Anghellic [Explicit Lyrics]

Tech N9ne | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 28, 2001)
• Original Release Date: 2001
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Explicit Lyrics
• Label: Jcor Entertainment
• ASIN: B00005NHLP
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (73 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #312,011 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Tormented

2. Sinister Tech

3. Psycho Messages

4. Psycho Bitch

5. Real Killer

6. Cursed

7. Suicide Letters

8. It's Alive

9. Einstein

10. P.R. 2KI

11. Here I Come

12. Who You Came to See

13. Wake Up Call

14. This Ring

15. God Complex

16. This Life [Angehellic]

17. Going Bad

18. Heaven

19. Twisted

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Greatest Rapper Alive!!, November 17, 2005

By 

J. Miller "Twizta-J" (Cleveland, OH) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Anghellic (Audio CD)

Tech N9ne is the greatest rapper alive. Bottom line. For those of you that only like mainstream rap, you may want to broaden your horizons. You're not going to hear any songs about getting krunk in the club, unnecessarily bustin' caps at n*ggaz, or how sweet Tech's rims are. What you will hear are songs about real life issues, such as abortion ("Real Killer"), marriage ("This Ring"), and Tech's misunderstood image ("Devil Boy"). He mixes controversial material with a dark horror theme and it works great. Tech N9ne can flow better than ANY rapper out there today... think Twista with better lyrics and a more wicked sound. In my opinion, even the supposed greatest rappers of all time (e.g. 2 Pac, Biggie, Dre, etc.) don't come close to matching Tech's skills. I'd like to see Pac or Dre try to rap as fast as Tech, while putting on one of the most energetic live shows in the industry today... wouldn't happen! I'm not hating on those guys, but I think Tech outshines more than 99% of the rappers out there (dead or alive), both lyrically and performance wise. Plus, Big Krizz Kaliko is like the underground Nate Dogg, Kutt is tight, and most of Tech's beats are sick too, so he certainly isn't lacking in the support department.

As far as the album goes, "Anghellic" definitely has a more underground and serious feel to it than his follow-up "Absolute Power". Both albums are great, but if I had to pick one "Anghellic" would be slightly superior. Here is a track-by-track breakdown for dat azz:

1. Devil Boy - (B+) - I like the fact that there is no "Intro" on the CD, which seems to be a prerequisite for releasing a rap album now-a-days. This song is a good opener... not one of my personal favorites, but it sets the tone well.
2. Hellevator - (Skit)
3. Tormented - (A-) - This song took some time to grow on me, but now I love it. Crazy rapping!!
4. Stamina - (A+) - This is possibly the best 10 second track ever. I've never loved something this short so much!! Great in concert too!
5. Sinister Tech - (B+) - Another really good track. This one also takes a little time to grow on you.
6. Psycho Messages - (Skit)
7. Psycho Bxtch - (A+) - This is one of my favorites. A classic Tech song, wicked and hard-hitting. I love how they transformed the Halloween theme song into a SICK beat. Makes you want to stay away from psycho bxtches!!
8. Real Killer - (A-) - The chorus could use a little work, but any song about killing babies gets a thumbs up. I'd like to see Will Smith remake this one.
9. Cursed - (B) - This is a good song too. It's a low-key rap track and doesn't have the energy of the previous tracks, but it's still tight.
10. Suicide Letters - (B) - A solid slow track, in which Tech lets us know his suicidal thoughts. Yet another topic that most mainstream rappers won't touch. This is the best suicide rap song since "1-800-Suicide" by the Gravediggaz. The chick's voice sounds good on the chorus too.
11. Purgatory - (Skit)
12. It's Alive - (A) - KC-MO.....Whoaaaa...Ohhh! 'Nuff said.
13. Einstein - (A) - Great song! For first-time Tech N9ne listeners, this is a good track to start with.
14. Breathe - (A+) - WOW! This has to be one of my all-time favorite Tech songs. The flow is so sick it gives you the flu. I love the dark feeling of the whole track.
15. Who You Came To See - (C) - This is the second worst song on the album, but it still isn't terrible. When you look at all of the other great songs on the album though, this one just seems average.
16. Wake Up Call - (Skit)
17. This Ring - (A+) - This is another favorite. Voted as Tech N9ne's "best track ever" by his fans -- you'll see why once you listen to it.
18. God Complex - (A-) - The goodness keeps coming. Amen.
19. F.T.I. - (A-) - Another classic Tech track, which was released along with the F.T.I. (Fxck The Industry) commercials that he made. This one features the whole Strange Music family... the superior sequel can also be found on the Kottonmouth Kings "No. 7" album, where Tech spits a fantastic verse as well.
20. Going Bad - (D-) - The is one of the worst Tech N9ne songs that I've heard and is really the only song that I would say "sucks" on this album. The chorus is beyond boring and the whole track has nothing going for it. Oh well, we'll let this one slide.
21. Heaven - (Skit)
22. Twisted -- (C+) -- I'd consider this the third worst track on the album, but once again it still isn't that bad. Tech seems to think very highly of this track, no doubt because he got to work with the legendary Roger Troutman on it. Not a favorite and definitely not an example of why I love Tech, but I still respect the effort and change of style.

