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k-os - Atlantis: Hymns for Disco Audio CD

A fair review of the k-os "Atlantis: Hymns for Disco" Audio CD. Please note that the below review is the views of the authors, and authors only. You can get a complete list of all k-os reviews here, or go back to the k-os tabs.

k-os Band: k-os
Title: Atlantis: Hymns for Disco
Rating:
Release Date: 2006-10-16
Media: Audio CD

Tracks: 1: Electrik Heat - The Seekwill 2: Rain 3: Fly Paper 4: Equalizer - k-os 5: Sunday Morning 6: Mirror in the Sky 7: Born to Run 8: Valhalla - k-os, k-os, Sam Roberts 9: Cat Diesel 10: Black Ice (Hymn 4 Disco) - k-os 11: AquaCityBoy 12: Highway 7 13: Ballad of Noah/Chocolate Chewing Gun - k-os, k-os, 14: Chocolate Chewing Gun - k-os

Not as great as Yes!, but very good
a few worth skipping over in a mix. Several OUTSTANDING tracks. various styles mastered wonderfully throughout. K-os should have thrown a few of these tracks on a b-side and produced a flawless album. i guess too many tracks is better than too few.


K-os
I enjoy the product but not as thoroughly as I enjoyed EXIT. I am pleased but not impressed. I don't think it flowed as well as EXIT, it was a masterpiece. I still have not gotten Joyious Rebellion but I think it will be more like EXIT. I feel like K-os was experimenting with this one. Nevertheless, I like his vibe and will continue to support his projects. .


K-os has more than done again!
And all the others. Buy this album.

By his third album, we know and K-os knows that he has a reputation to live up to, so the hype and high expectations made the prospect of a letdown all too conceivable.

I thought that on his 1st album, while his lyrics and delivery were crisp, the production of some of the beats didn't do him justice in some instances. I thoroughly enjoyed his second album, as the music was more on par with K-os' talent.

But what we have here is nothing short of a masterpiece. K-os has definitely managed to create his own sound, but this album is more than that. The music on this album is just a pleasure to listen to; even without the brilliance of Kheaven Brereton, even if you're not into what he brings to the table, this is just good music. The songs here are chock full of instrumental richness.

I love all of the songs on the album, so I can't pinpoint my favourite. But my favourite line of the album would have to be on AquaCityBoy, where K-os raps: "You best respect Canada/In this musical famine/So here's some manna you can't examine!"

K-os has made himself into my favourite artist. I rejoice when he releases an album. Can't wait til for 4th installment! .


K-Os- Atlantis: Hymns for Disco
K. Canada's own K-OS (A. A. Kevin Brereton, Knowledge of Self) returns with his third solo album "Atlantis: Hymns for Disco" (2006). The award winning rapper, singer, songwriter and producer provides a thirteen track (+ 1 Bonus) release which has guest appearances from Sam Roberts, Kevin Drew & Buck 65. This album came out in October in Canada and will be on sale globally Febuary 2007. My favourite track on this release is the powerful "The Rain" an exceptional joint where K-Os takes his singing to new levels. Another off the hook track is the feel good single "Sunday Morning". The album's biggest collabration has K-OS teaming up with Kevin Drew and Sam Roberts on the fast paced "Valhalla". K-OS sings more on this album then either of his previous releases, on the distinct "CatDiesel" he drops the occasional rhyme. The upbeat "Black-Ice- Hymn For Disco" follows, feeling K-OS melodic chorus on this cut, which is followed up by Slick Rick sounding rhymes. K-OS slows things down for "Highway 7", soulfully singing to God. "Ballad of Noah" has K-OS collabing with fellow Canadian artist Buck 65 for another memorable track. K-OS delivers another great album with "Atlantis: Hymns For Disco" - substantial music that vibes well, don't sleep.


A Totally Different Animal {4.5 Stars}
If you're expecting the hip hop version of k-os, then proceed with caution. Coming from a purely musical standpoint (instead of a hip hop standpoint), this album is a serious piece of work. While his past efforts were an equal mix of everything (rock, roots reggae, rap, acoustic, etc. . . ), this album is about the same, but with a lot more rock this time around. Now, I'm not saying that it's a bad thing. I just think the listener should know what he's getting into before he/she runs out to buy what they might think is going to be Joyful Rebellion part two. There are some great songs to be found like "Born To Run", "Highway 7", "Catdiesel", the excellent "Electrick Heat-The Seekwill", and a few others.

There are a few passable tracks here and there. "Flypaper", despite being pretty good, sounds like a rehash of his previous hit, "Crabbuckit. " "Born To Run" and "Equalizer" are songs that I tend to skip. Not saying that they are bad, but they don't really grab this particular listener. Those are the only blips I found on my radar. The rest of the album flows smoothly. My last beef is the short running time (13 tracks at just under an hour). It's a minor beef, but k-os is one of the few artists where I actually count the days between releases, I'd appreciate a little more.

Atlantis is definitely one of the few must have 2006 releases, regardless of what genre of music you dig the most. K-Os has a little something for everyone and he continues to deliver his music in a way that's head and shoulders above the music of his contemporaries. I recommend making this one a part of your music library.

Standout Tracks: Highway 7, CatDiesel, Sunday Morning, Electrick Heat - The Seekwill, AquaCity Boy, Mirror In The Sky, Black Ice - Hymn For Disco (My Favorite), and Vallhalla feat. Sam Roberts.


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