Both Sides of the Brain

Del The Funky Homosapien | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 11, 2000)
• Original Release Date: April 11, 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Hieroglyphics
• ASIN: B00002MDOC
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (76 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #129,046 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars ..., September 12, 2005

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Aaron Creagh "siamus" (Albany, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Both Sides of the Brain (Audio CD)

People writing reviews hear are making me mad. People are speaking as if Del just showed up, when he's been making music since the early 90's. Get your facts straight before you post.

However..in my opinion, lyrically you can't do much better than this album. That's just it though..this album isn't for casual listeners. It's for people who are deeply into hip hop lyrics. The only thing that kind of threw me off from this album at first is the production of the beats. They fit Del, but they don't play well to a casual listener. Really listen to the lyrics of the first song Time is Too Expensive....tell me that ain't talent. And then listen to the rest of the album.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Del is a crazy MC., November 30, 2003

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Darius Jackson "Action Jackson" (Rocklin, California United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Both Sides of the Brain (Audio CD)

Despite what other may think, I believe Del is one of the finest MC's to touch a mic. There was a 1 star review on here that said Del rhyming is like "cat" and "hat" - your terribably mistaken. Del is far from that. His rhyming scheme is complex, and somehow he makes it flow very goood. You know who rhymes like "cat" and "hat" ? 50 cent. THAT is a simple rhyme scheme - hell, half the time he uses the same word to rhyme his words.

People say the production on this album sucks, because it sounds to "digitalised" or "futuristic" but I don't think so - or maybe I just like it. His beats are an aquired taste - that takes a few listens to get into them.

"Pet Peeves" is my favorite track on this album. The bassline is so dope - and overall it's just an intense track. I don't know who Del is dissin' - but whoever it was, del ripped him a new one. It's basically a 7 min diss song that goes through 3 phases. Totally insane. The EL-P produced track is also insane. El-P supplies a pretty basic beat, but the faded bassline is totally sick. Perfect beat to kick a freestyle on. "Catch All This" is a cool track, the beat is up-tempo and has a dance feeling. I like it a lot.

Anyways, not a whole lot to say.. just a great CD. If your new to Del, download the tracks I talked about to see if you like em - this isn't one of those CD's I would just jump out and by - because quite honestly, this CD gets mixed reviews from all types of people. So just sample it, then support the man by buying it (if you like it)

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Thorough Course Into Verbal Linguistics, February 24, 2001

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_ (Atlanta, GA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Both Sides of the Brain (Audio CD)

This is,by far,the best Del album to date.YOU are not a fan of hip hop,if YOU do not have this album in your hip hop collection.Del comes with raw rhymes and great unconventional hip-hop beats (some of which he produces himself)."I'm looney with language...this art form is truly endangered",Del says on the spitting "Jaw Gymnastics".He is truly in pure MC form,as his word connections carry you through seventeen linguistical experiences.The opening track,"Time Is Too Expensive",gets the listener ready to constantly rewind or skip back to songs and re-listen to verbal blurbs from Del.Like Ghostface Killah,Del has mastered the art of "breath control",pushing the limits of rhymes-per-air-taken-in.It amazes me how much Del is underrated as an artist.More importantly,Del finds ways to elevate the hip hop genre (who can forget past tunes like "Catch A Bad One"),staying away from the Rah Rah rap that plagues most of the California scene.Del directly addresses this issue on "Stay On Your Toes",saying "I know you're hungry pal...me too...I need food...but I don't re-do what he do...I'm lethal".One of the highlights on this album is the ode to video game life,"Proto Culture",which offers visual and reminiscent imagery about growing up in the game development culture.Khaos Unique also does a guest spot on this song,adding their gaming tidbits.El-P,from Company Flow,also appears on a tune with Del-- "Offspring",and definately commands the attention of the listener.One of the most catchiest songs and hooks for this album appears on "Skull and Crossbones".Del spits the lines,"Give me the keys...I'm ok...Quit telling me I'm drunk...I've only had five hurricanes",which will undoubtedly surface a few times in the listener's head!On "BM's",Del shows how good of a beat composer he has become.Del presents a very thumping and atmospheric sound,as he contemplates 'slowing down'."Phoney Phranchise" serves as the call to hip hop tune.Del ponders his verbal powers when he says,"Bench press rappers...doing sets...with my syntax".For a great laugh,one can't miss listening to "Soopa Feen",as Del talks about this guy,who interacts with some funny interventions.The head knodding underground hip hop purist will definately love "Press Rewind" (I would have loved to hear Ghostface spit over this one)!Del speaks with conviction,when he rips the line,"Who ever hearing this...Deltron Z be a lyricist...Fronting on your fake false appearances".You Can not contest that.......