You didn't mention the biggest thing about this album, which was that it experimented with using a crowdsource model for its A&R. All the features were selected by fans over social media. Many of the song concepts too, like Drunk Dial. The reason you didn't see the variety you wanted had more to do people just kept requesting those types of songs.
I get the message of "the format", but I'm not a huge fan of the beat. that's the only song I have a problem with. on "utari kaiju" (however it's spelled), I dislike how loud and high pitched the horn sound gets sometimes throughout the song. it takes me back to my most desired song for Cunninlynguists to rewrite, and that is SouthernUnderground. the gospel cries in that song overpower the true lyrics far too much. that song could be a masterpiece if to just lower the volume of that "uhuhuh uouh" every second or two.
here we go.... wtf is wrong with his hair?, why is his hair blonde? why doesn't he keep it bald it looks better? WtF IS uP wiTh hIS hAIr??@? ahha you asked for it
While i kind of agree with Drunk Dial, i think this album is outstanding, and for someone been introduced to them this would be a great starting point. I think this may be their most accessible work to date, and in a genre where artists best work is usual their debut, Cunninlynguists are true artists in that they move on and change with every release. By the time i got to Deacons moving verse on "Beyond The Sun" and that gorgeous hook i literally had goosebumps. I know you mention more bangers, but there are so many groups that focus on 'bangers' CL bring something different to the table, that i dont care about bangers any more, the emotions and journeys they take you on is second to none. This is also not as deep as some of their main studio albums so its easier to digest but Deacon and Natti are constantly improving and its great to see. And Kno........ no one has touched him in the 2000's and he keeps improving, how these guys arent more known is a travesty. 9/10 imo
That song....goddamn that song goes ape shit lol Hell of a way to finish the album. I also really like Guide You Through Shadows even though that is off topic of hard hitting songs.
Usually agree with you opinions, but Drunk Dial is hilarious a some of the songs on this album are masterpieces, like Beyond the Sun and Innerspace...The Format also gets an honorable mention. This deserves at least a score of 8...
Tonedeff on any Cunninlynguists track is an auto W. The concept of Urutora Kaiju is really cool. A decent 7 may be slightly harsh but I do think this is possibly the weakest offering from them. I'd argue they've never missed though.
This album is by far my favorite so far this year. So many amazing tracks. I actually found Drunk Dial hilarious. I really love Castles, it's probably the most interesting and introspective track I've heard this year. Strange Universe is great too, I love the concept behind the track and Del's flow sounds so fuckin good to me.
I agree for the most part. The album isn't as great as their previous one, still a great listen though. There's not too many bangers on the album, but that's not really cunninlynguists style to begin with, they're more mellow and deep usually. But great review. Perhaps you could review A Piece of Strange or Will Rap For Food some time?
Wholy shit Anthony I never thought you actually knew the hidden underground like this.. this totally changed everything, 1,000 times more respect my man.
Favorite album this year at the time, I'd now easily put Pinata above it and now PTSD is fighting for the #2 spot as well... Probably my 4th favorite piece CL has put out to date though
This kinda out of the blue I guess, but how about a classic review of the old Interpol album "Turn on the Bright Lights" if you get the time? You just seem to mention it a little bit and I'm now curious what you think of it.
I wonder if he rushes through albums to do all these reviews.. Some albums need to marinate for weeks, even months sometimes to really get across a message.
Anthony, could you do a review of A Piece of Strange? No other video reviews, i'd like to know your thoughts as I think it's cohesively better than this mixtape
Drunk Dial for me was the best track on the album. Hands down. Lyrics and delivery made me laugh out loud and that beat reminds me so much of Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel - Mr. Soft... and that reminds me of the Trebor Softmints commercial. Which was FUCKING AWESOME.
Oh, and I 10000000% agree on the "too many tracks trying to be the most meaningful thing I've heard today". Heeeeere I'm standing naaaaked.... SKIP. Ooooh myyyy, makes me waaaanna cry.... SKIP.
Bigmikebigwhoop Castles stood out much more for me, though I'm a huge Sadistik fan so I'm definitely biased. Aesop's verse on Castles was one of the best parts of this entire tape.
You should seriously start listening to Sadistik. Don't know why you never reviewed Flowers for my Father, his album that came out last year. Get on it Tony!
You should check out this Belgian band called Dans Dans. They released their first LP about a year ago. I think they make some really great and unique music.
