Disco de Jedi Mind Tricks: “Violent By Design: Deluxe Edition [PA] [Digipak]”

First of all, Mr. Corcoran, Living Legends was opening for Jedi Mind Tricks, not the other way around. It was the Legacy of Blood tour, to promote the new jmt album, Legacy of blood. I did some research and the only reason jmt opened the show was b/c the legends are from california, so on that small leg of the trip (as your from the hip-hop haven of portland) they were the main attraction.

anyway, i normally don't do this, but you almost made me not buy this album, which would have been a catastrophe, as it is the quintessential example of what hip-hop should be. Or to use one of the many published reviews (these are not my own words or your unprofesional words, but one who actually reviews albums for a living) "Violent by Design will be the new measuring stick for all underground albums. It is a classic, not in some fake sense, but rather it deserves mention with classics such as Wu Tang and Nas." (mx reviews) Another wrote "Classic album. Heavenly divine has to be the scariest song I've ever heard. Stoupe is the next Gza" (all music guide).

Maybe it's just me, but I think i'll trust the writers who get paid to review albums, not some guy from portland. seriously man, your sitting on gold yet you don't even know it. EVERYONE I"VE READ CALLS IT CLASSIC, I URGE YOU TO FIND AN ACTUAL REVIEWER THAT DOESN'T. please, go back and listen to the rhymes. The beats are about as good as they get, and thr rhymes, well just listen to track 25 to the last verse - vinnies verse. Yea, he's ryhming about killing, but in a way no other has before. He brings it to life.

man i got nothing against you, but i don't want other people to make the same mistake i did and wait to buy this album. That includes you. I urge you to buy this album and go home tonight close your eyes and start the cd.

peace

This is the BEST JMT album. All of the songs on this album are classics. Songs that stand out to me are Retaliation, I Against I (classic), Exertions, Heavenly Divine, Sacrafice, The Executioners Dream, Army of The Pharaohs, Untitled, and Blood Runs Cold. Just these tracks alone could create a timeless album. This album is worth the money, definately up there with the classics.

The DVD footage is good too. It just follows JMT around during their tour. The ending footage is tight, it interweaves a few different concerts of JMT during their tour performing "I Against I". Very well produced.

This is a bad ass album. Great collaborations throughout the CD, bone-chilling beats from Stoupe and good lyrics from Paz. Yeah, this music isn't for everybody, i guess its an aquired taste but there is nothing else like it. Some of the better tracks include: Retaliatio, Contra, Heavenly Divine and Deer Hunter (one of the greatest rap songs ever). Overall this album is hot and you shouldn't sleep on it if you're a true raphead.

Intricate beats laced with sound bites from all kinds of movies from Antz to Trial at Nuremberg make for a distinctive euphonious sound. The cover and title say it all, this is hard-core War music. If you're bout to fight someone listen to this album to get hyped up and even if you're not listening to this album is a good release. VBD- Genius!

This is the best album I have heard since I first heard 36 chambers and All Eyes On Me. I like it better then 36 chambers because almost every track on the album is perfect. The beats are so innovative.. almost like some of the RZA's beats but a little more smooth.. and the lyrics are unmatchable, they are so smart and creative with a hardcore style. I'd pay 15 bucks just for the single gengis khan or trinity. I strongly recommend this album to anyone.. anyone who listens to real hiphop and not the commercial crap. I'm listening right now and i havent been able to put it down since i bought it. The DVD is dope too..

After listening to the entire cd all I can say is "wow". The dvd is a great little add-on too, you get to see these guys perform live! Great production by Stoupe as always, Vinnie's lyrics are nice and raw, and some pretty sick cuts by Drew Dollars. To any underground rap fan this is a MUST have. Even if you've never heard of these guys, at least give it a chance! People that don't even like this type of music think JMT are dope. Get yours now!