Big Boi, “Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty” (Def Jam): How does a record this good, made by a guy who’s one-half of OutKast, one of the biggest-selling rap groups of all time, wind up in the reject pile? Ask the folks at Jive Records, who decided not to put out the dazzlingly varied and impressively consistent “Sir Lucious Left Foot” when Antwan “Big Boi” Patton initially turned it in during 2008, allegedly because the label felt it wasn’t commercially accessible enough. Two years later, Big Boi’s solo debut occasionally sounds slightly dated in its lyrical allusions, with references to Ricky Bobby and some guy named Obama who was getting a lot of attention back then. But musically, it doesn’t miss a step, from the mighty martial groove that drives “Back Up Plan” to the soul horns and dub bass that bubble up from under in “The Train Part II (Sir Lucious Left Foot Saves the Day).” Jive has nixed planned tracks that included Andre Benjamin, Big Boi’s partner in OutKast; the label is holding out for a Patton/Benjamin reunion. But the world can wait. Collaborating with Janelle Monae, George Clinton, Gucci Mane, T.I., and others, Big Boi has more than enough helpmates, and on “Sir Lucious,” the earthier OutKast auteur throws a vibrant and wildly creative house party that will do better than fine until that next OutKast album comes to pass.
Boi's new video, You ain't no DJ ft. Yelawolf from Big Boi's debut solo album, Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty. Sir Lucious Left Foot himself is the latest to join the prestigious residency roster of Jennifer Lopez and Celine Dion as well as other past resident DJs, A-Trak, Baauer, RL Grimes, Tiesto and more. His DJ sets have already been announced and are as follows: February 6, March 12, April 16, June 22, August 20, October 1, November 12, and December 10.
Mystery Jets, “Serotonin” (Rough Trade): Mystery Jets, once based on Eel Pie Island on the River Thames, initially were famed for that and two other things: writing killer pop tunes and featuring the drummer’s dad on guitar. But neither of those admittedly impressive facts was enough carry the quintet to the next musical level, and the initial hype seemed to have stagnated.
Serotonin, the band’s third album, comes at a turning point for the Jets. Whether they become indie also-rans or finally deliver rides on 11 simple tracks. And, dare we say it, the Jets impress. From the beginning, the spiky rhythms of their earlier tracks have been supplanted by the spacious opener “Alice Springs,” with its Bono-aping bluster.
Elsewhere, the brilliant “Dreaming of Another World” and the massive riff at the heart of “Show Me the Light” are simply standouts on a genuinely stellar album. At their core, the Jets retain their love for glittering pop drama. More grown-up? But grown old? Mary Gauthier, “The Foundling” (Razor & Tie): As a singer-songwriter who has always tended toward the downbeat, Mary Gauthier (pronounced Go-Shay) could not have picked a more suitable topic for her latest album. “The Foundling” is her overtly autobiographical account of being an orphan and failing to connect with her birth mother. Working with the Cowboy Junkies’ Michael Timmins as producer — he surrounds her Louisiana drawl with understated but richly evocative arrangements — Gauthier presents a gripping narrative that amounts to the best work of a fine career.
“March 11, 1962,” in which she finally reaches her mother by phone, only to be rejected, is a killer. But the story doesn’t end there.
A clue to how Gauthier manages to keep this tale from being irredeemably dark and depressing can be found in “Sideshow”; she unapologetically confesses to a penchant for sad songs but also pokes a little fun at herself: “Another truly troubled troubadour/Writing songs to even up the score.” With “The Foundling,” Gauthier does much more than that.
An item that is used but still in very good condition. No damage to the jewel case or item cover, no scuffs, scratches, cracks, or holes. The cover art and liner notes are included.
The VHS or DVD box is included. The video game instructions and box are included. The teeth of disk holder are undamaged.
Minimal wear on the exterior of item. No skipping on CD/DVD. No fuzzy/snowy frames on VHS tape. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. Seller Notes: “ This product has passed our meticulous quality checks and is guaranteed to be in great condition. ” Genre: R&B & Soul, R&B & Soul Duration: CD / Album Style: Southern Record Label: Universal Music Release Year: 2010 Contributor: Big Boi (Artist) UPC: 853 EAN: 853.
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Album Features UPC 53 Artist Big Boi Format CD Release Year 2010 Record Label Def Jam (USA) Genre R&B, Southern Rap Details Playing Time 57 min. Contributing Artists T.I., Jamie Foxx, George Clinton, Gucci Mane, Too $hort, Khujo Goodie, Sleepy Sleepy Brown, Cutty Cartel, Janelle Monae, YelaWolf, B.O.B., Sam Chris Distributor Universal Distribution Recording Type Studio Recording Mode Stereo SPAR Code n/a Track Listing Disc 1 1. Feel Me (Intro), 2. Daddy Fat Sax, 3.
Turns Me On, 4. Follow Us, 5. Shutterbugg, 6. General Patton, 7. Tangerine - (featuring T.I.), 8. You Ain't No DJ, 9. Hustle Blood, 10.
Be Still, 11. Fo Yo Sorrows - (featuring Sam Chris/Too $hort/George Clinton), 12. Night Night - (featuring B.o.B), 13.
Shine Blockas - (featuring Gucci Mane), 14. 2 (Sir Lucious Left Foot Saves the Day) - (featuring Sam Chris) Train, 15. Back Up Plan. Get it NOW!!!
I snoozed on buying his for a while as a colleague told me it wasn't that good. 'WHAT THE HELL WAS HE TALKING ABOUT?' If you are a 'Kast' fan and are into the intricacies of Big Boi's delivery and high - content lyrics, this is a must - have.
He is at his lyrically best and the instrumentation is impeccable as well. Although Dre's outlandish character tend to draw more attention, I have come to admire Big Boi's lyrical and musical talent with each release. He is indeed, Daddy Fat Sax!
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