2002 album from Swollen Members is set to take them to an even higher level. The album includes banging new singles & remixes taking the raw heavy substance of Balance (1999) and combining it with the polished maturi... more »ty of Bad Dreams (2001). Battleaxe Records.« less
2002 album from Swollen Members is set to take them to an even higher level. The album includes banging new singles & remixes taking the raw heavy substance of Balance (1999) and combining it with the polished maturity of Bad Dreams (2001). Battleaxe Records.
CD Reviews
Very Creative
hopeordoom | Colorado Springs, CO USA | 10/17/2004
(4 out of 5 stars)
"That is not how I would usually describe a rap album, but I must for it is just that: very creative and original. They were just playing it at a records store and I took little notice of it at first; then I heard "Rockapella" and was imediately impressed. Upon furtherlistening I found out that these guys are more comparable to Jurassic 5 and not Eminem (idiot, looser, jerk, fool). Great catchy rap music."
Another Great Album by Vancouver's Own
Mikk LaWatchdog | Kanata, Ontario Canada | 11/06/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Mad Child and Prevail deliver a solid performance on the Swollen Members latest release from Battle Axe Records, Monsters in the Closet.As far as remix albums are concerned, this one is pretty damn tight. There's some really cool new takes on some of the tunes from Bad Dreams which make for a great listen, and should probably hold me over until their next LP.Appearances by Moka Only and fellow Vancouverite Nelly Furtado also add to the mix which makes for a pretty tasty musical gumbo.Overall, it's another solid outing from the Swollen Members."
Swollen again brings it home
Ross Fernandes | London | 02/16/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Again Cananda's most renound rap band have done it again. Introducing a new breed of hip-hop to the world and guess what?...it works. Compiled of some old tracks that have been made up to date and a few new tracks that still breathe of the same swollen members that we all know form the first and second album. While Stepin thru uses moko only's vocals to create a calm and laid back effect,i'm alive is a more grittier track and there is also the more serious side on a long way down using Sarah Maclaglan's vocals as the harmony in the song. This is a must buy for any Swollen members fans and also for anyone who likes hip-hop and rap. Believe me u will like!"
S+M aLL tHe WaY!
steppin_thru_ | Alberta, Canada | 02/15/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Overall, this album was totally awesome. It has hard-hitting tracks like Red Dragon, Crunch and Freak Fantasic, and softer tracks like Long Way Down. This album has something for everyone! Whether you're into Swollen's underground vibe, or their newer, more 'mainstream' vibe. For all those people that say Monsters In The Closet is tottaly different than Balance, they are absolutely right. I believe the reason for this is that S+M have found that 'formula' that they have mentioned several times. But without taking on some of this 'formula' Swollen might not be as sucessful as they are today. They are not 'sell outs' like some of you think. They are grounded, they know where they came from, and they know where they want to go. They are UnDeRgRoUnD fOrEvEr, and will never loose that underground vibe or influence. This album is great, and if you like hip hop of any sort, buy it!"
Good 2.5
Jason_Jay_ P | Vancouver, BC Canada | 11/29/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Well If you like swollen members then you will like this album. Equipt with tracks from the balance days to new unreleased songs with a mainstream tint to them. A Standout track for me though would have to be "Breathe" with Nelly Furtado another BC raised artist, aswell as "Long Way Down" with a cut from the Sarah Mcglauchlan "ice cream". Ive owned this album for awhile now and still enjoy it."
Track Listings (20) - Disc #1
