I love this whole album: It just captures a wide range of experiences and affects the listener with a wide range of emotions.

I first liked this album because of the nerdcore elements, but I fell in love when I realized that these verses were true poetry, speaking to a deeper truth and beauty unlike most hip-hop I've heard. "A Poet" exemplifies this with its bittersweet message about how poetry is not valued. This is the first hip-hop tune I've ever shed a tear over.

Take a bow, Mega Ran.

The mashups in each track are bold, but they all work because this Do a Barrel Roll! lineup lays down TIGHT grooves. Their technique is a joy to listen to; everything just clicks!

"Bless the Mines" is so good. It's a funk cover of DKC2's Mining Melancholy until BAM, Africa comes in halfway-- but only for a bit, then we go back to DKC2. Then BAM, Africa comes back and it's here to stay! A glorious solo, then the song reverts to form to finish up. With its HOT transitions, this track is a banger!