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[Antiwhippy]

This shit is fucking hot fire.

Ain't it funny is fucking wild. Love it.

 

[EGM1966]

can you just name your album after a joy division song like that

Sure. Not least because Joy Division were referencing Ballard's novel so far as I'm aware if I'm remember my JD history correctly.

 

[E-phonk]

Haven't seen anyone talking about Today, it's on of the stand out tracks for me.
Really like that mysterious synth sound

 

[SJRB]

Was kinda iffy the first time, but it really gets better everytime I listen. The pacing is excellent as well.

Quite the departure from XXX and One, especially in terms of production. But a really, really cool album.

 

[Diprosalic]

I refuse to accept it's Danny Brown rapping on "Tell Me What I Don't Know" and "From The Ground".

It is? Wtf.

 

[Antiwhippy]

Did you guys not listen to Detroit state of mind or blunt after blunt?

 

[Dereck]

The 35-year-old Detroit rapper is nothing if not serious about his craft and the city he comes from.

 

[Jocund]

I would disagree that this project is a departure from the sound Danny had in XXX. If anything, it's an evolution.

Amaaaaaaazing album!

 

[phanphare]

the beat on hell for it gives me donkey kong country vibes

 

[NewFresh]

After the first listen I can say this is my favorite album of his.

 

[Dominator]

This shit is the best thing to drop this year. The only song I don't really enjoy is Get-Hi but I don't even hate that one, its still solid. The rest is just incredible.

The only thing I can see topping this for me is RTJ3.

 

[wenis]

XXX = Atrocity > OLD/Side A >>>>> OLD/Side B

 

[Antiwhippy]

Fantano's take.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrmgkbBSTKE

 

[WEGGLES]

Seriously loving this album. Really dark stuff.

 

[RoH]

I listened to a sample of the first track--- and I was hooked good.

 

[KingKong]

the beat on Golddust is incredible

 

[rexor0717]

This is crazy good, very original.

 

[solomon]

Lost is my favorite track after first listen, really enjoyed the album.

 

[mooooose]

Fantano's take.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrmgkbBSTKE

fantano's take is doing bad impressions of the album and describing the songs verbatim with nearly no insight for 15 minutes lol ugh

im glad danny finally impressed him enough for a 9 tho good for him im sure he's happy

 

[DataStream]

Was always put off by his high pitched delivery though his flow was great. But it comes together with this production and makes sense to me finally. Amazing record.

 

[katkombat]

Saw Danny the night he early released this album... 10/10 album 10/10 show.

This album is what I hoped for and so much more. Album of the year imo.

 

[Servbot24]

This album is very very good. Top 10 this year so far, I'd say after 3 listens.

im glad danny finally impressed him enough for a 9 tho good for him im sure he's happy

I find it hard to believe anyone cares what that guy thinks either way

 

[mooooose]

I find it hard to believe anyone cares what that guy thinks either way

nah danny always said that while making xxx and old that he valued fantano's reviews

 

[Servbot24]

nah danny always said that while making xxx and old that he valued fantano's reviews

huh. well more power to fantano then i guess

 

[NoblesseOblige]

I find it hard to believe anyone cares what that guy thinks either way

I stopped caring about his opinion when he hopped in bed with gamergate.

 

[NewFresh]

I stopped caring about his opinion when he hopped in bed with gamergate.

wait....what?

 

[NoblesseOblige]

wait....what?

Don't want to really derail, I just can't stand the guy anymore. Google his name and gamergate, you'll find him being praised in places like KiA, a hotspot for that garbage. He's done things like attack Anita Sarkeesian, saying she's not a gamer and is just creating controversy to make money. Same rhetoric as gamergate which has gained him some fans from the group (to ironically profit off of).

 

[SJRB]

Week later, still thoroughly enjoying the album. I've listened to it every day. Weakest track is Dance In The Water because of how utterly repetitive it is, it gets on my nerves every single time.

But overall the quality is top-notch. Pneumonia is still the #1 banger on the album, Danny was right releasing this track first. Hell For It is kinda tucked away as the final track but it's so fucking good.

 

[Bruce Springsteen]

Today is amazing, that beat is crazy

 

[Fancy Clown]

Finally got around to listening to this. Fuck, dudes. Album is visceral as hell.

Ain't it funny is

 

[NoblesseOblige]

Official video for Pneumonia
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xs-Dc3_eiV8

 

[Herbspiceguy]

Bought the CD earlier this week and have been giving it repeated listenings in the car

Lyrically and beat-wise XXX crushes this album.

 

[wenis]

Anyone going to an upcoming show that could snag me the LP set they're selling there? Will pay shipping. PM for deets.

 

[DeSo]

Been so into this album lately. It's fucking ridiculous, easily the best hip hop album of 2016. Why didn't it get much attention? Danny's voice? Not enough drums and bass? Too "experimental" for hip hop? It definitely requires a couple of listens to really appreciate.

 

[Rogan]

Been so into this album lately. It's fucking ridiculous, easily the best hip hop album of 2016. Why didn't it get much attention? Danny's voice? Not enough drums and bass? Too "experimental" for hip hop? It definitely requires a couple of listens to really appreciate.

I guess his voice yeah. My friends hate his music because of it.

 

[Helmholtz]

Been so into this album lately. It's fucking ridiculous, easily the best hip hop album of 2016. Why didn't it get much attention? Danny's voice? Not enough drums and bass? Too "experimental" for hip hop? It definitely requires a couple of listens to really appreciate.

It's very grating to listen to, between his voice and the wild experimental beats. Very artistic and daring for sure, but not really for casual listening. I would never throw this on at a gathering but I would maybe listen to it at night on my own with headphones if I'm in the mood. This type of album is never really going to be huge.

 

[DeSo]

It's very grating to listen to, between his voice and the wild experimental beats. Very artistic and daring for sure, but not really for casual listening. I would never throw this on at a gathering but I would maybe listen to it at night on my own with headphones if I'm in the mood. This type of album is never really going to be huge.

"Grating" to listen to. I get where you're coming from but I don't think that's the right word. It's incredibly deep and rewarding to listen to, shouldn't that promote discussion? Are "bangers" a requirement these days?

 

[Helmholtz]

"Grating" to listen to. I get where you're coming from but I don't think that's the right word. It's incredibly deep and rewarding to listen to, shouldn't that promote discussion? Are "bangers" a requirement these days?

Yeah maybe the wrong word, and I wasn't necessarily talking about bangers. I was just trying to say that the sound is very different to most modern hip hop releases and as a result a lot of people aren't going to be into it. Also the subject matter and dark vibes that permeate this album make it a more challenging listen, not something you'd put on at a gathering or even play in the car necessarily. For me personally, I've only listened to AE a few times because I don't find myself in the mood or mindset to tackle listening to it on a regular basis. I think it's a pretty cool album though, just because I don't want to listen to it often doesn't make it bad.

 

[Servbot24]

Dang only 4 pages? This album is so good though. I still listen to it all the time.

 

[Ran rp]

Oh Lord, I don't know what took me so long to listen to Danny Brown. This is fantastic.