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In the Shadow of the Living Room

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Here's what I've been reading from other publications, that this album is hard to follow, that some skits are too weird, or too abstract, that you don't have enough time to appreciate the songs, well.......

Thats the point!!!!!

This album is one of a kind, especially for the hiphop genre, Why? maybe one of the most interesting songwriters in hiphop, Odd Nosdam one of the best producers, this is'nt just a typical hiphop album, there's shades of indie rock on this too, honestly it never was a tough pill to swallow for me, I expected this from the 2/3 of Cloudead, but if you want something creative, genius, hilarious, and brilliant on one album then here it is, I recommend you buy this album now, its easily the best I've purchased so far in 2002, peace.

Wow, this album, is insane. make sure you have the time to actually sit down, and listen to the music. Take all your assumptions of Hip-hop, and...all music in general, and throw them out the window, don't expect anything from this album that is really catchy, or "cool" just straight original, amazing sounds. To tell you the truth I wasn't ready for it when I first heard it, but after listening to I more, I can't get enough of it, It borders on cacophony, and sometimes even crosses over into that assaulting array of sounds that you cant even follow, but thats what makes listening to it such an experience. Check out the stuff by "Why?" also, If you like this...you'll like "Why?" too, its more melodic also...easier on the ears. check this out. Peace

I loved this album, I still do love it. Nothing has come along like the early Anticon label sounds since they hit. This album is great, it moves from many soundscapes, merging genres and taking the listener on a journey. The only problem is that, to continue this analogy, there are too many roads and not enough stop offs. What I mean by that is that the album is a little too broken up and doesn't sit with some of the really nice sounds long enough. But I guess that's the nature of experimental music - it sometimes only lasts an instant before your inspiration takes you somewhere else. In conclusion, fantastic album, just not quite as good as cLOUDDEAD (self titled and peel sessions, Ten not so good.)