Hangar 18 - MultiPlatinum Debut Lp (16 tracks) +Album Reviews

The Name of the Album Says It All

J. McQueen | 07/03/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Another great Def Jux release for the backpackers.This is the release from MC's Wind N Breeze and Alaska (both part of the mega indie hiphop group - the Atom's Family) along with production from DJ paWL.
And of course executive produced by El P (what do you expect - it is his label, and his name is El Producto)Okay, (what to expect)
Expect:
(1) Kick @ss, fast-paced lyrical assualt on almost every track.
(2) Also expect addictive, head bobbin' beats with DJ paWL doing a lot of turnable work (mostly scratching and rubs, but a couple of transforms.)There, also, is a lovely guest appearance by the older school hiphop legend - Sadat X (from Brand Nubian)on the appropriately named track - "Sadat X Appears Courtesy of".
[And FYI, Brand Nubian (including Grand Puba) are working on a new album.]The track "Saved By The Beezy" was pretty cool too. It sounded real old school - from the lyrical delivery to the "Rock the Bells" sample in the beat.But there were two things I didn't like about the album:
(1) the beginning beat of the track "Hangar 18 and the Temple of Doom"
(2) (even though I liked the track) the chorus on "Barhoppin'". It sounded awkward and is on a higher volume level than the rest on the track.But, I wouldn't let those two small things discourage you.
This is an outstanding album.If you support the underground - this is your album.
If not, I can't help you."

Dope Squared

Matthew Kuzava | Takoma Park, MD United States | 07/02/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Geeks, heads, bboys, bgirls.... every mother-f*cker needs to pick this up. I went nuts when I picked up Embedded Studios and listened to the Hangar joint. Then I picked up Def Jux Presents III and the track Take No Chances changed my life. Such honesty and power, pure poetry set to monumental beats. This is lyfe, for real. While I must admit that I am not as fond of the beats on this joint as I am of most Def Jux releases (let's be honest here, is there any label more important to the indie scene than El P's boys?), but the word play more than makes up for any shortcomings. This is an album for all of us who sport our DJ merch with pride knowing that they are helping to pave a new way in rap, a way that stresses intelligence and literacy over bling and Maybachs. Pick this up, buy two or three for your friends, every cent we give to Def Jux just seems to result in them digging up and producing more amazing ish!"

Fast Rap done right with ill beats and perfect flows.

DJ-H-OS | NJ | 06/17/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Alaska and Windbreeze along with DJ Paul have created a masterpiece. This album is so ill I was blown away when I first listened to it. It starts to lag a little towards the end but its still a tight album all the way through. Atoms Fam has come a long way since their underground mix CD's and this is proof of how good their core members are getting."

ORIGINAL

Timothy James Ball | Avondale,AZ | 10/09/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This album is flatout mindblowing. From the beats to the lyrics, this is going down classic. I hope they never come out with anything else, I can't imagine they can re-do something of this caliber....

OK I take it back, I could use more of the Hangar. Alaska and Breeze are very down to earth cats and I highly reccomend this to somebody who needs to breakaway from the mainstream. These guys bring a positive vibe, and every track is a little different. I played this on a roadtrip to vegas with my mom (she's 41) and she made me burn her a copy when we got home.

this is better than Funcrusher Plus (company flow). DAMN THAT TAKES A LOT TOO!

every single track rocks A++++++++++++++++++++

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Pushing the envelope of hip-hop

Alan Pounds | Minneapolis, MN | 05/19/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"It says Definitive Jux on the back, so that was enough to entice my newest purchase from these mad talented cats, Hangar 18. From "Where We At?" on, it is quite apparent that these guys have a large amount of skill. They rap faster than most. And of the MCs that can rap fast, these guys can also rap with clarity. But fast rapping isn't all that this album possesses. There's also a lot of substance to their rhymes. Wind N Breeze and Alaska have sweet old-school flows, and the production brought forth by DJ paWL is air tight, and very unique. And like most Jukies, Hangar 18 brings a unique style to the table, pulverizing hip-hop's previous template.

I was first exposed to this album from the second cut "Where We At?". That was enough to get me interested. But there are far better tracks than that one. The next two, "Beatslope" and "Go Git That" are even more impressive, the latter featuring one of the tightest beats on the record. "Boombox Apocalypse" is a well placed cut, slowing it down a bit, preparing to assault your ears with the rest of the record. Sadat X from Brand Nubian makes an appearance that adds to the old-school feel on "Sadat X Appears Courtesy of...". Then comes "Saved by the Beezy," which features the fastest rapping on the record. They spit an insane amount of lyrics, all backed by a sweet old-school sampled beat (LL Cool J "Rock The Bells"). "Take No Chances" has got to be my current favorite right now, where that actually slow it down a bit (that doesn't necessarily mean they rap slow). They close out the record nicely, pulling all the elements together. All in all, the record is nicely balanced. It isn't fast all the way through, which makes the record that much more enjoyable to listen to.

Don't be fooled by the low price ($3.79 used as of now). Think of it as a prime opportunity to snatch up a great underground hip-hop album. I'm not sure why it's so cheap, but don't confuse it's price for it's listening value.

Definitive Jux has yet to fail me with even a mediocre release. Every artist they sign-on brings something fresh and original to the scene. Whether it's unique flows or unique beats, they're consistently proving that there are a wide array of ways to approach hip-hop as an art form. Hangar 18's "Multi-Platinum Debut Album" proves that once again.

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	Hangar 18 Multi-Platinum Debut Lp Genres: Pop, Rap & Hip-Hop Track Listings (16) - Disc #1 Intro Where We At? Beatslope Go Git That Boombox Apocalypse Sadat X Appears Courtesy Of... Hangar 18 And The Temple Of Doom Saved By The Beezy Blown Bubble Itcherlude Take No Chances Barhoppin' Hangar 101 Keeps It Movin' Easier Said Than Done Outro
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