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Sneer · 01-14-2009, 06:54 PM

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Cannibal Ox
The Cold Vein

"Iron Galaxy" – 5:56
Scratches by Jay Fluid
"Ox Out the Cage" – 3:28
Featuring El-P
"Atom" – 5:52
Featuring Alaska and Cryptic One of Atoms Family
Scratches by DJ Cip One
"A B-Boys Alpha" – 4:27
Scratches by DJ paWL
"Raspberry Fields" – 4:01
"Straight Off the D.I.C." – 4:17
"Vein" – 4:27
"The F-Word" – 5:27
"Stress Rap" – 5:31
Scratches by DJ Cip One
"Battle for Asgard" – 4:26
Featuring C-Rayz Walz and L.I.F.E. Long
"Real Earth" – 3:57
Scratches by DJ Cip One
"Ridiculoid" – 4:46
Featuring El-P
"Painkillers" – 5:58
"Pigeon" – 6:10
"Scream Phoenix" – 5:05

Widely regarded as the best album ever released on the peerless Def Jux label (although i personally disagree as you will see later on in the list), The Cold Vein is an exceptional display of production and wordplay, a high watermark in underground hip hop

Harlem duo Vast Aire and Vordul Mega proceed in setting down lyrics that resonate through the deepest chasms of the mind, they are lyrics that, regardless of race, sex, social class or political stance, are relevant to the listener. They deal with the moral fabric of human existence, the thought processes that form the basis of every day life - they highlight human nature in its grittiest, harshest form.

El-P's production though makes the album. Highly unconventional time signatures and complex, challenging beats litter the album. These beats both manage to sound like they're gliding along silk and being scraped across pebbledashing simultaneously. Synth strings and deep, booming percussion interspersed with sound effects from the very edges of outer space create an errie, cold and desolate atmosphere that runs consistently throughout the album. Coupled with the lyrical content it is consequently quite an intense, challenging listen at times. But i promise its one you will ultimately enjoy.

The songs Rasperry Fields, Iron Galaxy, Pigeon and Atom are particular highlights, but to be honest there isnt really a weak track.

01-14-2009, 06:54 PM	#21 (permalink)
Sneer Let it drip Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 5,430	Apologies for the lack of ups thus far, im still to download the software to do it, i'll put alll the ups people want up as soon as. 22 Cannibal Ox The Cold Vein "Iron Galaxy" – 5:56 Scratches by Jay Fluid "Ox Out the Cage" – 3:28 Featuring El-P "Atom" – 5:52 Featuring Alaska and Cryptic One of Atoms Family Scratches by DJ Cip One "A B-Boys Alpha" – 4:27 Scratches by DJ paWL "Raspberry Fields" – 4:01 "Straight Off the D.I.C." – 4:17 "Vein" – 4:27 "The F-Word" – 5:27 "Stress Rap" – 5:31 Scratches by DJ Cip One "Battle for Asgard" – 4:26 Featuring C-Rayz Walz and L.I.F.E. Long "Real Earth" – 3:57 Scratches by DJ Cip One "Ridiculoid" – 4:46 Featuring El-P "Painkillers" – 5:58 "Pigeon" – 6:10 "Scream Phoenix" – 5:05 Widely regarded as the best album ever released on the peerless Def Jux label (although i personally disagree as you will see later on in the list), The Cold Vein is an exceptional display of production and wordplay, a high watermark in underground hip hop Harlem duo Vast Aire and Vordul Mega proceed in setting down lyrics that resonate through the deepest chasms of the mind, they are lyrics that, regardless of race, sex, social class or political stance, are relevant to the listener. They deal with the moral fabric of human existence, the thought processes that form the basis of every day life - they highlight human nature in its grittiest, harshest form. El-P's production though makes the album. Highly unconventional time signatures and complex, challenging beats litter the album. These beats both manage to sound like they're gliding along silk and being scraped across pebbledashing simultaneously. Synth strings and deep, booming percussion interspersed with sound effects from the very edges of outer space create an errie, cold and desolate atmosphere that runs consistently throughout the album. Coupled with the lyrical content it is consequently quite an intense, challenging listen at times. But i promise its one you will ultimately enjoy. The songs Rasperry Fields, Iron Galaxy, Pigeon and Atom are particular highlights, but to be honest there isnt really a weak track. __________________ LastFM* Sneer's Emporium of Sound Fright Team radio show Last edited by Sneer; 01-14-2009 at 07:01 PM.