Search - Louis Logic :: Sin-A-Matic

An amazing album-- makes you wanna write a review on Amazon!

DJ Roach | Alberta, Canada | 08/26/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"If you're as disgusted with artists such as Ja Rule, Fabulous, Killer Mike and recently, even Busta Rhymes, Snoop Dogg, and Black Eyed Peas, who insult consumers by putting out an album with 1 or 2 above-average songs, and litter the rest of it with incessant, mindless [songs], look no further. Louis Logic, after releasing two ultra successful homemade albums, comes crazy correct on his forst official release, with what, in my opinion, is the best hip hop album of the last few years.All he does over the course of 18 tracks is make you laugh out loud at his tremendously witty lyrics, force you to question your viewpoint on societal and racial quality, offer cinematic masterpieces on par with the genre's greatest storytellers, amaze you with his delivery, cadence, vocabulary, and breath control, offend you so brilliantly you can't help but enjoy it, and keep your head nodding for a full 60 minutes like so few albums do these days. But most importantly, using an inherent skill that so few hip hop artists can master (Eminem, Outkast, J-Live come to mind), he does so within the context of well constructed and crafted, catchy without being corny, "you-can't-help-but-sing-along-with-the-hook" [b]songs[/b]. In other words, the "Drunken Dragon" simply knows how to make goooood music.There are no forgettable songs on Sin-A-Matic, and a good reason for that is that they are mainly conceptual in nature. And like I said previously, if you're tired of most mainstream hip hop, that's damn good thing. "Postal" examines the average cat's mundane and repetitive workday, and what happens when that stress carries you a little too far, "Best Friends" / "Revenge" recount a friendship torn apart and the subsequent reaction, "Freak Show" takes the listener on a journey into what we should deathly afraid of- Suburbia, and "Idiot Gear" examines how a simple question about an ex can damage an otherwise healthy relationship.Although cuts such as "Coochie Coup", a hilarious tribute to Louis' love of females and their anatomy, "The Ugly Truth", a scathing, tongue-lashing, eye-popping discussion of race in America, and "The Rest", another ode to female companions, may offend some, Lou spits with such confidence, wit, and intelligence, that you can't resist smirking at his brilliance. Combine the phrases shock value, ultra accessible, and damn good hip hop, and you'll know what I mean.The beats on the LP are jazzafunked, clean as Windex, and just downright banging. From the double-time keyboards on the deceptively playful-sounding "Mischievous", to the cinematic strings on "Dos Factotum" (a clever re-working/sequel to LL's huge underground hit "Factotum"), all the way to the sampled computer effects and tech feel of "Fair Weather Fan", this is as well-produced a record as you'll hear in hip hop nowadays.As a knowledgable and discerning hip hop music listener, I have grown extremely tired with the vast majority of today's popular hip hop music, and purchase only a dozen or so records a year. I have two copies of Sin-A-Matic. Don't sleep."

A Cat With Real Potential

Kalie A. Gipson | 06/16/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The first time I ever heard Louis Logic spit was on an underground rap station on Rhapsody radio. The song was called "Freak Show" (which is on this album). I wasn't really paying that much attention to the songs being played, but this one caught my attention. I loved it for it's crazy stories and sick lyrics. After hearing this song I went searching for more Louis Logic. I found he had only one album out at the time, this one, called "Sin-A-Matic". (This album was very hard to find though, I had to go Tower Records, which is nowhere near where I live, to get it). But it was worth my travel and my twenty dollars I spent on it. Louis has some crazy flows, along with ill punchlines and wordplay, all brought forth on his debut release. Logic's style is rather comical, as his lyrics are offensive, funny, and definitely not for young kids. All these tracks flow well together, and there isn't a single one that Logic didn't give it his all on, making this record one of the most slept-on gems of the past few years. Since this, he's released "Misery Loves Comedy", his sophomore album, which dropped just this past release (and just like with this album, you can't find it anywhere!).



After the "sintro", the first track is "Street Smarts". This is a solid and true first cut about how most industry rappers just mostly lie in their raps and never even thought of killing someone, and wouldn't survive for an hour living on the streets. Then the next track is "Freak Show". This track is straight up crazy, showing the twistid and perverted side of some people and their actions in the funnest way possible. "Diablos" has a memorable collaboration with Celph Titled. It's a battle type track with an angry Louis and Celph ripping the beat to pieces. The punchlines are ill. "Coochie Coup" is a hilarious song about, well, you know what. It would probably offend some women but I just find it to be funny. "Postal" is a song I'm sure everyone who's had trouble dealing with their regular day-jobs can relate to. You know, when you're just get tired of having a 9 to 5 and your boss won't get off your case, and you're just ready to bust? This track captures that perfectly. "Halfway Stretch", or the "sinterlude", proves that Louis can even spit well on interludes, so it's not just a pointless track thrown in. You won't be skipping this cut at all.



