Digable Planets - Blowout Comb (1994)

Without a doubt the finest hip hop I've ever come across, this 1994 release by a trio from New York has been a steady audio friend during the last decade. Wow, this album is so smooth, filled with ultra-chilled beats, luscious basses, superb use of samples and impeccable rapping. The lyrics are often inspired by the revolutionary Black Panthers, but the feeling of the album is the opposite of aggressive. Even if you're not into rap or hip hop, you will like this music as it fully ignores the boundaries between soul, jazz and hip hop. This is the band's second and last release - if you can get your hands on their first album, get it - it's different from this one, but well worth the purchase. So light up a big joint, lie back and enjoy this timeless classic!

Tracks

1. May 4th Movement (4:56)
2. Black Ego (7:02)
3. Dog It (4:21)
4. Jettin' (4:39)
5. Borough Check (6:56)
6. Highing Fly (1:23)
7. Dial 7 (Axion of Creamy Spies) (5:47)
8. Art of Easing (5:06)
9. K.B.'s Alley (Mood Dudes Groove) (2:06)
10. Graffiti (4:03)
11. Blowing Down (3:51)
12. 9th Wonder (Blackitolism) (4:27)
13. For Corners (7:02)

Total time: 1:01:31

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posted by Paxjorge @ Monday, May 08, 2006