Thursday, August 16, 2012

Too Hard to Swallow (Jive, 1992) by UGK

This is a really gritty album.  It's very aggressive and raw-sounding.  However, these factors complement Bun B and Pimp C's abilities because their writing still stands out, even amidst the aggressive content.  "Something Good" is a great record as well as "Pocket Full of Stones."  The beats are really hard, and UGK's sound would eventually evolve with the input of better productions and melodies.  But, in 1992, this was a tough album that established them as underground royalty.  Within a few years, they would become one of the greatest duos in hip hop history.

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