It took 7 long years to put this album together and 5 years after founding member Sinic (Iron Monkey/ Murder One) passed away, Tusken Coalition’s album has finally seen the light of day. While the mix of hip-hop and hardcore drew some embarrassing results at the start of the decade with the nu-metal scene, Tusken Coalition tackle the hip-hop genre with authenticy. The heavy dark beats portray a very unglamorous, ugly British feeling straight from the streets of Nottingham. The energy and aggression with which the lyrics are delivered shows the hardcore background from which this band have emerged and the DIY ethics and themes are clear in both the music and the sleeve. This record is full of interesting lyrics and samples yet, even with many guest appearances; the style lacks variety and with only 9 songs, still proves difficult to listen to in one listen. In small doses, Tusken Coalition’s grim uncompromising view of the world gives a refreshing change to a genre dominated by clean production and stereotypes
