[.ca] Black Magic

Blown away:
Ive been a swollen members fan for quite some time. after being dissapointed with the release of Heavy I was hoping for a awsome new album. What can I say? I honestly believe this is there best album ever. Its amazing, the production value is astonishing... best in the business. The lyrics are inspiring as well as well crafted. 5/5 - amazing

Welcome Back Batleaxe!:
First of all, I live in a suburb of Edmonton, AB and I admire everything that S+M puts out, Balance all the way up to Heavy! No fair weather fan, never lost fiath uno...And they truely are the epitomy of hip hop greatness! Nice one guys, Black Magic is proof that Swollen has the skills to tear it up if they put their minds to it! 21 tracks, and no sacrifise for quality either? AMAZING! Mos def my fav track is Put Me On > Too Hot > Grind > Brothers, ya feelin that one fo riil (savin best for last eh). Jus keep on reppin it, and the possibilities are endless for Battleaxe now. -1-

Strong release for S & M:
To be honest I almost slept on this album, I haven't been into Swollen since Balance, which for me is kind of a classic. I didnt really get into Bad Dreams or Monsters, didnt think they were bad I just didn't feel them as much as Balance. I have to say I was pleasantly surprised with Black Magic, this album strong, both lyrically and in production. The guests give solid performances and out of about 20 tracks I have to say that theres little of it I don't like. If your a skimmer you'll find good tracks, but I think this one is best enjoyed right through, I think you'll find the not so bangin tracks are better in context of the arrangement. Thanks

Black Magic!:
This album is good but not perfect. There is lots of S & M signature dark rap in here (see Black Magic, Massacre, Swamp Water, Pressure). All the music pundits who tote this Swollen album as a return to their dark roots are correct. However I didn't like all the songs and therefore I give this album four stars.

• Intro - Swollen Members
• Blackout - Swollen Members
• Swampwater - DJ Revolution, Phil Da Agony, Planet Asia, Swollen Members
• Pressure - Swollen Members
• Press Forward - Swollen Members
• Grind - Moka Only, Swollen Members
• Torture - DJ Revolution, Swollen Members
• So Deadly - Evidence, Swollen Members
• Weight - The Alchemist, Ghostface Killah, Swollen Members
• Prisoner of Doom - Swollen Members
• Heart - Swollen Members
• Too Hot - DJ Babu, Swollen Members
• Darkclouds - Evidence, Swollen Members
• Ritual - Chris Gestrin, Swollen Members
• Massacre - Swollen Members
• Go to Sleep - Barbie Hatch, Swollen Members
• Sinister - Jacken, Swollen Members
• Dynamite - Mr. Vegas, Swollen Members
• Put Me On - Everlast, Moka Only, Swollen Members
• Black Magic - DJ Swamp, Swollen Members
• Brothers - Swollen Members