Aftershock [EXPLICIT LYRICS]

Aphrodite

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 9, 2002)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Explicit Lyrics
• Label: V2
• ASIN: B000069KH1
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #88,310 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

From URB Magazine
Aphrodite couldn't have timed the release of his second domestic full-length more perfectly. It drops right as the classic "jump-up" drum & bass sound (one he was instrumental in pioneering alongside longtime partner–in-programming Mickey Finn) seems to be regaining its creative energies. Rising rinsers like Reid Speed and the refreshingly upbeat anthems of young blood High Contrast are all making massive strides in bringing out of the darkness of testosterone-tainted tech-step and back into the well-lit and female-friendly main stage.

So Aphrodite's latest sounding more like 1995 than 2001 is a good thing, since drum & bass 2002 is turning into what 1996 should've been. There's nothing terribly innovative here, but it doesn't have to be as what's on deck are crowd-tested floor-igniters that will keep both dancers and heads happy. He fires up the bottom-heavy breaks and lets guest MCs like Rah Digga set it off with underground commentary like "Nigga's passed out 'cause the drug's too strong/Trippin' off X/Wanna fuck too long" during "Put a Cut On It." The vices keep coming as reggae toaster Deadly Hunta advocates smoking buds over a Lauryn Hill sample ("Ganja Man") while Big Daddy Kane (!) and Schoolly D keep it grimy in old-school hip-hop fashion on "Off Limits" and "Hoochie," respectively. Aphrodite makes a point of keeping it sexy with plenty of rubbery rhythms, greasy beats and vixen vocals. Boy junglists will be happy to know that Aftershock is sure to keep the jungle honeys bouncing all night long. Enjoy.

Timothy Brown

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not bad, just not my favorite., October 13, 2003

By	Madbreaks "Madbreaks" (Portland, OR) - See all my reviews

Aphrodite never sold out, in fact, he helped pioneer the sound which has come to be what defines west-coast D'n'B for alot of people, and alot of people like it (including me). While this has certainly made him very successful as an artist and dj, it doesn't equate to him being a sell-out. He used to be a sell-out until now with a new, radio-friendly sound? That's one confused kid.
Aphrodite's style on this disc is a more aggressive hip-hop influnced one than on his older stuff that I own, most notably The Takeover Bid - Round One and his eponemous release. Both of those have what I'd call a rave-ier sound than this one, more electronic and upbeat (not to be confused with up-tempo). Personally I liked those works better than this one, especially at the time when they were released.
This time, we get alot more hip-hop. I like hip-hop, especially older stuff and underground, but that doesn't mean that I like my D'n'B saturated with it. I agree with the other reviewers here that all of the colaborations are pretty cool, but I don't feel that Aphrodite necessarily "needs" it, as he's capable of doing great work on his own. I can't help but feel that hip-hop is taken for granted these days as an automatic way to gain street cred. Great if you're a true hip-hop artist ~ maybe questionable if you're not. As far as Aphrodite, I'll leave that up to the listener to decide for themself where he falls. And while I would certainly agree that this a darker sound for Aphrodite, I think that buying this disc expecting dark side would be disappointing; it certainly gets alot darker than this.
Overall, this disc isn't bad. If you're a fan of his earlier stuff but aren't a big fan of hip-hop, you may want to pass on this one. Otherwise, you might really like it (and should check out Pish Posh for more good state side jump-up d'n'b).

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thumping from start to finish, September 5, 2002

By	R. Arlo Clizer (Spokane, WA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I read about this album in URB and had to buy it that day. I didn't even know it was out until I saw a write-up on it. It was hidden behind some other cds but I am glad I fished it out! I have listened to it start to finish 5 times since I bought it and it just keeps getting better. It has just enough variety to keep me interested all the way through. It sure does hit low too. Check it out, you won't be sorry!

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The former "P. Diddy of DnB" rebuilds himslef..., March 6, 2003

By	J. Jaimes (Miami, FL USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The man went from a sell-out to this stable and solid release. Aftershock FINALLY shows that Aphrodite is still here. It rebuilds itself nicely with a radio friendly vibe and a hip hop feel. But it never lets go of the dark side.

Give it a shot... you just might forgive Aphrodite for being a remix junkie.

NOTE: He needs to thank the colabos on this record - they save it from being a generic train wreck.

"See Thru It" is the stand-out track. ENJOY!