X-Pressions
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| Released | 1997 | |||
| Recorded | 1997 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop, turntablism | |||
| Length | 62:38 | |||
| Label | Asphodel | |||
| Producer | Rob Swift, Total Eclipse, Roc Raida, Mista Sinista | |||
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X-Pressions is the debut studio album by New York City turntablist band the X-Ecutioners, the first of its kind, according to Rolling Stone.[1] The album was released in 1997 for Asphodel Records and was produced by four members of the X-Ecutioners, including Rob Swift, Total Eclipse, Roc Raida, and Mista Sinista.
History
Though the album was not a commercial success, it did gain many positive reviews and today is considered to be somewhat of a classic. "Música Negra (Black Music)/Wordplay" and "Raida's Theme" (as a remix CD single) were released as singles. However, along with the album, they did not chart.
Critical reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [2] |
| Select | [3] |
The New York Times noted that "the scratch-crazy debut album by the X-ecutioners ... adds an extra dose of old-school rap: boasting."[4]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "X-Outtakes 1" | 0:18 |
| 2. | "Get Started" | 3:09 |
| 3. | "Word Play" | 2:40 |
| 4. | "X-Outtakes 2" | 0:23 |
| 5. | "Raida's Theme" (featuring E Bros) | 3:29 |
| 6. | "Pianos from Hell" | 3:08 |
| 7. | "The Cipher" (featuring Creature, Gudtyme, Kukoo da baga bonez, Pliz & World) | 4:00 |
| 8. | "The Turntablist Anthem" (featuring Anikke & Taboo) | 3:48 |
| 9. | "X-Outtakes 3" | 0:49 |
| 10. | "One Man Band" | 3:03 |
| 11. | "The Countdown" | 6:34 |
| 12. | "Solve for X" | 2:27 |
| 13. | "X-Outtakes 4" | 0:24 |
| 14. | "Turntable Exhibition" | 2:46 |
| 15. | "Beat Treats" | 3:13 |
| 16. | "Musical Intuition" (featuring Anikke & Gudtyme) | 5:07 |
| 17. | "Mad Flava" | 4:34 |
| 18. | "X-Outtakes 5" | 1:08 |
| 19. | "Poetry in Motion" (featuring Halex the Armageddon) | 3:48 |
| 20. | "Scratch to This" | 0:45 |
| 21. | "Musica Negra (Black Music)" (featuring Gudtyme) | 4:32 |
| 22. | "Table Talk" (featuring The 5th Platoon) | 2:33 |
| Total length: | 62:38 | |
References
- ^ McDonnell, Evelyn (November 27, 1997). "New York's turntable wizards, The X-ecutioners, move the DJ front and center". Rolling Stone. No. 774. p. 28.
- ^ X-Pressions at AllMusic
- ^ "Review: X-Ecutioners - X-Pressions, Thirteenth Hour". Select. No. March, 1998. EMAP Metro. p. 88.
- ^ Browne, David (October 19, 1997). "Vvt-vvvvvt! Let the LP's Rip and Roll". The New York Times. p. 2.34.
External links
- The X-Ecutioners at Rolling Stone Magazine
- The X-Ecutioners at IGN Music