An interesting effort and an experiment outside the genre of rastafari hardcore-punk that they were pioneers. Released in 1989, Quickness is an album that ventures into the territory of metal-infused funk with its roots in punk and it feels at times quite ahead of its time. Bad Brains's spiritual leanings seem to be more focused and straightforward than in previous albums but the energy they are known for is displayed all over the album. A short one but action-packed for sure.
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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