I haven't done a music review in months, it feels like, and I'm going to do so by branching away from my usual folkie reviews.
OutKast's new 2 cd pairing, Speakerboxx/The Love Below is truly remarkable. It was recommended to me highly by several people whose opinions I trust, and although hesitant, I gave it a shot and was completely blown away.
Most people probably know the set up by now, it's two very different CDs, one by Big Boi and one by Andre 3000, the two guys who make up OutKast. I think I'm in the minority in liking the Big Boi cd (Speakerboxx) better--I just find it slightly more accessible. However, with repeated listenings, I may warm to The Love Below a little more. Standout tracks include "Ghetto Musick," with a fierce beat and shockingly effective tempo switching, and "The Way You Move" and "Hey Ya," the two tracks currently getting radio airplay. Also, I really like "Unhappy."
Posted by waking slow at October 9, 2003 05:22 AM