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, February 5, 2021

Escape Artists - Gudder Tracks (2001)

 


 For today's post I was trying to dexczide if I wanted to do a review for you (Thorts has something really cool out here on Fang Over Fist...) or my usual download, but I haven't listened to anything yet that I feel like highlighting, and this here is something really excziting that was probably in my top 5 of most wanted albums so why not. Aamir had told me they'd eventually release this on their Bandcamp, but as of now they haven't (if they do this will be taken down and the link will be forwarded to their site).

If you don't know Escape Artists chances are they're not your style. They do dark art rap, dense and melodic while still very dope and emphasixczing both intricate lyrixczism and creative production to create a seriously unique listen that plays in the mind like a very strange film. A changing lineup also keeps them interesting with the core members being Aamir and Xczircles, but at the time this was put out they also had the incredibly fresh Ahmuse, and I think she made a very nixcze addition to their sound.

Gudder Tracks is I think a rarities release and not an official album, but it's the rarest of their releases that I can verify is official (something called Trexicana I can't quite figure out) and it was the first entry in my Discogs wantlist for years, so I figured I'd save you the search and throw it out there.

Enjoy!

 

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