Post by CJM on May 15, 2008 12:51:25 GMT
Joel Venom - 2nd Cosmos
[/b][/size][/u]Track List:
[/u]Dont Stop
Bounce
Complex City
Crematory (Last Sess Diss)
Drawing Blood (Blood Saiyans Diss)
Flashy Lights Freestyle
Im Back
Know Your Role (Yasii Diss)
Liquid Emotions
Low Self Esteem
My Inner Being
Psychotic Mindstate
Revival (Supreme Mix)
Stand Up
The Beginning
Uptown Freestyle
The Equation Divinity
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Don't Stop ft. Ronin The Tycoon & D Profit
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Okay, the first song of the Album;
I'm liking the beat, it's kind off got that grimey feel to it at the beginning, but it's not over repetative, the changes are in a decent place. In terms of the first verse, i'm feeling the lyrics.. the flows consistent & solid. The multi's are noticable which is good, the presense is felt. In my own opinion, im not a fan of the chorus really, it's nothing against the lyrics or anything like that, I just dont like the effect on the voice. The second verse, it's nice still.. sounds a bit quiet, as if he's just talking over emceeing, the flows good still, although in some places its seemed stretched. The third verse, the person to me has a Lil Wayne swagger, the way he goes about his verse, nice though.. the flows decent again but some of his wording could of been improved, it seemed to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. Overall I like it, it kicks off the album.. I think it puts it in a good vibe, specially as it's a collaberation also.
Bounce
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Starts off grimey again imo, loving the sample used also.. fits the name of the song, and the intro's nice, although I feel it takes quite a while to start.. but maybe thats just me. The first verse is pretty solid, I feel the opener about the choice of which to drink.. it sort'a sets the pace for whats to come. The flow is consistent, complexity is nice and the wording appears right. The second verse, the opener here seems asif you said the second line to fast and had to stretch 'allstar', but even if thats the case, it still fits to me, and theirs no consistent blips like that, the flow returns to solid, multi's were consistent, I think it's because you put alot of words into lines that makes them more noticeable. Overall, still decent, although the beat being more Grimey than having the 'going out' type feel sorta fell outta place with the lyrics, but I felt it still.
Complex City
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The sample at the beginning's gully. Sick film, fits the song imo aswell, the beat starts with that evil circus feel which fits the sample with the gunfire. The first verse starts fire for me, I think that you fit 1 line as to what people would use as a 2-line bar, the flow is next to 'perfect' again, the multi's used are in the right place and the wording is nice, decent complexity.. It's like you got the Dynamics & the Tempo of the beat instantly so their wasn't gonna be a lapse. The Hook is decent this time round, that sort of sound like a girl's vocal is a nice touch. The Second verse, at times the flow appears off that you're stretching certain words, but with the content & quality it's easily forgotten. Overall the flows decent, but doesn't seem what it usually is, some words are stretched in places, and you over emphasized some. But to me it didn't matter, easily the best so far.
Crematory (Last Sess Diss)
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[/center]I know this is for a battle I believe, but the intro is over-long, the beat is nice though so im not gonna complain too much. The punches are felt, hitting decent and I see the sense of humor in their also. The flows decent, multis are on point. Decent complexity & creativity was pretty high, although some are played in text, they appear alot better on audio, Felt the Madagasgar & the Bruce Lee line, they were cold, and 'Rodeos my dick' was nice wordplay too. Overall I feel this was pretty consistent throughout, although I don't like some of the 'Whoaa' effects throughout, like they in the wrong places or something. But decent still.
Drawing Blood (Blood Saiyans Diss)
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[/center]I like the start, no bullshit length before it actually starts.. Starts their & angry, straight away I was bumping my head to it, got that electric guitar feel, and I like that sound of Swords/Chains clashing. The punches are consistent, although some stood out more than others, The flow is decent but at times it seems like you struggle to get all the words into the line. The creativity was nice felt, this was enjoyable but I think you overdid the speed which you emcee'd.
Flashy Lights Freestyle
The beats DOPE, I must say, at times it really doesn't look like a Freestyle, i'm not saying that you pre-wrote, i'm saying that you've got a decent quick thinking mind to continue, I felt it because not many would be able to do it, the Flows off in times obviously but a freestyle's never got a perfect flow, not as many multis as usual, but they're still noticeable, they have a good presence. I liked the line 'its a bird its a plane, nah its J Venom', Lol played, but I liked it, one of my favorites.
Im Back
Decent Intro. The first verse is very good, liking the hacky sack line, Feeling the lyrics.. the flows smooth as usual, multi's were on point.. The presence is felt, I found myself bumpin' to it. In my opinion I think that the hook goes on for too long really, I mean it's double what your previous ones were (well it seemed like that to me anyway). The thing i've noticed is that you use the same voice effects quite alot, I feel that throughout they're getting a bit predictable. The second verse is decent, the consistency followed on from the first verse, lyrics & presence are felt. Feeling the breathe control here. Overall Decent again, not really many faults tbh, except the chorus is a bit dragged on and it could've got boring.
Know Your Role (Yasii Diss)
Whoaa. The beat started all weird, reminded me of 5th element Lol. I must admit you said Nigga alot aswell. So far its decent, keeping to the beat well.. bringing a conclusive feel in the right places. The punches are decent, nice complexity. The Vocab used is decent also. The difference for me here is that your not going at your usual tempo, which really makes it stand out more for me. The flows still fine. The punches continue consistent and change through complexity & humor, feeling the switch thoughout. Decent content, you didn't over-do it which is nice in ways to stay simplistic at times.
