It's time to get up on the jock of one big ol' P.O.S. Unfortunately this is just one more example of misrepresentation in labeling in our culture of commerce. Although I disagree with some other outfits labeling the new P.O.S album as one of the best hip-hop albums of 2009 this early, only longevity (and comparative listening) can really decide that, it is not a stretch at all to say that it is one of the most innovative and original hip-hop albums that has ever hit my cars CD player.
At this point it isn't likely to hear a Rhymesayers release and be disappointed but this album is so different than anything else I've heard from the label that it was a very welcomed departure from the expected. Old time punk rocker P.O.S has put together a punk rock album as much as he did a rap album.
"Let it roll" starts the album off slowly but the next few songs would blow the mind of any mohawked fifteen year old or thirty year old Atmosphere fan. The first song, "Drumroll" is straight up bad ass. A non-stop drum roll backs a song with guitars and the half yell half rap on a clever piece of songwriting. The next two songs though are the true highlights of the album. "Savion Glover" pulls no punches about his beliefs, his style, or his personal taste. Throwing out rhymes about Savion Glover, Fugazi, and (ex) President Bush, P.O.S showcases his clever lyrical style which leads so wonderfully into what is certainly one of the best songs of the year. "Purexed" starts off slow, lyrically more punk than anything else, it breaks into a powerful guitar backed, drum roll having, sing along chorus rocking beauty. There is no question that lyrically P.O.S may not sound as clever as some other artists but what he has to say is light years beyond many others. Even if you don't find the beauty in his face, or the beauty in the bass line, there is no way you can avoid seeing the beauty in this album.