Romancing the elements of nature, the witching-hour lyricism of the Swollen Members (Madchild and Previal) delves deeply into topics that have yet to be captured or pontificated on wax. SM are shaman-like oddities in this game, and judging from their topic matter alone, they would seem to fit in more at a Renaissance festival than in hip-hop's machismo-filled atmosphere. Prevail and Madchild divulge their cloak-and-dagger lyrics in a highly animated manner, and their chemistry is very developed for a group embarking on their freshman effort. Western guitar riffs and staccato high hats augment the duo's mental gymnastics on "Out of Range," and the Alchemist leads a one-man symphony on the possessed "Horrified Nights." Swollen Members enlist a stellar supporting cast throughout, with Dilated Peoples ("Counterparts"), Evidence ("Bottle Rocket"), Everlast, Divine Styler, and Del's Hieroglyphics ambiance, prevalent on "Left Field" with Unicorn. The witchdoctors of hip-hop are definitely at the forefront of developing a new style, and after listening to the Swollen Member's debut, your view of hip-hop may never be the same. ~ Matt Conaway
Producers include: Kool DJ, The Alchemist, Paul Nice, Zodak, Evidence.
Swollen Members: Madchild, Prevail (rap vocals); DJ Zodak (turntables); EZ Roc.
Alternative Press (12/99, p.118) - 3 out of 5 - "...we're talking about some amazingly well-connected wannabes here. Madchild...holds his own...and a solid musical formula - trippy drones, scary piano loops and Premier-style beats with John Bonham heft - makes about half of BALANCE's 18 cuts listenable..."
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swollen is amazing Submitted by Max (Manchester, NH, USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
BEST CD EVER!! This is by far my FAVRITE cd out of my cd!!! great lyrics, great beats, and mad childs the best
buy the cd...worth the $$$ Submitted by jakethesnake79 (Toronto, On, Canada) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Canada's New Stars I bought the 2nd CD before this one, and I enjoyed it. So I decided to buy this one, "Balance". I must say, it is just as Awesome as the other one...I don't think there is a single song I didn't enjoy listening to! Must buy for Canada music fans! Submitted by a reviewer (Londesborough, ON, Canada) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo This review is for a different format.
Balance is unreal For a first full lenth album Balance has got to rate right up their with top american hip hop groups. Balance brings you tight beats with mad lyrics. Submitted by lank2k (Manitoba, Canada) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo This review is for a different format.
Best from the west From almost outta no where the members emerge from the shadows to snatch the Juno for Best hip hop group-well deserved at that.For all those that don't know the members are rollin through with the dope beats to make your head nod and lyrics that will give you nightmares. Check for em. Submitted by red_eyed_Jedi420 (Toronto,Ont,CAN) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo This review is for a different format.
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Canada's New Stars
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