The Gun Show

Heath McNease (Author) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD
• ASIN: B0048IC5B2
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #202,394 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

2 disc set, features 18 tracks on Disc 1, plus the bonus disc "Shine On". 2010 release.

Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 1 For The Treble, 2 For The Bass, 3 For The Melted Faaaacccceeeeeee, May 2, 2010

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Hector Miray "The Ninja Shepherd" (Lumberton, NC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Gun Show (MP3 Download)

Heath's last at bat "The Heath McNease Fan Club Meets Tonight" has scarecly left my earshot since i first heard it. This is an album i've anxiously awaited, and it was far worth the wait. This album proves you don't have to sell hype, have a demigod label, or insane amounts of money to make outstanding music. With lyrical content, unprecidented composition, and unmatched flow, "The Gun Show" is the hip hop album you didn't see coming, and the one you've been waiting for that you didn't know about. Not only does Heath take his newest album to new levels lyrically, but the sheer quality of music has gained such variety and style that it makes you take a step back and appreciate what's going on in your ear drums. Heath also brings to the table a "who's who" of rappers that don't have a label barcode stamped to their soul to bring quality to the mic. Tracks featuring "Pigeon John", "Red Cloud", and "Playdough",just make the event all the more epic. Heath's trademark wit and humor break your door in on tracks like "Chalk Outline","Ya'll Aint Vip", and "Gunshow", where as "Pity Party", "Zion", and "Makeshift Doxology", lay the spiritual groundwork. Tracks like the amazing "Space Cowboy", "Common Cold", and "Rockbox" just make you stand back and marvel at the sheer flow and skill that come from this Georgia rapper. Adding to the flavor is the absolutley haunting "I will live" that melodic track literally makes me lose myself in thoughts and a wave of emotion. At the same time Heath mans up on his nerd/pop culture cred. He manages to squeeze in multiple classic snl references, power rangers, lord of the rings, harry potter, twilight, star trek, star wars, comic com, video games, and more into a slew of songs. If you are saying to yourself "i'm not a rap fan", you are lying to yourself, you just need to sit down and enjoy the ride for this album. If you are saying "I'm a real rap fan, why would i come to a skinny guy with an acoustic guitar for hip hop?" the answer is "because it's the smartest choice you can make" there may be humor and poppy sounds mixed into this blend, but believe me, it's one of the most real album's you'll pick up. Buy this album and you won't regret it, if you do regret it, i know the number of a good counselor.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing album, May 1, 2010

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Ryan Gutowski - See all my reviews
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This album shows off what Heath does best, lay down hot tracks and rap about everything from Lord of the Rings to idolatry in the music industry. The Gun Show is hip-hop at its core, but has something for everyone that comes to the table. Heath's put together 17 tracks that will make you laugh, think and in the end challenge you.

It's obvious that in the last 3 years Heath's lyrics have matured and songs like "Common Cold" and "Makeshift Doxology" really make you think. For people who are looking to laugh, songs like "Nerd Out" and "The Gun Show" is the best of the best. Right now there's no MC that can bring pop culture and real life together like Heath. The Gun Show is really the best of what he does and this album really comes across as a labor of love. It's a rare thing to listen to an album for an hour and twelve minutes and get excited that your iPod is on "repeat".

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Some of the Best Hip Hop out there., May 1, 2010

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Jonathan Michael Cortez "Zetroc" (Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Gun Show (MP3 Download)

I've been listening to Heath McNease for a few years now. I randomly picked up his first album (The Heath McNease Club Meets Tonight) at Lifeway Christian Bookstores, and was instantly a fan. I've been waiting for both of these albums for a long time, and the wait has been worth it. Heath has a very unique sound, blending acoustic riffs with hip hop beats. It's something I'm used to because of the first album, but also very vibrant and new. I've listened to the entire album, and I'm enjoying it immensely. If your a fan of either acoustic jams, or hip hop and a little bit of comedy, you've certainly scored a bulls-eye with this kid. My favorites so far are Nerd Out, The Gun Show, and American Idle. Grab this immediately, it deserves to be in your MP3 player.