Off the Grid

I heard Watsky!(my favorite rapper) was in a new song, T.T.R.O. got me hooked, just bought the full album and they’re now my favorite rap group! 10/10

At least there is one project of the week that deserves some considerable respect. The new and sixth LP by Sydney, Australian trio Bliss N Eso, entitled Off The Grid is a fine addition to the renowned crew’s expanding catalogue. A hip-hop band conscientious and observant of the true elements of the culture and music, Bliss N Eso (MC Bliss, MC Eso and DJ Izm) make a strong upright showing on Off The Grid, which is packed full of motivation, inspiration and friendly anthemic cuts for fans. Their tone at the top is to turn lemons into lemonade with hopes to raise the youth with “love, compassion and empathy.” They emit positive energy obviously but also firm strength, going off with clever interesting braggadocio in “Tear The Roof Off” and remembering to go off the clock from their jobs for some cool-out in the herbalised “Coolin’” and especially “Birds in the Sky.” Of particular note, the gang give an ode to turntablism, live producer accompaniment on stage, scratching and all that good stuff on “Whatever Happened to the DJ,” and in “Moments,” they honorably rap, “f--- the money, cars and accessories ‘cause the only thing we take to our grave is our memories.” For sure a lively, peppy roundup of skilled men, Bliss N Eso may seem to some a little too sweet and happy with predominately PG-rated ballads of nice warm cozy notes, but you cannot knock their fine wordplay and lyricism and their concentrated focus on going on, living life, working hard and spreading goodness of word to the people.

This is my 2nd favorite album, first being Running on Air. I had a 2 hour drive the day this came out & I couldn't have been happier listening to this on repeat. Good job guys & congrats on sobriety Eso!!

This album is absolutely fantastic. While some of it may not exactly be their old style, it's still another great album. I certainly hope they don't stop with this one.

What is all this singy crap. My bad I've always been a huge fan. I keep spreading the word here in Texas. But seriously what's up with the lack of cuts? I'll admit haven't heard the whole album yet but the songs I have heard are way too poppy. Verses are still tight but IZM is every bit as important as Bliss or Eso. I'm hoping other songs are more hip hop than the ones I've heard so far. If so I'll update this and improve my rating.

These guys are LEGENDARY... plain and simple.. this album (like ever other one) is awesome. If you haven't heard them before they are unlike anything you have listened to before. You can connect with nearly every song in one way or another. If your thinking about buying it.. DO IT! You won't be disappointed. <>

All out 10 outa 10