I find myself cringing a lot of the time when I listen to his music... but in a good way, if that makes any sense, as I always return for another listen... thats the beauty of it 'cause I think he is a member of an exclusive group of artists who genuinely try to push things, cross boundaries, and say something with their music... this is a risky business and I admire people who have the courage to try it.
I've heard the new album a couple of times, and I would say that there is definitely enough material on there that would make it worth buying... especially a track called Crime Street Cree. My only reservation is that sometimes the music is a little weak and descends into cheesy techno pastiche in places... and is nowhere near as focussed as his collaboration with Pan Sonic for example.
but who knows I might end up really loving it in a couple of months...
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