Strange Passengers

Eclectic' may be an overused term in today's rap marketplace… but in some cases it's warranted. From Horton's half-playful wordplay (see: "The Why") to August's tripped-out excursions through jazz breaks, "Strange Passengers" has it all. On "Save the Brunettes" we hear from Horton's lighter side, as he launches a bleach-banning crusade across America. When compared to the subject matter splattered across "The Author", it almost seems as if the listener is dealing with two different emcees. Behind the boards, August flexes his muscle like a champion on "What I Know", before weaving in and out of a California summer on "June, July, and…" While "3-Headed" finds the duo, along with guest Kalo at their peak of aggression, the album closes with "Isabel Garcia", a hazy, percussion driven study in contrast. In a world of Hip Hop clichés, fads and monotony, "Strange Passengers" stakes its claim as a truly unique and complete record, a refreshing exception to the contemporary norm.