Features Song Lyrics for Saul Williams's Amethyst Rock Star album.

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Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you Saul Williams: actor, poet, Old Soul, artist, screenwriter, and leader of the oncoming prog-hop revolution. Catchy? Fresh off his role as a mental patient in K-Pax, Williams has called in Rick Rubin (producer of such indie luminaries as Slayer and System of a Down) and a small collection of session musicians to help retain that enormous amount of indie-cred he wears on his henna-stained sleeve. The problem is, I don't know of a place for Amethyst Rock Star. Your level of enjoyment depends on how much you invest in the lyrics and metaphors- Saul's observations come flying at breakneck speeds and require undivided attention, rendering the album unlistenable as background music. Of course, that's not much of a complaint. Regardless, the man has the confidence and originality that lasting careers are made of.

By: Saul Williams (2001, Electronic). More albums from Saul Williams: Blues For Memo by Saul Williams. The Inevitable Rise And Liberation Of NiggyTardust by Saul Williams. Saul Williams by Saul Williams. Volcanic Sunlight by Saul Williams. Martyr Loser King by Saul Williams. View all albums . Amethyst Rock Star. By: Saul Williams (2001, Electronic).

Amethyst Rock Star (2001). Album by Saul Williams.

Saul Williams is the second solo studio album by Saul Williams. It was released by Fader Label in 2004. It features contributions from Serj Tankian, Zack de la Rocha, and Isaiah "Ikey" Owens. It peaked at number 197 on the French Albums Chart.

It’s both a pleasure and an obstacle, this unrelenting lyricism of Saul Williams’; the reason why his is a great voice in hip-hop and the reason why his debut album is such difficult going. Every phrase on this record comes freighted with meaning, every track creaks under a novella’s worth of wordplay

Amethyst Rock Star is one of those rare transcendent albums. Regardless of your particular musical proclivities, regardless of any prejudice you may have against hip-hop or spoken word, the sheer artfulness of Williams' maiden offering will coax admiration out of even the most begrudging of listeners. Why is this" Short answer: it's pretty damn refreshing to hear somebody both smart and talented behind the mic. Shying away from clichés of both genres he straddles, Williams has a unique voice which he maintains throughout the album. It's not just a case of what Williams says however, but also how he says it. Every track on the album is chock-full of mind-bending imagery and turns of phrase which paint compelling, constantly shifting pictures in your mind. Indeed, every track requires multiple listens to grasp every allusion and intimation.

Exclusive Prime pricing. La La La's a real burner. Should scare your neighbors. Saul Williams may be a little spoken-wordy (see Tao of Now, though Esthero's vocals are very nice) but your mileage may vary what the hell?

2001 studio album by Saul Williams. Studio album by. Saul Williams. May 8, 2001 (2001-05-08). Amethyst Rock Star is the debut solo studio album by Saul Williams. It was released by American Recordings in 2001