God Bless the Infesticons, F__k the Majesticons!
Mighty Joe Tungsten | Orlando, Fl | 08/20/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"The Infesticons are Mike Ladd, Company Flow, Saul Williams, the Anti-Pop Consortium, and some little-known talent that Ladd has assembled. Ladd is the mastermind behind not only this album, but the concept of Infesticons (gritty rap warriors protecting the 5 borroughs of NY from "jiggification") and Majesticons (self-explanatory). Mike Ladd is on virtually every song and he raps under different names when the song calls for it. For instance, his "Church Theme" is sung by himself as Pastorcon. Yes, this is one of those albums that you are unsure of at first. But after three or four listens, it not only grows on you, it swallows you whole. While all this may sound like too much to swallow, hungry underground rap fans NEED to hear this album. The experimental sounds and beats used and the live instrumentation are mind-blowing, and I don't say that lightly. For anyone who likes some futurism with their hip hop, dare to support Mike Ladd's cause. Buy this album. Radio won't ever play it and none of your friends have probably heard of it."
If you like Mike Ladd...
Torrey T. | Miami, Fl. | 01/10/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"then check out this album. If you like Mike Ladd I really don't need to say much more. A solid effort from Ladd that really showcases his talent and those of a few guests. And their collective talents compliment each other. A lot of people talk about this album as a collaborative effort and I am not saying that the collaborators didn't bring anything to the table, but from the concept to the tracks, this album is about 90% Mike Ladd's doing. If you aren't farmiliar with his other work, then immediately go to the search window and type in "Mike Ladd". His poetry is good too. I like the concept to this album, I like the execution, I like the mood. It is the real!"
Addictive
Torrey T. | 11/15/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Mike Ladd tore apart hip hop and rebuilt it for the future. Forget any pre-conceived notion about what this album may sound like. Let it grow on you and it will take you over."