Kaos (The Anti-Acoustic Warfare) - Adam F > Reviews > Musical Warfare

Author's product rating:   

Originality	Definitely a cut above the rest
Lyrics	Standard
Quality and consistency of tracks	Flawless
Value for Money	Excellent

Advantages:	Brillant production, great beats and big name collaborations
Disadvantages:	Lacks the timeless originally of "Colours"

Recommend to potential buyers:

yes

Full review

The follow up to the drum and bass classic "Colours", "Kaos" is British DJ and producer Adam F's foray into the world of hip hop.

The album includes collaborations with some of the biggest names in the US scene including Redman, LL Cool J, De La Soul and Pharoah Monch. Opener "Smash Sumthin' " (featuring the aforementioned Redman) is a pounding track which got heavy rotation in the clubs and sets the tone for first half of the album.

The second half is more diverse. "Dirty Harry's Revenge" is a reggae / hip hop cross over, featuring the vocals of Beenie Man. "Time 4 De Truth" is more leftfield and has great lyrical performance by Dave and Pos from De La Soul. The next track "Karma" with Guru and Carl Thomas is a polished slice of R'n'B., and the finale with Pharoah Monch is dark and brooding. Throughout, Adam F's D'n'B background shows in the great quality of his beats and production.

The standout tracks are "Stand Clear" with M.O.P. and "Time 4 Da True" featuring De La Soul, but the quality is pretty consistent and there are no fillers on the album.

"Kaos" lacks some of the depth and creativity of "Colours", but is definately worth buying. So go get it, chuck it in your stereo, and turn the volume up to 11!