''Celestial Clockwork'' is the third solo studio album by American rapper
Illogic
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[ It was released by ]Weightless Recordings
Albert Shepard, (born July 11, 1974), better known by his stage name Blueprint, is an American rapper from Columbus, Ohio. He is a founder of Weightless Recordings.
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on April 13, 2004.[ The production is entirely handled by ]Blueprint
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.[ It features vocal contributions from ]Aesop Rock
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, Vast Aire
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, Slug
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, and Blueprint.[
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Critical reception
Dominic Umile of ''PopMatters
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'' gave the album a favorable review, saying, "''Celestial Clockwork''s mystifying backdrop is an example of Blueprint's ability to hold back as a producer when necessary, but is also an expansive assortment of psychedelic beats that naturally complement Illogic's sly, off-kilter approach."[
Alex Henderson of ]AllMusic
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gave the album 3 stars out of 5, saying, "Illogic is one of rap's intellectuals, and the heritage that he brings to the table -- influences like De La Soul
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, Q-Tip, and Common
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-- makes for a more nuanced, lyrically complex hip-hop experience."[
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Track listing
References
External links
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''Celestial Clockwork''
at Bandcamp
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2004 albums
Illogic albums