Needle Drop totally slept on "In the city", "innerspace" and "beyond the sun" which were the BEST TRACKS on the album. Meanwhile, "drunk dial", "castles" and "hot" were the shittiest tracks. But, Needle Drop loves Apathy so he won't say anything bad.
Vismund Floyd Listen here you shitlord, in every video, a few minutes after the release there are already a few dislikes, which happened often when you have a bunch of idiotic trolls who are just here to be assholes, with the only argument that "Fagtano is a pleb lel".
given that the fans made a major input into the features (crowdsourced album) it's not a surprise that it's not perfect, but they gave the customer what they wanted.
well, i think it's good enough to compete with pinata for rap album of the year (so far). thats how good this album is to me. with that said, i can definitely understand where you're coming from when pointing out the cons of the album. though these "flaws" are very, very minor to me. Good review nonetheless sir (like always)
Easily the beat Strange Journey mixtape - the other's contained an inexcusable amount of cheese - ironic or not. Also: Do to the Beast - The Afghan Whigs. Cheers.
Bout time!!!! i looked on my account and saw strange journey 3 i was like OHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!! when he said all those guest it was over i was getting that shit.
am i the only one that thought Castles was the best track on here? i liked a lot of these tracks but Castles was the one that stuck out to me. Sadistik's verse was very good and deacon and Aesop had serviceable verses as well. I enjoyed beyond the sun and the format as well.
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You didn't mention the biggest thing about this album, which was that it experimented with using a crowdsource model for its A&R. All the features were selected by fans over social media. Many of the song concepts too, like Drunk Dial. The reason you didn't see the variety you wanted had more to do people just kept requesting those types of songs.
This! I thought Anthony would touch on this.
Some great hip hop songs on the new CunninLynguists record: CunninLynguists - Strange Journey Vol. 3 ALBUM REVIEW
castles is my favorite track on the album. 9/10 for me
I get the message of "the format", but I'm not a huge fan of the beat. that's the only song I have a problem with.
on "utari kaiju" (however it's spelled), I dislike how loud and high pitched the horn sound gets sometimes throughout the song.
it takes me back to my most desired song for Cunninlynguists to rewrite, and that is SouthernUnderground. the gospel cries in that song overpower the true lyrics far too much. that song could be a masterpiece if to just lower the volume of that "uhuhuh uouh" every second or two.
beyond the sun
Have you ever thought of playing the usic in the background to give us 'a little taste'?
I wonder why you didn't review Tonedeff's album Polymer. Not your cup of tea?
Inb4 hair comments
here we go....
wtf is wrong with his hair?, why is his hair blonde? why doesn't he keep it bald it looks better? WtF IS uP wiTh hIS hAIr??@?
ahha you asked for it
it looks p. cool actually
Hi there
While i kind of agree with Drunk Dial, i think this album is outstanding, and for someone been introduced to them this would be a great starting point. I think this may be their most accessible work to date, and in a genre where artists best work is usual their debut, Cunninlynguists are true artists in that they move on and change with every release. By the time i got to Deacons moving verse on "Beyond The Sun" and that gorgeous hook i literally had goosebumps.
I know you mention more bangers, but there are so many groups that focus on 'bangers' CL bring something different to the table, that i dont care about bangers any more, the emotions and journeys they take you on is second to none. This is also not as deep as some of their main studio albums so its easier to digest but Deacon and Natti are constantly improving and its great to see.
And Kno........ no one has touched him in the 2000's and he keeps improving, how these guys arent more known is a travesty. 9/10 imo
How did you give this a decent 7? It's one of the best albums of the year. It's at least an 8.
Urutora Kaiju (feat. Tonedeff) >>>
That song....goddamn that song goes ape shit lol Hell of a way to finish the album. I also really like Guide You Through Shadows even though that is off topic of hard hitting songs.
Cut your eyebrows into rectangles and dye them blonde
Usually agree with you opinions, but Drunk Dial is hilarious a some of the songs on this album are masterpieces, like Beyond the Sun and Innerspace...The Format also gets an honorable mention. This deserves at least a score of 8...
Tonedeff on any Cunninlynguists track is an auto W. The concept of Urutora Kaiju is really cool.
A decent 7 may be slightly harsh but I do think this is possibly the weakest offering from them. I'd argue they've never missed though.
