Is it because this album didn't have as big (or as white) as an audience as
"Reachin"? It is an incredible album and, at least in the circles I run in,
nobody could shut the fuck up about it when it came out.
Underrated? Hardly.
- Jonathan
>Re:Digable Planets "Blowout Comb"--
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>I was on of those who listed this as the most underrated records of 95
>(well, technically it came out in 94...) and I think rightfully so. It
>is a nice combination of funk jazz hip hop and politics. If you are
>familiar with their first record "Reachin.." with the hit "Rebirth of
>Slick" (the "I'm cool like dat.." song) then you'll be very surprised at
>first. The record sheds much of the pop sensibilities of the group and
>shows a more consciously urban view. The samples are mostly the jazz/funk
>sound we all know and love that have been moulded into some really
>interesting rhythms. My favorite is "For Corners" which was almost my
>vote for the Easy Like Sunday Morning track of 95. I suggest you
>pick it up and give it a try. If you don't like it you can always flame
>me...
>Keith