It's Grand's era.
dusty-beats-insomniac | your Mom's house | 05/16/2001
(4 out of 5 stars)
"This is a very impressive underground debut from Grand Agent. The overall appeal of this album is Grand's lyrical presence. He has a very distinct rhyme flow and seems to drop gems effortlessly. His phrasing and delivery are airtight and the way he annunciates his words is quite fly. It must be a North Philly type steez. The production-by-committee method supplies some really great moments. With beatsmiths Kutmasta Kurt, Lord Finesse, Hi-Tek, M-Boogie and Chops from the Mountain Bros. providing the aural punch, the diversity of sounds make for a satisfying listening experience. "From The Gate" sets it off nicely with its crackling snares and Grand's butter flow spread over it. I wasn't sure if I was feeling "The Man Who Could Be King" at first, primarily because the Christmas carol hook sounded mad corny to me. Grand Agent rescues this one with his verbals, effectively weaving in and out of the subtle horn-laced track. Bottom line? Underground heads, this album was designed for you...cop and enjoy. Other noteworthy tracks: "Every Five Minutes", "New Mingling", "Patience" and "Know The Legend". Noteworthy cameos: AG, Planet Asia and Lord Finesse."
By Design
cyclington@hotmail.com | Buxton, Derbyshire | 04/09/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is a very impressive debut album, to be honest, i hadn't really heard of Grand Agent before this Album, but now i won't forget him. There are your usual tight beats from Kutmaster Kurt and Hi-Tek, but they arn't really inspirational. This is one of those albums that at first sounds average, btu when listened to really grows on you. Every five Minutes is the perfect example, probably the best tune on the LP, it didn't really stand out at first, and now it has become a true anthem.BUY THIS ALBUM..."
Track Listings (15) - Disc #1