Overall, if want a change of pace from the ordinary, get this album and give Tech a chance. If you like anything along the lines of ICP, Twiztid, Necro, KMK and Esham, you will definitely like this. Even if you hate the wicked shxt, but still like rappers such as Twista or Bone Thugs, I think you'll find yourself impressed with Tech's skills. I can't wait for Everready: The Religion!!! Also check out "Need Some Help" on Twiztid's Fright Fest 2005 EP and "Madhouse" on ICP's Forgotten Freshness 4 for some new dope Tech N9ne flavor.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Creative, September 4, 2001

By 

Duane Lee "Author of: A Sunset For Sefton:A ... (Springfield, Virginia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Anghellic (Audio CD)

TechN9ne has obvioulsy been in the game for awhile. With this sophomore LP(correct me if I am wrong) he travels into your mind on all kinds of strange levels.

"Anghellic" doesn't really attack religion, but rather uses it as a strong symbolism. Most of the tracks deal with Tech's personal problems(i.e. Suicide Letters) and his struggles with being a father(i.e. Real Killer).

This album can be quite offensive to sensitive listeners(i.e. "I crack you open like the youngest male kennedy"). Basically, this album deals with the R-E-A-L. And when I say "The Real" I don't mean some fake gangsta' BS or some fake hardcore rapper image(although he blends both nicely). Tech deals with everyday issues that the average American inner city youth go through(i.e. abortion, suicide).

Perhaps the best thing about this album is that it contains something for everyone. If you want to hear about sex then just flip to track 13. If you want to hear about the evil that men do then just flip to track 20. Girl problems? Flip to track 6. It is an album well worth listening too. So go peep it. peace.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Solid album by a talented emcee., October 14, 2001

By 

Peace Daddy "Eclectic ReflectionZ" (Where the Wind Blows) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Anghellic (Audio CD)

Tech N9ne is clearly a complex, versatile emcee, and deserves to be commended on that. You could even compare him to someone like Pharoah Monch, except even more twisted. With "Anghellic," he puts his wide array of skills to good use, executing a solid album concept very nicely. The album's highlights come on Psycho ...and This Ring, vivid tracks showcasing true mic skills, and solid production. On Cursed, Tech comes with a concept which is not new, but he executes it to perfection, making it another album highlight. Other solid tracks include the first single Its Alive, and God Complex.Although the album is laid-out very nicely, it does falter on a couple of occasions. Real Killer and PR 2K1 dont add anything fresh or exciting to the overall feel of the album. Other times, on tracks like Tormented, Tech sounds like he experimented a little too much for his own good, resulting in tracks that just sound sloppy. However, even on the album's weaker cuts, Tech displays his complex lyrical skills, which in some cases save a track from being complete trash. Overall, Anghellic's flaws can be overlooked, as this is an album which makes most of today's overplayed hip-hop look like garbage. If you're looking for a complex, diverse album by a talented emcee, Anghellic is it.