[tps_title]8. Matisyahu – “Akeda”[/tps_title]
I was initially excited by the prospect of reviewing Matisyahu’s newest album, “Akeda”. That is, until I listened to the album. The thing about the “Live at Stubbs” albums is that you can just feel the power of his words and his music through his performance. He knows how to make you groove along to his interesting flows and rhythms, but on this new album, “Akeda”, Matisyahu does nothing more than bore me. He’s still got an incredible singing voice, but he has slowed down his rapping technique considerably and his lyricism has suffered as well, with songs like “Confidence” and “Obstacles” sounding like the typical motivational speeches you’d see on posters hanging in an office cubicle. From a production standpoint, this album sounds fantastic, with the Chassidic rapper hopping over some unexpected and intriguing instrumentals throughout, but if you’re looking for a truly fulfilling Matisyahu record, go listen to “Live at Stubbs” instead.
By James Gilbert
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