CrashBandiloot

I would have scored this under 50 on release. At the time it sounded like Tool cover band attempted writing their own original work. After all the years of waiting, I kind of expected the album to just be a rehash of their same formula, but this project didn't meet that standard to me. Seemed to really be lacking the hypnotic riffs, the genius transitions, and the overall psychedelic feel that Tool is known for.

Upon re-listen I've realized those things are all still true, just not as bad as ... read more

The album that properly introduced me to hip hop. It's been about 10 years since I first listened to it, and with each year and every listen it seems to only get better. An ocean of bars, with hundreds of memorable lines. Some of the greatest beats i've ever heard, especially N.Y. State of Mind, One Love, Represent.

On top of those you have some of the tastiest flows ever heard. Nas, who I believe has gone unappreciated recently when anyone talks about which artist has the best flow, as if ... read more

The Pinnacle