Fans of genre-twisting hip-hop artists like Kid Cudi and Childish Gambino will find, Edmonton rapper, Cadence Weapon's third album right up their alley, while those who frequently dismiss hip-hop out of hand may find it changing their perception of the genre. On opening bongo-laced "Get On Down", he raspily proclaims himself, "more electric than Tesla", and it is hard to argue with him. Cadence Weapon proves equally compelling when lethargically easing over a cluster of beats and horns on "Jukebox" and the blippy 8-bit inspired "(You Can't Stop) The Machine" as he is anxiously bouncing through disco-fueled "Crash Course For The Ravers". The new wave inspired closing title track, classic hip-hop stomp of "Conditioning", soulful orchestra laced slickness of "Cheval" and reggae dipped blend of horns and riffs of "Small Deaths" give the album a dazzlingly eclectic sound, tied together with his quiet vocal intensity. The album's clever, hazy wordplay and vibrant sonic palette add up to a great listen.
Seek - "Conditioning", "Cheval", "Crash Course For The Ravers"
For fans of - Kid Cudi
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