![]() Big guitars make an appearance in “Low” creating one of the albums highlights. At times it is difficult to separate the production from Tech and that is a testament to his artistry. There are clearly efforts that are so-so, but one of Tech N9ne’s strong points as an artist is his voice’s ability to become another instrument on a track. The production of the album fits the overall mood and theme of K.O.D. Simply put, he could have trimmed-the-fat and instantly increased the overall quality of the album. It’s really a similar complaint that many fans and critics threw Tech’s way when he released Killer. Both are easily tracks that could and should have been cut from the 23 that made the album. while “Pinocchio” showcases Tech altering his voice and telling a story that is eerily similar to a hungry Big Lurch. “In the Trunk” feels out of place on K.O.D. The middle of the album suffers a bit from bland subject matter, so-so hooks, and average beats. It’s reminiscent of early Tech N9ne, appeasing any die-hard fan. From the beat to the chorus, and the lyrics, Tech shines. It’s a dark track, but nowhere near the eerie “Blackened the Sun” which follows. Three 6 Mafia makes an appearance on the next track, and sound more like the Three 6 of 10 years ago, rather than the radio-friendly group they have become as of late. It’s easy to get caught up in the title of the track but really, Tech N9ne tackles an issue that we all have faced in some way. The drumline style percussion and horn hits bring energy that Tech matches. The album opens with an absolutely brilliant track in “Show Me a God.” In the song, he wrestles with his mother’s failing health and his own fame. It’s dark and at times eerie but it’s honest and his lyrical abilities are still top notch. ![]() He spends 23 tracks of records and skits painting a picture filled with demoniac presence’s, questions of God, anger, madness, lust, the supernatural and the diminishing health of his beloved mother. A three-part album that attempts to capture the darkness that creatively consumes Tech. K.O.D., an acronym for King of Darkness, the Kansas City rapper’s latest offering. While artists like DMX have wrestled with their demons on record, Tech N9ne has chosen to embrace his. ![]()
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