Review the new BADBADNOTGOOD & Pharoahe Monch albums.
Pharoahe Monch doesn't even drop till tuesday ma nigga relax.
The BBNG album doesnt come out till may Jude is right nigga relax.
snoth cambin
lol
snoth cambin Well then, they've both leaked.
snoth cambin It leaked.
This album is by far my favorite so far this year. So many amazing tracks. I actually found Drunk Dial hilarious. I really love Castles, it's probably the most interesting and introspective track I've heard this year. Strange Universe is great too, I love the concept behind the track and Del's flow sounds so fuckin good to me.
Sadistik and Aes on a track together is just pure perfection
Celph Titled is always a great feature. He always brings something funny and witty with a Raekwon-like flow.
Check out Tonedeff's new album Polymer! It's...thick! and moist?
Bring back the cheese slice hair
Loved this album! Sure, Drunk Dial is pretty aweful (lyrically), but this is a great follow-up to Oneirology, and I can't wait for the REAL album!
Sadistik is bringing out a new LP called Ultraviolet. It's already streaming though. Look it up.
Thanks brb!
review Mobb deep - the infamous
I'm really into Aesop Rock's free instumental album The Blob. You going to review it?
Hey Anthony, just wanted to thank you for introducing me to new music everyday. You rock! These guys are good artist!
One of the greatest hip-hop albums for me. So unique and incredibly crafted. I can’t believe it’s been 10 years already!
It did win over a new comer. Thanks for introducing us, Anthony!
I agree for the most part. The album isn't as great as their previous one, still a great listen though. There's not too many bangers on the album, but that's not really cunninlynguists style to begin with, they're more mellow and deep usually. But great review.
Perhaps you could review A Piece of Strange or Will Rap For Food some time?
I have to give this album a few more listens but I really loved South California with Tunji.
Wholy shit Anthony I never thought you actually knew the hidden underground like this.. this totally changed everything, 1,000 times more respect my man.
Im with you on drunk dial and most of your favorite tracks. But,the Miley 3000 skit is hillarious and just thinking about makes me chuckle.
Also can you review Pharoahe Monch's PTSD? to me it's the one hip hop album fucking with Pinata so far this year
Album was very very good. With what is being put out today this is a top 5 hip hop release of the year so far for me. Castles is damn near perfection
Since you mentioned Sadistik, I'd love to hear what you think of his stuff. I think he's an amazing artist!
You should review Bop Alloy's new album Another Day In The Life Of
Wasn't Brother Ali meant to feature on this album? I wish they would have got him on there.
You've answered my prayers Anthony!! Thank you!
Favorite album this year at the time, I'd now easily put Pinata above it and now PTSD is fighting for the #2 spot as well... Probably my 4th favorite piece CL has put out to date though
Lol i love Drunk Dial
that song was such trash
The Blob?
aesop rock?
This kinda out of the blue I guess, but how about a classic review of the old Interpol album "Turn on the Bright Lights" if you get the time? You just seem to mention it a little bit and I'm now curious what you think of it.
Y U NO REVIEW Seahaven's Reverie Lagoon?
Review the new John Frusciante Album!!!
Please review Sohn tremors and James Vincent Mcmorrow post tropical
I wonder if he rushes through albums to do all these reviews..
Some albums need to marinate for weeks, even months sometimes to really get across a message.
How about the new Sage Francis album?
Anthony, could you do a review of A Piece of Strange? No other video reviews, i'd like to know your thoughts as I think it's cohesively better than this mixtape
So what you're saying is that its trap or trap influenced?
album of the year still imo
Just listened to this album and I adore it. Thanks for the introduction
please review the new Tune yards album. Thanks man.....
Comment about Anthony's hair
I gotta listen to this
That you haven´t listened to it before is a shame...
SAEVARM3
FUCK YOU
Skatetagee lol dude why did you say that? haha
+SickestRap One of the best albums of all time imo. Theres a backstory tying in with all these track that nobody seems to catch.
Drunk Dial for me was the best track on the album. Hands down. Lyrics and delivery made me laugh out loud and that beat reminds me so much of Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel - Mr. Soft... and that reminds me of the Trebor Softmints commercial. Which was FUCKING AWESOME.
Oh, and I 10000000% agree on the "too many tracks trying to be the most meaningful thing I've heard today".
Heeeeere I'm standing naaaaked.... SKIP.
