"Let me first say to the group of hip hop listeners that are only concerned about getting crunk or ice-shinin' cuts this album is not for you. This album is for the true hiphop heads! I can't say enough about this Tri-Station cd. I love it, I haven't stop listening to since I bought it. I personaly can listen to this cd straight through I can't say that for most of the hiphop out today. I was kind of sceptacle when I saw Opio produced most of the tracks but to my surprise he can make some beats, different but tight! If you like Hiro then this is a must have album. His flow was definetly stong on this album and must say he put out a great solo effort."
Quality
Sean Hunt | Kansas | 03/20/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is one of the best musical offerings of the new year. Opio has always had a way with words but it's his ability behind the boards that really shines here. Amp Fiddler (Keys, Bass, and other instruments freaking) an Op make a deadly one-two punch in the music department. An Opio and company (Casual, Del, Souls, Rasco and Pigeon John, and Amp) make it interesting and draw into there worlds. Mind, Body, and Soul maybe one of Op's best(Bootie Brown from The Pharcyde kills the beat) moments on the mic and proves the Hiero camp has never lost their mojo! If you don't have it your SLEEP! Please wake up."
Good hip hop for hip hop heads
neburo | bk.ny. | 02/24/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"opio is arguably the most skilled member of the hiero crew, so it is obviously his skills that shine through on this release. the production is really tight and pleasantly reminds me of hip hop from 94. the best song is probably mind, body, soul, but there are certainly others that are exceptionally dope. i appreciate the hieroglyphics' approach to hip hop. good music, and extremely well crafted verses. this album is just another jewel on the crown of consistency that the hiero crew have now sported for more than a decade."
Opio's First Solo Effort.........
eternal now | mankato | 08/09/2006
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Ahh, finally Opio from the Hieroglyphics(producer/emcee) releases his long awaited solo album. I had been waiting and waiting for this lyrical wizard's solo effort Triangulation Station, and now its here. Opio, A-Plus, and Phesto D are the only emcees from the Hiero crew that have not released a solo project. Tajai and Del have a few releases under their grasp and Pep Love has a decent solo album out and Casual has a few out. I was so pumped to hear a full album by just Opio. His flows are tight on the Hiero tracks, and so I figured this would be an instant classic. 17 tracks of Opio and guests rippin up the mic. I think that Opio is one of my favorite emcees in the biz.
With that being said,
I have to admit that I have somewhat mixed feelings about Triangulation Station. Some of the beats are a little lacking, and others are tight. Its inconsistant in the beat area. Opio's vocals are on point half the time, which is inconsistant as well. Which kind of goes to show me that Opio is not yet ready to hold his own, away from the Hiero crew. Granted, this was his "breaking in" into the solo world. A-plus, Pep Love, Del and Casual make appearances, as well as Shake Da Mayor, Pigeon John, Bootie Brown, Souls of Mischief, Rasco, and Roc Raida. Those from the Hiero clique and Planet Asia flow tight, but the other guests have different styles and it seems to conflict at times.
Don't get me wrong,
Opio's flow is tight. Mad tight! It seems that he altered his style a little for his solo album, but I believe that is because he wrote almost all of the songs. More structured than on the Full Circle. I can see that there is much room for improvement in the beat area. A solo album is tougher than a posse album because the spotlights on you. All the lyrics and chorus' come from just you, its a lot of work! SO I can see why this album seems a little rushed and somewhat wet behind the ears. Its setting the stage for a killer sophomore release though, which makes me excited. But, its a really good album. The production, ranging from A-Plus to Opio himself is pretty tight, opio produced about half of the album, with A-Plus, Domino and Bootie Brown throwing down some beats. In general, every beat is tight. In speculation, some of the beats seem kind of out of place, or un-evolved.
I would recommend this to true Hiero heads, and lyric lovers, I think even the casual listener would dig this album. Despite some faults, Triangulation Station holds its ground in an ocean of rappers and emcees and the dregs of the music culture. Pick it up, listen for yourself.
A-Plus' future releases "My Last Good Deed" should be off the hook! I personally believe that A-Plus is the most underrated Heiro member and master emcee. His flows are rugged yet smooth. But props to Opio for a decent release."
Greatness
Cornell N. Rogers | lancaster, PA | 04/27/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I was skeptical after reading some reviews on this CD.. but i had to give it a shot, and i am very glad i did. This CD has very powerful tracks both in message and musical content.. of course the beats are so good alot of time i dont hear the words im sure u know how that goes. Its great to hear music like this again. sure some tracks have explicit language .. but its not the stuff that makes u feel strange when blasting it in ur car in front of school children or the in front of the parents house ITs just good music TRY IT OUT"
