Subtle - New White

It is often said that hip-hop is more than the sum of it's elements. It is, among other things, also the idea that the most varied elements can make up hip-hop. Here, hip-hop (in the form of rhythmic vocals & drum work) itself turns into an element contributing to yet another amalgam. But while hip-hop is part of the potpourri that is "A New White", it is clearly overshadowed by Subtle's playing with indie rock & IDM staples. Either way, from the not-so-subtle ("The Long Vein of the Law") to the really subtle (the closing "She" & "Stiff Fruit"), this album is an exciting listening experience that will have a hip-hop head wondering what all the lengthy definitions & empty declarations hip-hop has to endure are worth when six people can come along & incorporate it so seamlessly into the greater realm of music.

1) Song Meat
2) I Love L.A
3) Long Vein of the Law
4) Red White ; Blonde
5) Silence
6) Hook
7) F.K.O
8) Eyewash
9) Hand-Replacement
10) She
11) Stiff Fruit