Brand New Second Hand (Roots Manuva)
from Ninja Tune
Disk 1: - Movements - Dem Phonies - Juggle Tings Proper - Inna - Soul Decay - Baptism - Strange Behaviour - Organ Skit - Big Tings Gwidarn - Sinking Sands - Wisdom Fall - Roots-Fi Discotheque (Skit) - Clockwork - Cornmeal Dumpling - Fever - Oh Yeah... - Motion 5000
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Binding/Format: Audio CD
Release Date: 01/01/2001
Availability: dispatched within 24 hours
Index: Music
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Music Pod Price: £4.49
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For a long time, it seemed like any sort of hip-hop that came from Great Britain was immediately labelled "trip-hop." But it's impossible to pigeonhole crews like Black Twang and London rapper Roots Manuva into that category--and sometimes it's tough to slot Roots Manuva into any category. Unfortunately, the production on this album is spotty, veering uncomfortably from the hopelessly fractured reggae of "Dem Phonies" to the live funk of "Fever". Roots Manuva's skills, though, are undeniable and he manoeuvres through tracks like "Big Things" and "Baptism" with a keen intellect and an impressive moral authority. His ragga-accented flow differs greatly from that of his American peers, though, and may prove to be an acquired taste for some. Flawed as it may be, Brand New Second Hand shows that international hip-hop need not mimic that of the States in order to compete--but it could take some lessons in the studio. --Justin Hampton
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Associated music album categories: Hip-Hop & Rap & UK Hip-Hop & Rap |
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