Liquid Emotions ft Tyrade & Trace Kanopy
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Okay before I start, if you ask anyone.. I actually listened to this quite alot before you released this lol. I love the beat, the intro's decent and deep also, and i'ma big fan of that vocal used. The thing here that stands out is that you're not using that crazy tempo again, it's slow & deep which is a nice change for this album in particular. Getting in touch with the lord etc. but yeah, feeling the flow & content.. Not to complex here which is standing out aswell. I loveeee this chrous this time because of that Girl vocal sound, it fits the beat almost perfectly. Tyrade's verse is nice aswell although in parts he seems to be on a different concept to you, it partially throws it off, but it still fits the type of beat. Decent flow again, not to sharp or anything, smooth. Trace Kanopy for me, his voice stood out the most, because it's quieter and it fitted the beat more than You & Tyrade, I'm feeling his verse. Theirs complex parts, and simple parts again, the multi's are decent.. He seems to be calm & steady, nothing's rushed. Felt it. Overall I feel so far this is my favorite song on the album because all 3 performed consistent and the lyrics were easily followed, and it comes together smooth & mellow.
Low Self Esteem
Felt the intro, seems like your carrying on this deep type of song. Feeling the first verse, in ways it's like you got a 'chip on your shoulder' as your talking to whoever it is. Feel the content though, the way you asks some questions and look for your own answer. The chorus for me is decent, the beat in the back got that AOTP feel, feels like Vinnie Paz gonna kick in or something, my critic is that once again it goes on for an ageeeeee. The second verse is still consistent, but it seems like you had to stretch the second line to fit in place, one of the only faults I can find, your voice is more distinctive here, got that anger feel to it. Overall it was decent, but the deep feeling was sorta thrown out in the second verse. The flow was on point though, as usual.
My Inner Being
The beat is smoooooth, starts so calm.. Really something you can relax to if you been through some shit. Another thing is that instantly your voice doesnt seem as prominant which fits the beat perfectly, you're in no way as angry as you usually are. Feeling this real high. The content is very nice, feeling some of the lines.. something for people who been through rough times to relate to. I like this chorus, the classical type beat in the background is fitted with you talking about the Devil being on your back. The second verse, the dude seems more hyper-active than you, doesn't throw of it but it seems he could'a slowed down a bit to match the beat even more. Flows decent again but it seems as if he's cramming alot into lines, which stumbles some of the lines. Feeling the third verse at the beginning, I like the beat transition, he's starts with almost like an interlude into his real verse, getting more into it.. I like it. Fourth verse, and back to you Lol. Feeling how you've set it out as sort of an outro, repeating some of the words that were used in the chorus. I liked this. Really something for people to listen to.
Psychotic Mindstate
Back to the Crazy J huh.. Lol, The beats decent, in ways it reminds me of 'Hard Knock Life'. Whoa, angry again. Feeling the lyrics, although it seems like your fitting alot into lines. Liking the complexity throughout & the content is decent. The chorus isnt as long as what it usually is, so that's good imo, nothing dragging on, just to the point. The second verse is nice, pretty consistent continuing on from the first verse, Liking the anger feel like you fitted the Deep songs in a decent place to come inbetween. Not the best on the album but I liked it.
Revival
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WHOA. The very first sound of the beat.. I thought it was gonna be a song over '4 minutes' by Madonna, LOL. Feeling this beat, early parts of it reminded me of Mario VS Bowser (dont ask me why..). I must admit, when the first verse starts I thought that this was still part of the intro until I heard the rest of this, The first dude sounds like Mike Shinoda. Anyway, I like this.. although I don't really know what to say, something I didn't expect, which is a good touch really.. a change, but I thought it'd be something deep with a name like 'Revival'. Decent, but not something I expeted. I was like, whoa finally when you finally started.. but in ways it seems like your voice has been sped up, the multi's were solid.. really felt them, easily understood. Decent content.
Stand Up
Beginning sounds like a song from NBA Street Vol. 2 lol. By the title, and the early parts of the song I could tell this was a deep song for equality. I like the first verse, like your preaching to a group of people.. Real nice touch, the flows decent. I like the chorus about the colors all being the same. And again, it wasn't too big so I liked it more than I have done with your others. The second verse is pretty consistent, carries over from the first verse well, decent transitioning. Liking the content, feeling the song altogether, I like how its deep but angry, real nice touch. I like the sample of the preaching used, even though it goes on for quite a while, I feel that it still fits where placed.
The Beginning
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Whoa, at the start I really thought this was gonna be a hardcore trance song until I heard the clap which was their. I feel that the intro drags on a bit. Was a bit of a relief when you finally started. Im feeling this beat, changes genre's it seems. Feeling the flow used, you keep to the beat well even though the beat changes throughout. After the first verse finished, you take agesssss before the second verse begins, throws it off somehow. The second verse seems out of place at times, the flows on point, then off. Its decent, but still nothing amazing. Even though this had some originality to it.. sorry, but I didnt feel this one.
Uptown Freestyle
I like this, again this being a freestyle, a good change from what's seen usually.. something Original that i've not seen very often at all. It's easier to understand all of your words also because its a slow beat and your emceeing slowly which is a decent touch, in ways this seems like it should be the last song on the album, the calm climax etc. I feel this, relaxation type music.
The Equation Divinity
Liking this beat at the beginning, staying with that calm feel. Fits decently. Liking the first verse, feeling the inners.. feels mixed together brilliantly, really feeling so far. Solid flow & multi's. Once again though I feel this is a song that's capable of closing the album out. The Chorus is decent with that vocal, but still does go on for quite a while. I like this overall, staying calm.. like the calming after the storm. Overall a solid flow, decent content and a good listen.
Shining Star ft Yasii
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Overall, I thought this album was Solid J.. you kept up a consistent flow.. but I felt that certain songs just outshined the others.. Really I would recommend this to anyone..
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Real good listen.
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