Overrating the Underrated » Album Reviews

Sleeping With Open Eyes: Part 1

Murray — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 08:08:54 +0000

Illmatic, Enter The Wu Tang, Only Built 4 Cuban Linx, The Infamous, Reasonable Doubt, Ready To Die, Mecca And The Soul Brother, Tical, Lifestyles Ov Da Poor N Dangerous, Doe Or Die, The Low End Theory.

I’m hoping these albums strike some sort of chord with you. They should do. They form part of the [...]

Killah Priest-The 3 Day Theory Review

Murray — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 20:24:16 +0000

Killah Priest is a busy boy. It seems only weeks ago since he dropped Elizabeth and matter of fact, doesn’t seem that long ago since I was bumping Beautiful Minds with Chief Kamachi. Having been kindly sent an advance copy (no you can’t have it) of The 3 Day Theory I feel it is only [...]

Brief Throwback: Anberlin

Tempest — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 12:00:10 +0000

With the pending release of Anberlin’s 4th studio album, this throwback looks at Feel Good Drag which was released as a single from their most recent album New Surrender.

Pretty smashing tune, bordering between pop-punk and heavier rock.

That’s all I’ve got to say, Honduras vs. Chile has my attention at the moment.

You can also download the [...]

Royce Da 5’9″ – The Bar Exam 3 Mixtape + Review

Murray — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 20:53:43 +0000

So this evening I find myself in my garden, with the rare pleasure of UK sun and a certain eagerly anticipated mixtape; none other than Royce Da 5’9”s The Bar Exam 3.

After the industry’s mostly favourable response to last year’s Street Hop LP Royce has continually drip leaked us tracks from TBE3 to keep us [...]

Nas & Damian Marley-Distant Relatives Review

Ajay — Thu, 27 May 2010 21:48:41 +0000

No, not from me unfortunately for you. Our friends over at 365 Albums A Year have delivered a fantastic review of the album which sums up my feelings on the album pretty well, with a few minor differences. Must-read if you enjoyed the album!

Distant Relatives Review

Quick Throwback: Raekwon’s OB4CLII

Murray — Fri, 14 May 2010 13:15:18 +0000

In case you missed Rae’s Only Built 4 Cuban Linx II when it dropped last September then after sorting your life out, please find below my favourite joint from the album.

I always think Cold Outside is directly comparable with Rainy Dayz from the album’s father LP; again my favourite track. It features a cold, harrowing beat [...]

Album Review: Foals-Total Life Forever

Ed — Sun, 09 May 2010 21:39:08 +0000

As the much anticipated follow-up to Antidotes, the potential for greatness here is undeniable! The drooling populous teased by the band members vague preamble and this teaser site, TFL could prove to be one of the most influential albums of the upcoming decade.

Hitting shelves and iTunes everywhere on Monday 10th of May, Total Life Forever [...]