Artistt: K-OS
Album: Atlantis Hymns for Disco
Worth Buying: Every song
You will be interested in this album if you enjoy: Artist that are undefinable and original
Tell me more: This album was released 3 years ago and I have only just now discovered it. But upon discovering it, I am now a fan of of this Canadian Rapper/Musician/Singer/Songwriter
For me listening to Kevin Bereton (going under the handle of K-OS) for the first time was a lot like the first time I listened to Beck. Not because the two sound anything alike (because they don't) but because they both sounded so completely original.
On this, his latest CD, K-OS blends (but is not limited to) Rap, Funk, Rock, Reggae and early Motown R&B.
Sometimes Rapping, sometimes singing and sometimes playing guitar and keyboards he defies all conventions of Hip Hop. In fact I would say that calling K-OS Hip Hop is like calling Led Zeppelin Heavy Metal (both are much more than that).
The second thing that impresses me about K-OS is his ability to sing/rap about powerful spiritual feelings (not messages) without ever sounding preachy (no small feat). but most of all this album is fun. It is fun to listen to. The songs are just so amazingly catchy. This is music that gets more enjoyable with each listen.
As I finish this, I have discovered that K-OS has released a new album last month....But doesn't appear to be available here in the US except as an mp3 version....I like to get CDs whenever possible...so we'll see.
What about the packaging? Standard Jewel Case. Nice colors on the disc and really nice looking booklet, but too many of the fonts used in the booklet are absolutely unreadable (That's the only negative) but booklet art is great to look at.
Listen to samples and buy in mp3 format here
Buy in CD Format Here
What if I am not ready to buy the whole album: Try getting The Rain
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