virus syndicate-mosquito
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label........: n/a
date ripped..: 05.30.2009
date released: 00.00.0000
url..........: n/a
release size.: 17,2 MB
encoder......: lame 3.97 v2
bitrate......: avg. 142kbps
mode.........: joint-stereo
tracks.......: 04
source.......: cdda
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Not content with 2008Æs full length Sick Pay,
ManchesterÆs Virus Syndicate return with the first in
a trilogy of EPs. The three new tunes are bursting at
the seams with hooks, and explore slower tempos than
some of Virus SyndicateÆs earlier output. The
contemplative opener æBelieveÆ is a slow-tempo
reflection on supportive relationships, MRK1Æs
production evoking Immortal TechniqueÆs mellower
moments. The slower tempos bring the contrasting flows
and styles of the three MCs to the fore, as
exemplified on the rapid-fire rapping of æVibratorÆ. A
pilled-up tale of excess set against bubbling bass
triplets, I hope for the well-being of the band that
the tales of drug intake are ironic. These melodic and
low end-heavy moments are combined to great effect on
æFor The MusicÆ, where reggae piano gives way to
earth-shattering sub-bass. Both MRK1Æs echoed beats
and quivering synth lines are put together in an
economic and tasteful fashion, and the SyndicateÆs
lyrics are tighter than ever. Alternating between
self-aggrandisement and anti-violence, the lyrics
present a refreshing course of topics, and, with all
of this being built around a soulful, catchy chorus
refrain; their belief that æwe canÆt be stoppedÆ is
right. The future is bright; the future is Virus.
d a t a
# t r a c k n a m e t i m e
01- believe [04:22]
02- vibrator [03:40]
03- for the music (vocal) [04:11]
04- for the music (instrumental) [04:09]
17,2 m e g s t o t a l [16:22]