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MH-237 iD & Sleeper - Displacement  iD and Sleeper, two of the most respected artists in the rapidly expanding Lawrence, Kansas music scene, have delivered to Mush their debut album, Displacement. Spread over fifteen tracks, the duo showcase their musical strengths. Sleeper retains a gritty hip-hop edge reminiscent of the early years of sampling: lo-fi sounds are layered with intricate drum programming to create a substantial base to build on. iD proves to be a perfect fit for this type of production; his lyrics and style are a blend of contemporary independent hip-hop's introverted artistic sensibilities and the ease-of-flow and confidence of the genre's pioneering MCs. Moody without being heavy, intelligent without being elitist, Displacement is sure to garner iD and Sleeper accolades from hip-hop and electronic fans of all stripes. |
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| The ideas in these songs are fresh and intoxicating - Aiding & Abetting / Expressing a level of individuality sorely missing in hip-hop today - Insomniac / A memorable debut that effortlessly outpaces most everything else currently on the racks - Pop Matters / Packed with detailed lyrics that offer plenty to pay attention to - Impact Press |
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| Rhymes by iD, music by Sleeper. This sort of arrangement is fairly common, of course, but when it works both people push each other to the limits of creativity. Such is the case here. iD muses about the modern condition. Whether talking about the material or philosophical worlds, the ideas in these songs are fresh and intoxicating. This stuff is hardly abstract, but iD pulls off the neat trick of speaking generally, yet leaving a specific impression. The beats and grooves are dirty and lean, just as fertile as the lyrics. Indeed, often enough there are musical counterpoints to the subjects of the rhymes. That's whatt I meant when I was talking about pushing each other. Creative competition often yields exemplary results. An album worth delving into. There are far too many ideas and themes to mention in a review as short as this. Let's just say I'll be peeling the onion for a while. - Aiding & Abetting |
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