This opening track is absolutely awful. Can't see myself finishing the album unless the quality improves rapidly.
Children's Work isn't even the top tier of the record for me; but I don't dislike it. I don't know what is is about Dessa but I think she's simply brilliant; beats, flow, songwriting in general, personality, etc. One of the best out of the Minnesota hip-hop scene if you ask me. Though if you don't like say Slug, Sims, Crescent Moon, or Brother Ali you probably won't dig much of Dessa's work. For me though it's high caliber material; love the touches of alternative hip-hop, art pop, and the rare snippets of neo-soul.
Children's Work isn't even the top tier of the record for me; but I don't dislike it. I don't know what is is about Dessa but I think she's simply brilliant; beats, flow, songwriting in general, personality, etc. One of the best out of the Minnesota hip-hop scene if you ask me. Though if you don't like say Slug, Sims, Crescent Moon, or Brother Ali you probably won't dig much of Dessa's work. For me though it's high caliber material; love the touches of alternative hip-hop, art pop, and the rare snippets of neo-soul.
I only managed three tracks, not in the right mood. She has that slightly clunky, uncomfortable flow of a spoken word poet attempting to rap, and the beats seemed far too soulless for me, a little like what might come out if Coldplay tried to make hip-hop instrumentals. I'm determined to listen to it, and I refuse to dismiss it based on seven or eight minutes, but I don't think it's my thing. Then again, I tend to find the other artists you mentioned a little dull, and often just way too dour (although I've never heard of Crescent Moon). Anyway, it's one of only four albums nominated in the hip-hop tournament that I was previously unfamiliar with, and for that I'm grateful. I'll get round to the rest of it at some point. _________________ 2021 in full effect. Come drop me some recs. Y'all know what I like.
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I only managed three tracks, not in the right mood. She has that slightly clunky, uncomfortable flow of a spoken word poet attempting to rap, and the beats seemed far too soulless for me, a little like what might come out if Coldplay tried to make hip-hop instrumentals. I'm determined to listen to it, and I refuse to dismiss it based on seven or eight minutes, but I don't think it's my thing. Then again, I tend to find the other artists you mentioned a little dull, and often just way too dour (although I've never heard of Crescent Moon). Anyway, it's one of only four albums nominated in the hip-hop tournament that I was previously unfamiliar with, and for that I'm grateful. I'll get round to the rest of it at some point.
I wouldn't say it's clunky or uncomfortable, but I can see how you not digging it even with a more focused listen if you find Slug of Atmosphere or Brother Ali particularly dull. Like I said, I absolutely love everything about the record (wouldn't be in my top 100 if I didn't) and yeah I particularly suggested it as my second pick for the core reason to get it heard some more. I mean I could have picked Seven's Travels by Atmosphere with the same desired effect of getting this type of hip-hop more heard (at least on BEA). That said, I don't know if I'd liken it to Coldplay but it's definitely less urban and more reminiscent of alternative hip-hop canon that boomed in the late 90s/early 00s. But I remember you joking about "BAWPS" and backpacker sort of rap choices before so again I'm not surprised it struck you as off. But at the very least I can tell you that Dessa has a lot of bite and energy; that she's not a poet out of her avenue, I mean she's been a vital part of Doomtree for a good reason. But yeah, even as a MC I don't think she's particularly in expert territory; like I said, I just find her dynamic for some reason. Hell, her third album isn't even hip-hop at all which is blatant if you listen to this (her debut) back to back with it.
Blah blah blah.
I hope when you are in the mood for it, that we're both wrong and you dig something about it.
Thanks for giving it some time.
Anyway I need to get going; stuff to do.
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Brilliant! Genius! Who are these motherfuckers?!?!
Judging from the cover art, they probably geek out over Yes. 😉
edit: Underwater Journey is just that. It feels like I'm underwater. As someone who swims a lot, I can confirm that you've captured the subtle ways sound echoes underwater perfectly. If their was an Ambient 5 Eno album entitled Under Water, this is probably what it would sound like.
edit2: Have you guys listened to Flying Saucer Attack? You should definitely check them out. Incline reminds me of Flying Saucer Attack's muted, disintegrating ambient collages. Very natural. I love how the song evolves so smoothly and effortlessly as if nature was just taking its course.
edit2: Have you guys listened to Flying Saucer Attack? You should definitely check them out. Incline reminds me of Flying Saucer Attack's muted, disintegrating ambient collages.
I actually have listened to Flying saucer attack previously!
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