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Parallel Uni-Verses [Explicit]

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Parallel Thought is a sweet producer on this entire album. Could've used a real DJ though so 4/5 but that's not overlooking the fact that I felt like I was in '93. It's a solid product.

These are truly some living legends. More?

This album just came out today and it's an excellent effort from two MC's who's new collaboration has come with a very natural degree of anticipation. Del and Tame One make a great album here. On my first two listens there's no single track that stands out - it's just a solid album. Neither artist overshines the other and the production is completely professional caliber. This is such a balanced album that some people are destined to put it down a little - like somehow bringing these two lyricists together is magically supposed to great something greater than any of their other works... Both Del and Tame deliver dope rhymes and the composite sound made my first listen not only extremely easy and enjoyable, but the time flew by. I sat here with my headphones on and rocked it until I couldn't believe it was over already. Again, solid effort, great collab, and excellent product!

I can't lie, I had never heard of Tame One or Parallel Thought before I listened to this cd. I bought it solely because of my love for Del, and all the projects he's been involved in.

Now that I've absorbed it, I feel like I can say this album is a strong effort. Parallel Thought is a sick producer (I would love to get the instrumental version of this album) and Tame One is mostly on point. As always, Del is amazing. Then again I'm always impressed with him, minus a few terrible cuts off of "11th Hour."

If you want to test the waters, I would recommend downloading "Flashback" or "Before This." They showcase how good this collaboration can sound.

If it wasn't for a few tracks that were a little too raw for me, I'd give this album 5 stars. Maybe I'm getting old or something, but I'm still younger than them :) Regardless, this album is pretty fantastic.

Yeah, i was optimistic like everyone else is & was with this 1. Krs-1 & Buck didn't do it 4 me, whutsover... After the classics "Between a Rock and a Hard Place","No need 4 alarm" & the untoppable "Deltron 30/30". I heavily doubted these 2 were gonna do dammage considering Del's sad Def Jux album, & countless local Jersey City rumors that Tame's a crackhead etc.. But they did this with a "nostalgic" edge & released a CLASSIC sound peice! Parallel Thought's music practically MADE it all happen with his acid theatrical instrumentals which easily allowed the 2 vets to spit ANYWAY and ANYHOW they desired to, allowing them to showcase that the old dogs still pack 6,000,000 more tricks than these new kids do in the recording booth. The heavy guitar,piano, dj scratching sonic backgrounds easily restrain you from skipping any track. As an original school fan, i feel blessed this 1 came out! ..... Now, as far as the youngins who didn't experience "the golden-era". This album is gonna go over their heads quicker than a silent fart. I mean the tracks all pretty much kick a** from "franchise" + "specifics" to whutver else really. 2 thumbs up & evidence hip-hop's heart still beats!

very excited to see these two do an album... pretty disappointed with the album. tame one is one of my rappers and del is definitely above average... but overall the album was weak with no structure. the rhymes were decent and the production was not very good. seems like it was thrown together pretty quickly... two awesome rappers.. just not on this cd.

Where do i begin,other than saying this is how REAL hip-hop is supposed to sound.Parallell Thought on the boards,and Del and Tame,both on the mic.Just as good,if not better,than Tame's collaboration,back in 2004,with Cage,called "The Leak Bros,Waterworld".Del sounds just as good as he does, in the "Both sides of the brain",album,and Tame One,is my favorite emcee of all time,aside from Sean Price.The beats seem to make the whole album just flow,almost effortlessly ,for both Tame, and Del to do there thing,as always.As far as new release in hip-hop,this one should not be ignored.if you purchase this release,you'll find yourself nodding your head to the beat,and sometimes,rewinding songs to catch what tame one just said because it was that ill.If you are a true hip-hop head like me,you know what I'm talking about.Cop it now!It's Heat!

This album is dope to say the least. Del and Tame One both bring it on this record. The beats are good, the raps are tight. This takes me back to the good old days of hip hop. Buy this and enjoy!

I was really hoping this album would make up for the extremely LAZY album Del released on Def Jux... But, it seems as if one of the greatest MCs writes songs just to write. I am not sure how his shows are these days, but he would not last long if his effort was like this back in the Upper Room. Does Tyson even listen?

I always enjoyed Tame One and El Da Sensai's songs, leaning toward Tame One as a favorite. But he has to be at least in his mid 30's and he is still rhyming about drinking until he hurls (vomits). If MCs from the 90's want to continue, they need to grow with their audience.

I really regret how Del has fallen off. I hope he comes back at some point and rips it like Cool World 94.

good luck...