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Pretty good compilation...:
The Aesop Rock and RJD2 tracks are really exceptional. I didn't like everything else, but that's really why I bought the album, to find out about good artists. If you're buying this for the same reason, or if you're completely new to the underground, I reccomend the Anticon label sampler as well.
3.5 Stars... Very Good Compilation!:
Some of the reviews have said this isnt a very impressive compilation. I would have to disagree. I have followed Def Jux for a long time, and I think this album is quite good. Yes, there are some lackluster tracks on here.. such as: Make News, Homesickness, Aquatic and Jello. Unfortunately these few that I have mentioned are practically unlistenable. But in contrast to these few poor tracks... both Aesop Rock tracks are nice, Rob Sonic's track is nice too. El-p's tracks are dope, Oxycontin 2 is a great concept track. Hangar 18 came off amazing on both songs. For the most part this album is not only good, it is great, but due to the 4 poor songs, I had to give it only 3.5 stars.
Laughable.:
This album isnt necessarily laughable, but one review was. The reviewer 'Aesop Rock' bit some isht from a scribble jam battle. Who was it? Oh yeah, EYEDEA. HAHA. The entire review is a bite. Other than that, this albut is a lackluster attempt at a compilation from a normally strong record lable. Murs' track was ok but nothing to be proud of. Hangar 18, C-Rayz and Aesop Rock add a little bit of flavor but, again, not enough to satisfy. Pick it up just to support Jux, or for the DVD, that's pretty dope too.
Def Jux Presents, Vol. 3 - reveiw from New Zealand!:
To start, EL-P aka EL Producto deserves alot more respect for his work on this record. Unlike the vast majority of reveiws, I rate this album. Its not just the efforts of 1 or 2 MC's that make it dope, its a good sample of quality jux as a label,and after a few spins you'll see why. I give it the 4 stars solely on the fact that it could have been compiled in a better order or maybe a couple of other tracks added to the mix. Overall its a must have for any indie hip-hop fan.
A nice pickup at a garage sale, but not at retail.:
I bought this CD knowing I wasn't getting much (I only bought it for The Rock and Hangar 18 (I don't count the RJD2 track, or "Take No Chances", I already have those CDs), and the DVD, but the merchant I bought it from dicked me out of that part), so I wasn't very disappointed, this CD blows. In my opinion, Aesop Rock and Hangar 18 really make up Def Jux, with RJD2, Mr. Lif, and El-P being merely groupies. Of course, that leaves eveyone else to not even be mentioned. Overall, this CD almost makes you not want to pick it up, it seems so distant, like it doesn't want you included. Just as the cover reads: "'Cause Motherf*@$ers are Bored", it seems as though this compliation wasn't all that well thought out, even Aes' original track isn't his 'best'. The Hangar remix is a nice one and some other tracks are OK at best (i.e. "Medical Aid"), but all in all, this is a CD that can be used to put a few tracks on your xbox, then returned.
| Binding: | Music Download | | Genre: | rap-hip-hop-music | | Release Date: | 2004-03-09 | | Running Time: | 0 seconds |
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