Resolution (The Perceptionists album)

Resolution is the second studio album by American hip hop group The Perceptionists. It was released on Mello Music Group on July 28, 2017.[1] Music videos were created for "Hose Down"[2] and "Free at Last".[3]

Resolution
Studio album by
The Perceptionists
ReleasedJuly 28, 2017 (2017-07-28)
GenreHip hop
Length35:48
LabelMello Music Group
Producer
  • Willie Evans Jr.
  • Synesthetic Nation
  • Chop
  • ZMY DaBeat
  • Paten Locke
  • Pas Doo
  • Mr. Lif
  • Theory Hazit
  • 8-BZA
The Perceptionists chronology
Black Dialogue
(2005)		 Resolution
(2017)

Background

Shortly after the release of The Perceptionists' debut studio album, Black Dialogue, on Definitive Jux in 2005, DJ Fakts One left the group.[4] The group's remaining members, Mr. Lif and Akrobatik, subsequently released solo material and collaborative material with other artists.[5] In 2017, the two got signed to Mello Music Group and returned with a studio album, titled Resolution.[6]

Critical reception
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[7]
Flood Magazine7/10[8]
HipHopDX3.4/5[9]
RapReviews.com8/10[10]
ViceA−[11]

Paul Simpson of AllMusic gave the album 3.5 out of 5 stars, stating: "Like the first Perceptionists album, Resolution maintains a heavy focus on socially conscious lyrics, calling out injustice and lamenting the disappointing state of the world."[7] Scott Glaysher of HipHopDX gave the album a 3.4 out of 5, commenting that "Lif and Ak tackle a plethora of topics on the 11-track LP, including police, politics and big Pharma" and "the album has the tendency to come across as a conspiracy theorist's guide to 2017."[9]

Track listing
No.TitleProducer(s)Length
1."Early Mourning"Willie Evans Jr.3:22
2."Hose Down" (featuring Syne)Synesthetic Nation2:56
3."Out of Control"Chop3:13
4."Lemme Find Out"ZMY DaBeat2:50
5."When Push Comes to Shove" (featuring Dutch Rebelle)Paten Locke3:37
6."Let's Battle"Pas Doo2:53
7."Free at Last" (featuring Syne)Synesthetic Nation3:09
8."Dirty Drumz"Mr. Lif2:55
9."Grab Hold"Paten Locke3:25
10."A Different Light"Theory Hazit3:47
11."Resolution"8-BZA3:41
Total length:35:48

References
  1. Eustice, Kyle (July 28, 2017). "The Perceptionists Deliver First Album in 12 Years Titled "Resolution"". HipHopDX. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
  2. Breihan, Tom (June 29, 2017). "The Perceptionists (Mr. Lif & Akrobatik) – "Hose Down" Video". Stereogum. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
  3. DeVille, Chris (August 16, 2017). "Mr. Lif & Akrobatik – "Free at Last" (Feat. Syne) Video". Stereogum. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
  4. Capobianco, Ken (July 20, 2017). "With Perceptionists' long-awaited reunion, perspectives have changed, chemistry hasn't". The Boston Globe. Archived from the original on July 29, 2017. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
  5. Force, Chris (April 16, 2018). "Perceptionists Tour (Mr. Lif & Akrobatik)". Alarm. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
  6. Breihan, Tom (June 13, 2017). "Mr. Lif & Akrobatik – "Hose Down"". Stereogum. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
  7. Simpson, Paul. "Resolution - The Perceptionists, Mr. Lif, Akrobatik". AllMusic. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
  8. Pudzianowski, Lydia (August 24, 2017). "Mr. Lif and Akrobatik (The Perceptionists), "Resolution"". Flood Magazine. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
  9. Glaysher, Scott (September 13, 2017). "Review: The Perceptionists Reunite For Fundamentally Woke "Resolution" Album". HipHopDX. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
  10. Juon, Steve (November 7, 2017). "The Perceptionists :: Resolution :: Mello Music Group". RapReviews.com. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
  11. Christgau, Robert (July 28, 2017). "Robert Christgau on Old School Alt-Rap's New Dawn". Vice. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
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