After the sinterlude, the next song is "Best Friends" with Apathy, the first song in a two-part story. Louis gives a call to Ap, asking him if he'll watch over his girl while he's doing his last show on tour. Ap agrees, but when Louis calls back to check on things, he realizes that maybe he made a mistake by having Apathy watch over things. When you go into the next track, called "Revenge!", featuring Celph Titled, you have three guys, Louis, Celph, and some other guy plotting to get Ap back. But even then, when they carry it out, their plans backfire on them. I love these two tracks, they make for a great listen. "Fair Weather Fan" has Louis rapping about being underground or going independent, and how some critics hate no matter how dope of an MC you are. "The Ugly Truth" may confuse some people, as it seems like he's rapping from his point of view, but he's really not (you'll find out who he's pretending to be at the end, and it'll all make sense then). "Idiot Gear" is another relatable track that I'm sure guys will find true. He has a crazy flow on this one. "Dust to Dust" closes the album nicely, the first part has Louis telling a story and then there's a hidden track.



Alot of people compare Logic's style to an earlier Eminem. This is evident in his track "Mischevious", about how he may get people to "slit their wrists" and how his records should be kept from kids, which sounds just like some older songs of Em's where he talks about the same things, where people blame his music for people cutting their wrists and doing the wrong things because they heard it in his song. Logic can also be compared to Em because of his comical songs and how many of his songs are not serious, just like Em earlier in his career. I think that if people would just enjoy Logic's music for what it is, and not worry about the similarities he holds with Eminem, things would be a lot better for Logic and his career. This is really great music and an almost classic album and just because he may sound like Eminem at times doesn't mean this deserves less stars than 5.



So if you're into more underground Hip-Hop and not all the mainstream, commercialized rap, then pick this up (if you can find it). Then go ahead and pick up his latest, too. This album is near perfect in every sense: his flows are on point, the lyrics are nice, and the beats, handled mostly by J.J. Brown, are good as well, with other production by The Avid Record Collector, Celph Titled, Cimer Amor, Memo, and King Honey. Louis keeps his guests to a minimum, with only Apathy and Celph making appearences (stellar appearences), proving that he can hold it down on his own on the mic. This album has great track after great track. He made me a fan for life with this one."

One of the strongest hip hop CDs in years

G. Gant | Eugene, OR United States | 12/19/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Everyone seems to be worried that Sin-A-Matic will draw too many comparisons to Eminem, but truth is, this is a good thing. Love him or hate him, Eminem is the most interesting thing in hip hop and pop music in years. Em and Louis Logic are seperate people (Louis isn't is a carbon copy clone) but Louis Logic has very dark sense of humor, he's offensive, possesses complex flow and incredible charsima like Em.I remember hearing Louis Logic on Jedi Mind Trick's classic "Violent By Design" but wasn't terribly impressed. I then happened to stumble onto a hip hop site, Artofrhyme and noticed his CD got a massively huge review. I listened to a few preview tracks and was hooked. I instantly headed to Amazon to order the CD. Louis Logic's CD exceeded all my expectations (its the first 5 star Amazon review I've written), this is one of those rare CDs with no filler material. Each track is note worthy and worth mentioning but the stand outs are the completely infectious "Street Smarts" where Louis asserts himself over a thumping harp driven track. "Idiot Gear" cleverly discusses the delicate male ego when it comes to a girlfriend's past sex life. Also "The Rest" is Louis's playful love ballet with a humor twist. A lot of credit goes out to his buddies JJ Brown and Celph Titled for lacing the CD with a consant soundscape that is unique and often purposely cheeky vibe. Then, Louis Logic blesses every track with clever, humorous, thoughtful, and completely down right offensive lyrics. Louis is on point on every track, with an immaculate flow that changes song to song to fit the mood. It just feels right.I've sorta forced this CD on all my friends, but all of them seem pretty quick to the uptake, each finding there own favorite tracks. Most have commented that they can't believe he's underground and with a CD like this, he might finally get the exposure he deserves.If you like hip hop or rap, commercial or underground then this should be absolutely at the top of your list. Its a true gem."