Everywhere at Once

Lyrics Born | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 22, 2008)
• Original Release Date: 2008
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Anti
• ASIN: B0012IWHSW
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #109,116 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Review

Throughout the 18 tracks of his thorough sophomore release, Bay Area lyricist Lyrics Born does his best to be EVERYWHERE AT ONCE--as the beats (courtesy of Jake One, Amp Live, Trackademics, and LB himself) dabble in everything from old-school rap, electro, 1970s soul, and G-Funk to contemporary R&B, pop, and jazz. By refusing to assign himself to any specific style within the hip-hop genre, Lyrics Born is able to transcend it. The end result is a well-rounded effort that succeeds in its many endeavors, appealing to all kinds of music fans while never sounding derivative. LB outdoes Snoop's gangsta drawl on one track and then channels Marvin Gaye on the next. Honest, introspective, and eclectic, EVERYWHERE AT ONCE is among the best hip-hop albums of 2008. --Muze

Product Description

Lyrics Born (a.k.a. Tom Shimura) has long been known for his innovative beats, creative collaborations, and soulful vocals. Here he takes a giant leap forward in song craft, incorporating elements such as pop, reggaeton, and R&B. It's the rare MC who can bridge the gap between hip-hop and alternative rock, owning the crowd at Bonnaroo and Bumbershoot as easily as he trades rhymes with Charlie 2na. Just remember those can't-get-it-out-of-your-head songs from Nokia and Diet Coke commercials.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Wow, April 22, 2008

By 

WallyJac (Richmond, VA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Everywhere at Once (Audio CD)

I've been a fan of Quannum/Solesides going on twelve years probably. Back when Melodica came on the rack and Laytyrx was getting bumped all summer. Although Blackalicious was long the front runner of the crew with Gab drawing the most attention with his elaborate flows and stylings, Lyrics Born has truly come into his own. I was shooken to the core when Later That Day dropped and immediately held LB as a major lyricist to be reckoned with; one that should dominate in years to come, and he delivers again here. Bless this man for making a true hiphop album, keeping you nodding 'til the end. The way The Craft steered left into creative neo-soul and eclectic rhythms, I'm really happy to see a talented rhymer staying close to the party friendly, volume crankin' sounds of plain and simple DOPE HIPHOP. There is nothing wrong with this album!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars LB likes AND he loves it, April 25, 2008

By 

Alicia Ruemmele (Indianapolis, IN) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Everywhere at Once (Audio CD)

Let the record show that this album could possibly be slowly turning guilty pleasure purely because hip hop isn't as blatant in this album for my taste. I realize of course that hip hop and funk go hand in hand naturally, but R & B? A lot of these tracks have a touch of trilly vocals that I don't care for. Sometime tri-fusions aren't a good thing. It also has a gnarls barkley feel in some places. Guilty pleasures make me uncomfortable in heavy rotation. But I am giving this one a pain-staking while to set in and get cozy. I like it, but I don't love it.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Antidote, June 20, 2008

By 

Kevin Currie-Knight "Education Grad Student" (Newark, Delaware) - See all my reviews
(VINE VOICE)    (TOP 500 REVIEWER)   

This review is from: Everywhere at Once (Audio CD)

Let's face it; for the most part, rap has ceased to be very exciting. Lil' Wayne and the like are producing very cliche grooves and rhymes that can only be described as messy and boring. (How many songs can we hear touting the amount of money a rapper makes, or how good he is in bed. It gets old.)

If you agree with what I said above - even somewhat - please check out Lyrics Born's album Every Where At Once. LB takes us back a bit to a more Old School approach to rap. Backed by a real band, his beats are fresh and extremely dripping with funk. His rhymes are thoughtful and interesting, avoiding the typical tired topics of Benjamins and ego-stroking.

And I am extrememly sad that no one was making a fuss about Lyrics Born when everyone was talking about the rhyming ability of Eminem. Of course, he can spit, but I am not sure one can hear some of the rhymes on LB's album and not put him in the same category.

I do want to warn that to those who like a more hard edged style, this album may seem a bit too pop-friendly. A few songs are admittedly cheesy. "Differences," about the differences between men and women in relationships, is a bit to airy for my tastes. And LB's excursion into dancefloor reggae - "Top Shelf" - probably will not convince many people. But there are too many songs that are simply too infectious and ingenious. And the 'skits' are hillarious.

I have finally found an rap artist that is different. I can be excited again.