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You Can Be Special Too

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I bought this Album from overseas, only having heard the tracks which I've heard by "Evil Nine" on other DJ's comps (Adam Freeland, James Lavelle, Hyper, etc). After 8 months of listening to this album, I am very satisfied with these guys sound.
"You Can Be Special Too" is Evil Nine's first Production Album. You'll find it to be an array of different flavors & styles of breaks (Hip-Hop, Moody&LyricalDownTempo, and straight-up scratch&sample sessions) - All of which these guys pull off nicely when you compare each track to those of other artists in mixed genres. All that, and of course a good 5 tracks of Evil Nine's signature Fast-paced, Discoey breaks.
"You Can Be Special Too" starts out strong Lyrically with "Crooked feat. Aesop Rock" who is a quality MC. "Devil Stuff" is a sun-lit, melody driven track - Think 80's. Other tracks like "Even the smells" and the "You can be special Skits" show Evil Nine's skill for scratching and sample manipulation. There are signature Evil Nine tracks such as "Pearl Shot" & "For Lovers Not Fighters" which are definitely for the DanceFloor. The last track, "Hired Goons" is a cool, mellow streetlight-traced track with a vibe that can best be felt in those afterhour nights, intoxicated on the way home, holding your favorite girl in your arms.
I've been listening to electro-breaks all the way from the Planet Rock/Bambatta days. I enjoy these newer method of breaks that guys like Evil Nine have been coming up with in the past Decade. Evil Nine's use of Guitar & Bass Guitar and Kick Bass Drums definitely show they aren't afraid to use every type of sound at their disposal. It's a damn good album that will grow on you over time. A Very Musical Experience.
The cover art is pretty cool too!

Bought this album yesterday, and haven't stopped listening to it.

The album is a mix of skits (You can be special, Help, Richard and Jane and You can be special 2)and addictive songs. "Crooked" feat. Aesop Rock is a fine example of how hip/hop should be dealt with. "Devil Stuff" is an interesting mix of bass and synths with a touch of Royksopp. "Earth" is a great mix of hip/hop and break-beat, with waxing lyricals courtesy of Tomo & Blackitude. "We have the Energy" is a very powerful track with a moody beginning. "Snack bar lounge", shows the talents of Evil 9's mixing and sratching. "Pearl shot", like Earth is another good example of fine hip/hop. "You are not through" is one of the highlights of the album, with a strong bassline and relaxing lyrics from Mary Shodipo. "For lovers not fighters" is a remnant of early Chemical Brother's work, with it's bendy synths. "Even the smells" isn't one of the greatest songs ever made, but gives the album a nice touch. "Restless" is a fast rap, kind of like Groove Armada's "Superstylin'", but with gritty synths. "Hired Goons" is an unrushed finished to the album, a somewhat dark and echoing song that will make you want to come back to this album for more.....

Like the first reviewer, I bought this album due to E9 tracks on Freeland Fabriclive and others I own and was not disappointed. Had the chance to see them do a DJ set recently and they kicked ass. Defintely recommend it.

I bought this Album from overseas, only having heard the tracks which I've heard by "Evil Nine" on other DJ's comps (Adam Freeland, James Lavelle, Hyper, etc). After 8 months of listening to this album, I am very satisfied with these guys sound.
"You Can Be Special Too" is Evil Nine's first Production Album. You'll find it to be an array of different flavors & styles of breaks (Hip-Hop, Moody&LyricalDownTempo, and straight-up scratch&sample sessions) - All of which these guys pull off nicely when you compare each track to those of other artists in mixed genres. All that, and of course a good 5 tracks of Evil Nine's signature Fast-paced, Discoey breaks.
"You Can Be Special Too" starts out strong Lyrically with "Crooked feat. Aesop Rock" who is a quality MC. "Devil Stuff" is a sun-lit, melody driven track - Think 80's. Other tracks like "Even the smells" and the "You can be special Skits" show Evil Nine's skill for scratching and sample manipulation. There are signature Evil Nine tracks such as "Pearl Shot" & "For Lovers Not Fighters" which are definitely for the DanceFloor. The last track, "Hired Goons" is a cool, mellow streetlight-traced track with a vibe that can best be felt in those afterhour nights, intoxicated on the way home, holding your favorite girl in your arms.
I've been listening to electro-breaks all the way from the Planet Rock/Bambatta days. I enjoy these newer method of breaks that guys like Evil Nine have been coming up with in the past Decade. Evil Nine's use of Guitar & Bass Guitar and Kick Bass Drums definitely show they aren't afraid to use every type of sound at their disposal. It's a damn good album that will grow on you over time. A Very Musical Experience.
The cover art is pretty cool too!

(Not a kid, am 17, just don't have a credit card to validate my real name)

I just finished listening to this album and I must say, it was not what I had expected at all. I was blown away - the flow of the tracks is comfortable, the atmospheres each song embodies lingers after the tune is over... The layering of grooves and surreal cycles is impeccable, this is one of those albums that gets your heart racing for a split second in anticipation towards how the music will shift/develop. The collaborating artists are generally decent, and though I am not a huge fan of rap (aside from Del, Cypress Hill, The Streets and RZA), the lyrics executed in the music are insightful and at times moving.



A lot of genuine passion has gone into the making of this album! It invokes an array of feelings in you, and leaves you wanting more until your musical belly bursts. As a cultured fan of electronica, jungle, break, and much related, I hold this album quite highly in the field of successful electronic and vocal layering experiments/projects. Hey there's even a sample in one of the tracks that was also used by handsome boy modeling school! You can't go wrong, forget what I built up this disc to be, just go and check it out!

I love this CD. has a Few songs that could have been better but the rest make up for it.