Yo Record Club philosophers!
The splashing sounds in the first song reminded me that I need to go out, get real dirty and sweaty, followed by a soak-n-splash in a natural well or spring of water. Man, it made me feel like I wanted to be naked in a nice cold lake or river.
Why a cold body of water? Probably some fear that warm water would attract an aquatic monster that may mistake my pecker for bait. Ya know... floating around on top of the water like a bob or wiggling like a worm in the waters below.
The vibe of this album was great overall. I really enjoyed the upbeat rhythms throughout, even when some of the songs felt like they were getting darker. Towards the middle, the rap reminded me of Eminem. Perhaps not surprising given the era of which K'naan seems influenced by (Nas).
Melissa picked a nice album that reminded me that there are Somalian-born humans who have transplanted to Canada as a refugee (essentially). I'm glad he got out of the Warzone to become a Philanthropist of sorts. Getting Coca-Cola to give some back to places where they've heavily benefited/extracted labor reminds me not all intentions are evil... Conscious good action just typically never seems like it's enough (somehow).
Anyway, thanks for all the great picks each week. This album satiated my walk home from Manhattan, over the Brooklyn Bridge back to my abode in Boerum Hill. What a traverse these tar-ridden feet have been through today... And enough Philosophizing!
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