Blood Orange - Angel's Pulse - VINYL LP

Around the Fur the follow-up to Deftones' passionate, aggressive Adrenaline, sees the California quartet expanding on the sheer rage of their earlier work, adding new, more sinister shades to their already extreme sound. The opening InchMy Own Summer (Shove It),Inch serves as an introduction to the album's sonic theme sinewy guitars and eerie whispers alternate with fast, violent crunch. Sepultura's Max Cavallero contributes guitar and vocals to InchHeadup,Inch while InchMXInch finds singer Chino trading off vocal lines with Annalynn Cunningham, (wife of Deftones' drummer Abe) in an acerbic take on the rock star mentality. Vocal acrobat Moreno attacks a variety of styles his breathy, psychotic recitations sound downright industrial, while the album's calmer, more brooding moments show his gift for haunting melody. Behind him, guitarist Stephen Carpenter's heavy wall of sound is astoundingly muscular, yet inspiringly agile. When Deftones' hellish fury hits full tilt, as it always does on this album, Moreno's voice erupts into screams which are best described as otherworldly, transforming this intense musical firestorm into a hurtling juggernaut of aggression. This LP version comes pressed on 180 gram vinyl. Album Tracks 1. My Own Summer (Shove It) 2. Lhabia 3. Mascara 4. Around the Fur 5. Rickets 6. Be Quiet and Drive (Far Away) 7. Lotion 8. Dai the Flu 9. Headup 10. MX

Underneath his mysterious metal mask, MF Doom hides the cachet underground legends are made of. After his first group KMD's sophomore album Black Bastards was shelved by Elektra in 1994, and his blood brother Subroc - one half of the sibling rap duo - passed away, surviving frontman Zev Love X slowly mutated into the supervillain MC known as MF Doom, and the rap world is better for it.The 1999 of Operation Doomsday marked MF Doom's official debut, reintroducing a mysterious figure who would soon become one of underground rap's greatest voices. Within it's 19 tracks, Operation Doomsday reveals the confluence of DOOM's tragic past, personal interests and daring creativity. His clever rhymes and remarkable schemes stood out against the landscape, and every sound he touched - from cartoon theme songs, to '80s soul, to rap classics and more - got reinterpreted into something brand new and surreal.Decades later, MF Doom is still celebrated for all facets of his work and influence. In the face of tragedy, DOOM re-infiltrated the rap game on his own terms, and crafted an instant cult classic. Operation Doomsday stands as a testament to the power of betting on yourself against all odds. Album Tracks 1. The Time We Faced Doom 2. Doomsday 3. Rhymes Like Dimes 4. The Finest 5. Back in the Days 6. Go with the Flow 7. Tick, Tick 8. Red and Gold 9. The Hands of Doom 10. Who You Think I Am? 1. Doom, Are You Awake? 2. Hey! 3. Operation Greenbacks 4. The Mic 5. The Mystery of Doom 6. Dead Bent 7. Gas Drawls 8. ? 9. Hero V.S. Villain

Originally released in 2004, MF Doom's MM.FOOD is hailed as a classic hip-hop album full of inventive production, remarkable wordplay, and unique themes. Celebrated for it's seamless blend of humor, wit, and social commentary, the album ushers listeners into a bizarre world of food-related metaphors, painting a bitterly comedic portrait of a life tainted by vice, violence, and jealousy. It was a brilliant and novel concept that gave DOOM plenty of room to explore the albums subjects.Throughout MM.FOOD, DOOM embeds complex ideas within seemingly simple narratives. Album opener Beef Rapp is a multi-pronged metaphor reminding listeners of the dangers involved in the glorification of conflict, especially within the rap game. Hoe Cakes borrows it's name from the sweet, hot water cornmeal patties, which he uses as a symbol to rhyme about indulgence and excess. Continuing the motif, DOOM uses the Madlib-produced One Beer to fold layers of depth about escapism and ego, while the popular Rapp Snitch Knishes critiques the self-incrimination and contradictory behaviors of some rappers. Overall, MM.FOOD is both a social commentary and a piece of social satire, showcasing MF DOOMs ability to blend serious themes with his unique, playful lyrical style. Album Tracks 1. Beef Rapp 2. Hoe Cakes 3. Potholderz Feat. Count Bass D 4. One Beer 5. Deep Fried Frenz 6. Poo-Putt Platter 7. Fillet-O-Rapper 8. Gumbo 9. Fig Leaf Bi-Carbonate 10. Kon Karne 11. Guinnessez Feat. Angelika & 4Ize 12. Kon Queso 13. Rapp Snitch Knishes Feat. Mr. Fantastik 14. Vomitspit 15. Kookies