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The third offering from Minneapolis rapper P.O.S
is a intelligent, comical and political look at
society from the eyes of the young artist.
Opening track ‘Let it Rattle’ kicks
your stereo in it’s speakers, barely giving
it enough time to get back to it’s feet before
knocking it down again with its skilful verse, building
up to the pounding yet harmonious chorus. Vocally,
it could be suggested that P.O.S, born Stefon Alexander,
bares similarities to band-of-the-moment Flobots,
with their rock inspired ‘Handlebars.’
Discussing topics such as the President and the
terrors of conflict, his passion for politics is
rift throughout this 15-track offering.
‘DrumRoll’ lives up to it name as it
sees the rapper work his magic over a marching band-like
drum beat. ‘Savion Glover’ named after
the actor and dancer by the same name, brings back
the old school beat whilst making references to
his childhood. His rock roots are evident as he
mentions influential band ‘Fugazi’ whilst
his reference to AC Slater from Saved by the Bell
allows him to unleash his childlike side.
Pinnacle track ‘Low Light Low Life’
is a perfectly crafted pummelling beat, which echoes
rock bands of the past. The added touch of female
vocals comes as a surprise but works well as her
voice glides and soothes it’s way through
the track. The repetitive chorus , ‘heads
will roll...low light low life’ will be hard
to escape as you’ll find yourself humming
it then asking yourself where you’ve picked
it up from. This is definitely a speaker to the
max song.
Unfortunately, the album refused to be dominated
by this success, and slowly disappears into a downwards
spiral. ‘The Basics’ lacks the bite
of previous tracks, and whilst still offering a
catchy beat to rock to, it falls miserably low of
my expectations. Likewise ‘Terrorish’
does the same, however the rock chorus acts as it
saving grace. But title track ‘Never Better,’
throws in four minutes of skills to finish the album
off nicely. Its aggressive style and approach to
the song kicks back and simply relaxes as P.O.S
is firmly in his comfort zone savagely blurring
the lines between what constitutes as a rap song
and what his skill can turn a rap song into
This album is one to keep on repeat that is for
sure, the mix of what is primarily rap infused with
90’s rock and skilful word play works fantastic.
What is nice about P.O.S is that he genuinely is
passionate about the music he makes, the sound he
produces and the lyrics he writes. There is no hesitation
in this album, and whilst it is not flawless it
is full of passion and energy and this should see
P.O.S get the credit he deserves.
5/5
Review by Darrell Blount |
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1. Let It Rattle
2. Drumroll (We're All Thirsty)
3. Savion Glover
4. Purexed
5. Grave Shovel Let's Go
6. Goodbye
7. Get Smokes
8. Been Afraid
9. Low Light Low Life
10. Basics (Alright)
11. Out of Category
12. Optimist (We Are Not for Them)
13. Terrorish
14. Never Better
15. Brave and the Snake |
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- Top Cheese
- Brilliant
- Pretty damn good
- Ok I guess
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