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Liberator 4.5
Public Enemy
New Whirl Odor

You can argue that no group has done more for the social consciousness of hip-hop than Public Enemy. "Bring That Beat Back," the lead single from the newly released "New Whirl Odor" album features DJ Lord on the ones-and-twos, mastering cuts like a pro-barber. "Revolution," a track that has a sing-song hook reminiscent (save for the lyrics) of 50 Cent, is one of the illest songs on the album. It's got a hardcore drum pattern, which brings out a rare, fluid style from Chuck D. The album's outro, "Superman Is Black In The Building," is 12 minutes of pure funk. It has several musical movements traveling through Hip-Hop, Blues, and Rock-and-Roll -- it's hard not to zone out into a land of musical bliss. In addition to the politically charged lyrics, PE has several skits and interludes that highlight not only the controversy they've created over the years, but also the depth of their fan base. Rev. Al Sharpton's voice is the first we hear as the album opens: "Public Enemy made me realize that all rap music is not the same… More importantly, they changed the perception of what Hip-Hop could be." The album has some definite overall bangers for those looking for more than just beats. "New Whirl Odor" also comes with a DVD that takes you backstage with PE on tour just after 911. A must have.

words: Dave "dread" McDuffie