Kottonmouth Kings Album: “High Society [Clean]”

Those madcap Orange County rappers the Kottonmouth Kings are back with their latest release, "High Society". The Kings combine elements from several types of music with their free-flowing rhymes, most noticeably reggae and punk rock. One aspect of the Kottonmouth King's music which is unavoidable to discuss is, as their name and the title of this release implies, is their liberal use of marijuana. Practically every song is an ode to the herb (or a tirade against the government). Their views may alienate a large segment of the population, but then again, they may attract a larger following as well. If you can get past their pot smoking, the Kings are actually excellent rappers. Their rhetoric, whether meant to be or not, is just plain hilarious. It is most enjoyable when Brad Daddy X busts a rhyme, perhaps because his voice at times takes on a bizarre lilt that sounds as though he is insane, and the rhythmic interplay between X, Johnny Richter and D-Loc. locks in with the mesmeric turntable work of DJ Bobby B to create a perfect blend. The Kings also run with a talented, if somewhat disreputable, crowd. Guesting on the disc are those lovable fellows from the Insane Clown Posse; Sen Dog of Cypress Hill; Dog Boy (Too Rude), who provides the overall reggae flavor; and for the punk rock vibe, Jack Grisham of punk legends TSOL. Self-described as "slow and stony", the Kottonmouth Kings create a sonic landscape filled with spacy, funked-out beats balanced by hardcore rantings, yet the quandary remains if whether or not these guys should be taken seriously. They seem to be legitimate white-boy rappers, not the charlatans so prevalent today, but who else would have a song entitled "Peace Not Greed", about society's social ills, followed immediately by a track about the joys of winning the lottery ("The Lottery")?

A lot of people, well, people I know, didn't think that the Kottonmouth Kings could pull something out as great as there debut full length album, "Royal Highness". But when there sophmore effort.. "High Society" hit the stands.. boy were they left amazed. Amazing is what this new album is in one word. Even though with the sad missing of Saint on the new album, Johnny Richter.. the original King Member does a fantastic job in replacement of Saint. "Royal Highness" was a great album in terms of bringing a fan following to them, which did. With barely any airplay from the radio or MTV. They didn't play [Bump], [Suburban Life] or [Dog's Life] as much as they should of been. But touring brought them a dedicated following of fans. Then, June 27, the release date of "High Society", an album with 20 new cuts, along with a powerful message from Corporate Avenger on [Anarchy Through Capitalism], and with there own DJ Bobby B with a special one and a half minute sample of his album, which is also a must for a kMk fan. THe new album featuring there first single release, [Peace Not Greed] really gets your blood pumping with the dope beats and the lyric ability of Richter, D-Loc, Daddy X.. and special guests Dog Boy and Corporate Avenger on the track. They are more hip-hop in this album, but who cares.. it's been greatly done. Most of it does include content on smoking weed, but who cares.. everyone does it.. well.. a lot of people do. Get over that. But tracks like [The Lottery], which will be there next single. [Crucial], [We the People], [Round & Round], [UnXplanetory], [Wickit Klowns], which features the Insane Clown Posse, [Coffee Shop], [First Class], the party bump, [Day Dreamin' Fazes]. More rap oriented tracks like [Size of an Ant] and [King's Blend]. Smooth, relaxing joints like, [Elevated Sounds] and [The Joint]. "High Society" is filled with great lyrics, dope beats and to be simple. The Kottonmouth Kings have put together yet another amazing release. "Royal Highness", "Hidden Stash" and "High Society" are all a must have for any Kottonmouth fan or Suburban Noize fan. Crazy Town, Corporate Avenger, Grand Vanacular and Too Rude are all bands you should check out and give props too. kMk is on the rise.. without the help of TV or radio. Peace out stoners.. 4:20 for life. Daddy X, Johnny Richter, D-Loc, Bobby B and Pakelika.. keep the flows coming in the new millennium.

This is one of the greatest cd's. My friend let me lisnen to it and after that i have been a fan of KMK ever since. Eversingle person that lisnens to this cd likes it.

This is KMK's best CD. I can honestly say, I listen to 18 tracks out of 20. That's pretty darn good. I haven't listened to that many songs on a CD since Back In Black. I love the way Daddy X and Kumagai produced this CD. Lots of energy and catchy riffs. And I too, am sorry to see Saint leave. But Johnny Ritcher fills in SD's shoes very nicely. I didn't like D-Loc's raps on the first CD, but he's improved dramatically. And I never cared for Daddy X's raps either, but on, " Un Xplanetory," he proves that he can rap with the best of them.

I can listen to this CD with a good glow, or straight as an arrow, and it sounds great either way.

Well worth the money.

Blaze!!!!

This cd is the nicest ive heard ever, im a hardcore music fan and i got this from my friend the other day and i fell in love with all their music, htey flow real nice, got phat beats, the music is off the hook for white boys, they have nice rhymes, and can use a bass plaer and DJ to make the nicest bass you can hear on any system. This by far is the best cd ive ever heard. i sweat this stuff.