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Accepted Eclectic

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Everyone should be aware that this album is just an import version of Accepted Eclectic with the exact same track listing. It doesn't even have any remixes. It's still a great album, but don't get this one, its just more expensive.

Aceyalone's releases have always been a breath of fresh air into the stale hip hop market: Gangsta rap, flash money, and pomposity are all devoid on this record.

For those of us who own the earlier Aceyalone releases (A book of the human language, All balls don't bounce), this album feels like a collection of singles. However, to those of you who do not own those records, you're the crowd that's reading this review. So the rating of this record is high because it is a fresh breath of hip hop into the bland market now.

Aceyalone's rhymes have always been among the most interesting: he's a constant philosopher and lyricist, looking at life from the "big picture" and examining the differences in life. Tracks like "Never knew" totally examine life from the alternate point of view under a poignant piano arrangement. Old tracks ("Gimme five feet" and "Golden Mic") are reintroduced with a new luster.

For those of you willing to delve into the underground or indie parts of hip hop, Aceyalone is a step in the right direction. As an introduction into the genre I'd highly suggest this cd if one is willing to experience the opposite of what they expect out of hip hop. Creative rhymes and sterling beats make this album essential for any so-called enthusiast of hip hop.

This is not really a five star album--Acey has never actually had a truly great solo album--but there's no doubt that this is the work of a 5-star MC. He's gifted with great voice and flow that delivers ideas that are clever and original. That's sadly rare these days. Hip-hop's been like a one-trick pony show these days with so many EP-emcees putting out LP's that are tired after the first 3 tracks. Aceyalone never gets boring because he rhymes about something other than hip-hop itself. He rhymes about his life and so the themes are limitless and his subject matter and style seems free from convention. Hey this personal expression at it's top form. Like acey says, finding something that's real is pretty rare. Well here it is. Check it out. Peace.

Any blowedian fan that has peeped this record would agree with me that Accepted Eclectic is an archival masterpiece. All true underground hip hop fans should get a copy of this and support the fight for aestheticity. Don't sleep! The homeboy from colorado that did the first review hit the nail right on the head, this is Acey's exhibition of his rip-a-rhyme tactics. when i first got a bootleg copy, I was completely blowed away cause you could relate to every track...and really feel what this legend is pervayin'. Ace One's lyrical mastery in collaboration with the genius production is like bacon and eggs! MONUMENTAL!!! definitely different from "the book of human language", accepted eclectic is a must have. as a matter of fact, get every blowed album, newfound hip hop heads won't be disappointed, i put that on everythin. If you ever get the chance to see ace rock it live, DO IT!... respect yall.

A consistently tight release. It starts with a roughin' up of no skills rappers and I suppose skilled mc's as well who put their talents to poor use on "Rappers, Rappers, Rappers". On "Microphones", Acey teams up with P.E.A.C.E. to put together an anthem to mics that extols the virtues and transcendental power of a microphone in the hands of a rapper who loves it (think Run-D.M.C.'s "Me, Myself and My Microphone"). Aceyalone shows amazing lyrical dexterity with rapid-fire spit on "Golden Mic" and the title-track which also features an oboe on top of the beats laid down by Handle Bars. "Master Your High" is a thorough smackdown to folks who party too hard. The delivery on the track is slow and clear enough to get through to the drunkest among us. With all the solid cuts on this album though, hats off to "Five Feet". Production by Fat Jack is simple without being boring and Aceyalone is at the top of his game here. On one of hip-hops best cuts in this young century Ace-One lays out his need for a little personal space. He hits on overly touchy folk, sloppy drunks (a topic dissected further on "Master Your High") and packed subways. It's the pinnacle of an album tight enough to make you build an altar to this West Coast underground legend.

Rap has been riding the themes of sex, alcohol, and marijuanna a bit hard lately and Aceyalone provides a ready antidote for what's ailing the intellectual hip-hop fan. Steering clear of proclaiming his bank balance or choice of beverage, this master lyricist pieces together one of the finest hip hop albums of the past 5 years. From Golden Mic to I Never Knew, Aceyalone covers the spectrum of life, speaking on everything from the growth and maturation process to the role music has played in his life. Innovative beats from master DJ Fat Jack lay the groundwork for Acey to spit some of the wittiest rap lyrics in years. Aceyalone is not hung up on his background, his peeps, his jewlery, or his women. He's hung up on making great great rap music.

After listening to soundclips on Amazon, I picked up "Accepted Eclectic"... and I LOVE it. I was hesitant at first, because I wasn't sure if I was just falling for some sort of hyped up production that wasn't as worthy as it seemed. But I must admit that Aceyalone has presented an album full of original rhymes, hot beats, and music that will stay in my CD player for a long time. This album definitely makes me wanna check out his earlier albums. Go out and pick it up, if you can find it! It's worth the search!

Who rhymes better than Aceyalone? NO ONE! He is unmatched. He is the best battle rhyme MC. His Rhymes are not only dope they acually mean someything. Its hard for me to belive that someone can bust like him and stil stay with his meaning. Get this album. Freestye fellowship and the new Aesop Rock with a little Del too.

PEACE

A book of human language, the first solo Acey album was flawless lyrically, but the production left much do be desired. This time around though the lyrics have remained outstanding with insightful witty rhymes, and the production has drastically improved. If you like the Fellowship you'll love this. This album is the best thing going today and should be a candidate for best of hip-hop 2001.

The cd is extrordinary I find my self amazed at Aceyalone's lyrics. I listen to all hip-hop "commericial", "underground", "gangsta", whatever and i find this album as a good one to get for those cats just bump'n radio friendly jams. It will wake them up.