We write the 21th October 2012, Cro guest in Muffathalle Munich. The tickets I had been before release
bought by "raop" I heard the album before, I might have been thinking that again. It was the two
Mixtapes my opinion not hold a candle and was almost a completely different style.
After a long wait outside the hall then finally to the opening band waited intake and again an hour: SAM.
Heard the name for the first time, who are the really?
First was annoyed because after the long wait outside the hall an opening act was still to survive, but at the end of
Evening won the recognition: Wow, both were better than the main act! So I have come to know SAM.
Now to review, first the contents of the box:
Actually, I do not need "bells and whistles", but I wanted the two as much as possible to support and had therefore
the Limited Box ordered. The poster has already found its place (but would like to may be a little bigger)
the T-shirt is almost a bit too big for me, but since you have to live with. At the concert it is worn anyway, looks
namely quite chic. Included are still the premium edition and an exclusive remix EP.
The Remix EP and the instrumentals flow musically in the standings because I have no real interest in it. But some of the remixes sounded very convincing in a once-through hearing, should listen to so definitely.
Small Conclusion about each track - called Premium Edition + the two iTunes exclusive tracks:
--- TRACK 1 - Intro (Just like that) --- 5/5
Based on "Always show" the Sunny mixtapes of Cro and "Intro (feat. Sido)" from Psaiko.Dino's #hangster starts the track with interview excerpts. The beat is simple but catchy and fun, so you have to start an album! Reminiscent of the whole style very to the two zero Twelve mixtape and I like that very, very well.
--- TRACK 2 - Deja Vu --- 5/5
A snippet of the track was already published before album release on YouTube and also had already guessed that the two have not changed. Here too is very reminiscent of the Mixtape (yes, I find that good), Beat and Hook call after the first hearing quite a catchy tune out - a lot of potential for a single release.
--- TRACK 3 - Hello --- 4.5 / 5
Again felt some elements of mixtapes taken. The beat is indeed simple, but it caused the guitar sound quickly a catchy tune. The Hook is sure a matter of taste and very "trendy". Very solid, thus the finish of an incredibly good opener!
--- TRACK 4 - Alone --- 2/5
For me one of the low points of the album, because the beat is overall pretty boring and everything just muddle along. The same goes for the hook to do it fast impresses, but just nothing outstanding. Expected by topic forth something childish, maybe I'm on this track just been a little bit too old?
--- TRACK 5 - C'est la vie (feat Fabio Battista.) --- 5/5
Mama SAM plays the leading role - here at least from the text. Very deep consistently and unfortunately also very true. The musical starring accepts but clearly Fabio Battista with the Hook! I do not know from which hat the two have conjured him, but the voice is very strong and gives the song a certain something. The beat is again held also here SAM typical, not much, but used wisely.
--- TRACK 6 - reboot --- 4/5
From cover to cover solid, the Beat contains some interesting elements, and the hook is imprinted a similar pace as in Deja Vu. But solid means that the track for some reason not properly "attacks". That certain something I lack.
--- TRACK 7 - holiday in Berlin --- 3/5
The track was played long ago times live in the Bavarian television in the show PULSE and was already known to me. SAM definitely know what they must do in order to give her the catchy hooks factor, it shows again. Unfortunately, the beat is executed in my opinion, inappropriate and ill. As one would determine what can create better. Fits thus somehow not in the overall concept, I think.
--- TRACK 8 - Fallen --- 5/5
Here I'd like to commend the text or the concept particularly: From the whole execution ago reminds me of the track so a bit of "Gone" by Cro's Easy Mixtape. Secretly, one of my favorite songs by him. Simple well-written, interesting subject, with nice little details here and there - have the feeling here you have to give more effort. Beat and Hook do the rest, because listening is great fun!
--- TRACK 9 - Do not Look --- 3/5
I do not know even after now determined 20x Hear what to make of it, but because I want to give a rating here just landed an average. 3 And for the reason that it is very arrives to the individual listener, whether the track like it or not. Well, I like the Rap parts at the beginning, then I have a feeling that it's all a little too pop and somehow too much. Just make yourself a picture of it :)
--- TRACK 10 - Wind --- 3/5
Actually, a similar case as "No view". I am not convinced of the beat, and the hook is a little "unimaginative" (Wind, wind, wind ...), but still very audible and somehow counterintuitive. But again, the tip, listen by yourself.
--- TRACK 11 - machinery --- 5/5
Kinky beat. Simple really, really good. Goes in a completely different direction than the other tracks and is incredibly successful! Topic and the text are here to emphasize very topical with many truths ("Am I machine or even a human being?"). The Hook is perhaps not quite as catchy as in other tracks, but at least good.
--- TRACK 12 - Infinity --- 2.5 / 5
If you have just purchased the Standard Edition, so this is probably a very appropriate conclusion. Presumably the "quietest" track of the album, making it suitable as a finale. Overall, however, only just average, as Beat and text somehow give much.
At this point, I hope the majority of buyers for the Premium CD or to iTunes Exclusives attacks because it would be a shame to end with this song the album. It is still waiting quite a lot of potential!
--- TRACK 13 - Weightless (Premium CD Bonus # 1) --- 3.5 / 5
Joins in the same category as "Infinity" is a very quiet, but a good text and a varied beat make it still a very useful track. However, the weakest of the 4 bonus tracks publish.
--- TRACK 14 - Hello Future (Premium CD Bonus # 1) --- 4/5
"Hello Future" makes the completion of the Premium CD again for a bit of fun, for the main beat (some very interesting elements) and Hook (Earwig) are responsible. The text is not particularly complex, but also includes a few fine details.
--- TRACK 15 - High (iTunes Exclusive # 1) --- 5/5
Meanwhile, almost my favorite track on the album! The beat is the quality of her at a similarly high level as in "machinery" and what respect the guys there. Deliver Rap / text is top notch. As with "Fallen" I have a feeling that was working here with very much love - except for the hook. That's the only drawback, since it acts not quite finished. Something does not fit as 100%. But you can cope well. 100% buy recommendation!
--- TRACK 16 - Night People (iTunes Exclusive # 2) --- 5/5
For me the most appropriate finish the album and at the same time one of the favorite songs. Goes well again in a completely different direction than the rest of the album. The beat is indeed simple and for one or the other he also likes a little "confused" (?) Act, but it fits incredibly well into the overall concept. Good Outro with the "Follow my clock, wake up for my job" -hook at the end of the tracks. Check it (iTunes offers to yes) and of me here 100% buy recommendation!
The 1.98 "High" and "night person" are well laid out in any case.
In the texts I am mostly not, as these were at SAM have a consistently high level in my opinion. It is also worth while listening times read along the text on the respective pages, as a only a few strikes.
Average 64.5 of 80 possible points is indeed a 4, but flow also still other factors in the standings with a. Among other things, the contents of the box I have mentioned above, and of course the factor "What War I for my money."
For in my case 32, there are 16 tracks, 14 Instrumentals and Remixes 10 - and fair, the shirt has indeed its value.
TL; DR:
5 stars for 2 friendly guys who have remained true to their style, have embarked on some new directions and deliver an overall very good album. In this sense: See you on tour!
