Track Listings (14) - Disc #1| All Artists: Spooks Title: Vol. 1-S.I.O.S.O.S. Members Wishing: 0 Total Copies: 0 Label: DESCA Release Date: 9/30/2008 Album Type: Import Genres: Rap & Hip-Hop, R&B Styles: Gangsta & Hardcore, Soul Number of Discs: 1 SwapaCD Credits: 1 |
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These days, America's hip-hop purists long for a respite from the synth-based thug-rap currently enjoying airwave domination. Listeners who appreciate a less abrasive form of the music will find some salvation in S.I.O.S.O... more » |
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Amazon.com These days, America's hip-hop purists long for a respite from the synth-based thug-rap currently enjoying airwave domination. Listeners who appreciate a less abrasive form of the music will find some salvation in S.I.O.S.O.S., the debut release from the four-MC, one-vocalist East Coast collective known as Spooks. S.I.O.S.O.S. is notable for its live instrumentation (with a few judiciously jazzy samples to spice up the mix), but its standout feature is Ming-Xia's soaring vocals, which add a sultry counterpoint to the flamenco styling of "The Mission" and haunting emphasis to the bhangra-tinged "Safe House." The album's weakness lies in the remaining members' uninspired rhyme skills, which fail to match their vocalist's capabilities. Inevitably, Spooks will suffer comparisons to other organic hip-hop outfits, such as the lyrically superior Fugees or the trippier Morcheeba. Alongside these groups' best efforts, Spooks' S.I.O.S.O.S. is not classic material, but, as an antidote to today's commercial rap overdose, it is a solid first effort. --Rebecca Levine Similar CDs
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CD ReviewsThey Don't Know... iknohiphop | Los Angeles | 09/30/2005 (5 out of 5 stars) "The Spooks is the greatest thing to come out in the hiphop scene since after 2000. It's too bad that they are only more known overseas in Europe. People have to come around to understand that The Spooks has such a unique sound that not only does it takes your mind to a different dimension, but it also catches "That" mood that you're feelin. People might dismiss BookaT, JD, Hypno, and WaterWater(RIP) as good rappers, because of Ming Xia's extraordinary vocal skills, but the fact is...I know good hiphop, and The Spooks are some of the greatest rappers to be overlooked. Especially Booka T, he is a sickass rapper with great flow, delivery, and voice. Everyone is at eachother's level and they make music that's an experience of a lifetime. Just check out Karma Hotel, Thing's I've Seen, Swindley's Maracas, B***h Blood...if ya not feelin it by now...then your just like the rest of them inwhich "They Don't Know"" Something Fresh Jon Christakos | Iowa | 05/13/2003 (4 out of 5 stars) "I first heard spooks in the car with a friend and was instantly blown away. I have been a fan of hip hop for awhile, but have become extremely jaded with the entire genre. Spooks were exactly what I needed. While Ming Xia is definitely the star, it should be said that she is a stallion among thoroughbreds, to give the rest of her group credit. Spooks lyrics are outstanding ranging from political rap to not selling out in swindleys maracas. If you haven't heard spooks, you need to fast. Just make sure all the ... don't start listening cause they might actually like spooks and make them mainstream." Spooks Jeb Bruno | Shelton, CT US of A | 11/01/2004 (5 out of 5 stars) "The song "Things I've seen" is not only lyrical but musical genous as well and cannot be topped by anything. This is coming from a hardcore rocker. So for all you non rap fans, you havent heard rap till you've heard Spooks.
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