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Another year, another Grand Central release. This time in the form of Hinterland, the second offering from the highly acclaimed Aim. On this release, Aim brings us another helping of pure quality, which comes as no surprise really when you look at his previous efforts. I really don't think he's brought out one bad tune in his career? With the help of Souls of Mischief, Diamond D, Stephen Jones and Kate Rodgers, Aim has definitely dropped an album worthy of the stature of his debut LP 'Cold water music'. Wait a minute, lets backtrack......Souls of Mischief, Diamond (the man) D (one of the best producers and one of the best crews in Hip Hop) you know this is going to be an album worth checking. Writing this review shouldn't be a hard task really, I mean, it's a quality album, what else can I say about it? But, for some reason I'm finding this a task and a half. It's such a chilled album. It's so chilled, I'm almost falling asleep, feeling like I'm dreaming, soaring through the sky, past the sun (ohhhh, I sound so corny) but truly, Hinterland has such a relaxed vibe, I'm so chilled and I'm only on track 6. Still got 7 more to go (that's 13 songs for those who can't add). One thing I don't understand about Aim's first LP, How come it only sold 30,000 copies? I mean, an album as good as 'Cold water music' surely deserved to sell at least a million? Let's hope 'Hinterland' can shift a hell of a lot more. The intro to Hinterland is a real good start to the LP. One thing though, it doesn't last very long (well, not long enough anyway) I think Aim should think about releasing this, maybe as a B side? Track 2, though, is a different story. With the help of Kate Rodgers, Aim brings his writing skills, as well as dope production skills to the table. 'The girl who fell through the ice' is sheer brilliance. Kate Rodgers (as always) is amazing. The next track, 'What do people do all day' is another show of Aim's outstanding production skills. It's no wonder he's worked with the likes of Souls of Mischief, QnC, YZ and Diamond D. 'No Restriction' (The Souls of Mischief track) is very Nextmen/Unsung Heroes (which of course, is a good thing) SOM bring bar after bar of funky lyrics on top of a nice wee loop. Tracks 5 and 6 (yes you've guessed it) are quality, so there's no need for me to go into great detail about them, just trust me, they're good. Next up is 'Good Disease' (eh?) featuring Stephen Jones. Another very chilled track (how to explain this one?) imagine your self sitting on top of a hill side, watching the sun set, and there you have it, the perfect song to chill to. Track 8 is 'The Omen' featuring Diamond D. this song actually reminds me of a Dr Dre tune, both lyrically and production wise. Of course Diamond D is better than Dre? But you can definitely hear the similarity. As for Aim, to make something as good (probably better) than a producer who has been doing it for years and sold millions of albums can only be a good thing. Next up is 'Linctos' another very chilled track, but at the same time a real head nodder. The only thing I'm not sure about this one is that it's quite repetitive, and lasts for about 5 minutes. A wee bit too long if you ask me. Track 10 is 'Vipco'. I don't know how to explain it? Crazy, mad, fun beats, there you go, I just did. Is there any end to his talents? Apparently not. The final song is 'Hinterland'` Now 13 is unlucky for some (not for Aim though) this track's a belter!! Again, very chilled (imagine your self on a beach, listening to the waves crash against the rocks) pure quality. Hinterland is due in all good record shops from February 25th 2002.
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