African Roots Act Vol.2 (Act II) - Wackies

Advantages: Just 100% Pure Lyrics, The Master ...
Disadvantages: none.

...caught up to the uncompromisingly hardheaded actions of one Immortal Technique. He faced several charges for Aggravated Assault in the tri-state area. Realizing his inevitable incarceration, Technique began to prolifically write down his ideas about what he had lived and seen in the struggle back at home in relation to his visits back to his native land. He came to embrace his African roots that stemmed from his grandfather and understood the nature of racism and ignorance in its role in Latino culture, separating oppressed peoples and keeping them divided. He also began to study in depth about the Revolutionary ideas that had caused a history of uprising in the indigenous community of his Native South America. Although pressured to turn states evidence before and during his bid, he refused the DA and lawyers. He was facing a 5-10 stretch... Read review

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Advantages: You might discover a gem
Disadvantages: Too many boring songs

...hand-picked and mixed by the professionals. Or can you? Please don't pick this up if you want a selection of hard hip-hop beats - while there is quite a lot of rap on this album, this isn't a 100% rap collection. It's a mixture of styles, incorporating R&B, ska and reggae. So, now we've got that out of the way, let's have a breakdown of everything Roots Manuva has in store for us... 1. Intro - Roots Manuva A far too long, rap-type poem thing by Roots Manuva over a chilled out beat. Very poor start to the album as it sounds like Manuva has had a few too many beers before putting lips to the microphone. Skip it, it's awful. <1 out of 5> 2. Priceless - Deckwrecka & MCD This sounds like the kind of thing Roots Manuva was trying to do on the track up there. Competent rapping over a funky but relaxed tune. Not very memorable... Read review

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Advantages: Great female vocals
Disadvantages: Only 12 tracks - would have been nice to have had more

...Punk band but this is certainly not the case and for anyone listening to this record that fact is as clear as day. Tsunami Bomb are a fine Punk Rock band and produce music which is intelligent, heavy, and full of passion. You can tell that the band really believe in what they are singing about and this is a quality that a lot of bands seem to lack. I think that a few people may be put off by first track 'Dawn On A Funeral Day' as it really is a bit of a letdown, but I was well prepared for this as I had heard the track on the 'Punk Rock Is Your Friend' compilation and knew what to expect. For me this is the only lowlight of the CD and from track 2, 'Being Alright' onwards the CD just seems to get better and better and the band seem to sound amazing at all times. There are so many standout tracks from this album that it is hard... Read review

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