Author Topic: CunninLynguists (Read 8299 times)

The Degenerate · « **on:** March 19, 2011, 06:27:46 PM »

While it's doubtful that there's a lot of fans of hip-hop here, I can see from the "full-length albums" thread that these guys have some followers. A Piece of Strange is one of my favorite albums and Southernunderground and Dirty Acres are incredible as well. Considering that their new album Oneirology is hitting stores on Tuesday, I figured a thread was in order.

I've been listening to Oneirology all day and it's absolutely brilliant, potentially right up there with (or surpassing, if it grows on me even more) A Piece of Strange. It's being legally streamed here:

https://cunninlynguists.bandcamp.com/album/oneirology

My favorite tracks so far are Hard As They Come and Dreams.

Marvellous G · « **Reply #1 on:** March 19, 2011, 07:05:58 PM »

One of the best albums I've heard in ages, and one of the best hip-hop albums I've ever heard.

Does the artwork's style reeeaallly remind anyone else of Waking Life's? I know they're both similar at a basic level, but the details look almost the same to me, which wouldn't be too far-fetched given the subject matter. Did anyone else hear a reference to the crappy 'Window pain' lyric from 'Love The Way You Lie,' or was that just me?

Gorille85 · « **Reply #2 on:** March 19, 2011, 07:08:26 PM »

Great band. I'm halfway through the new album and I love it so far!

Ravenheart · « **Reply #3 on:** March 19, 2011, 08:27:53 PM »

Best band name ever.

The Degenerate · « **Reply #4 on:** March 19, 2011, 08:35:45 PM »

Some love it, some hate it.

I like it, but I can understand why it makes some people hesitant to check them out at first. They're so much more than their name implies, though.

Volk9 · « **Reply #5 on:** March 19, 2011, 08:51:07 PM »

Only have one of their EP's (forgot the name..), but Its really good.

Love the album art btw

The Degenerate · « **Reply #6 on:** March 20, 2011, 04:55:01 AM »

Probably one of the Strange Journey mixtapes?

You should really do yourself a favor and check out A Piece of Strange and Oneirology. I'm not a huge hip-hop guy, but CunninLynguists have two albums in my top 50, which is kinda a big deal for me

Marvellous G · « **Reply #7 on:** March 20, 2011, 07:44:55 AM »

I do really hate the name.

But still, I'm glad I checked them out despite that. About to listen to A Piece Of Strange for the very first time, expecting greatness.

Volk9 · « **Reply #8 on:** March 20, 2011, 08:44:15 AM »

Quote from: The Degenerate on March 20, 2011, 04:55:01 AM

Probably one of the Strange Journey mixtapes?

No, I think its called Will Rap for Food

Zantera · « **Reply #9 on:** March 20, 2011, 09:19:38 AM »

Got the latest album now, gonna see what all the fuzz is about as soon as I get some time on my hands.

The Degenerate · « **Reply #10 on:** March 20, 2011, 02:38:11 PM »

Quote from: Volk9 on March 20, 2011, 08:44:15 AM

Quote from: The Degenerate on March 20, 2011, 04:55:01 AM
Probably one of the Strange Journey mixtapes?

No, I think its called Will Rap for Food

Oh, that's their first album! I don't have that. They're a lot different now, though, SOS left, a guy named Natti replaced him and Kno's production got pretty damn amazing.

Quote from: Zantera on March 20, 2011, 09:19:38 AM

Got the latest album now, gonna see what all the fuzz is about as soon as I get some time on my hands.

Not sure if you're a hip-hop guy, but yes, do so!

Their album A Piece of Strange is what got me into the genre in the first place and shattered my preconceptions and tendency to believe in the stereotypes about rap.

zxlkho · « **Reply #11 on:** March 20, 2011, 02:46:38 PM »

Do you think CunninLynguists would change my opinion about hip hop? If so, I'll probably check this album out.

The Degenerate · « **Reply #12 on:** March 20, 2011, 05:22:44 PM »

They did for me, so who knows? It's worth a try, in any case. Here, I'll update the OP with some songs in just a moment...

Gorille85 · « **Reply #13 on:** March 20, 2011, 08:30:16 PM »

The Degenerate · « **Reply #14 on:** March 20, 2011, 09:12:22 PM »

Quote from: Gorille85 on March 20, 2011, 08:30:16 PM

So I take it you like it. Now get A Piece of Strange

SPNKr · « **Reply #15 on:** March 20, 2011, 11:18:21 PM »

DTF does like hip hop.
Proof here https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=385.0

I'll get the album sometime btw.