Ooooh myyyy, makes me waaaanna cry.... SKIP.
Bigmikebigwhoop Castles stood out much more for me, though I'm a huge Sadistik fan so I'm definitely biased. Aesop's verse on Castles was one of the best parts of this entire tape.
You should seriously start listening to Sadistik. Don't know why you never reviewed Flowers for my Father, his album that came out last year. Get on it Tony!
You should check out this Belgian band called Dans Dans. They released their first LP about a year ago. I think they make some really great and unique music.
Can you review Mick Jenkins Trees & Truths mixtape?
Needle Drop totally slept on "In the city", "innerspace" and "beyond the sun" which were the BEST TRACKS on the album. Meanwhile, "drunk dial", "castles" and "hot" were the shittiest tracks. But, Needle Drop loves Apathy so he won't say anything bad.
xele fonte i liked Castles but each person has their own opinions.
damn, castles is one of my favorites.
Could you do Firing Squad by the Horseshoe G.A.N.G?
Could you do the new Woods of Desolation album?
pretty good review, although i thought the grieves/murs thing was hilarious
Can you please review the album After the Disco by Broken Bells?
on point review Anthony! love u
As a huge metal and hip hop fan I've gotta say this is my favorite album of 2014 so far.
I know you want to review Sorrow's Hieroglyphics EP...
Why there are so many dislikes every time? Who are the fucking trolls down voting every video just for the sale of it?
Vismund Floyd Listen here you shitlord, in every video, a few minutes after the release there are already a few dislikes, which happened often when you have a bunch of idiotic trolls who are just here to be assholes, with the only argument that "Fagtano is a pleb lel".
This album really does have great artists on it. Some of the best poets today
i fucks with the hair, and cunninlynguists.
Would love to see you review John Frusciante's Enclosure, despite your last review of him
Vince Staples - Shyne Coldchain Vol. 2
review mobb deep's new album!
given that the fans made a major input into the features (crowdsourced album) it's not a surprise that it's not perfect, but they gave the customer what they wanted.
How 'bout that new Teebs?
Review the new Mobb Deep album !!!
Southernunderground one of my favorite albums of all time
Review IzoidBlizom's "Eyelashes"
So you're saying that this is trap, or trap influenced?
FINALLY!!! Thank you Anthony!
Review Sorrow - Hieroglyphics please
and I found Drunk Dial hilarious lol. They're funny tracks like Fuckinwitchu never disappoint me
"... people who are blasts from CunninLynguists' past..." I was disappointed he didn't rap the rest of the review
Review CYNE ALBUM ALL MY ANGLES ARE RIGHT
well, i think it's good enough to compete with pinata for rap album of the year (so far). thats how good this album is to me. with that said, i can definitely understand where you're coming from when pointing out the cons of the album. though these "flaws" are very, very minor to me. Good review nonetheless sir (like always)
try IVRY mixtape by 100s
Damn you really mentioned A Piece of Strange as if it weren't pivotal to their career and incredibly conceptual too
Can you please review RJD2 More is than isn't .
review millie & andrea's "drop the vowels" (DO IT I KNOW YOU LOVE ANDY STOTT....)
Mr. little jeans pocketknife???
Anthony, plz review Juçara Marçal - Encarnado
glad you reviewed this
i love this album. imo its they best since 2010. i think the beats where some of kno's best
Anthony u should review krayzie bones " chasing the devil" when it comes out
People Under The Stairs- 12 Step Program
Do it. For the good guys.
you gotta review Farrah Abrahams new single 'Blowin'"
This is a mixtape
Review Winter and the Wolves!!!-grieves
Review vince staples "shyne coldchain vol. 2"
Review THE BLOB
Easily the beat Strange Journey mixtape - the other's contained an inexcusable amount of cheese - ironic or not.
Also: Do to the Beast - The Afghan Whigs. Cheers.
strange journey vol. 2 is really good
do a track review " get yours" by flatbush zombies
South California! Chill song!
Review Chevelle's new album La Gargola
Chet Faker's new album is begging for a review
Bout time!!!! i looked on my account and saw strange journey 3 i was like OHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!! when he said all those guest it was over i was getting that shit.
am i the only one that thought Castles was the best track on here? i liked a lot of these tracks but Castles was the one that stuck out to me. Sadistik's verse was very good and deacon and Aesop had serviceable verses as well. I enjoyed beyond the sun and the format as well.