Re: What Are You Listening To Right Now? Vol. VIII
Stat_Rad wrote:
Chinese Whispers wrote:
YMy memory of it is obviously very poor It's probably more just the subject matter that made me feel that way, and Rakim placing himself as an elder-statemen of sorts (which he kinda was at that point, and deservedly so). I think I just tend to reach for Follow The Leader or Let The Rhythm Hit 'Em when I want some Rakim.
Interesting you prefer LTHE to Paid In Full. I like all Eric B and Rakim, but I think he was at his peak lyrically on The 18th Letter. There was a noticeable dip in energy and 'grit' on it though, which obviously bothers some fans, but whatever. I don't care. heh.
Their discography is pretty consistent, even Don't Sweat The Technique I still enjoy. I can't really fault any of it. I know Paid In Full is far more important and influential, I think I just prefer the production on Let The Rhythm Hit 'Em. I think Large Professor did a lot of work on it - those more break beats are just more my taste, and 'In The Ghetto' would be pretty close to being my favourite Eric B. & Rakim track.
Re: What Are You Listening To Right Now? Vol. VIII
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Re: What Are You Listening To Right Now? Vol. VIII
Chinese Whispers wrote:
Their discography is pretty consistent, even Don't Sweat The Technique I still enjoy. I can't really fault any of it. I know Paid In Full is far more important and influential, I think I just prefer the production on Let The Rhythm Hit 'Em. I think Large Professor did a lot of work on it - those more break beats are just more my taste, and 'In The Ghetto' would be pretty close to being my favourite Eric B. & Rakim track.
Don't Sweat The Technique is great. All of their stuff is worth owning.
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