![]() The cookie-cutter grunge riff he uses is just dull and sounds like it’s been rehashed by every hard rock band from the ’90s forward. ![]() However, the problem on the song isn’t Riley, it’s Morello. A slowed down chorus with shout-out backing vocals feels like something exuberant kids would come up with in a high school gym, combining a sense of energy and community. His use of pacing and rhythm is pretty good, coming up with some pairings that would make Eminem jealous, like rhyming Excalibur with parameter. Opening up with grinding guitars and blasting drums, Riley’s stylized rapid-fire raps come in loud and clear. The problems start off almost immediately with “Ghettoblaster,” an abrasive, turn-it-to-11 type of song. While there are a few good songs here, most of the record feels uninspired and full of throwaway tracks. Unfortunately, the result is nowhere near as interesting or entertaining as their first release. Now after a year on tour, the duo cooked up a bunch of new songs and covers, which make up the Ghetto Blaster EP. ![]() ![]() Street Sweeper Social Club‘s self-titled debut from last year was an above average combo of Boots Riley’ politically-motivated raps and Tom Morello’s rage-inducing fretwork (I apologize for that pun).
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