Blowout Comb
A masterclass in low-slung jazz-rap. Deep upright bass, Brooklyn street poetry, and warm analog textures create a revolutionary, midnight atmosphere.
October 5, 1994 · EMI Music Canada
A masterclass in low-slung jazz-rap. Deep upright bass, Brooklyn street poetry, and warm analog textures create a revolutionary, midnight atmosphere.
October 5, 1994 · EMI Music Canada
Blowout Comb is the sound of a group retreating from the spotlight into the shadows of the Brooklyn underground. It trades the whimsical, insect-themed metaphors of their debut for a grounded, revolutionary ethos that feels like a secret meeting in a dimly lit basement. The music is characterized by a thick, analog warmth that prioritizes the low-end, specifically the woody thump of an upright bass that seems to vibrate in the listener's chest. It is hip-hop at its most sophisticated and unhurried.
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