Despite its title, there's not much hard rock on the LP but a rather bluesy mellow progressive rock with some psych tinges. The songs are very much influenced by other bands of the time like Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath. Good 70's occultish vibes. Even though there is a lady on the cover, she was not part of the band, so sadly no female vocals. Nice for a laid back trip back to the 70's.
Beautiful and abstract poetry from MC Aesop Rock in an assorted collection of complex and melodic beats. Stories are told and magnified by the spotless MC'S style of delivery, especially in themes like "No Regrets", a story about Lucy, an artist that embodies the spirit of individuality of doing what you really want and love and the anthem 9-5 er's about work and aspirations. It shapes and expands the border of hip-hop, an essential work of astract and conscious hip-hop.


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