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Cecil Otter
Kyle Smith (born July 16, 1980), better known by his stage name Cecil Otter, is a rapper and producer based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He is a founding member of the indie hip hop collective Doomtree. History '' Cecil Otter's False Hopes'' was released on Doomtree in 2005. He released his first solo album, '' Rebel Yellow'', on Doomtree in 2008. It was re-released on Strange Famous Records in 2009. In 2011, Cecil Otter released ''13 Chambers'', a mashup album blending Wu-Tang Clan and Fugazi, with Swiss Andy as Wugazi. In 2012, he stated that he is currently working on his second solo album, ''Porcelain Revolver''. Discography Studio albums * '' Cecil Otter's False Hopes'' (2005) * '' Rebel Yellow'' (2008) EPs * ''Falsehopes'' (2002) (with P.O.S) * ''False Hopes: Hung Over Seas'' (2003) * ''False Hopes Mega!'' (2003) (with P.O.S) * ''Dear Echo'' (2016) Wugazi * ''13 Chambers'' (2011) Guest appearances * Dessa - "Everything Floats" from '' False Hopes'' (2005) * Sims - " ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
First Avenue (nightclub)
First Avenue & 7th St Entry are two historic music venues housed in the same landmark building in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. The nightclub sits on the corner of First Avenue North and 7th Street North, from which the venues get their names. The two are colloquially distinguished by locals as The Mainroom and The Entry. The building was constructed in 1937 as the Minneapolis depot of the Greyhound Lines bus system and operated for 31 years. Allan Fingerhut purchased the facility in 1970 and converted it into a nightclub. During the 1980s, First Avenue flourished and became a landmark in the music and entertainment industry, playing a seminal role in establishing the '80s funk rock sub genre via the Minneapolis sound, and being the primary local venue for hometown star Prince. Since its rise to fame in the 1980s, First Avenue has hosted many notable local and national music acts. The building is marked by more than 400 large stars on its exterior commemorating these performers ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cecil Otter's False Hopes
''Cecil Otter's False Hopes'' is the first official release from Cecil Otter, a founding member of Minneapolis indie hip hop collective Doomtree. It is one of ''False Hopes'' albums released by Doomtree Records. Track listing Personnel Credits adapted from liner notes. * Beautiful Bobby Gorgeous - production (4, 5) * Cecil Otter - vocals, production (1-3, 7, 8, 11), recorded by, mixed by, mastered by * Charlie Puleston - guitar (2) * Emily Bloodmobile - production (4) * Lazerbeak Aaron Mader (born July 21, 1982), better known by his stage name Lazerbeak, is an American record producer, singer, and guitarist from Minneapolis, Minnesota. He has been a member of Doomtree, The Plastic Constellations, Mixed Blood Majority, Shre ... - production (9) * MK Larada - production (10), design, layout * Paper Tiger - scratches (5) * Sean McPherson - bass (9) * Turbo Nemesis - scratches (3, 7), recorded by, mixed by, mastered by References External links * 2005 albums Cecil Otte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
We Don't Even Live Here
''We Don't Even Live Here'' is the fourth solo studio album by American rapper P.O.S. It was released on Rhymesayers Entertainment on October 23, 2012. It peaked at number 47 on the ''Billboard'' 200 chart. Release Preorders of the album came complete with materials from anarchist collective Crimethinc. Critical reception At Metacritic, which assigns a weighted average score out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics, the album received an average score of 76, based on 14 reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews". Genevieve Koski of ''The A.V. Club'' gave the album a grade of A−, writing, "''We Don't Even Live Here'' is extraordinarily accessible and somehow even agreeable in its controlled rage, the soundtrack to an anarchic end-of-the-world party that listeners can only hope they’re outsider enough to attend." David Jeffries of AllMusic gave the album 4 out of 5 stars, describing it as "a literate, sharp blast of revolution with an anarchist slant." ABC News ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bad Time Zoo
