Army of the Pharaohs: The Unholy Terror

Army of the Pharaohs | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 16, 2010)
• Original Release Date: 2009
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: 100% WOMON
• ASIN: B002PI1KX6
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,897,044 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

The Army Of The Pharaohs crew is the archetype for the hardcore indie MC collective. Spawned from the Philly scene that saw the genesis of Indie Hip-Hop's most fabled act, Jedi Mind Tricks, Army Of The Pharaohs is the fledgling brainchild that's taken on a life of it's own. Army Of The Pharaohs is the premier supergroup in indie hip-hop. With verses from Vinnie Paz (Jedi Mind Tricks), Outerspace, Apathy, Doap Nixon, King Syze, Des Devious, Reef The Lost Cauze, 7L & Esoteric, Celph Titled, Demoz & many more, this collective continues to produce at the highest quality, never disappointing. --This text refers to an alternate Audio CD edition.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Solid album, but not the Holy Grail of AOTP releases, April 13, 2010

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James C. Janssen "used meathook" (portland, or) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Army of the Pharaohs: the Unholy Terror (Audio CD)

My problem with the 2nd album was the lack of Apathy. Well, Apathy is back, but now Esoteric is missing (one of my favorite AOTP members). I just don't find Des Devious, Demoz, Doap Nixon, King Syze, etc. to really add much to AOTP. Sure they can deliver some great lyrics, but the other more talented emcees could do that better (Vinnie Paz, Celph Titled, Apathy, Esoteric, Reef, Planetary). This album still feels like it has a lot of "filler" emcees on the roster. Not saying that anybody is particularly bad, it's just that I'd rather hear more Apathy, Vinnie, Celph, etc. (like I mentioned above).

I thought the beats on the second album sounded a bit too "commercial" on a few songs, and this album seemingly ups the ante. There's some great beats on this album, but it seems like AOTP is slowly shifting towards a more mainstream sound (unintentionally). Don't get me wrong, this still oozes that underground vibe, but some of the newer artists coupled with some of the newer beats seem out of place when compared to the sound of the first AOTP album. Again, this is personal preference.

Still, a very solid album and worth a purchase.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars im impressed, June 3, 2010

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DL "never slacking in pace, only lacking mist... (Saginaw, MI) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Army of the Pharaohs: the Unholy Terror (Audio CD)

I'm a Jedi Mind fan and AOTP fan so of course I copped this album. I was impressed. Its exactly what you would want. The only disappointments would be maybe some of your favorite members arent on many tracks. Jus Allah is only on one track which was a big disappointment for me. Also, Esoteric only has 2 verses I think, but he kills them. Actually all of the members are pretty much on top of their game. Celph Titled and Apathy are amazing as always and Vinnie Paz too is on his game. Outerspace is good and even doap nixon does descent (my least favorite member of the group). The production is great and the album is good length. No reason in the world not to buy this. Support real hardcore hip-hop. I just got the new Bone album and they sold out, but AOTP made up for it cus they are still keeping it raw... Best album so far this year for me.

5.0 out of 5 stars The Super Group of hiphop, December 13, 2011

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This review is from: Army of the Pharaohs: the Unholy Terror (Audio CD)

AOTP never disappoints, I honestly don't think they can make a wack track. If your a Vinnie Paz fan, you already own the album. Celph Titled out shines everyone in my opinion. Production is perfection, lyrically insane every track.