Tuesday, March 24th, 2009
Mono: Hymn to the Immortal Wind
Mono delivers a majestic work with orchestral accompaniment.
Dan Deacon: Bromst (Carpark)
Dan Deacon mixes organic flourishes with his buzzing synths.
Mastodon: Crack the Skye (Warner Bros.)
Mastodon branches out while refining its vocals.
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Tags: Carpark, Chris Clark, Clark, Dan Deacon, J Dilla, Lex, Madlib, Mastodon, MF Doom, Mono, Steve Albini, Temporary Residence, Warner Bros., Warp
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Monday, March 2nd, 2009
As the weather stops being oppressive in the Northern Hemisphere, a number of potentially great albums from countless genres are on the way. Here’s a list of ten that have us excited, including efforts from Isis, MF Doom, Coalesce, Prefuse 73, Mr. Lif, and more. (more…)
Tags: Carpark, Coalesce, Crammed Discs, Dan Deacon, Ipecac, Isis, Jerseyband, Karl Sanders, Lex, Mastodon, MF Doom, Mr. Lif, Nile, Prefuse 73, Relapse, Staff Benda Bilili, The End, Warner Bros., Warp
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Friday, February 27th, 2009
The long-rumored Faith No More reunion has been confirmed (!!!). Vocal heavyweight Mike Patton keeps busy with a feature-film soundtrack, MF Doom drops half his name and a new album, Dengue Fever provides accompaniment to The Lost World, hip-hop duo Themselves returns, and much more. (more…)
Tags: Adam Yauch, Adult Swim, Anticon, Atmosphere, Beastie Boys, Billy Gould, Cage, Definitive Jux, Dengue Fever, Dinosaur Jr., Doseone, Faith No More, Grizzly Bear, Jagjaguwar, Jel, Lex, MF Doom, Mike Patton, Mogwai, Napalm Death, P.O.S., Themselves, Toxic Holocaust, Warp
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