By: Max Sagan
If you are looking for a classic Hip-hop album, look else-where. 'Satellite Flight' proves to be very different sounding than Mr. Rager's previous albums but instrumentally closely related to his most recent 'Indicud'.
I've been hooked on Kid Cudi ever since I heard 'A Kid Named Cudi' mix tape. That mixtape relied heavily on his rhyming and his ability to rap. As Scott has progressed as an artist we all know he has changed significantly, now producing most of his own beats, and relying more and more on the sounds that surround his words. This is the case with 'Satellite Flight'. The album begins with an instrumental track (one of 4 on the album) that resembles beginning of Indicud. I have to admit, I was skeptical at first, but just as always, Cudi delivers the goods.
The songs "Going to the Ceremony" and the title track "Satellite Flight" kick it off and both have the distinct sound of Kid Cudi humming the melodies along with the spacey beats. Don't fear old school Cudi fans, he still has several verses where he raps quickly and just as good as ever. Don't believe me? Two words for you. TRACK SIX.
For all you hipster die-hards, remember WZRD*. Tell me you dont hear that in this. Several tracks in 'Satellite Flight' feature guitar, which I tend to enjoy in his stuff. Sure they helped out with a couple tracks, but their of ambient, atmospheric production style bleeds through the entire album.
Personally I like the direction that he is going in; producing his own stuff, doing his own album designs, and calling out the majors on their "weak ass promotion" for his previous albums. It shows his rebellious side and who doesn't like to see an artist lose their shit in public?
One thing I didn't like about this release is that it was done with almost no promotion. He dropped the 10 track with only hours notice for his fans. This probably hurt his first day sales quite a bit, but if this is all I have to complain about, consider me a happy camper.
"Satellite Flight starts where Indicud left off perfectly,
and takes you right into MOTM III"
Well said Mr. Solo Dolo. I know we are all anxiously awaiting the return of the man on the moon.
Notable Tracks: Return Of The Moon Man (Original Score), Going To The Ceremony, and Satellite Flight
ALBUM REVIEW 7/10
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*Listen to WZRD
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