Celestial Clockwork

Celestial Clockwork is the third solo studio album by American rapper Illogic.[3] It was released by Weightless Recordings on April 13, 2004.[4] The production is entirely handled by Blueprint.[2] It features vocal contributions from Aesop Rock, Vast Aire, Slug, and Blueprint.[4]

Celestial Clockwork
Studio album by
Illogic
ReleasedApril 13, 2004 (2004-04-13)
GenreHip hop
Length61:30
LabelWeightless Recordings
ProducerBlueprint
Illogic chronology
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(2001)		 Celestial Clockwork
(2004)		 Diabolical Fun
(2009)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
Exclaim!favorable[2]
HipHopDX7.5/10[3]
PopMattersfavorable[4]
Prefix5.0/10[5]
RapReviews.com8/10[6]
Stylus MagazineD+[7]

Critical reception

Dominic Umile of PopMatters gave the album a favorable review, saying, "Celestial Clockwork's mystifying backdrop is an example of Blueprint's ability to hold back as a producer when necessary, but is also an expansive assortment of psychedelic beats that naturally complement Illogic's sly, off-kilter approach."[4]

Alex Henderson of AllMusic gave the album 3 stars out of 5, saying, "Illogic is one of rap's intellectuals, and the heritage that he brings to the table -- influences like De La Soul, Q-Tip, and Common -- makes for a more nuanced, lyrically complex hip-hop experience."[1]

Track listing
No.TitleLength
1."Intro"0:35
2."The Only Constant" (featuring Blueprint)3:46
3."Birthright"4:45
4."1,000 Whispers"5:02
5."Time Capsule" (featuring Aesop Rock and Vast Aire)4:53
6."Celestial Clockwork"3:20
7."Hollow Shell (Cash Clutch)"5:27
8."Lesson in Love"4:01
9."First Trimester"5:54
10."Live to Die"2:37
11."Stand" (featuring Slug)4:16
12."My World"4:03
13."I Wish He Would Make Me"10:21

References
  1. Henderson, Alex. "Celestial Clockwork - Illogic". AllMusic. Retrieved December 8, 2014.
  2. Lee, Andy (April 2004). "Illogic - Celestial Clockwork". Exclaim!. Retrieved December 8, 2014.
  3. J-23 (April 9, 2004). "Illogic - Celestial Clockwork". HipHopDX. Retrieved December 8, 2014.
  4. Umile, Dominic (April 15, 2004). "Illogic: Celestial Clockwork". PopMatters. Retrieved December 8, 2014.
  5. Gasteier, Matthew (April 13, 2004). "Illogic - Celestial Clockwork". Prefix. Retrieved December 8, 2014.
  6. Juon, Steve (April 27, 2004). "Illogic - Celestial Clockwork - Weightless Recordings". RapReviews.com. Retrieved December 8, 2014.
  7. Gloden, Gabe (April 12, 2004). "Illogic - Celestial Clockwork". Stylus Magazine. Archived from the original on June 30, 2013. Retrieved December 8, 2014.
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