Right here we now have the ninth full-length solo LP from Philadelphia underground veteran Vinnie Paz. Breaking out because the MC of Jedi Thoughts Methods & the chief of the Military of the Pharaohs collective, he put out his first 2 solo albums Season of the Murderer & God of the Serengeti in 2010 & 2012 respectively till returned in 2016 with The Cornerstone of the Nook Retailer. The Ache Collector would develop into my favourite of his since his first 2 however since as above so beneath, Paz has been staying constant by delivering a brand new solo effort yearly. Tortured within the Identify of God’s Unconditional Love spawned a trilogy & All Are Visitors within the Home of God continued it, just for it to return to a detailed on God Despatched Vengeance.
After the “Abudadein” intro, the primary tune “Shepherd’s Rod” is that this soulful growth bap opener courtesy of Hobgoblin speaking about slapping a couple of rappers due to them transferring backwards whereas “2 Knights Pressured” produced by Proof asks if he has to inform anybody time & time once more that they’re flat out wack. “Bulldozer” that includes Younger Buck darkly makes it clear neither one in every of them are attempting to be righteous in any manner because of Stu Bangas whereas “Head of David” ruggedly talks about being the true dangerous man.
Sick Invoice & Lord Goat joins Paz on “Acid Enamel” aggressively venting what it was like for them to be born into ache simply earlier than the August Fanon-laced “Timetravel_0” talks about everybody adapting if it comes right down to him having to drop a physique. “Megaton Swords” that includes Cappadonna groups as much as take purpose at sucka MCs collectively main into “Rafiki Books” speaking about studying to take a stand as a substitute of taking THE stand.
“Good Enemy” reunites with C-Lance behind the boards telling all his rivals to be transferring quietly going ahead since the whole lot his squad be smoking is loud simply earlier than “Battle Scars (Pharaoh Overlords)” comes via with this uncooked ass AotP posse reduce. “Chico’s Bail Bonds” ominously continues ahead having the sensation that any individual’s gonna find yourself dying tonight, however then “All Weapons Full Ammo” that includes Onyx finds the trio taking pictures shit up collectively.
Sick Jacken seems on the rugged “Sacrificio (De Muerte)” to ship pictures in the direction of any man’s manner whereas “Heavy Chains” hauntingly talks about being afraid of himself. “Wings of Azrael” that includes Napoleon da Legend suggests for everybody to bounce with the wolves whereas “Mao’s Warfare on Sparrows” talks about there much less Indians & extra thieves nowadays. “Noise Drug” that includes Boob Bronx & Acknowledge Ali ends with all 3 of them coming for the weak.
Though the Jacinto’s Praying Mantis EP from final summer time was a minor step down from the earlier installments of the God trilogy, I nonetheless loved it as a prelude & the ultimate chapter of the saga finishes it off the best way it began. The manufacturing is a mixture of established veterans & lesser recognized beatsmiths on the come up focusing much less on the lure parts of its predecessors in favor of a normal hardcore hip hop route.
Rating: 8/10
