'''the art of dying' is seemingly one of those recordings that might not stick, not because it’s without highlights, but because it resides in such a shadowed corner. sonically, it immediately captivates with the thorough ''wake up dead'', punctuated by an extended introduction and lyrics about life’s struggles.
the aggressive ''bed of flowers'', which tells the tune of a gunman who eventually kills himself, does well as a story and funeral progression, although it’s too lengthy and drags the album into greater depression. On the funky ''Black Rose'', sadistik rhymes methodically about a love gone wrong, and entices a woman to find peace within herself. the album’s mood doesn’t pick up until its last track, ''ghost in the machine'', but not because sadistik changes his tune, rather, guest vocalist louise fraser’s lighthearted whisper carries listeners to a content place — similar to death — when things are uncertain, but they’re somehow okay.
the aggressive ''bed of flowers'', which tells the tune of a gunman who eventually kills himself, does well as a story and funeral progression, although it’s too lengthy and drags the album into greater depression. On the funky ''Black Rose'', sadistik rhymes methodically about a love gone wrong, and entices a woman to find peace within herself. the album’s mood doesn’t pick up until its last track, ''ghost in the machine'', but not because sadistik changes his tune, rather, guest vocalist louise fraser’s lighthearted whisper carries listeners to a content place — similar to death — when things are uncertain, but they’re somehow okay.
overall, 'the art of dying' is a decent offering from an introspective emcee and should be respected for its concepts and candor.'' - potholesinmyblog.com
tracklist:
wake up dead 01
bed of flowers 02
black rose 03
save yourself 04
diva de los muertos 05
ghost in the machine (ft. louise fraser) 06
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