The Juggaknots (studio album) by The Juggaknots

The production encompasses all the things that made 90's the golden era of hip hop. Even some stuff I usually don't care about or find annoying, here works unexpectedly well. One example for this would be the whole scratching concept, which elevates tracks like Troubleman and Epiphany to new levels of greatness. Actually, the production is so good I found myself wondering how the instrumental versions of these tracks would sound like. Not trying to imply anything negative againist the rapping, they all get their point across without trouble, they are good both individually and in terms of team chemistry. The lyrics are also commendable, just check the storytelling in Loosifa, it is nothing short of fantastic ("He figured there was only one way As he rushed the runway lookin wild deranged This was common, without any qualm inside he was tookin Lookin at fiends of the pebble adored praised Devil for lord raised from the crystallized tombs Through fumes from the floor Blazed the sole sacrificial altar He chose now to halt the worship dealin that ultimate headrush... The lead crushed, buyer or seller decoratin hell a flame With the choir of the firearms to blame In the mornin by the time the smoke cleared Everybody seen the massacre, the local folk cheered "Oh, thank the Lord Almighty," the pharmacy was out of business On the L a chubby widow cries alone because her man had gotten..."). Once again it is hard to pick the standout track, it's an incredibly consistent album with no obvious weaknesses. I guess all the three songs I already mentioned ( Troubleman / Epiphany / Loosifa) have a strong case for being the best of the album.