X-Pressions

Editorial Reviews
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Like their West Coast equivalents the Invisibl Skratch Piklz, the four maestro DJs that comprise New York's X-ecutioners take the art of turntable manipulation to such an advanced level they become four instrumentalists who create entirely new music. And unlike the avant gardists who've tried similar things, this stuff actually sounds good. Though they occasionally get sidelined by guest rappers, when the DJs are front and center, X-pressions is absolute brilliance. --Roni Sarig

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X-Pressions

Tracks:

X-Outtakes 1
Get Started
Word Play
X-Outtakes 2
Raida's Theme
Pianos From Hell
The Cipher
The Turntablist Anthem
X-Outtakes 3
One Man Band
The Countdown
Solve For X
X-Outtakes 4
Turntable Exhibition
Beat Treats
Musical Intuition
Mad Flava
X-Outtakes 5
Poetry In Motion
Scratch To This
Musica Negra (Black Music)
Table Talk

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Like their West Coast equivalents the Invisibl Skratch Piklz, the four maestro DJs that comprise New York's X-ecutioners take the art of turntable manipulation to such an advanced level they become four instrumentalists who create entirely new music. And unlike the avant gardists who've tried similar things, this stuff actually sounds good. Though they occasionally get sidelined by guest rappers, when the DJs are front and center, X-pressions is absolute brilliance. --Roni Sarig

Customer Reviews:

GREAT TURNTABLISM.......2005-10-25

This is the best effort put together by these boys.The album has a steady pace that never gets odd like alot of turntable albums out there.I have alot of these types of albums and this one is one of the best.Great emcees grace the album here and there and the beats stay raw and the scratching sounds unrehearsed to give it a basement sound.I would not put my name on here recommending junk.THIS IS HIP HOP.In its purest form.All of my recommendations will satisfy the hardcore.50 CENT FANS DONT EVEN CHECK.MY LIST WILL NOT APPLY TO YOU.

Shows Instances of Brilliance.......2002-01-09

The X-ecutioners, comprised of turntablists Roc Raida, Mista Sinista, Rob Swift, and Total Eclipse, are without a doubt very talented and innovative on the wheels of steel, but that doesn't stop their debut album X-pressions from having some flaws. X-pressions is no doubt a great album, but it suffers some of the fates of other "turntablist" albums (including Rob Swift's The Ablist): guest MC's overshadowing the DJ's, lack of scratching, etc. The tracks where the DJ's really cut loose and let it all out with no outside assitance are the tracks that show just how brilliant the X-ecutioners are. "Mad Flava," "The Countdown," "One Man Band," and "Turntable Exhibition" have to be heard to be believed. Other tracks may lack the all-out scratching assult of those tracks, but they work thanks to excellent production, some nice MC'ing, and good cuts from the crew. "Raida's Theme," "Musica Negra," and "The Cipher" will result in repeated listens while "Musical Intuition" has some truly amazing and dope production courtesy of Rob Swift and Sinista. There is filler, however, that brings down the album. Some of the instrumental tracks ("Pianos From Hell," "Scratch To This") are unnecessary and lack any real development or excitement. In a moment of unfortunate irony, the speech about DJ's being unappreciated and going unnoticed in the hip-hop world ("X-outtakes 5") is immediately followed by the turntable-less "Poetry In Motion." Helix The Armaggedon drops some poetry regarding the state of hip-hop and how the X-Men are its savoirs, but the track lacks cuts, scratches, or turntable tricks from the crew. "Table Talk" is embarassingly egotistical, contrived, and pointless as the X-ecutioners bring in some guests to talk about how great and amazing the X-ecutioners are. C'mon guys, "Mad Flava" is proof enough of how great you are. Why do we need a track with some people rambling on about you? The best cuts on X-pressions should be enough to stroke their egos. All in all, X-pressions is a very good album despite its flaws. It could have been better, but you should still give it a listen as it shows some moments of brilliance.

Their debut album is solid........2000-10-17

this album not only celebrates the art of turntablism but also black music in a positive light. They perform beat juggling and lots of unexpected delights. Check out Musica Negra which is one of their highlights and you will see what I mean. Of course, one looks forward to their next album and hope that they produce a solid album with unique beats as before...

Excellent.......2000-10-01

I would give this 4.5 stars if I could-----this album is excellent----The production is top-notch----and Swift, Roc, Eclipse and Sin are incredible on the wheels of steels------ the samples used on this album are diverse---and amazing----from tv shows to rock breaks----anything and everything----basically---The vocals on he albums are also solid----But this is a must for any true Hip-Hop head-----

X-style Definitions of Hip Hop.......2000-02-17

One of the filthier records you will probably ever hear a needle put to. The X-Ecutioners are definitely sick.

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X Pressions

ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000BSZA60
Release Date: 2005-11-08

Album Description

Cellule X, founded in 1999, delivers a conscious Hip Hop with electronical & ragga influences, but stili keep his metal punk spirit. 2006

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Jami Huetson
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000QJBLV2

Product Description

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