k.o.d.

Tech N9ne | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 27, 2009)
• Original Release Date: 2009
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: STRANGE MUSIC
• ASIN: B002MW50L8
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,778 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

2009 release from the underground Hip Hop sensation. Taking the things in a direction seldom seen, songs on K.O.D. seethe with truth, aggression and brutal honesty. Tech N9ne has always been, in his words 'inside out'. He puts himself fully into his music and his fans can definitely relate. He doesn't tell stories, he recounts his life- with songs like 'Blackened The Sun' and 'Leave Me Alone', he lets his music open the door to his struggles and successes as well as his hopes and fears. K.O.D. will definitely let the inside out as it provides another window into the mind of Tech N9ne. K.O.D. features guest appearances from such notable lyrical heavyweights as Three 6 Mafia, Brotha Lynch Hung and King Gordy as well as Krizz Kaliko, Kutt Calhoun and Big Scoob.

Customer Reviews

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's Darkness will consume you!!!, November 19, 2009

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gamefkdup (Quebec, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: k.o.d. (Audio CD)

If you let it. It is very dark which is good if you like it, similar to relapse but in this album there's a little something for everyone. Unlike relapse from Eminem, in this one there is restraint. I don't hate relapse. Anyway, as I was saying in K.O.D. Tech sometimes comes close to crossing those boundaries in (the second part of the album) "Madness" but has a comical way about it and even considering the crazy lyrics, stays sane.

The album is divided into three parts:
-Anger (5 Stars)
-Madness (5 Stars)
-The Hole (4.5 Stars)

-Anger is about just letting the rage out, anthems, hard bass, fighting, shooting whatever. His anger just comes out furiously. Everyone goes in lyrically.
It's about letting the demons out, thus the track Demons w/ Three Six Mafia the ex kings of horrorcore.

-Madness is just crazy, the title serves it very well. In this part he talks about all kinds of crazy stuff & makes it sound funny, he is truly original in his songs. In the song "In The Trunk", he talks about throwing a clueless girl in his trunk so that she can learn to enjoy his music while it's banging in her ears, funny.

-The Hole is the darkest part of the album. In Shadows On The Road, he talks about spirits. Killing You is a very sad dark view of a relationship and the song Low can not get any lower. He then tries to bring the mood back up with Leave Me Alone which sounds very commercial but takes you right back down with "King Of Darkness" (his best) and ends the album marvelously with The Martini, a great story-telling.

With this album Tech N9ne shows that he is truly the King Of Darkness, I could actually see a religion being formed from this, impressive.
There's no doubt that this album is dark maybe even evil by religious standards but that's what gives it it's charm. It is not for everyone but as for the way it sounds, there is everything. It is very Hip-Hop (it's in serious competition with Raekwon's Only Built 4 Cuban Linx 2), always lyrically sick, there are hype beats, it is somewhat commercial, the piano in this reminds me of classical music & there is even some rock in here. He has various styles.

The intro "Show Me A God" is actually not part of the album but is a great way to start it, in this song he tells us what gave him the idea to make such a dark project, Tech Nina was obviously in some kind of depression due to his mother's sickness, she had pancreas cancer I believe & is now dead. So naturally you can tell he won't be making love songs, happy songs, no. Instead what he gives you is all his emotions filled into one cd. He goes through every human fear possible, he talks about it all: lust, murder, death, temptations. In my opinion this album is perfect & if you find it too much to bare, he has sworn there will not be a second K.O.D.
This LP takes you places if you let it long enough. The production is off the chain! The lyrics are enough to make your head spin & Tech Nina has got some insane flows as you are already aware of if you are a fan. I am a new fan so I don't care much for his older stuff, although I'm sure I'll get into it soon, I like "Einstein" and "I'm A Playa". This is my first Tech N9ne album and it won't be my last. I've had this album for about 16 hours & I have already listened to it many times, the length is just right for a replay.


I'd recommend this to people who are open to different kinds of music as it is very unique. If you want a good, strangely addicting, quality album & are not easily offended, than look no further.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Definitely Dark, March 29, 2010

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Music Lover - See all my reviews

This review is from: k.o.d. (Audio CD)

Tech N9ne is easily the most creative and versatile rapper in the industry today. He owns his own label so he doesn't let the so called "industry" affect the content of his music, which is the only way the world could really see how talented this man really is. His style is unlike any other rap artist you have ever heard. And you are truly missing out some beautiful music if you have not heard of him.

K.O.D. is a deep album that touchs on the dark side of Tech. It starts with the powerful "Show Me a God," which covers religion and the health of his mother that is a great start to this album. The next 3 songs "Deomons," "Blackened The Sun," and "Strange Music Box" are all very dark highlights of the album with a verse from Brotha Lynch Hung that steals the show. However, like all greats these 3 are hard to follow, and the whole middle of the album (the madness section)suffers greatly, with the exception of "Hunterish." "Pinnocchio" is a song that seems like Tech was trying WAY too hard to be dark with an awkward voice and the topic of cannibalism. King Gordy just goes over the top on "Horns", "It Was An Accident" just sounds lazy, and "Check Your Temperature" is just boring. The third section "The Hole" starts to pick back up. "Low" possibly the climax of the cd is deep and heart felt. "Killing You" is rock inspired banger that doesn't get old and the title track "K.O.D." is a lyrical masterpiece with a very scary beat.

Overall this album is worth a listen. If you are a fan of radio hip/hop such as Kanye West, Lil Wayne, or Gucci Mane you will find that Tech N9ne is much more personal and imaginitive in his music and his flow and speed is unmatched by anyone who has ever put their lips to a microphone. However, this is far from Tech N9ne's best album, see Everready (The Religion) and Absolute Power for that, it is one of the best albums put out in 2009.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GIVE IT TIME!, November 6, 2009

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S. Krevoy (CAL!) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: k.o.d. (Audio CD)

ok, to start off i will be completely honest and state that ive only been a fan of TECH for about 2-3 years now. but to say that im a HUGE fan is an understatement. his lyrics and original sound makes him, in my opinion, one of the greatest artists/ songwriters of this or any generation.

with that being said when i first purchased this album, i was, to say the least, ecstatic and more than anxious to pop it into my car c.d. player and blast it... after listening to it 2...3 times i was actually a bit bummed. it definetly wasn't my favorite, but i didn't hate it. but listening to the album over, and over, and over i've actually grown to love almost every song on K.O.D. it just grew on me. yea theres a few songs that i occasionally have to skip. but overall i think its a great album. either way, if your a TECH fan you have to go out and buy it. he could make an album with 2 songs for $15 bucks and i'd have to support him n buy it haha. so do your part. buy it online or at best buy, or walmart or wherever you can get it and decide for yourself!!!!.