"KOD" = Best Album of 2009
Here's My Two Cents...
"Pinocchiho" is amazing. Tech as a cannibal, with that accent he uses it reminds me of what Eminem was doing on "Relapse." In an eerie way, I can see how "Relapse" influenced "KOD" in a way.
I listened to the entire album 9 times over now. Loved it all.
The only thing that I found out of place (and kinda stupid) is Kaliko singing the end credits at the end of "The Martini." I mean, I get the whole "movie" idea but is that fuckin' necessary?
Who is Jason Whitlock btw?
Overall, Tech N9ne is one of the greatest MC's of all time and "KOD" solidifies his position. The guests accentuate the album, rather than over populate it and the skits are very well placed, creative and balanced. "Shadows On The Road" is brilliant, I know most of us have had similar experiences late at night. "In The Trunk" and "Blackened The Sun" lived up to their snippets (and exceeded them). This is a 5 out of 5 release.
Top 10 Albums (So Far, IMHO) of 2009
Tech N9ne "KOD"
Eminem "Relapse"
Raekwon "Only Built 4 Cuban Linx Part 2"
Slaughterhouse "Slaughterhouse"
The Alchemist "Chemical Warfare"
Twista "Category F5"
La Coka Nostra "A Brand You Can Trust"
Kid CuDi "Man On The Moon: The End of Day"
Drake "So Far Gone" (Not the EP, I know it was a mixtape, but it was dope)
KRS-One and Buckshot "Survival Skills"
I'm sure "Relapse 2" will be up there too.
Thank you Tech. Can't wait for the KOD show next week in ABQ