Found a short review from the KC Star and thought I'd post it. They do say that Tech outshines everyone, which is a slight compliment. But for the most part, Tech gets no love this time around from the hometown press.... :ermm:
http://www.kansascity.com/entertainment/story/194960-p2.html
TECH N9NE
‘Collabos: Misery Loves Kompany’
(Strange Music) |
The latest release by Tech N9ne, arguably the most popular musician currently working out of Kansas City, is filthy. The musical equivalent of locker room chatter, it gleefully wallows in the kind of language and vulgar attitudes that prompted recent protests from concerned groups and citizens.
Ostensibly a set of collaborations, “Collabos” contains few of the introspective insights that elevate Tech N9ne’s best work above peers’.
Yukmouth is the biggest name among the project’s guests, yet thanks to his trademark machine gun delivery, Tech N9ne outshines everyone. “Collabos” is sure to please his loyal fans, but it’s clearly among Tech N9ne’s lesser efforts.
The first page of the article also had a piece on the Leo Project..... thought I'd throw it in because of the local connection.
http://www.kansascity.com/entertainment/story/194960.html
| THE LEO PROJECT
‘The Burning: Special Edition’ |
Since its inception in 2005 and through its Club Wars victory, the Leo Project has become one of the more popular hard-rock bands in Kansas City. Ask Jim Kilroy himself or the local club owners who watch the bottom line (attendance): This is a band on the proverbial “verge.”
Much of “Burning” is a blend of modern rock, heavy rock and prog-metal — sounds we’ve heard before, whether at Ozzfest, Rockfest or on the station that sponsors it.
Once in a while Tyler Lyon screams like he’s down with Coalesce (“Dreams Along the Water”
, but he can also carry a melody with soul and gusto, like singers in bands he admires (Staind).
When the band stays closer to the mainstream, and bassist Sean Hamel lays down the harmonies, you hear the crossover potential – why the ladies get their rock-loving men to come to shows (and vice versa).
This “Special Edition” is a remastered version of the first album with three bonus cuts. Two of those are acoustic makeovers that bring out the star-quality in Lyon’s voice and imply that, with some songwriting help, this could be the rare local modern-rock band that makes it big.
http://www.kansascity.com/entertainment/story/194960-p2.html
TECH N9NE
‘Collabos: Misery Loves Kompany’
(Strange Music) |
The latest release by Tech N9ne, arguably the most popular musician currently working out of Kansas City, is filthy. The musical equivalent of locker room chatter, it gleefully wallows in the kind of language and vulgar attitudes that prompted recent protests from concerned groups and citizens.
Ostensibly a set of collaborations, “Collabos” contains few of the introspective insights that elevate Tech N9ne’s best work above peers’.
Yukmouth is the biggest name among the project’s guests, yet thanks to his trademark machine gun delivery, Tech N9ne outshines everyone. “Collabos” is sure to please his loyal fans, but it’s clearly among Tech N9ne’s lesser efforts.
The first page of the article also had a piece on the Leo Project..... thought I'd throw it in because of the local connection.
http://www.kansascity.com/entertainment/story/194960.html
| THE LEO PROJECT
‘The Burning: Special Edition’ |
Since its inception in 2005 and through its Club Wars victory, the Leo Project has become one of the more popular hard-rock bands in Kansas City. Ask Jim Kilroy himself or the local club owners who watch the bottom line (attendance): This is a band on the proverbial “verge.”
Much of “Burning” is a blend of modern rock, heavy rock and prog-metal — sounds we’ve heard before, whether at Ozzfest, Rockfest or on the station that sponsors it.
Once in a while Tyler Lyon screams like he’s down with Coalesce (“Dreams Along the Water”
, but he can also carry a melody with soul and gusto, like singers in bands he admires (Staind).When the band stays closer to the mainstream, and bassist Sean Hamel lays down the harmonies, you hear the crossover potential – why the ladies get their rock-loving men to come to shows (and vice versa).
This “Special Edition” is a remastered version of the first album with three bonus cuts. Two of those are acoustic makeovers that bring out the star-quality in Lyon’s voice and imply that, with some songwriting help, this could be the rare local modern-rock band that makes it big.
