Circle [Import]

Boom Bip | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 27, 2000)
• Format: Import
• Label: Mush
• ASIN: B000056H7M
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,834,115 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

A Cohesive Work of Word and Sound that Ends Where it Begins and Emulates the Child Within.evolves Around 60's,70's,80's and 90's Compositions.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Abstraction for the Abstract, July 14, 2004

By 

J. McQueen "part man/part machine, all scientist" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Circle (Audio CD)

Boom Bip (on production) and Doseone (MCing) come with some of the most abstract stuff I've ever heard.
With strange lyrics delivered the way only Doseone can deliver.
And if you are familiar with Doseone, you know that he has a strange delivery/style.
And beats on this album are so strange you'll think you drank some electric koolaide trip juice.
Ambient sounds, bongos, and other tripped-out weirdness.

Seriously. This is very strange. To put it lightly.
I wouldn't recommend it for the average listener, probably not for even the average underground listener.

The 1st time I listened to it, I couldn't even make it all the way through. But like most things, repeated use may become addictive.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars i see why the new york times gave this album praises, December 30, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Circle (Audio CD)

this album is one of the most experimental albums i have ever heard. it goes everywhere from metal, hip-hop, 80s and jazzy beats to soft lofty ambient textures. dose one does an incredible job with the the lyrics taking the listener on a journey that ends exactly where it begins, thus creating a perfect "circle". boom bip provides the beats and music back drop making your head spin from tight production. this album was listed in new york times arts section as one of the albums people should not have missed in the year 2000. i see why. the music is not for the faint at heart though, but for those in search of something different, challenging and stimulating. if you can listen to kool keith and radiohead on the same night, than this album is for you.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wrap your brain around this..., August 22, 2004

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crujones "crujones" (kansas city, mo) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Circle (Audio CD)

I'd first found Doseone in the dollar bin at the local shop in the form of Clouddead. Needless to say, it was the best dollar I had ever spent. Over the next few weeks, my musical mission would be to explore every creepy, abstract corner of Doseone's world. I stumbled upon Circle shortly thereafter. Mission Accomplished.

Upon first listen, I was transplanted to a dreamy, eerie place straddling the line of genius and pure insanity. If you've ever heard Doseone before, you may know generally what to expect. On Circle, he is at the peak of his pretentious, nasal, certifiable self. Complimenting him here is Boom Bip, who has somehow managed to create the perfect backdrop for Dose's often incomprehensible ranting. (Thankfully, they've included liner notes)

This album will surely confuse, confound and bewilder even the most weathered "abstract-hop" listener. Just pay attention, hang on and enjoy your journey.