Chicago, Illinois emcee Novatore celebrating Halloween early along with his 14th studio LP. Emerging as a member of the Infamous Crew, he’s additionally constructed up a powerful solo profession over almost a decade by dropping 4 EPs & an acclaimed collaborative effort with A.M. Early Morning produced by Stu Bangas referred to as Kingdom of Criminality & it’s recent sequel produced by Johnny Slash. Other highlights embody Louie, Louie II, Embrace the Darkness, Portrait of a Madman, Embrace the Darkness II: Explorers of Experience, Master of Morbid Creations & Living in the End Times, Alchemy & Black Magic, his Goon MuSick debut The 87 Arsonist & the Brenx-produced Agoraphobia. Only midway by means of the month, he’s trying to outsource each of his earlier discography entries below Goon MuSick with Embrace the Darkness III.
After the “Possession” intro, the primary track “Apostrophes” opens with a increase bap instrumental from none aside from C-Lance speaking about his demons wanting full management the way in which he always acts whereas “Last Chapter” that includes Lord Goat finds the pair ensuring their competitors doesn’t have a profession. “In the Scope” eerily talks about staying underground without end & as soon as “Murder for Hire” that includes Apathy spends a couple of minutes quenching for blood, we’re handled to a compositional “War Plans on Signal” intermission.
“Mannequins” brings some chilling pianos into the fold beginning the 2nd half bodybagging those that need to battle him whereas “Moving Keys” that includes Chubs & Okay-Prez turns peons into greens. The sampling on “Deafening Silence” feels harking back to Jedi Mind Tricks giving shoutouts to these displaying love & after “No Masters” that includes 2 Feathers talks about not being afraid to combat, “Dark Empire” that includes DreamTek ends with them giving their 2 cents relating to the present political local weather.
During the COVID-19 pandemic at the start of this decade, the unique Embrace the Darkness like each Louies marked an enormous enchancment from Novatore’s earlier materials & the sequel 13 months afterwards additional propelled himself artistically. Fast ahead to current day solely a pair weeks away from Halloween, he & C-Lance return to the darker vibes of each it’s predecessors surpassing The 87 Arsonist & Agoraphobia to turn into his most interesting work since signing to Goon MuSick.
Score: 9/10