The butcher of the bad

The term "supergroup" is used in the fast rap field, as soon as reasonably famous artists come together to work together to make a record, in the case of Slaughterhouse is however attached. The Quartet, consisting of Joe Budden, Crooked I, Joell Ortiz and Royce Da 5'9 '', has indeed already Solo longer nothing torn, because the albums by Joell and Royce are back years, Budden has always been a matter of taste and Crooked I have never found anything on their feet thanks to Death Row, but this is likely to change as a crew quite likely. Formatted the boys had in 2008 when they recorded the song "Slaughterhouse" and the name of the same transferred to the group. A new project was born and after several tracks that have been provided to Promo Internet in the past six months, the whole album is finally ready.

With a few simple trumpets the first track "Sound Off" will begin before the beat starts and Royce Da 5'9 '' occurs behind the mike. First, it provides the individual members before, this is referred to himself as a general, what is not so wrong, because even in this song is clear that Royce is spearheading the group, with the other going place as the fire department. Finest and gloomy Underground Shit offer us the guys with the "Microphone". Dark and depressing sounds accompany the four to show the world once again, who actually deserve to release an album - in times of Pop Rap extremely pleasant. That Slaughterhouse in melodic things understand, we get with the uptempo Street Runner production "Not Tonight". Unlike the previous songs, this sounds right here happy and peppy, with tears and at the latest when the hook is the whole thing a real Kopfnicker. Show all here again in the best light, but Joe Budden's unique voice stands out in particular.

The single "The One" is likely one or the other probably already know. A very cool number, when let Slaughterhouse somewhat looser approach and philosophize about a freshes electric guitars Instrumental about life as a rock star. This is followed with "Cuckoo" equal another real banger. DJ Khalil is responsible for the one driving and at the same time also very exotic sounding by jungle drums beat had in his luggage, plus a couple of dramatic effects from the electronics and perfect is the smash, in which the four rhymen succession, the chorus is a bit similar to Jay-Z's "No Hook" ("Cuckoo - I do not need a hook for this one"). Who listen before the tracklist has looked at, will certainly ask what to look for Party Animal Fatman Scoop on "Slaughterhouse". He is a guest of "Onslaught 2" and this brings as usual his roar in the background. This fits perfectly, however, even if the song has relatively little to do with party, but rather relies on acoustic instruments such as strings and drums, very pompous and therefore acts as accurately fits this great lineup.

Unfortunately, the last third of the album is not quite as exciting. "Salute" served the more relaxed mood with a chilled out and quiet E-organ sound, then all rap to the correspondingly relaxed, in addition is still Pharoahe Monch as a feature on board. "Pray (It's A Shame)" goes into something more spiritual direction. Through a piano and continuous claps in the background you can feel the power that lies in this song, when then can each of the four still his mind wander, which makes then but for goose bumps and takes with Budden's Hook its peak, which particularly also the verses focus lie. The rest of the songs are also quieter and partly held thoughtfully, unfortunately are no longer all too spectacular, but very worth listening to, especially "Raindrops", which has a slightly mystical and thanks to singer Novel a pinch of Soul gets, is mentioned here.

Slaughterhouse connect not only the Areas East Coast (Joell & Joe), West Coast (Crooked I) and Midwest (Royce), but also concentrated competence and power in terms of rap. The boys have something to say, the beats are well chosen and have the chart-peg nothing to do, nor make to the elegant flow of Royce, the somewhat impetuous action of Joe Budden and the distinctive voices of Joell Ortiz and Crooked I all very varied, so that actually germinates only during Skits little boredom. All who know yet what real Hip Hop and know this also appreciate are, at the right place. Just buy it, best with the new La Coka Nostra add to shopping cart.