Deltron 3030... best hip hop album ever?

hateater · #1 01-18-2004, 02:56 AM

In my opinion- yes. What do you guys think?

Wrong Robot · #2 01-18-2004, 03:00 AM

It is up there with the best.

it really broke new grounds with it's level of sophistication, in the beats, the story, and the rhymes.

Del is an amazing rapper, with a lot of flavor and soul.

Automator is a brilliant producer.

and kid Koala is a Turntablist of the highest caliber

It is a very good album

I would place it on my top 10 easily.

REcommended cuts for those wanting to feel some of it...
"positive contact"
"virus"
"time keeps on slipping"
"battlesong"

hateater · #3 01-18-2004, 03:12 AM

I somehow knew you would say that

I reccomend all that you stated +

Things you can do
&
Mastermind

Peter McFerrin · #4 01-18-2004, 03:28 AM

It's pretty awesome, but it's no Dr. Octagonecologyst.

Brendan · #5 01-18-2004, 04:12 AM

I really liked 3030 and Things You Can Do.

I also like a bunch of Del's other stuff, like Proto Culture and Jaw Gymnastics.

But 3030 is way, way cool.

Ryan Berry · #6 01-18-2004, 11:42 AM

Its up there with Nia-Blackalicious, Roots come alive- the roots, and quality control-J5. Those are probably my favprite hip hop cds.

Wrong Robot · #7 01-18-2004, 01:18 PM

I like Do you want more?!?! more than roots come alive, but yeah, they are both good.

I'm not a big fan of phrenology though, has some good cuts, but overall it just feels less organic than their past stuff.

Brendan, Proto culture is a great track

I love it! del is such a nerd.

Del is working on a new album currently, I don't know much about it, but I read an interview with him and he was talking about how important it is for him to learn the roles of different players in a band, for instance, he's writing basslines, so he went out and bought a bunch of bass instructional books and read through them.

Del's first album, 'I wish my brother george was here' is a FUNKY disc, produced by george clinton, it really breaks grounds as far as hip hop is concerned, clever, playful raps, with great production, a lot like paul's boutique actually.

Against Will · #8 01-18-2004, 01:19 PM

I haven't heard much of Delton, but I'm a big fan of Kid Koala.

I'm kind of with Peter for the moment, Dr. Octagonecologyst is a hard act to follow, that and Labor Days

Wrong Robot · #9 01-18-2004, 01:40 PM

labor days! such a great album, have you heard Aesop's latest? bazooka tooth? it's really good too, but it's really dark, and far heavier than I expected, but it still kicks ass.

apparatus · #10 01-27-2004, 11:47 AM

deltron 3030 is way cool.

other favorites of mine include beastie boys - check your head (if that can be considered hiphop, anyway) and a tribe called quest - a low end theory. great stuff.

atldeadhead · #11 01-27-2004, 11:54 AM

Hmmm, hard to pick one. But I can narrow it down to three.

The Roots - Illadelph Half-life
Erykah Badu - Baduism
D'angelo - Voodoo

The Erykah Badu and D'angelo are probably considered more R&B than hip hop, but not in my book.

Stachio · #12 01-30-2004, 06:12 PM

Top 5 for me.
Has anybody heard Deep Puddle Dynamics though ?
Features Dose One, Sole, Slug, Eyedea. Very intelligent. Very dark as well.
Not many people seem to like Dose One as much as I do, though... maybe a bit weird

**Josh Ryan** · #13 01-30-2004, 11:43 PM

Have you guys ever heard Dalek? Curious what you all think about "from the filthy...."

Stachio · #14 01-30-2004, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Blisshead

Have you guys ever heard Dalek? Curious what you all think about "from the filthy...."

I dig that album. Most of the stuff off Ipecac you can't go wrong with.
Pretty experimental in terms of melodies/beats in the typical stylings of Ipecac. It's definitely a refreshing alternative to a lot of the drivel out there.

hateater · #15 01-31-2004, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Stachio

Top 5 for me.
Has anybody heard Deep Puddle Dynamics though ?
Features Dose One, Sole, Slug, Eyedea. Very intelligent. Very dark as well.
Not many people seem to like Dose One as much as I do, though... maybe a bit weird

Dose One is sick! I heard him about 4 years ago and eas really impressed.

Stachio · #16 01-31-2004, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by hateater

Dose One is sick! I heard him about 4 years ago and eas really impressed.

I haven't had a chance to see him. My brother actually hung out with him a few times, though. His producer is top notch too. From what I understand he actually plays the beats live on his MPC !
Funny thing about Dose is he actually talks like he raps in terms of his voice

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Justin V · #17 01-31-2004, 07:49 PM

I admit I haven't listened to too much Deltron, but what I heard was really cool.

Just as a suggestion, I'd reccomend Alfred Howard and the Q23 Orchaestra's "Kurda" CD. I got it off a floormate of mine and it's AWESOME stuff. Just be forewarned, it's quite political throughout, so that may affect your opinion of it.