By The Throat

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Eyedea & Abilities showcased their talent in multidimensional lyricism and production, notably making the duo an integral part of the underground hip-hop sound.After many successes in almost every notable battle of the late 90s and early 2000s between MC & DJ, followed by their poignant debut with 'First Born' (2001), and the innovative album that followed, 'E&A' (2004), Eyedea & Abilities cemented their reputation for multidimensional lyricism and production, establishing the duo as a progressive and integral part of the underground hip-hop sound.In 2009, they reappeared with rap-punk vocals, visceral guitar riffs, and synthesized drum beats on 'By The Throat', their last studio release before Eyedea's untimely passing in 2010. Together, the experimental and philosophical rapper Eyedea, synchronized with the precision and ingenuity of Abilities as producer/mixer, orchestrated a raw form of escapism that still resonates a decade later. While a song like "Spin Cycle" delicately unravels the barriers of human intimacy, "Smile" plunges us into the horrors of poverty and hardship, and our society's obliviousness to them. In each track, Abilities complements Eyedea's fluctuating patterns by maintaining ranges on both sides of the spectrum, ensuring their advanced creation remains a testament to their dedication to the craft.Today, the out-of-print vinyl is being reissued for the 10th anniversary on watercolor splash vinyl, an art paper jacket wrapped with original watercolor artwork by Michael Gaughan with a laminating finish, a full-color printed record sleeve, and an insert with the complete album lyrics.