Resolution is the second studio album by American hip hop group The Perceptionists. It was released on Mello Music Group on July 28, 2017.[1] Music videos were created for "Hose Down"[2] and "Free at Last".[3]
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| Released | July 28, 2017 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 35:48 | |||
| Label | Mello Music Group | |||
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Background
editShortly after the release of The Perceptionists' debut studio album, Black Dialogue, on Definitive Jux in 2005, DJ Fakts One left the group.[4] The group's remaining members, Mr. Lif and Akrobatik, subsequently released solo material and collaborative material with other artists.[5] In 2017, the two got signed to Mello Music Group and returned with a studio album, titled Resolution.[6]
Critical reception
edit| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [7] |
| Flood Magazine | 7/10[8] |
| HipHopDX | 3.4/5[9] |
| RapReviews.com | 8/10[10] |
| Vice | A−[11] |
Paul Simpson of AllMusic gave the album 3.5 out of 5 stars, stating: "Like the first Perceptionists album, Resolution maintains a heavy focus on socially conscious lyrics, calling out injustice and lamenting the disappointing state of the world."[7] Scott Glaysher of HipHopDX gave the album a 3.4 out of 5, commenting that "Lif and Ak tackle a plethora of topics on the 11-track LP, including police, politics and big Pharma" and "the album has the tendency to come across as a conspiracy theorist's guide to 2017."[9]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Early Mourning" | Willie Evans Jr. | 3:22 |
| 2. | "Hose Down" (featuring Syne) | Synesthetic Nation | 2:56 |
| 3. | "Out of Control" | Chop | 3:13 |
| 4. | "Lemme Find Out" | ZMY DaBeat | 2:50 |
| 5. | "When Push Comes to Shove" (featuring Dutch ReBelle) | Paten Locke | 3:37 |
| 6. | "Let's Battle" | Pas Doo | 2:53 |
| 7. | "Free at Last" (featuring Syne) | Synesthetic Nation | 3:09 |
| 8. | "Dirty Drumz" | Mr. Lif | 2:55 |
| 9. | "Grab Hold" | Paten Locke | 3:25 |
| 10. | "A Different Light" | Theory Hazit | 3:47 |
| 11. | "Resolution" | 8-BZA | 3:41 |
| Total length: | 35:48 | ||
References
edit- ^ Eustice, Kyle (July 28, 2017). "The Perceptionists Deliver First Album in 12 Years Titled "Resolution"". HipHopDX. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
- ^ Breihan, Tom (June 29, 2017). "The Perceptionists (Mr. Lif & Akrobatik) – "Hose Down" Video". Stereogum. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
- ^ DeVille, Chris (August 16, 2017). "Mr. Lif & Akrobatik – "Free at Last" (Feat. Syne) Video". Stereogum. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
- ^ Capobianco, Ken (July 20, 2017). "With Perceptionists' long-awaited reunion, perspectives have changed, chemistry hasn't". The Boston Globe. Archived from the original on July 29, 2017. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
- ^ Force, Chris (April 16, 2018). "Perceptionists Tour (Mr. Lif & Akrobatik)". Alarm. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
- ^ Breihan, Tom (June 13, 2017). "Mr. Lif & Akrobatik – "Hose Down"". Stereogum. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
- ^ a b Simpson, Paul. "Resolution - The Perceptionists, Mr. Lif, Akrobatik". AllMusic. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
- ^ Pudzianowski, Lydia (August 24, 2017). "Mr. Lif and Akrobatik (The Perceptionists), "Resolution"". Flood Magazine. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
- ^ a b Glaysher, Scott (September 13, 2017). "Review: The Perceptionists Reunite For Fundamentally Woke "Resolution" Album". HipHopDX. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
- ^ Juon, Steve (November 7, 2017). "The Perceptionists :: Resolution :: Mello Music Group". RapReviews.com. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
- ^ Christgau, Robert (July 28, 2017). "Robert Christgau on Old School Alt-Rap's New Dawn". Vice. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
External links
edit- Resolution at Discogs (list of releases)