Chicago, Illinois emcee Novatore celebrating Halloween early together with his 14th studio LP. Rising as a member of the Notorious Crew, he’s additionally constructed up a powerful solo profession over practically a decade by dropping 4 EPs & an acclaimed collaborative effort with A.M. Early Morning produced by Stu Bangas referred to as Kingdom of Criminality & it’s current sequel produced by Johnny Slash. Different highlights embrace Louie, Louie II, Embrace the Darkness, Portrait of a Madman, Embrace the Darkness II: Explorers of Expertise, Grasp of Morbid Creations & Residing within the Finish Instances, Alchemy & Black Magic, his Goon MuSick debut The 87 Arsonist & the Brenx-produced Agoraphobia. Solely midway by the month, he’s seeking to outsource each of his earlier discography entries beneath Goon MuSick with Embrace the Darkness III.
After the “Possession” intro, the primary tune “Apostrophes” opens with a increase bap instrumental from none aside from C-Lance speaking about his demons wanting full management the best way he continually acts whereas “Final Chapter” that includes Lord Goat finds the pair ensuring their competitors doesn’t have a profession. “Within the Scope” eerily talks about staying underground without end & as soon as “Homicide for Rent” that includes Apathy spends a couple of minutes quenching for blood, we’re handled to a compositional “Battle Plans on Sign” intermission.
“Mannequins” brings some chilling pianos into the fold beginning the 2nd half bodybagging those that wish to battle him whereas “Transferring Keys” that includes Chubs & Ok-Prez turns peons into greens. The sampling on “Deafening Silence” feels harking back to Jedi Thoughts Methods giving shoutouts to these exhibiting love & after “No Masters” that includes 2 Feathers talks about not being afraid to struggle, “Darkish Empire” that includes DreamTek ends with them giving their 2 cents concerning the present political local weather.
Through the COVID-19 pandemic in the beginning of this decade, the unique Embrace the Darkness like each Louies marked an enormous enchancment from Novatore’s earlier materials & the sequel 13 months afterwards additional propelled himself artistically. Quick ahead to current day solely a pair weeks away from Halloween, he & C-Lance return to the darker vibes of each it’s predecessors surpassing The 87 Arsonist & Agoraphobia to turn out to be his best work since signing to Goon MuSick.
Rating: 9/10