The Cold Vein Vinyl

Recognized as a classic album by fans and critics alike and a pivotal album in the new york underground scene the cold vein is an album that stands the test of time.

The cold vein vinyl.

When vast aire vordul mega and producer el p created cannibal ox s seminal debut the cold vein few could have foreseen the long out of print classic album from renowned duo cannibal ox. The range of samples used is another outstanding feature of this album. In late 2000 a split double vinyl single was released by definitive jux containing three new songs by company flow and two tracks taken from the cold vein. Cannibal ox s the cold vein is the single best album yet released by def jux and el p.

The cold vein is the debut album by hip hop duo cannibal ox. The cold vein captivated the feeling of misanthropy in a way that never sounds redundant or superficial. Recognized as a classic album by fans and critics alike and a pivotal album in the new york underground scene the cold vein is an album that stands the test of time. It was produced by el p and released on his definitive jux label on may 15 2001.

The cold vein was preceded by a significant amount of hype particularly within the hip hop community. Includes 2 lps of bonus instrumental versions of the album. First time ever pressed on blue vinyl one time pressing of 500 copies. Produced by the standout i should say genius producer el p of company flow fame cold vein takes the listener on a relentless journey through a reality expressed in other worldly fashion.

The album is so dense that when i was first listening to it i had to go back and do it again twice. Iron galaxy and straight off the d i c. El p is the man behind the production of the cold vein and for an album released in 2001 it was years ahead of it s time only a genius could ve actually wrangled these spacey rambling sounds together into actual music and good music at that. These songs also appeared on the label compilation album def jux presents released on march 20 2001.

An album that is a reflection of it s time but never ages or rusts. Once for the beats and once for the lyrics. For the first time ever fans can own this digitally remastered album as a special edition quadruple white vinyl set which includes the instrumental version of the album. You really cannot do either proper justice until you have broken them apart.