An eclectic solo effort from my favorite Das Racist MC contains the wit you would expect from any DR release, but with much more diversity beat-wise. Said eclecticism almost justifies the claim in track two’s opening lines: “Bitch, I’m James Murphy.” “Fun” even sounds like something you’d find on an LCD b-side and “Antenna Man’s Theme” is an LSD infused tour through Ariel Pink’s discography before being reduced to a wandering, spacey sax solo. “Eight Elvises” is an emotive R&B sampling piece of instrumental hip-hop that gives this collection of songs, which contains a track with a chorus consisting of “PUT YO BOOTIES IN THE AIR,” some much needed heart. The only shortcoming comes with the aforementioned track, which is perhaps a piece of satire that isn’t quite hitting with me. This is undeniably more than just a rap mixtape, rather a promising producer and MC toying with the various influences from the likes of disco, microhouse, R&B, free jazz, and bedroom pop. He wears said influences on his sleeve; at times these become mere replications rather than his own reincarnations. So no, Kool AD, you are not James Murphy, but it was great to hear you try.
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