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Snoop Dogg – COOLAID (review)
Snoop Dogg – COOLAID (review)
By Anthony Bernardi
Guess whose back in the L.B.C.! It’s the one and only dank-father, Snoop D O double G. Filling your lungs once again with the West Coast chronic sounds. Snoop and company dropped this new banger via his own Doggy Style Records on July 1st. COOLAID, the 14th joint from hip-hop’s living legend and he’s not afraid to remind you of his legendary status on the first track “Legend”. Snoop spits: “Ain’t no second guessin’, born to be a legend” amid samples from another rap icon, Ice Cube.
Clocking in at well over and hour this album boasts twenty tracks that feature the likes of fellow weed aficionado Wiz Khalif along with Too Short, Swizz Beatz, Trick Trick, Jeremiah, E-40, Jazze Pha, Suga Free, and October London.
After we are on point with the fact that Snoop is a “motha fucking legend”, the second track “10 Toes Down” kicks in. We get to hear Snoop share the mic with the Dirty Man himself: Too Short. “10 Toes Down” stays true to the old-school feel and delivers hard heavy bass drops that make you bounce along with the beat.
The next toke is “Super Crip” and it delivers what can only be described as horror-core track. It’s slamming with a heavy and creepin’ beat.
“Oh Na Na” featuring Wiz Khalifa, has the potential of making you want to just pull out your bag and blaze while listening to a track that is reminiscent of classic Bone Thugs–N-Harmony.
Snoop takes “dabs” of the past with a reworked beat from electronic pioneer Gary Numan’s, “Cars”. Snoop’s rendition entitled “My Carz” has him braggin’ about his clutch of cars in this smooth throwback track. Once you’re cruizin’ with the Dogg Pound, the album takes you further back on your “trip” through time. “Two or More” has a 70s funk feel, with sweet female vocals on the groovy hook.
The rest of the album falls in line with a retro groove created by the first half of the “joint”, including “Kush Ups” which once again features Wiz Khalifa. So… do ya think you can hang?
In the past decade or so we have witnessed drastic changes in the music industry, but the Dogg Father has proven with his release that there is no reason to teach an old dog new tricks. He has remained true to the original West Coast flavor, but has “cut” this album with a generous helping of old-school groove.
COOLAID has what you would expect from Snoop at this point in his illustrious career. In my “Humboldt” opinion I give it 3 blunts and a big fat roach out of “nickel bag”.
This is the perfect album for driving and smokin’ up. Let the beat drop and just cruise. Speaking of driving,
Snoop and Wiz Khalifa are currently road-trippin’ a 33 date tour which started in July and wraps up in mid-September. So pack your bowls and get your blunt wraps ready for COOLAID!
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Alice In Chains have Re-Released the 2009 album on vinyl. This album was the first Alice In Chains in 14 years and the first album with guitarist/singer Willam DuVall after Layne Staley passed away in 2002.
I was a huge Alice In Chains fan and was a big fan of both Layne and Jerry. When this album first came out I remember sorta pushing it the side only cause of sadness about Layne but after hearing “Check My Brain” I gave it a chance and was so glad that I did. This album is amazing and really put Alice In Chains back into the mainstream.
The vinyl not only looks super awesome but sounds amazing. If you’re a fan of Alice In Chains and into collecting Vinyl, this album is a must in your collection. It’s a great packed vinyl with 2 vinyls included.
Side A: All Secrets Known, Check My Brain and Last of My Kind. Side B: Your Decision, A Looking in View. Side C: When The Sun Rose Again, Acid Bubble, Lesson Learned. Side D: Take Her Out, Private Hell, Black Gives Away To Blue
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9/20/24 sees the independent release of the full-length, self-titled debut album from Des Moines, Iowa natives Vended. Featuring vocalist Griffin Taylor, Simon Crahan on drums, Jeremiah Pugh on bass, Cole Espland on lead guitar, and Connor Grodzicki on rhythm guitar.
On this album they have taken more abrasive elements of nu metal as seen in the late 90s from bands like Slipknot and Soulfly and utilized elements of metalcore to slap a fresh coat of paint on the style. There are elements that remind me of the more modern and spastic styles of nu metal, similar to a band like Tallah.
Griffin’s vocal styling showcases mid-range screams as the main driving force bending the vocals. True to the nu metal elements, the rage and anger perceived from the screams are offset by the occasional catchy riff or fast talking, almost rapping stylized lyrics.
Crahan shows an impressive command of rhythm with his double bass drum. Driving each track forward with a machine gun-like purpose, which makes the more groove-oriented parts hit much harder. Crahan, in addition to the rest of the rhythm section (Espland and Pugh), all really work together well to keep the momentum moving forward while not sacrificing said groove.
While I wouldn’t call it album of the year or anything. It’s definitely worth checking out. Standout tracks: “Nihilism” and “The Far Side”.
Vended can be found on the usual socials. And the album is available on all streaming platforms. And physical copies can be purchased though https://www.officialvended.com
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It’s been 4 years since Devilskin’s last album, “Red.” The New Zealand band has followed up with their new EP, “Surfacing.”
This 6-song EP starts off with “Whale Song,” which just rocks and puts you right in the mood for what Devilskin is going to bring. I love Jennie Skulander’s voice; it works perfectly with the tone and grittiness of the album.
The EP has two covers on it. “Barracuda,” which we reviewed before and is a great cover song. The band also takes a swing at Dio’s “Holy Diver.” I am pretty critical about anyone covering Dio. Most bands try too hard to sound like Ronnie, which doesn’t always work out. However, I like this cover because the band takes their own path when covering it and makes it their own.
“Let Me Breathe,” “Insects,” and “Unborn” round up the rest of the EP. Which makes the EP a great listen from beginning to end. There has been a great resurgence of bands coming from New Zealand that kick ass. DevilSkin is on top of that list of bands. I hope that they make it over to the US soon so we can get a chance to check them out live. If you’re into a great rock EP and want to listen to something new and fresh, I recommend checking out this EP.
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