Disco de Tech N9ne: “Anghellic”

TechN9ne has obvioulsy been in the game for awhile. With this sophomore LP(correct me if I am wrong) he travels into your mind on all kinds of strange levels.

"Anghellic" doesn't really attack religion, but rather uses it as a strong symbolism. Most of the tracks deal with Tech's personal problems(i.e. Suicide Letters) and his struggles with being a father(i.e. Real Killer).

This album can be quite offensive to sensitive listeners(i.e. "I crack you open like the youngest male kennedy"). Basically, this album deals with the R-E-A-L. And when I say "The Real" I don't mean some fake gangsta' BS or some fake hardcore rapper image(although he blends both nicely). Tech deals with everyday issues that the average American inner city youth go through(i.e. abortion, suicide).

Perhaps the best thing about this album is that it contains something for everyone. If you want to hear about sex then just flip to track 13. If you want to hear about the evil that men do then just flip to track 20. Girl problems? Flip to track 6. It is an album well worth listening too. So go peep it. peace.

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Tech N9ne is clearly a complex, versatile emcee, and deserves to be commended on that. You could even compare him to someone like Pharoah Monch, except even more twisted. With "Anghellic," he puts his wide array of skills to good use, executing a solid album concept very nicely. The album's highlights come on Psycho ...and This Ring, vivid tracks showcasing true mic skills, and solid production. On Cursed, Tech comes with a concept which is not new, but he executes it to perfection, making it another album highlight. Other solid tracks include the first single Its Alive, and God Complex.Although the album is laid-out very nicely, it does falter on a couple of occasions. Real Killer and PR 2K1 dont add anything fresh or exciting to the overall feel of the album. Other times, on tracks like Tormented, Tech sounds like he experimented a little too much for his own good, resulting in tracks that just sound sloppy. However, even on the album's weaker cuts, Tech displays his complex lyrical skills, which in some cases save a track from being complete trash. Overall, Anghellic's flaws can be overlooked, as this is an album which makes most of today's overplayed hip-hop look like garbage. If you're looking for a complex, diverse album by a talented emcee, Anghellic is it.

This album is not for everyone. But if you are into expanding your musical interests, or are just sick of the same old Rap they play on the radio, this album is for you. My principle interest in music is in no way, shape, or form the rap genre. I am a Heavy Metal fan. So, when I can say that a rap album is excellent, it is truly above anything that is getting played on any radio station, anywhere.

Tech N9ne is an amazing artist, with so much talent I believe we will be seeing alot of albums from him. His style is all his own, ranging from more mellow songs (This Ring), to blazingly fast original material (Stamina), to exploring his own personal demons and making them painfully clear to everyone (Suicide Letters).

Original, honest, and sometimes disturbing, Tech will be in your CD player for a long time.

I just bought this album not realizing it was any different than the 2001 release. This second version was released in 2003. It has some bonus tracks that are okay, but they replace some of the best songs on the original album, including P.R. 2kI, Here I Come, and This Life. P.R. 2k1 is the very first Tech N9ne song I had ever heard, and Here I Come is one of my absolute favorites (partially because it gives a shout out to Lawrence, KS). I can't say I like every song, but it is a great album. But get the 2001 release!!

When I downloaded "Suicide Letters" from a Kansas music website I was hooked. Tech's style is more gritty and his subject matter is more serious than many rappers today. You can definitely hear the experimentation on the record. Some of the tracks don't quite work, but they do have a unique sound. There are several extremely good tracks to make up for a few weak ones. My favorites are "Sinister Tech", "Suicide Letters", "Einstein", and "Twisted". The tracks sound clean and his flow fits over most of them perfectly. I enthusiastically recommend this cd to fans of hip hop.