Celestial Clockwork
Celestial Clockwork is the third solo studio album by American rapper Illogic.[3] It was released by Weightless Recordings on April 13, 2004.[4] The production is entirely handled by Blueprint.[2] It features vocal contributions from Aesop Rock, Vast Aire, Slug, and Blueprint.[4]
| Celestial Clockwork | ||||
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| Released | April 13, 2004 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 61:30 | |||
| Label | Weightless Recordings | |||
| Producer | Blueprint | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| Exclaim! | favorable[2] |
| HipHopDX | 7.5/10[3] |
| PopMatters | favorable[4] |
| Prefix | 5.0/10[5] |
| RapReviews.com | 8/10[6] |
| Stylus Magazine | D+[7] |
Critical reception
Dominic Umile of PopMatters gave the album a favorable review, saying, "Celestial Clockwork's mystifying backdrop is an example of Blueprint's ability to hold back as a producer when necessary, but is also an expansive assortment of psychedelic beats that naturally complement Illogic's sly, off-kilter approach."[4]
Alex Henderson of AllMusic gave the album 3 stars out of 5, saying, "Illogic is one of rap's intellectuals, and the heritage that he brings to the table -- influences like De La Soul, Q-Tip, and Common -- makes for a more nuanced, lyrically complex hip-hop experience."[1]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Intro" | 0:35 |
| 2. | "The Only Constant" (featuring Blueprint) | 3:46 |
| 3. | "Birthright" | 4:45 |
| 4. | "1,000 Whispers" | 5:02 |
| 5. | "Time Capsule" (featuring Aesop Rock and Vast Aire) | 4:53 |
| 6. | "Celestial Clockwork" | 3:20 |
| 7. | "Hollow Shell (Cash Clutch)" | 5:27 |
| 8. | "Lesson in Love" | 4:01 |
| 9. | "First Trimester" | 5:54 |
| 10. | "Live to Die" | 2:37 |
| 11. | "Stand" (featuring Slug) | 4:16 |
| 12. | "My World" | 4:03 |
| 13. | "I Wish He Would Make Me" | 10:21 |
References
- Henderson, Alex. "Celestial Clockwork - Illogic". AllMusic. Retrieved December 8, 2014.
- Lee, Andy (April 2004). "Illogic - Celestial Clockwork". Exclaim!. Retrieved December 8, 2014.
- J-23 (April 9, 2004). "Illogic - Celestial Clockwork". HipHopDX. Retrieved December 8, 2014.
- Umile, Dominic (April 15, 2004). "Illogic: Celestial Clockwork". PopMatters. Retrieved December 8, 2014.
- Gasteier, Matthew (April 13, 2004). "Illogic - Celestial Clockwork". Prefix. Retrieved December 8, 2014.
- Juon, Steve (April 27, 2004). "Illogic - Celestial Clockwork - Weightless Recordings". RapReviews.com. Retrieved December 8, 2014.
- Gloden, Gabe (April 12, 2004). "Illogic - Celestial Clockwork". Stylus Magazine. Archived from the original on June 30, 2013. Retrieved December 8, 2014.
External links
- Celestial Clockwork at Discogs (list of releases)
- Celestial Clockwork at Bandcamp