"Catapulted to notoriety, fame, and serious hip-hop credibility with
2002’s Dead Ringer LP, Philadelphia based DJ and multi-instrumentalist
RJD2 has enjoyed a thoroughly prolific career; following that debut
album with 2004’s critically acclaimed Since We Last Spoke.
For The Third Hand, RJD2 seemingly abandons all the notions and titles
that have been placed upon him over the past 5 years. Underground
hip-hop super-producer to some, virtuoso sample-based instrumental
wizard to others, RJD2 embodies all of these things on “The Third Hand”
but placates none who seek more of the same. Recorded, performed,
arranged, and produced entirely by himself in his basement studio, RJD2
commands his trusty MPC 2000XL sampler/sequencer alongside analog
synths, electric pianos and guitars, not to mention his own voice.
The result is a cohesive pop album in the most classic sense, a sound
more akin to Phoenix than Prefuse 73. In essence, this is RJD2’s
entrance into the continuum of enigmatic songwriter/producers (see Jon
Brion, Brian Wilson, Stevie Wonder) capable of creating a record full
of rich songwriting, complex arrangements, and clever production that
transcends genre." -XL Recordings
01. Intro 01:01
02. You Never Had it 04:05
03. Have Mercy 03:18
04. Reality 03:01
05. Work it Out 03:26
06. Laws of the Gods 02:11
07. Get it 03:31
08. Someday 01:22
09. Murs Beat 04:05
10. Beyond 03:57
11. Sweet Piece 04:01
12. Rules 04:03
13. Legends 02:50
14. Just When 03:28
15. Evening Gospel 02:53
For the caffiends:
In other news RJ loves espresso and says Cafe Brioso in Columbus, OH does it better than anyone in America.
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