I'LL SLEEP WHEN YOU'RE D3AD

Here's the latest and greatest from D3fJux Matermind, El-P.

Regardless of what you think of the man's music, you must give him his propers for doing things right on the business tip. If you haven't been to the D3fJux website lately, check it out. It's one bad motherfucker!

Here is a crew that deserves our financial support for fighting the majors, not selling out, and carving out it's own niche. I realize it seems hypocritical for me to say that, and then in the same post offer up one of his albums for free. But let's face it, if people want free music, there are tons of places to find it.

I may provide free music here, but I almost always provide links to artists and attempt to give a little background knowledge.

Besides, you may not be familiar with El-P and decide to download this, realize you love it, then go out and buy the vinyl, or a DefJux DVD, or a T-shirt.

I am merely attempting to provide exposure to Artists I dig here.
Enough yammering, what about the music?

To my ears, this one is a step-up from El-P's face-melting debut, 'Fantastic Damage'. The tracks are still big and dirty, but somehow a little more cohesive. A motley crew of characters make guest appearences here including Chan Marshall, Trent Reznor, and the Mars Volta (!), along with usual suspects Cage, Mr. Lif, and Aesop Rock.

Although I don't always love El-P's music, it's hard to deny his ambition and vision. There are some killer tracks on this one though, check it out.

EL-P - 1'LL SL33P WHEN YOU'RE D3aD (2008)



1 Tasmanian Pain Coaster (6:54)
2 Smithereens (Stop Cryin) (4:32)
3 Up All Night (2:36)
4 EMG (4:31)
5 Drive (4:13)
6 Dear Sirs (1:32)
7 Run The Numbers (4:41)
8 Habeas Corpses (Draconian Love) (4:34)
9 The Overly Dramatic Truth (4:30)
10 Flyentology (4:01)
11 No Kings (3:05)
12 The League Of Extraordinary Nobodies (2:34)
13 Poisenville Kids No Wins / Reprise
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