Eyedea & Abilities - By The Throat (Vinyl)

Product Information 1xLP matte black vinyl. 12” matte jacket. 12" printed insert with full album lyrics. Full color printed dust sleeve. Marketing sticker. All orders will receive digital downloads of the full album. Download options available in WAV/FLAC/MP3 and more. After numerous successes across nearly every notable MC/DJ battle of the late 90's and early 00's, followed by their poignant debut, First Born (2001), and the innovative follow-up, E&A (2004), Eyedea & Abilities expanded upon their reputation for multi-dimensional lyricism and production, establishing the duo as a progressive and integral part of the underground hip-hop sound. In 2009, they re-emerged with rap-punk vocals, gutted guitar riffs, and synthesized drum beats on By The Throat, their final studio release before Eyedea's untimely passing in 2010. Together, the experimental and philosophical rapper Eyedea, synchronizing with the precision and ingenuity of producer/turntablist Abilities, curated a raw form of escapism that still resonates many years later. While a song like "Spin Cycle" delicately unravels the barriers of human intimacy, “Smile” immerses us into the horrors of poverty and hardships, and our society's obliviousness to them. In each track, Abilities compliments Eyedea’s fluctuating patterns by maintaining ranges from each side of the spectrum, ensuring their advanced creation still stands as a testament of their dedication to the craft. Tracklisting Side A Hay Fever Spin Cycle Time Flies When You Have A Gun Burn Fetish Sky Diver Side B Junk Forgive Me For My Synapses This Story Factory Smile By The Throat