''Bad Time Zoo'' is the second studio album by American rapper Sims, a member of Minneapolis indie hip hop collective Doomtree. It was released on Doomtree Records on February 15, 2011. The album is entirely produced by Lazerbeak. Critical reception At Metacritic, which assigns a weighted average score out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics, ''Bad Time Zoo'' received an average score of 79% based on 4 reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews". The single, "Burn It Down", was listed by KEXP-FM KEXP-FM (90.3 MHz) is a non-commercial radio station licensed to Seattle, Washington, United States, specializing in alternative and indie rock programmed by its disc jockeys for the Seattle metropolitan area. The station is owned by the non-pr ... as their "Song of the Day" on June 24, 2011. Track listing Charts References External links * * {{Authority control 2011 albums Sims (rapper) albums Doomtree Records albums Albums produced by Lazerbeak ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
This Is Our Science
''This Is Our Science'' is the fourth solo studio album by American hip hop artist Astronautalis. It was released via Fake Four Inc. on September 13, 2011. It peaked at number 44 on the '' Billboard'' Heatseekers Albums chart. Music videos were created for "Contrails", "This Is Our Science", and "Dimitri Mendeleev". Critical reception At Metacritic, which assigns a weighted average score out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics, the album received an average score of 85, based on 7 reviews, indicating "universal acclaim". Joe Marvilli of ''Consequence of Sound'' gave the album a grade of A+, saying: "With all the lines, lyrics, and love he put into ''This Is Our Science'', he'll find a home in every city he visits on the road and a growing fan base of friends with whom he can share his stories." '' City Pages'' included the album on the "Minnesota's Best Albums of 2011" list. Track listing Personnel Credits adapted from liner notes. * Astronautalis – vocals, produc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Astronautalis
Charles Andrew Bothwell (born December 13, 1981), better known by his stage name Astronautalis, is an American alternative hip hop artist currently based in Brooklyn, New York. History After gaining some recognition in local circles in Jacksonville, Florida and competing at Scribble Jam, Astronautalis self-released his debut album, ''You and Yer Good Ideas'', in 2003. He eventually signed with Fighting Records and the record was re-released in 2005, followed by his second album, ''The Mighty Ocean and Nine Dark Theaters'', in 2006. He released the third album, ''Pomegranate'', on Eyeball Records in 2008. In winter 2009, he toured with the Canadian indie rock band Tegan and Sara through Europe, and supported them again through the spring of 2010 in Australia. His fourth album, ''This Is Our Science'', was released on Fake Four Inc. in 2011. His latest release, '' Cut the Body Loose'', was released in 2016. Astronautalis is a descendant of James Hepburn, 4th Earl of Bothwell, whic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Badly Broken Code
''A Badly Broken Code'' is the debut studio album by Dessa, a member of Minneapolis indie hip hop collective Doomtree. It was released by Doomtree Records in 2010. The album title comes from a line in the poem "Nostalgia" by American poet Billy Collins. Reception Jakob Dorof of ''Tiny Mix Tapes'' gave the album 4 stars out of 5, saying, "The result is likely one of the best hip-hop songs you'll hear this year, let alone from the rare type of MC that manages to be white, female, and supremely talented all in one." ''The A.V. Club ''The A.V. Club'' is an American online newspaper and entertainment website featuring reviews, interviews, and other articles that examine films, music, television, books, games, and other elements of pop-culture media. ''The A.V. Club'' was cre ...'' listed it as the 20th best album of 2010. In 2010, '' City Pages'' listed it as the "Best Local Album of the Past 12 Months". The track "The Bullpen" was frequently used as walk out music at rallies b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Never Better (album)
