The Black Keys - Attack & Release
The Keys are back and this time with the acclaimed Gnarlster himself, Danger Mouse, along for the ride. Dan & Patrick bring their traditional heavy guitars and heavy drums, while the Mouse ups the ante with even heavier keys. All Blues, All Soul, All Good.
Atmosphere - When Life Gives You Lemons, You Paint That Shit Gold
Underground hip-hop's greatest duo, Slug and Ant, put it down for all the down and out. Ant's beats reach new heights with extra emphasis on the synth, while Slug kicks some of his most brutally honest rhymes yet.
Justice - ✝
'D.A.N.C.E.' is pure pop bliss but the rest of the album is not for the faint of heart. For those who usually don't find themselves in the electronic section at the record store, us included, this may take a couple of listens to get your head around. But we think you'll find the effort to be well rewarded. Play it in your car on a long drive and turn that shit up. There's a lot to be heard.
The Roots - Rising Down
Hip-hop's best live band lays down some dope studio work. Meanwhile, Black Thought and the myriad of guests get super-lyrical and super-political. Particularly noteworthy, is the fact that the hit-single 'Birthday Girl' is not included on the album. When it came down to it ?uestlove & Co. decided it just didn't fit the theme of the album and tossed it. Must of been a tough decision but in the end, the album really does benefit from the single's absence.
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