Released November 27, 2007 Artist CunninLynguists Producer Kno Genre Hip hop music | Recorded 2006–2007 Release date 27 November 2007 Label Bad Taste Records | |
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Dirty Acres
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Dirty Acres is the fourth studio album by American hip hop group CunninLynguists. It was released November 27, 2007 on APOS Music and Bad Taste Records. The album is entirely produced by Kno and features guest appearances from Big Rube, Devin the Dude, Phonte of Little Brother, Witchdoctor of Dungeon Family, Sheisty Khrist and Club Dub.
Contents
Release
"Mexico" and "Wonderful" were released together as joint singles from the album on December 5, 2007. Dirty Acres is the first project from CunninLynguists to be released through their independent label APOS Music and Bad Taste Records.
Reception
The album was generally received very well amongst critics, with Del F. Cowie of Exclaim! saying about Deacon the Villain and Natti: "their verses are blessed with vivid insight and introspection into everyday life that reveal more with every listen" and Nathan Rabin of A.V Club saying about Kno and the group's lyrics: "Their stellar new CD Dirty Acres finds house producer Kno perfecting a moody sound while the group's lyrics explore sensuality, spirituality, and politics with smarts and conviction.
Songs
Never3:06
Valley of Death2:36
Dirty Acres4:02