First Listen, Part One: New Releases for September 9
With a pretty busy week, we're going to make this a two-parter this week. Album of the Week : Artist : clipping. Album : Splendor and Misery Quick Description : The science fiction rap opera you didn't know you were waiting for. Why You Should Listen : This is an "experimental rap" group that includes Daveed Diggs from Hamilton fame. Overall Thoughts : I actually first got exposed to clipping. via their Song Exploder episode, and I really liked "Work Work," so a new album? I'm on board. This is far from what I'd call an easy album, but it's absolutely unlike much/most of what we're hearing in this genre lately. Some sci-fi storytelling, some political content, some great lyrics and delivery. It's the total package. Even if you're not into rap/hip-hop, this is really a required listen this week, as there's something different and special here, and it's likely to get more attention with Diggs's rise to fame....