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Dark Comedy

Open Mike Eagle

Dark Comedy

Fourth album from the Chicago born rapper, now based in LA and member of the hip hop collective Project Blowed

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6.7

Label
Mello Music Group
UK Release date
07/07/2014
US Release date
10/06/2014
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  1. 8.0 |   The Independent

    A welcome dose of no-age hip-hop in direct line of descent from De La Soul
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  2. 8.0 |   Pitchfork

    Open Mike Eagle's overlap between amusing insights and uncomfortable truths makes for one of the most compelling indie-rap listens of the year so far
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  3. 7.0 |   Clash

    Eagle’s skill is in being relatable to the listener, approaching issues that could otherwise be interpreted as controversial with a soft-spoken and melodic flow that never comes off as preachy or aggressive
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  4. 6.0 |   Exclaim

    An unmotivating middle third of woozy dreamscapes, float-y vocal melodies and half-baked lyricism that, despite the odd pointed barb and clever two-liner, make for a difficult trek to the record's end
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  5. 6.0 |   DIY

    The tone needs to be understood to fully appreciate its brilliance, but Mike doesn’t care whether you get it or not. There may be an emphasis on apathy, but welcome to the club anyway; it’s okay, I guess
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