November 14, 2010

up 073: obelisk movements [2000]

''as if time-warped from the early '90s, atlanta's micranots (i self divine and dj kool akiem) deliver complex, conscious rhymes over thick, fuzzy, heavy-snare-kick beats.


it's easy to forget that stirring music still lurks in the underground, but 'obelisk movements' is a potent reminder of the power of music to be not only sonically compelling, but also spiritually moving. with their combination of knowledge of self and boom bap, the micranots evoke the early work of kmd, blackalicious, and freestyle fellowship. be warned, they come with a pure black whirlwind.'' - jon caramanica

tracklist:
intro 01
pitch black ark 02
preparations 03
culture 04
balance 05
monuments 06
analyze 07
illegal busyness 08
queen supreme 09
critical 10
visualistic 11
m.o.v.e. 12
mother's day 13
good heavens 14
the willie lynch 15
iconoclatic 16
sun salutations 17
exodus 18

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