Title: theprp.com "Church Of Realities" review
Description: ..no COR thread so posted it here
Description: ..no COR thread so posted it here
(hed) - September 17, 2007 08:47 AM (GMT)
(hed) - Church of Realities 
(hed)'s infamous debut album is a tight piece of musicianship. (I say (hed) because this early in their career they were known as (hed) and not (hed)pe.) The album features early versions of many of the songs that highlighted their major label debut, albeit many of the songs feature different patterns and flows from their refined siblings which appear on their self titled album.
An intriguing thing that this album contains is the recurring theme of extra-terrestrial life and government conspiracies, The version of "I.F.O." on this album clocks in at 18 minutes with the greater portion of the song being a cornucopia of samples from alien and sci-fi b-movies. The use of illegal samples definitively permeate through the release as clips of Mr. Burns of The Simpsons fame and sound effects from the video game Mortal Kombat sneak their way in. The definite catalyst of this (hed) release though would definitely be the cuts "Inro and "Hangman". Both showcase (hed)'s innovative G-Punk sound well and really let M.C.U.D.'s vocals flare to a boiling point.
Two components that make this album shine above the crop of other bands are the experimentation done by D.J. Product and the almost apocalyptic feel to it all. The album is littered with samples and scratches which really give immense almost cosmic auditory soundscapes. (hed) combine constricting lyrical flows, dope bass lines and resounding bass hits, tense drum beats, howling distorted guitar parts and erupting spillovers of turntable wizardry.
The album top to bottom is a ripping volatile experience which vividly depicts the core of what (hed) and G-Punk are all about. A definite must have for any (hed) fan.
(4 / 5)
wookubus
http://www.theprp.com/reviews/hed.shtml
(hed)'s infamous debut album is a tight piece of musicianship. (I say (hed) because this early in their career they were known as (hed) and not (hed)pe.) The album features early versions of many of the songs that highlighted their major label debut, albeit many of the songs feature different patterns and flows from their refined siblings which appear on their self titled album.
An intriguing thing that this album contains is the recurring theme of extra-terrestrial life and government conspiracies, The version of "I.F.O." on this album clocks in at 18 minutes with the greater portion of the song being a cornucopia of samples from alien and sci-fi b-movies. The use of illegal samples definitively permeate through the release as clips of Mr. Burns of The Simpsons fame and sound effects from the video game Mortal Kombat sneak their way in. The definite catalyst of this (hed) release though would definitely be the cuts "Inro and "Hangman". Both showcase (hed)'s innovative G-Punk sound well and really let M.C.U.D.'s vocals flare to a boiling point.
Two components that make this album shine above the crop of other bands are the experimentation done by D.J. Product and the almost apocalyptic feel to it all. The album is littered with samples and scratches which really give immense almost cosmic auditory soundscapes. (hed) combine constricting lyrical flows, dope bass lines and resounding bass hits, tense drum beats, howling distorted guitar parts and erupting spillovers of turntable wizardry.
The album top to bottom is a ripping volatile experience which vividly depicts the core of what (hed) and G-Punk are all about. A definite must have for any (hed) fan.
(4 / 5)
wookubus
http://www.theprp.com/reviews/hed.shtml
kmksoulja - February 19, 2008 12:05 AM (GMT)
are they selling these at the shows yet?
Ninja_Sparx - February 19, 2008 05:59 AM (GMT)
There also were sound clips taken from Metallica's master of puppets, star wars: A new hope, Jason and the Argonauts (1963), and The day the earth stood still. Im sure there are more sound samples that I dont know the origination from but i figured i'd throw some other sources for the stollen sound clips out there, lol.
lozz - February 19, 2008 04:19 PM (GMT)
| QUOTE (kmksoulja @ Feb 19 2008, 12:05 AM) |
| are they selling these at the shows yet? |
sorry but I think that was just something Jah said,
doesn't mean its gonna happen.
It could by all means, seeing how the music is owned by (hed) not jive.
However Jah tends to not like looking back and i highly doubt it will be re-released.
It should, cause its an amazing EP/Album, but i guess that
not the way things work.
Born_2_Ride - June 23, 2008 11:47 PM (GMT)
i wish i could get a copy but if it never happens ill be alright i guess
Ferle - June 24, 2008 09:39 AM (GMT)
They have to release it again and sell it on the tour in Europe.
Everything&Nothing - July 13, 2008 01:19 AM (GMT)
i just got a copy of the the pirate bay pretty badass! also shit on everything the do now.[U]