Paramanu Recordings Presents. . .Descendants of Decay Vol. 1 Mix Tape
Paramanu Recordings
Let me preface this by saying that this review will be done by one person only. Not 2 or 3 splitting this up into complex, meaningless categories while creating mass confusion but, one individual giving his sole opinion. It seems like the media has lost its common sense these days especially when it comes to this art form. But I digress.
As stated many times before, I love the Paramanu label. That love mainly stems from the fact that I (and many others) can relate to their vibe and the fact that they follow their instincts and not a trend. I don’t want to say that they go against the grain. That’s too cliché. In essence, they create what they’re passionate about and that’s something you cannot take away from them. Although this project is a showcase rather than a conceptual piece, this is a mix tape in the truest sense. I’ve reviewed “mix tapes” of other artists where they played out some form of concept or storyline and “DOD” is far from that. Each artist meticulously integrates their skill with much conviction and rather than use the beat as a crutch, a symbiotic bond is formed with the musical backdrop.
The production as always is top notch. Dissonant sounds, dark atmospheric rhythms, sharp cuts, a sprinkle of industrial boom bap permeate the 23 track project. The track listing on the physical copy goes as follows:
1. J.E.S the Universual – Breath of Cosmic Winds (Instrumental) was produced, mixed, mastered by J.E.S the Universual and is previously unreleased (Mixtape Exclusive)
2. Kiew Nikon – Waste Disposal was produced by Kiew Nikon, taken from upcoming album “They Might Not Like You” by Kiew Nikon on Paramanu Recordings
3. WepOne – Coyote 4×4 was Produced by Kaeoflux and is previously unreleased (Mixtape Exclusive)
4. A.M. Breakups feat V8 – Here I Go -V8 appears courtesy of Torn Form Drawing (ASCAP).
Produced and recorded by A.M. Breakups for Reservoir Sound Womb (SESAC).
5. AmeriKKKan Hostage (Davey Dreadnot & Shortrock) – Lizards’ Playground (TWISTOR Remix) was produced by Davey Dreadnot and remixed by Twistor, cuts by Shortrock, original track previously released on The Necker Cube 2 Compilation by La Rock Inc. Records
6. Arcsin – Treble Damages (Instrumental) was produced by Arcsin (SESAC)
7. BrokenKlutch – Unexplained Cult was produced by VOIDER-ONE and is previously unreleased (Mixtape Exclusive)
8. J.E.S the Universual feat Quest “the unborn child” (Napierian Logarithm) – Depressed Ejection Fraction was produced by J.E.S the Universual and taken from upcoming album “Mitral Volume Prolapsed (10.2011)” by J.E.S the Universual on Paramanu Recordings
9. Mud Buddha feat MC Cuddlebunch – Bringing Sunshine was Produced by Agent8 is taken from upcoming album “Yet Titled (2011) by Mud Buddha & Agent8 on Paramanu Recordings
10. C73Eternal – Twisted (Instrumental) was Produced by C73Eternal and taken from upcoming project “The Abduction Narrative” by C73Eternal
11. Hobs Sputnik & TankWonderful – Stay Busy was produced by Sapience and is previously unreleased (Mixtape Exclusive)
12. Soul Journer – Shit Throw (Instrumental) was Produced by Soul Journer (D.Cypher & M.D. Madness) and is previously unreleased (Mixtape Exclusive)
13. Soul Journer – Crap Shot (Instrumental) was Produced by Soul Journer (D.Cypher & M.D. Madness) and is previously unreleased (Mixtape Exclusive)
14. Mud Buddha – Ultranillium was Produced by Agent8 and is previously unreleased (Mixtape Exclusive)
15. Neurologists feat Blaq Poet and F.T – Knocking Heads off Shoulders was Produced by Neurologist from upcoming 12″ Single by Neurologist on Paramanu Recordings
16. ReCaaLL the Albatross – O So Cool Bot 2 was Produced by Timmo80 and is previously unreleased
17. Equanimous One – Cesium137 (Instrumental) was Produced by Equanimous One and is previously unreleased (Mixtape Exclusive)
18. Subjekt Abnormal feat Shortrock – Espionage was Produced by Orion Pax, Cuts by Shortrock and is previously unreleased
19. Timmo80 feat Crisis and Noboby Cares – Drink The Bitterness was Produced by Timmo80 and is previously unreleased
20. Quest “the unborn child” feat Seven Santana – Ambience was Produced by Quest “the Unborn Child” and is previously unreleased
21. OptimisGFN aka Twan Beautiful – Silly Papes was Produced by Dewla taken from upcoming album “Yet Titled (2011/2012) by OptimisGFN aka Twan Beautiful on Paramanu Recordings
22. Bey Battery – TFDNA Reference was Produced by VOIDER-ONE and is previously unreleased
23. J.E.S the Universual – Debased Idiom (Instrumental) was Produced by J.E.S the Universual and is previously unreleased (Mixtape Exclusive)
Along with ordering the physical, you can receive the digital download with an extra 9 tracks so, you get more bang for your buck. As you can see, there’s a lot to digest here (hella emcees and stellar production) but I promise it’s worth it! I need to add that this mix tape is a special project where the proceeds will go in support of one of the label mates (Timmo80) who was seriously affected by the tragedy that occurred in Japan on March 11th, 2011. Support Paramanu Recordings and a great cause by hitting up http://music.paramanurecordings.com/album/paramanu-recordings-presents-descendants-of-decay-vol-1 . Bless C73 aka C73Eternal
