Blueprint

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I guess it has been mastered and pressed in an historic period where CD were the new thing and nobody really cared about pressing good vinyls, also in the thanks section Jay is writing something like "thanks to all the people who made this CD possible. it kind of gives you a hint on how much vinyls were considered back then if he's only talking about CDs, maybe. A rap GOAT rapping with ease over incredibly well produced and outstanding beats and giving his current day point of view. A routinely great artist, much of Sufjan's universal appeal comes from his skills as a gifted narrator, pairing personal musings on love and devotion with commentary on American culture, whilst welding folk and electronica, the ambient and existential. I could use a bit more low-range in the mix, but this album is not overly dependent on the low end like many other of its contemporaries.

Z – Reasonable Doubt (1996, Vinyl) - Discogs Jaÿ-Z – Reasonable Doubt (1996, Vinyl) - Discogs

Comprised of various labels we know and love at Rough Trade (Bella Union, ATO, Speedy Wunderground, Phantasy, Heavenly, Mute and more) PIAS [Recordings] filter through some of the most diverse artistry to our racks, which we greatly enjoy digging into.My pressing has the united pressing stamp (ⓤ) and the labels with all white text, but it has the same stampers as the original pressing (TD, MASTERDISC, RE-1). very thin and not durable, the color chipped away already on some corners even if I always try to handle this thing good, ok is not a baby, but i am not using it to block the doors either, if you know what I mean. and to make matters worse (for the competition, that is), he does so over a selection of the tightest beats (jus blaze, timbaland) to come by hip-hop since fellow brooklyn-ite notorious b. I don't wish misfortune on anyone, but it sounds like a little hardship needs to come your way so you can remember what made you famous in the first place.

Jay-Z – The Blueprint (2001, Blue, Gatefold, Vinyl) - Discogs Jay-Z – The Blueprint (2001, Blue, Gatefold, Vinyl) - Discogs

I think it might have been repressed since I bought mine recently off UDiscover Music and recieved an LP that seemed to be pretty young, both Media and Sleeve.Recorded at Hive Mind Studios in Brooklyn, NY, with the help of producer/arrangers Mike Buckley and Vincent Chiarito (both members of Charles Bradley's Extraordinaires) and crack team of a-list musicians, his upcoming album blends heavy arrangements and introspective lyrics with sophistication, leaving the listener in a blissful wash of wonderment. His full length debut on Daptone Records is equal parts raw feeling and elegance and exudes confidence and charm. The production is top notch, the pacing of the album is really strong too, kicks off with the strongest bangers of the album and get's a bit more mellow towards the end. Anyone who has had the pleasure of seeing Jalen perform live knows that he is one of the most captivating performers on today's soul scene.