Blood Doctrine

K-Rino | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (December 2, 2008)
• Original Release Date: 2008
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Black Book Int'l
• ASIN: B001GQXY4Q
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #239,642 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Another gem from K-Rino, December 12, 2008

By 

Justin P. Ivey "Real Hip Hop Lives" (Baton Rouge (home of the National Champs)) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Blood Doctrine (Audio CD)

Another great album added to amazing catalog of K-Rino and better than any of the Triple Darkness albums that came out this year imo. I know a lot worry about production w/ K-Rino but it is fine here and of course the lyricism is top of the line.

BTW, this is the correct order of the tracklist:
1. Intro (Opening Statement)- Great intro to kick off the album
2. Too Far- The trademark lyricism of K-Rino & storytelling make a gem of a first track to kick off the album.
3. The World- K-Rino tackles the social commentary of what's going on around him perfectly.
4. Ain't Nothin Changed- another gem w/ K-Rino venting some frustration with not being able to get the recognition that he deserves.
5. Long Lost Daddy- a great concept track. K-Rino plays both sides of a son who finds out who is father is years later and the father meeting the son for the first time.
6. Blood Doctrine- the title track is one of the best tracks on the album. K-Rino's rhymes are perfectly complimented by a sinister beat.
7. The Debate- the 2nd concept track that is even better than the first. K-Rino tackles the evolution vs. creationism debate through this track in 3 different personas: 2 sides debating each arguement and K-Rino as the moderator.
8. Look at Me Now- K talks about his status in hip hop and how far his come since his start.
9. Past, Present, Future- Another multiple persona track with K-Rino playing himself meeting his younger & older self.
10. Dominatin the Game- K uses football as the metaphor throughout the song of the grind. Another gem of a track.
11. Don't Like None- A dope production with K going in about his hate for the cops.
12. Gotta Get Better- K-Rino's reflecting on his hope that things will improve.
13. Forty-8 Lashes- Some viscious battle rhymes & punchlines over some great production.
14. Never Come Down- Only weak track on the album, mainly because the production is lack.
15. How Can I- Only track with a guest (DBX) and a perfect end to the album.

Like I said though the production, other then #14, is very good throughout the album and gives K-Rino the perfect backdrop on the album. But like with anything K-Rino, this is all about the lyrics and he doesn't disappoint. His ability to keep coming up with original concepts for songs and executing them well is why he remains one of the top emcees not only in the south but in hip hop period.

4.0 out of 5 stars Real Rap!, October 12, 2009

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Postempfaenger - See all my reviews

This review is from: Blood Doctrine (Audio CD)

Boooom...K-Rino's fourth work, "Blood Doctrine", was released in 2008. The same year that he generated three entire albums from his Triple Darkness CD compilation. TBD impresses us all with his complex concept songs. When Rino gets into social critique in "The World", he tackles the problems associated with not knowing who your father is. In "Long Lost Daddy"he looks at different periods in his life. In "Past, Present, Future" it becomes clear what a damned talented and uncompromising lyricist he is...

Lyrics:
"I feel like life's walls are closing in on me This world put its spin on me, I got a two ton jacket of sin on me No hopeless doubt, a race to get out Nothing to joke about, we living in the actual time the prophets spoke about My view on life and my perspective is that when things get hectic God is not the first option selected nor the second Got a million drugs to stop the pain with and Satan came with awkward language Now he's shocked and anguished hoping that Barack can change it My tainted mind is dizzy, And now it seems every time I need a sign where is he? Called God but his line was busy We in and out of prison, trying to make our living In an unforgiving system that's money and power driven The conditions seems immutable, A plethora of wakes and funerals The frequency of a youth's mind is untunable Truth and falsehood never coincided, just collided How can the devil save your home when his own house is divided?"


The high point is reached in "The Debate" in which a scientist and clergyman argue about the origins of humanity. The poltical song "Don't Like None" and the "chin up" rallying cry "Too Far" show without a doubt that Rino can do an innovative take on the problems of daily life. The many faceted text and his powerful flow combine with beats by Mike B, Muhammed 2G and our very own man from Berlin, Keyza Soza. To produce a rock solid album for the time being anyway, raises Rino's artistic level to new heights. New heights are bound to be achieved, when his new album "Solitary Confinement", is released in October for his worldwide fan base.

Peace,
tHoMaS from germany !