Search - Jedi Mind Tricks :: Servants in Heaven, Kings in Hell

Strong And Vicious (Rating: 9 out of 10- -4.5 stars)

Chandler | Atlanta (College Park), Georgia | 05/11/2007

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Jedi Mind Tricks, has been a group that I really haven't been following too much. I've only heard two of their albums: "Visions Of Ghandi" & "The Psycho-Social CD", and I have been very impressed with the albums that the group has made.



I didn't think to buy this album, until about a couple of months ago. Listening to Vinnie Paz' rhymes, he seems to sound more stronger and lyrical than ever. Listening to "Suicide", he sounds more stronger than ever. I actually like the samples that DJ Kwestion placed into the hooks for this song as well as "Put The In The Grave". I haven't heard anything too much like this in a while, especially this year. "Uncommon Valor: A Vietnam Story" features a sick verse from R.A. The Rugged Man, who actually outshines Vinnie Paz. Another touching song is the track is the track "Shadow Business" when Vinnie Paz talks about how life is from China and kids who work hard to support thier families. "Outlive The War" feauting Sean Price and Block Mc Cloud.



I'm not sure about any of the other albums that are out, but the CD that I have has three bonus tracks. One of the tracks that I liked was "Pretty Little Whores" with Outerspace. I also have a DVD with the video of "Heavy Metal Kings" (dope Mobb Deep sample), as well as the making of the music video.



As for any negatives, I quickly noticed the way that Vinnie Paz rhymes. It's like at the end of almost every bar, he quickly says something very short that rhymes with the last thing he said (if you heard the album, you would know exactly what I'm talking about.) That carries throughout the album. Also I wasn't feeling the Terror Remix to "Heavy Metal Kings".



Overall this album is excellent and one of the best of 2006. In fact Babygrande Records has been releasing excellent material thoughout the year (5% Album, Hi-Teknology 2: The Chip, etc.). This is one of the albums that many would enjoy the insensity of Vinnie Paz' lyrics, backed by Stupe The Enemy's production. I recommend that you check this out. Peace.



Lyrics: A

Production: A-

Guest Appearances: A+

Musical Vibes: A-



My Top 5 Favorite Tracks:

1. Uncommon Valor: A Vietnam Story (feat. R.A. The Rugged Man)

2. Suicide

3. Outlive The War (feat. Sean Price & Black Mc Cloud)

4. Shadow Business

5. Pretty Little Whores (feat. Outerspace)"