''Never Better'' is the third solo studio album by American rapper P.O.S. It was released on Rhymesayers Entertainment in 2009. It peaked at number 106 on the ''Billboard'' 200 chart. Production Over half of the record is produced by P.O.S himself, along with contributions from Doomtree producers Lazerbeak, Paper Tiger and MK Larada. It features guest verses from Doomtree compatriots Sims, Cecil Otter and Dessa, as well as Astronautalis. Release The first single "Goodbye" was released in December, 2008. The second single "Drumroll (We're All Thirsty)" was released in January, 2009 on iTunes and Amazon.com. The track "Savion Glover" is a remix of a track previously released on Doomtree's '' False Hopes'' in 2007. The album was released in a limited custom transparent digipak edition designed by Minneapolis designer Eric Carlson. It features 16 solid picture inserts with 6 plastic overlays, allowing the owner to create their own cover art combinations. Critical reception At Meta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mel Gibson And The Pants
Mel Gibson and the Pants is an underground hip hop band based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They released three albums in the early 2000s. Band member Ryan Olson is also a member of Digitata and Gayngs. History Mel Gibson and the Pants released their debut album, ''A Mannequin American'', in 2004. Their second album, ''W/ Guitar'', was released in 2005. The band released the third album, ''Sea vs. Shining Sea'', in 2007. Ira Sather-Olson of ''Missoula Independent'' said, "''Sea vs. Shining Sea'' proves that a marriage between numerous genres can in fact create lasting results". Discography ;Albums * ''A Mannequin American'' (2004) * ''W/ Guitar'' (2005) * ''Sea vs. Shining Sea'' (2007) References External links Mel Gibson and the Pantson Totally Gross National Product Totally Gross National Product (abbreviated TGNP) is an American independent record label based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It was founded by Ryan Olson and Drew Christopherson. It is best known for issuing reco ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lights Out Paris
''Lights Out Paris'' is the first studio album by American hip hop artist Sims, a member of Minneapolis indie hip hop collective Doomtree. It was released July 28, 2005 on Doomtree Records and includes guest appearances from P.O.S, Crescent Moon, and Toki Wright, among others. The album was re-released with four remixes and five songs from Sims' ''False Hopes Four'' on vinyl in June 2015. Music The album is produced by Lazerbeak, MK Larada, P.O.S, Tom Servo and Paper Tiger. It features Mike Mictlan, Toki Wright, Crescent Moon, Cecil Otter, P.O.S and Dessa. Track listing Personnel Adapted from Discogs * Sims - primary artist * MK Larada - executive producer, producer , additional production * P.O.S - executive producer, featured artist , producer * Joe Mabbott - engineer, mixed by, producer * Dave Gardner - mastered by * Turbo Nemesis - mixed by * Tom Servo - producer * Mike Mictlan - featured artist * Toki Wright - featured artist * Lazerbeak - producer * S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
False Hopes (Dessa Album)
False Hopes is the debut EP by Dessa, a member of Minneapolis indie hip hop collective Doomtree. It was released on Doomtree Records in 2005. In a 2008 interview with ''The A.V. Club ''The A.V. Club'' is an American online newspaper and entertainment website featuring reviews, interviews, and other articles that examine films, music, television, books, games, and other elements of pop-culture media. ''The A.V. Club'' was cre ...'', Dessa said, "I felt a little more confident in my ability, and I knew that some people in Minneapolis had liked the first project, so I felt a little more confident in my attack." Track listing References External links * 2005 EPs Dessa albums Doomtree Records albums {{2005-hiphop-album-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fugazi
Fugazi (; ) is an American post-hardcore band that formed in Washington, D.C., in 1986. The band consists of guitarists and vocalists Ian MacKaye and Guy Picciotto, bassist Joe Lally, and drummer Brendan Canty. They are noted for their style-transcending music, DIY ethical stance, manner of business practice, and contempt for the music industry. Fugazi has performed numerous worldwide tours and produced six studio albums, a film, and a comprehensive live series, gaining the band critical acclaim and success around the world. Highly influential on punk music, punk and alternative rock, alternative music, the band has been on an indefinite hiatus since 2003. History Formation and early years (1986–1989) After the hardcore punk group Minor Threat dissolved, MacKaye (vocals and guitar) was active with a few short-lived groups, most notably Embrace (American band), Embrace. He decided he wanted a project that was "like the Stooges with reggae", but was wary about forming another ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
