It was a missing link in the chain, from a time when he was low down, on the canvass uncertain as to whether he would get back up, let alone get on top.
The flow is clunky, lacking any of the trademark syncopation of his early material. It’s uncomfortable to listen to; somewhere in between melodic ragga approach and ozhiphop. The accent doesn’t match the delivery, but the beats kind of hold it together in a mellow post-garage way, perhaps. Too cocky for the persona.
EPonymous 2012
Recorded in Slanty towers, Preston between 2011 and 2012 when times were real rough after the stroke. I began this project in 2011, then went back to uni in 2012 to improve brain function; all the while I just wanted to be in the studio sharpening my mic attack. EPonymous was the project when I realised I needed to work a lot harder to bring my skills back. Thanks to Jason for your honesty around this time. Original release was eventually shelved due to the scheduling of Agency Dub Collective’s Beggars Belief, but some of these lyrics were performed over Sub Detonator rhythms on the East Coast tour of 2013.
Thanks to Ishu for the great mixing job (my vocal tone is particularly rough on this record as I lacked core strength after my stint in hospital).
All disclaimers aside, this record is what it is – a record of an event.
Thanks to Ishu for the great mixing job (my vocal tone is particularly rough on this record as I lacked core strength after my stint in hospital).
All disclaimers aside, this record is what it is – a record of an event.
credits
released January 3, 2012
Written and recorded By L O’Connell
tracks 1-7 Space Echo and Mixed by G Dryza.
Mastered by 3oB
Branch Stack Records 