Underground Fossils: The Latter (Feller Quentin & Edison Victrola)

Underground Fossils was an indie rap focused blog run by myself (Dimxsk) and by Trylemma, who passed August 3rd, 2024 from liver failure of unknown origin at the age of 34. We mostly posted week or twice weekly, the bulk of which were rare rips we made, found on old blogs, he acquired through his insanely broad connection to the scene, etc. We did all we could to make sure we didn't post stuff that (1) You could still reasonably buy from the artist directly, (2) You could reasonably buy secondhand for cheap, (3) You could download easily elsewhere, (4) The artist(s) asked us not to for any reason. Being involved in this blog was some of the most fun I ever had, even if at times it was time consuming, challenging or intimidating (having a readership). It was the product of one of the best friendships I've ever had. If I could say one last thing, it's to encourage all of you: if you have the time and desire, make your own UGF. Find a friend who loves this shit like you do and build it together. It will bring you incredible joy, enhance your connection to this amazing community, and change your life in unexpected and exciting ways. I know it did mine. Love you all!

Friday, September 13, 2019

The Latter (Feller Quentin & Edison Victrola) - Ivorics (2015)

Those of you who've been checking in on UGF since the early(er) days know this one was promised when I posted Feller Quentin's solo rap album I Want to be Black Kind of. I'm a big fan of the Forest Fire sound, and Tim Cohen aka Feller Quentin aka Smif Carnivorous is a good place to begin to get a sense of it. Put his vocals over beats from their talented producer Edison Victrola (not to be confused with Edison of Papervehicle) and you get interesting and catchy DIY rap.

Ivorics was a cassette only release that was sold briefly in 2015 and is as of now (as far as I can tell) sold out, making it properly fossilized and eligible for posting here at UGF. It consists of a collection of singles by the duo, re-released for the first time as a full length album. The closing track is also featured on I Want to be Black Kind of, but for the most part these should all be new for anyone who hasn't heard them in their original format.

The sound is very similar to the easier to find Forest Fire albums, sample based boom bap production with a hefty dose of indie rock sensibilities and instrumentation. There is also a tongue in cheek, self effacing sense of humor that makes all the releases by this group fun. They're dope tracks with something for everyone.

Enjoy Ivorics!

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