Search - Akhenaton :: Sol Invictus

Solid album

Hans | New York City | 02/27/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"ok, for those who aren't familiar with Akhenaton lead of the french rap group IAM. This is his second solo album. The beats, the sounds are researched and well selected. But of course with Akhenaton everything lays in the lyrics. If you don't understand French (it would help) get the lyrics and translate them. Nothing in America comes close to his structured, culturally and politically composed rhymes. Akhenaton is one of the best lyricists alive. But he doesn't sing in english or trust me we would all have heard from him. Don't just take my word for it research it and listen to this gold solid album."

Who cares if you can't understand it...

sj803 | UK | 01/30/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Even if you don't speak French, this is a great album to have in your collection. It's strongest point is its diversity. The tracks vary from some heavy beat based tunes, to more chilled, melodic ones. Pretty much all the tracks on this album stand out, but for the kind of hip-hop I'm into (Kweli, Atmosphere, Murs, J5, Lightheaded, Wu, De La Soul, DM&Jemini etc..), I'd have to say, tracks 1,5,6,7,9,10,12,18,19 *really* stand out. However, track 11 on this album has to be my favourite... To give you some idea of what it sounds like, it's right after Concrete Schoolyard (J5) on my playlist. It's import only, but definitely worth the money. And you are getting your money's worth, 19-skit-free-tracks."