Message at the Depth
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Description
After the gentle turns of 2001's rich and melodious Zen, DJ Krush's The Message at the Depth banks a hard corner, layering political dissent and antiwar sentiments with jumbled beats and harsh electronic scrambles. Again making expert use of guest vocalists, artists like Anti-Pop Consortium and Anticon give literal expression to Krush's dark waxwork, turning "Supreme Team" and "Song for John Walker" into overt political statements. Throughout, Krush explores a deeply pissed-off vibe, coming up for air only on the bittersweet "Alrpheua (Truthspeaking)" featuring Angelina Esparza. He finds a little peace by the end of the record, lifting the veil on playful dub rhythms for "The Lost Voices" featuring Sly & Robbie and "What About Tomorrow" featuring Abijah. In a chaotic world, Krush's eloquent anger is soothing, even when his malevolent turntables smack us in the face. --Matthew Cooke
Album Description
2003 DJ Krush album is edgier than his last record Zen, with harder and deeper beats. A concept record with Krush reacting to 9/11 and interpreting a post 9/11 world. Guests this time include Anti-Pop Consortium, Sly & Robbie, Anticon, Angelica Esparsa and more. Red Ink label/Sony.
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