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Even though I'm a big hip-hop fan and enjoy quite a few albums of the genre from that time, I haven't fully connected with this one. Mainly because I found it repetitive at times, however, I did quite like the production and the jazz influences in some tracks, as well as how well it's mixed and how clearly the individual vocals are distinguished. Fave tracks: Infamous Date Rape, Check the Rhime, Everything Is Fair, Scenario.

Most of the tracks are upbeat, featuring banjos and accordions; Irish folk music predominates, and it could easily be the soundtrack to a film set in that era, but I would’ve liked to hear whole ballads too and not just snippets of ballads in songs that then turn upbeat. The lyrics are very descriptive, with storytelling elements, and the music is quite varied yet cohesive. I was particularly surprised by how dynamic the instrumental tracks are. Fave tracks: Fairytale of New York, Streets of Sorrow / Birmingham Six, Worms, Sketches of Spain.

At times, it reminds me quite a bit of Wu-Tang Clan, especially Ol' Dirty Bastard, but a bit watered down. I like the mix of punk and hip hop and the risky choices they make in some tracks. The instrumental interludes work really well and seamlessly connect one song to another. I'm pleasantly surprised by this group's discovery and will definitely be listening to more of their music.

It’s not my type of music but I appreciate this 1-minute-songs format, even more when I just don’t like the music.

Before starting the album, I didn't know I was going to like it that much. I'm not particularly fan of rock music, but I was surprised by its alternative and country edge, which sets it apart from the rock music I'd heard before. The most interesting aspect of the album is the string arrangement, although it also has some very special vocal and melodic moments, such as in the title track. The weakest part of the album is the lyrics, but overall it's a good album. Fave tracks: Jupiter and Teardrop, Fuzzy, Wish You Well, The Hook, You Just Have to Be Crazy.