Faze – “Thrice Holy” (Album Review)
San Fernando valley Emcee Faze drops a new album titled “Thrice Holy” from the beginning of this album I was impressed with the emcee’s multi-syllable rhyme schemes in the introduction “Faze Of The Apocalypse”, The intro is lyrical gold, intellectuals will dig Faze as they go deeper into his content. The production gave me a hardcore feel as it set the tempo for the album. “Oblivion” featuring Tre Hype is going at the neck of mumble rappers and the “lil” wave. I especially like the gory feel it brought out brings us back to the tracks that were cut in the basement.
The album continues with “Savages” the concept of the song carries it forward as the dark themed instrumental sets the mood for back and forth action. When I hear tracks like this it excites me & gives hope for us reviving our culture of the lyrical era. It’s an old-school vibe but a timeless record, I can hear a collection of these tracks on indie radio. “Blood Artist” is my favorite song because I can relate to the passion for finding what you love, it changes you inside for the better. Even though it’s only one verse but very impactful and holds a candle to any other song on the album.
“The Righteous Path” featuring Destruct gives me a wu-tang Shaolin vibe I especially like the confidence exhibited on this record. If immortal technique & necro combined DNA it would be Faze, I believe this track is the most well put together cut on “Thrice Holy”. Destrust adds a new element to the song as it amplifies with his raspy rap style and hard-hitting lyrics.
“Reflections” Moves into my favorite song on the album slot as the passion & will in this song set the tempo for the whole album as the listener is able to catch an intense vibe with the production being on point. I believe the introspection of Faze makes this track so special, it allows his supporters to innerstand the vulnerability of the artist which makes them relate.
“Thrice Holy” is all about the bars each made for face cringes, well-controlled delivery with no hooks it an east coast highlight onslaught. Most notable bar was “I don’t Know many fishes that fly but plenty birds that swim” along with many others depending on factor. “Pot Of Gold” featuring Profound Introduction is an eargasm, I loved the conceptual imagery as the tape begins to wind down.
“Thrice Holy” Remix featuring the underground great 2Mex, his added flavor of multi-syllable rhymes paralleled Faze and his approach as it was dope chemistry with them two together. The Rapid fire ended that tape perfectly I look forward to a lot more music from Faze as the years go on. Check out Faze on Facebook & Instagram for new music & updates.
Rating 7/10
