Jul 28, 2024 Orpheus vs the Sirens - Hermit and the Recluse I was pretty excited to listen to this album for 2 reasons: 1. I’m really into Greek Mythology 2. I’ve been planning to listen to a Ka record for a while now (probably would’ve started with “Honor Killed the Samurai”) I think that at least for me, the biggest stand out was the production. “Atlas” and “Argo” both have beats that go incredibly hard and I’m a big fan of “Hades” too. Something that I appreciated a lot was that the verses actually used Greek myths as metaphors instead of just being named after them and having no relation apart from that. I do think that the short runtime does affect the enjoyability a bit, but it has a pretty nice vibe and I’ll check out more from Ka and Animoss in the future. Favorites: Fate, Atlas, Argo, Hades Rating: 8 @AOTWClub
Jul 28, 2024 I do not wanna sit through that album ever again lol only album I've ever agreed with Marsh on
Jul 28, 2024 Hermit and the Recluse - Orpheus vs. the Sirens 8.5/10 What an album!! And this is why I love this thread. I would never have given this a second glance if I'd seen it before, which I haven't. And even if it did miraculously fall in front of me I would've given up half way through. It did not start well for me. I don't know if that's because I'm away at the moment so I'm concentrating differently or what but I was bored. But for the purpose of this thread I pushed through a whole spin. And then gave it another go a few days later. Then it clicked. 3 or 4 full spins back to back whilst sailing down a canal in Poland has solidified this in my memory banks and given it a reference point. I'm close to 10 full spins now. Love the theming of the album, love the production and as someone else has already mentioned, the writing is great. Wish it was a bit longer. Favourite song is Atlas. No bad songs. I'll be revisiting this in the future. Thanks @Ordinary Joel @AOTWClub
Jul 28, 2024 @DiggleDogg69 hurry up and ruin the rest of my holiday with your pick please man. I'm desperate to start again with my pick!
Jul 28, 2024 hargydon’s Review of Orpheus vs. The Sirens Wow. This collaborative album by Ka & Animoss, really showcases the talents of both but also why time & time again in-house producing is the best way to make music. When people talk about how hard it is to come up with fresh subject matter, rappers like Ka prove that you can really incorporate any concept into your artistic world if you’re bold & talented enough to pull it off. Boy did he pull it off. The profound exploration of Greek mythology interwoven with Ka’s introspective lyricism with a modern tinge & Animoss’s tasteful, minimalist, haunting production leaving space for Ka to deliver his slick spoken poetry is incredible. The fusion of Greek mythology with modern-day narratives is genius to me. & the wordplay man, the wordplay! Music like this: the Ka’s, the Billy Woods’, the Milo’s are not ones I tend to spin often, or put in playlist rotation, & that can at times push people to look at this style of rap in a negative light. But not all music is intended to be played over & over again, at parties, in the whip etc. This type of music is what I will put on when I’m in a specific space, where I can’t be distracted, & I have total undivided attention to appreciate & indulge in the craftsmanship. It’s deep, it requires patience & a curiosity to penetrate into the world that’s being portrayed, it’s an exercise akin to reading a fiction book. You can’t passively engage with it. After multiple listens, I know there’s more to this album that I will discover, & yet even before then, I still find it difficult to find flaws, it’s a seamless execution from top to bottom. So this will not only be my highest score yet, but a perfect one too. Spoiler: Highlights: It's hard to love, and if only God could judge, who needs juries? Should discover y'all brothers instead of throwin' signs that divide you It ain't never s---t you, just headed to you with nines It's the Hydra Blocks of outlaws, but all we watch out for is the Sirens I'm here writing this priceless, they just reportin' they worth In the land of kings I'm your ace in the hole Preoccupied with skin then you're vacant in soul Nothing sweet I couldn't eat from them unsavoury roles/rolls We lick shots for tonguelash Mentally jogging my memory is the only way I run a jewel My sense is true in principle I could run a school They hold a grudge for my melanin On the strength of my dubs, I get love as a skeleton My crust wasn’t upper, so a sucker I never been The good said it I'm hood medic rushing you medicine Was bestseller before I read a book The hardest hitters was the father figures Praying you learn from they burn was all scarred with triggers Committed living in these hard bars, I'm doing years From birth too down to earth, ain't a fan of disguise To me it's vogue being rogue when the standard is lies Left the field, dressed to k---, nothing I wore peaceful Most these f---s is ducks, don't let em all geese you Hemorrhaging for the genuine never side with the fake In my end days pray I save more lives than I take Mourned and cried on the Wrong Side of the hardest Track Discover they supply you lies, I'm more Artifact Hope you find me timely, when you need it They rappers bad for the hatchlings, I'm tryna supersede it What stalked this lion, brought the iron, they was too anaemic Knew some crews who only left funerals in they wake If love is the message, then the message was late 'Cause by and large buying firearms, investing in hate Was born where a wrong turn on this difficult pavement Can be the difference if you live in riches or a vagrant All fight this poor righteous, only wicked get the payment And listen, you’re amiss if you think this is entertainment Off innovation often mistaken as Orpheus That man sing that he ran thing but couldn't walk with us Explain how I'm 'posed to be tame when came from wild homes Every inch of my coarse course didn't garner no milestones Those in fashion raps with passion like hostile poems Walked by buildings of crack, could've been tracked by Dow Jones Move quiet, so admired when tools fire loud tones There's boys to avoid getting knocked down stockpiled chromes Apparently we ain't family, you can't relate Get hands on Canons for your picture, you could pose a threat Across the board, if I'm forced to draw, we both lose On his block he's clocking alarming numbers, don't snooze It's clear I greet the air sweet, I'm the salt to the earth @AOTWClub Rating: 10 OUT OF 10!
Jul 28, 2024 Great review man, I agree with a lot of points even if my score and overall feeling is different
Jul 28, 2024 Destiny arrives all the same, and now it’s here…or should I say…I am. SX80’S FAVORITE POSTER DIGGLEDOGG HAS HIS ALBUM PICK AND IT IS… 4EVA IS A MIGHTY LONG TIME - BIG K.R.I.T. This is an album I have been wanting to listen to for awhile and saved it specifically for my week in @AOTWClub ! Hoping it is as good as I’ve heard it is and that everyone enjoys it!
Jul 28, 2024 Holy s--- it’s 3x longer duration than the last pick lol I’ve never spun a full Big Krit album so this will be interesting.
Jul 28, 2024 Just realized the length hahah, I read it was a double album but never saw the length! Now I’m really hoping I enjoy the album if it’s 1h 20m
Jul 28, 2024 Was literally thinking today I'm surprised no one's picked an album I know yet and I know this one so well I can review without listening lol but I'm gonna give it a relisten
Jul 28, 2024 @AOTWClub @DiggleDogg69 has picked BIG KRIT- 4eva Is A Mighty Long Time Justin Trudeau: 7/10 Yeez: 9/10 Gimp: 9/10 Ripperroo: 9/10 Wreckless: 8.5/10 Stepdad enjoyer: 8.5/10 Jankland: 7.5/10 Ice cube: 7/10 Michael Myers: 8/10 Omar Little: 7/10 80.5/100 I'll tally up Hermit & The Recluse on Tuesday as usual Enjoy this weeks Album, great pick @DiggleDogg69
Jul 28, 2024 Hermit and the Recluse - Orpheus vs. the Sirens Short review Very laid back album. Great production. Can feel a little monotonous at times but overall a solid experience. Favorite songs: Orpheus , Atlas, Golden Fleece 7.5/10 @AOTWClub
