Gang Starr - Moment Of Truth (Vinyl 3LP)
Now in limited edition transparent orange vinyl.
By the release of Moment of Truth in the spring of 1998, Gang Starr were rap veterans, having spent nearly ten years as professionals. That elapsed time meant that the album was positioned as something of a comeback, since the duo had been inactive for four years, and it had been even longer since they had a hit. They knew they had to come back hard, and Moment of Truth almost accomplishes their goals. Retaining the swing of their jazz-rap fusions, Gang Starr nevertheless have their rhythms hit at a street level, and Guru's rhymes are his best in years. It may not have the thrill of discovery that made their first albums so exciting, and it does suffer from a few slow spots, but on the whole it's a successful return.
Tracklist:
Side A
1. You Know My Steez
2. Robbing Hood Theory
3. Work
4. Royalty
Side B
1. Above The Clouds
2. JFK 2 LAX
3. Itz A Set UP
4. Moment Of Truth
Side C
1. B.I. Vs. Friendship
2. The Militia
3. The Rep Growz Bigga
Side D
1. What I’m Here 4
2. She Knowz What She Wantz
3. New York Strait Talk
Side E
1. My Advice 2 You
2. Make ‘Em Pay
3. The Mall
Side F
1. Betrayal
2. Next Time
3. In Memory Of…
Now in limited edition transparent orange vinyl.
By the release of Moment of Truth in the spring of 1998, Gang Starr were rap veterans, having spent nearly ten years as professionals. That elapsed time meant that the album was positioned as something of a comeback, since the duo had been inactive for four years, and it had been even longer since they had a hit. They knew they had to come back hard, and Moment of Truth almost accomplishes their goals. Retaining the swing of their jazz-rap fusions, Gang Starr nevertheless have their rhythms hit at a street level, and Guru's rhymes are his best in years. It may not have the thrill of discovery that made their first albums so exciting, and it does suffer from a few slow spots, but on the whole it's a successful return.
Tracklist:
Side A
1. You Know My Steez
2. Robbing Hood Theory
3. Work
4. Royalty
Side B
1. Above The Clouds
2. JFK 2 LAX
3. Itz A Set UP
4. Moment Of Truth
Side C
1. B.I. Vs. Friendship
2. The Militia
3. The Rep Growz Bigga
Side D
1. What I’m Here 4
2. She Knowz What She Wantz
3. New York Strait Talk
Side E
1. My Advice 2 You
2. Make ‘Em Pay
3. The Mall
Side F
1. Betrayal
2. Next Time
3. In Memory Of…
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