The Procussions – 5 Sparrows For Two Cents (CD) (2006) (FLAC + 320 kbps)

The first release on the rejuvenated Rawkus label, 5 Sparrows for 2 Cents is the second album from the Procussions, a self-contained trio from Colorado. The group’s website mentions something about rewriting the rules of rap, but it’s not stated what those rules are; no matter what they might be, the group isn’t offering anything out of the ordinary. They sound exactly like the kind of group that should be on Rawkus — lots of mic-swapping verses leading into amped-up group chant choruses, functional beats that occasionally excite, and sloganeering galore. It’s apparent that the group places a limitless value on the East Coast rap of the late ’80s and early ’90s, as well as those who have followed the path since, such as Jurassic 5 and several other Rawkus favorites of the late ’90s and early 2000s. They’re passionate, they have integrity, and they want to let you know that they have a purpose. While the album is spirited and competent, not much of it is memorable.

Tracklist:

01. Opening Meditation
02. Shabach
03. Anybody
04. Simple Song (Feat. DJ Vajra)
05. Fight Here (Feat. Ahmad, DJ Vajra & Aforbots)
06. Miss January (Feat. Talib Kweli)
07. The Storm
08. Rain Dance
09. I’ll Fly (Feat. Tara Ellis)
10. Track 10
11. Little People
12. Carousel
13. For The Camera
14. Vader March
15. Jiminy Cricket
16. American Fado (Feat. Renee Altson)
17. Mars

Download:

FLAC – Wayshare

320 kbps – Wayshare