John Teufel

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Termanology and DC :: Out the Gate

John TeufelFebruary 14, 2006

There's a lot to like about "Out the Gate," the virgin effort from Massachusetts rapper Termanology and his producer DC the MIDI Alien. There's also, unfortuna... Read More...

LPReview

5

Ja Rule :: Exodus

John TeufelJanuary 3, 2006

The problem with Ja Rule isn't that he lacks talent. His lyrics may not be the most incisive or witty, and his rhyme skills rest comfortably below the industry... Read More...

CompilationReview

5.5

The Longshots :: Hunger Music

John TeufelOctober 25, 2005

Albums like The Longshots' "Hunger Music" really make you think about what should now be considered "good rap," and what should be relegated to the CD collecti... Read More...

LPReview

8.5

Priest Da Nomad :: Mr. Moov Sumthin’

John TeufelOctober 11, 2005

Rare is the rapper who sounds both sincere and strong-minded, honest without being mawkish, cocky yet humble. Think of it this way: how many times have you hea... Read More...

LPReview

8.5

Omega One :: The Lo-Fi Chronicles

John TeufelOctober 4, 2005

Two general observations about instrumental releases by DJs: They are usually very good, because it's harder to get hip-hop heads into an album with no raps, s... Read More...

InstrumentalReview

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A.D.O.R. :: Signature of the Ill

John TeufelSeptember 20, 2005

As is my custom, I listened to A.D.O.R.'s new album "Signature of the Ill" once through before reading the promotional material his record label had sent along ... Read More...

LPReview