Abstract Tribe Unique – Underground Fossils is a unique hip hop album with a jazz sound and vibe. A super jazzy sound and vibe at that. The jazz and electronic sounds used in this album make Underground Fossils to a DJ Shadow or DJ Krush album. Underground Fossils is very much similar to an album you would hear from DJ Shadow. This is one of those mind-blowing albums that will blow your mind away and is absolutely phenomenal.

Underground Fossils is one of those albums that was way ahead of its time when it was released which is why this album is a classic masterpiece. Underground Fossils is one of the lesser known Los Angeles rap albums. Abstract Rude uses some of his best storytelling skills on songs such as These Lions and Slow Lights.

The beginning of These Lions is a unique quirky electronic mashup of various sound whether it be electronic, jazz, or foley. Radio waves are simultaneously heard in the back ground. These Lions is quite similar to a DJ Shadow or DJ Krush song. A jazz drum kit is used to match the melody of percussion and the smooth slow jazz sample. Both the melody and tempo are slow. Heavy bass penetrates this track smoothly.

The song dealt with the touchy controversial subject of gun violence which plagued Los Angeles during its peak years of gang violence and violence in general. Abstract Rude shared his opinions on gun violence in the song.

Abstract Rude tells us we are bound by these lions to have our thang. Yesterday was another day of mourning for those who didn’t heed the warning because a young boy was shot in a gun fight. Whether he had street fame or time in the limelight is irrelevant as a life has been lost due to gun violence. There’s no doubt that police are concerned now.

Abstract Rude says it’s pitiful to listen to gun violence. Some people get caught in the mix of gun violence because they don’t play. Abstract Rude thinks making the right decision isn’t based on instinct. Look for your alternative.

Looking Glass is a heavy bass ridden track over rap music that is somewhat unique. This is a lot of real substance to the lyrics. Looking Glass is similar to the Book of Enoch and Malik-Bo – Brokest in Southeast. Abstract Rude wants to know your mind and thought process. You know, they say that the eyes are the gateway to the soul.

Can Abstract Rude look through your looking glass and get a glimpse at what you’re seeing? Can he be in you for a day? Play with your insides and your emotions. His plan is to be the mediator of your inner complex. You know, they say that the eyes are the gateway to the soul. So be sure to keep your eyes open. I know we make mistakes, but you’re ridiculous. He is a wittiness to your pathetic ways.

Now Abstract Rude said some of the most mind-boggling things throughout the song. Below are some examples.

You know, they say that
The eyes, are the gateway to the soul
So be sure to keep your eyes open

I got fire for your desire
You has fire, if you’re a liar
That’s how it is, that’s how it’s thought to be
No generosity, but ill as sodomy

Must promotion bring a solution
Into your confusion without amusing

What makes your dick grow, what makes your tick sis
I knew an old tick went by the name of Genesis

Play with your insides and your emotions
I keep a hawk-eye on the watchtower
What makes your dick grow, what makes your tick sis
My power, you devour
I got fire for your desire
I wanna side you, I promise I’ll be quick
There is an entity, that is the friend to be
I knew an old tick went by the name of Genesis
To be the mediator of your inner complex
You can fly like a birdy in the looking glass and work it
No generosity, but ill as sodomy
They never happy, means for fruity means

Slow Lights is a warpy hip hop song with a mournful vibe describing Abstract Rude’s violent encounter with a spy in the Los Angeles streets. Abstract Rude uses some of his best storytelling skills on the song.

Abstract Rude was slipping in the turning lane while driving in Los Angeles. He saw this person out the corner of his eye at a slow light. This person was a spy disguised as a civilian. Abstract Rude found himself in a life or death situation. The spy must be ready to kill Abstract Rude. Police are not in sight. Tonight it’s going down between Abstract Rude and the spy. Abstract Rude was fidgeting with his thoughts. So it was hard for him to make a game plan to assassinate the spy. But there is no time to think. Abstract Rude finds himself caught at a slow light. He doesn’t want any trouble.

He had a .9 under the floor mat of his car. He slapped the gat out of arms reach. The gat fell in his lap. Now he is thinking if he should kill this person or not. Then he emptied the bullets out of the gun. The spy had started to run. Then ran the spy over and threw the spy in the trunk. Abstract Rude didn’t want to get robbed. This happens when you’re caught at a slow light.

Now that Abstract Rude is in a life or death situation because of those slow lights, he’s got a plan to jack this who is the spy. Abstract Rude threw the spy into the shed where he keeps his hacking tools such as saws. A pile of salt is applied to the wounds. He let his anger out on this human punching bag. What Abstract Rude did was butcher the body parts of the spy into pieces using a hacksaw. He shot the spy again. The spy falls to a slow death.

The beautiful Yesterday And Today has a dope unfiltered unprocessed hip hop beat to it. The melody is slow and the tempo is at a moderate pace. Heavy bass penetrates this track smoothly. Yesterday And Today samples Vulcan Princess by Stanley Clarke. The producers were Abstract Unique Tribe & Fat Jack.

I rate this album 4/5****!!