The Degenerate · « **Reply #16 on:** March 21, 2011, 01:48:45 AM »

Quote from: SPNKr on March 20, 2011, 11:18:21 PM

DTF does like hip hop.
Proof here https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=385.0

Thanks, I'll read through that at some point.

tjanuranus · « **Reply #17 on:** March 21, 2011, 02:01:40 AM »

as someone who has been making hip hop music for about a decade now i am always looking for new hip hop artists to listen to because honestly i can't stand most of the newer artists. Although i have kind of given it up for the most part (i still do some production work) because of a new career choice and school i'm still a fan of good hip hop. I think the music is really cool and much better than the garbage on the radio now. But the rapping... maybe i have to listen to it more! lol

The Degenerate · « **Reply #18 on:** March 21, 2011, 02:14:13 AM »

If you're into production work, I think you'd appreciate A Piece of Strange and Kno's solo album, Death Is Silent.

tjanuranus · « **Reply #19 on:** March 21, 2011, 02:16:15 AM »

Quote from: The Degenerate on March 21, 2011, 02:14:13 AM

If you're into production work, I think you'd appreciate A Piece of Strange and Kno's solo album, Death Is Silent.

Ok thanks i will check them out!

Portrucci · « **Reply #20 on:** March 21, 2011, 03:05:11 AM »

This album is real good. Better than MBDTF, though it won't get anywhere near that sort of exposure. CunninLynguists is probably my favourite contemporary hip-hop artist atm, surpassing Madlib

Quadrochosis · « **Reply #21 on:** March 21, 2011, 10:41:36 PM »

The new album is absolutely breathtaking. Totally blown away

ClairvoyantCat · « **Reply #22 on:** March 21, 2011, 10:45:34 PM »

I really, really, like it. Can't say that I'm as blown away as Quad, but this is definitely going on my list for another listen. There is some really cool stuff going on in here.

The Degenerate · « **Reply #23 on:** March 21, 2011, 11:12:30 PM »

Glad to see so many people are enjoying this! Of the fourteen albums I have from 2011 so far, this is still my favorite.

Zantera · « **Reply #24 on:** March 22, 2011, 06:30:30 AM »

So this album is pretty good, out of the ~10 albums I've heard this year it's easily in the upper half.
Still seems like some people are praising it a bit extreme, but this first quarter of 2011 has been kinda lame.

jsem · « **Reply #25 on:** March 22, 2011, 07:41:19 AM »

I usually don't enjoy hip hop. But this is definitely godtier hip hop. I'm going to give the album a full listen soon

Marvellous G · « **Reply #26 on:** March 22, 2011, 12:39:43 PM »

I think I probably prefer it overall to A Piece Of Strange, but both are indeed God-tier, and not just for hip-hop IMO.

The Degenerate · « **Reply #27 on:** March 22, 2011, 05:08:27 PM »

I still can't decide if I like A Piece of Strange or Oneirology more. I think the former's high points are higher, but the latter is more consistent (it also has less variety, but I think due to the general atmosphere and concept of the album it works in its favor). In any case they're likely my two favorite hip-hop albums, with only Immortal Technique's Revolutionary Vol. 2 being anywhere near them

It's great to see this getting so much love, especially on a forum that's not partial to the genre.

SPNKr · « **Reply #28 on:** March 22, 2011, 09:20:14 PM »

I'm about to check it out, right after The Dave Brubeck Quartet

, and my interest in this new album has only heightened. I wiki'd the album, but up came the article https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oneirology and so this all makes sense to me. The album cover, the woman is actually in a dream. Didn't guess that. That's all the more interesting for me. Can't wait to hear Oneirology, oh and it's actually pronounced a certain way too.
https://thefreedictionary.com/oneirology I thought it was like "1 - Eye - Rology"

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edit: https://wegotthiscovered.com/wp-content/uploads/oneirology.jpg Higher res full artwork.

The Degenerate · « **Reply #29 on:** March 23, 2011, 09:23:33 AM »

Quote from: SPNKr on March 22, 2011, 09:20:14 PM

edit: https://wegotthiscovered.com/wp-content/uploads/oneirology.jpg Higher res full artwork.

Thank you! I've been wanting that as my wallpaper...

Quadrochosis · « **Reply #30 on:** March 23, 2011, 09:39:14 AM »

I made it my wallpaper this morning too lol

Iarwain · « **Reply #31 on:** March 23, 2011, 09:57:44 AM »

Listened to Oneirology yesterday for the first time. Thought it was very good and I'll definitely have to check the rest of their discography.

Can't believe I overlooked these guys for so long.

Gorille85 · « **Reply #32 on:** March 23, 2011, 06:33:37 PM »

I think that's the first hip-hop album I really love all the way through...

Quadrochosis · « **Reply #33 on:** March 23, 2011, 09:02:24 PM »

FFFUUU they didn't have this album in my record store WTF

SPNKr · « **Reply #34 on:** March 23, 2011, 10:54:43 PM »

Quote from: The Degenerate on March 23, 2011, 09:23:33 AM

Quote from: SPNKr on March 22, 2011, 09:20:14 PM
edit: https://wegotthiscovered.com/wp-content/uploads/oneirology.jpg Higher res full artwork.

Thank you! I've been wanting that as my wallpaper...

I couldn't find any bigger sizes, unfortunately.

News: Welcome back, Mike Portnoy!

Author Topic: CunninLynguists (Read 8299 times)