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Tracks like Bliss show an over dependence of the word "f uck," even though it is obvious they are conscious of its use, it can still be quite grating. Flatbush Zombies lyrical approach never make you think, "Man, these guys are really socially conscious." It is a shock-rap, fun-filled take where the MC's aim is to present you with syllable twisting, play on words that act as more of an ear appealing second layer to the beats rather than lyrics that try to paint a story.Īnd if there is a complaint, it is in the somewhat too immature nature of the lyrics. While Elliot is still the star of the show, Juice and Meechy perform admirably. It is one of the most diverse and creative Hip-Hop works this year, if not the best of them all. Erick Elliot's work on this tape is awe-inspiring, in the most non-hyperbolic way possible. Elsewhere, he shows us the other spectrum of his skills with the haunting tones of Nephilim and Amerikkkan Pie or the boom-bap takes on Death 2 and Club Soda. Tracks such as Regular and Complex, 222 and Palm Trees show him crafting very calm and serene soundscapes and samples.
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Throughout the record, we are shown Erick Elliot's diverse skill set.
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Indeed, an ability to mesh these contradicting sounds into a cohesive whole is what makes BetterOffDEAD an enjoyable experience. Together, their seismic differences in tone come together very well, creating a playfully fun and interesting listen. Where Meechy often raps in this bubbling baritone that is as comical at times as it is frightening, Juice is truly his counterpart, rapping in a high pitched, ever-changing, paranoid tone. There is much praise for the vast improvement in Juice and Meechy, as both their electric personalitys' shine just as bright as the excellent production. BetterOffDEAD is a mixtape that grasps the listener from the first track and never lets go. In fact, it gains speed until the the final track closes. From the moment Meechy unleashes his first verse to Juice's eccentric final verse, it captures the listener in a tandem that was thoroughly missing throughout most of "D.R.U.G.S." And it doesn't stop with the opening track. No, the surprising part about Amerikkkan Pie isn't its production, it is in the MC's collective verses and a hook that is actually sonically appealing and memorable. Clearly Erick Elliot didn't lose any momentum from their first tape, instead expanding and diversifying his sound to another level. Amerikkkan Pie throws acid laced guitar strings, a creeping piano loop and an opera-esque "Ohhhh-ohhhhh's" to go along with machine-gun hi-hats and bass pounding beats. With more then a year of growth and experimenting, however, we see the New York collective correct their faults, turning in one of the best releases this year in BetterOffDEAD.Īnd it is vividly apparent from the start. As a result, the album became a forgettable affair, with exception to a couple of tracks, and left many in question. Not a fault to Elliot, rather to the MC's rarely being able to craft a hook or verse that truly took the attention away from the production. More times then not, Elliot would craft these abrasive, in-your-face, multi-layered beats that would be immediately ear-catching, however it would seemingly drown out whoever was on the mic. When Flatbush Zombies released their first mixtape "D.R.U.G.S." last year, it showcased producer Erick "Arc" Elliot's talent, but ultimately was brought down by the inconsistent rapping of it's other two members, Meechy Darko and Zombie Juice. Review Summary: Erick "Arc" Elliot turns heads once again, this time with the help of a more consistent effort from MC's Meechy and Juice, conceiving one of the best Hip-Hop releases of 2013.