Swollen Members are back with their eighth studio album, BEAUTIFUL DEATH MACHINE, a record that perserves and strengthens the groups musical legacy with their signature brand of dark, sinister, spell-binding hip hop.
A**Y
It's Swollen La La La La La
Rob The Viking (Production) ...if you know this name you have expectations that will be met and loved by your speakers. Madchild continues his High quality output with top shelf word play, vocal consistency & concepts. Prevail finds a nice middle ground between the early sci fi look it up to understand it verses and the completely dumbed down approach that we saw on Armed To The Teeth ( a great album,,,just NOTHING like this or previous efforts) Overall this record gives a long time Swollen fan a chance to pump his fist and celebrate a long career of Top Shelf Rap music...and a new fan (my Wife) a doorway back to what made them legendary.
T**S
Pure Fire!
If you think Daggermouth Was A step in the Right,then BDM is One of there Best Albums to date. Every Track on Here is Murder and it Blows You away. As Far as Production Goes, i Was Somewhat un-intrested Of hearing C-Lance but when i Heard he was going to be producing some tracks for BDM,Then i Had A Change of Opinion and his Beats Are Very Dark like Rob's.This is A mixture Of Balance and Daggermouth.Guest Apperances on Here Murder Every Track on Here.So that being Said do Yourselves A Favor and go Cop This And you will be Pleased and it Is Worth the Money.
P**F
Beautiful blend of new and old Swollen
This new album reminds me of old Swollen Members albums, like "Balance" or even "Bad Dreams," but it has been infused with a new sound and feel that was heard from first in "Armed to the Teeth."The new beats and especially those of "Juggernaut" are new for Swollen sound, but very fitting! This album is a masterpiece when it comes to lyrics and sound bombing. I think the cover is extremely fitting, picturing a 67' Camaro equipped with a supercharger, Gatling gun, and rocket launcher, as this album is going to run everything else out of town!
N**A
Swollen is at the top of its game!
Beautiful Death Machine is a relentless onslaught of lyrical dominance from Prevail and MadChild, powerfully combined with the equally blood-pumping and hypnotizing beats from Rob the Viking. Swollen is back in every way on Beautiful Death Machine, fusing the best of the Balance/Bad Dreams days with the fire of a revitalized MadChild and a hotter-than-ever PrevOne. Flawless inclusion of some of the best underground emcees turns BDM into one of the best releases of the year. This is why we all fell in love with Swollen in the first place. It's a must-buy!
B**B
DAMN!
SICK! This album is absolutely unbelievable, Paz Man, Esoteric, Celph Titled, Apathy, Slaine,....I know not of another album with this degree of illness on it! All the sickest underground artists on one album! I have been waiting for an album like this for years. I have had conversation with SM years ago about how they should get together with Demigodz and here it is! Cant go wrong with this purchase, if your into underground hip hop, this is it, all in one album!
D**D
Every release gets better and better and this one is no exception
Been a fan since Monsters in the Closet, Rob the Viking always hits the mark and Madchild and Prevail rock it everytime. Truly the only rap album/group worth listening to anymore. Get blown away with rhythm and lyrical mastery by artists that know how to get the job done. This is not a tirade of a "fanboy", but of a 40 year old who knows what's good because I listen and try it all.You say "Swollen", I yell "Members!"
S**S
Outstanding
This is a great effort by Swollen Members. I am amazed at the depth and quality of this work. It is the kind of music that you can listen to many, many, times and still discover something new. I think this is the bands best work to date.
V**Z
Awesome.
Way better than anything that's been out in the last few years. Can't wait for Madchilds new solo album either. This album is worth buying and listening to it every single day, swollen members are putting in work as always.
M**G
Beautiful Hip Hop
Swollen are back with a bang, If your a fan of previous good swollen members lps (balance,bad dreams,black magic,dagger mouth) or just good underground hip hop then you will love this.Support the real
D**K
DUMPTRUK
SOME GOOD STUFF ON HERE BUT FIND MYSELF SKIPPING TRACKS. PRODUCTION IS REALLY NICE AT TIMES I PROBABLY LIKE ABOUT HALF THE ALBUM , MADCHILDS VOICE AND FLOW DOES IRRITATE ME THESE DAYS
L**E
Five Stars
Great everything Big A's all round
S**R
Möglicherweise...
...das beste Album der Swollen Members, wenn es um die Gesamtwirkung geht. Das Album wirkt rund, stimmig und ohne Kanten; es ist nach Black Magic sicherlich eines der besten Alben bzw. je nach eigener Stimmung sogar besser. Kann man ohne hastigen Forward-Gedrücke durchlaufen lassen..
J**Z
They did it once again!
Excellent album by Swollen Members, I have been listening to it non stop since I got it! For any lover out there of hip hop I recommend this album!
