Dirty Acres | |
Type: | Studio album |
Artist: | CunninLynguists |
Cover: | Dirtyacres.jpg |
Released: | November 27, 2007 |
Recorded: | 2006–2007 |
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Length: | 46:08 |
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Producer: | Kno |
Prev Title: | A Piece of Strange |
Prev Year: | 2006 |
Next Title: | Strange Journey Volume One |
Next Year: | 2009 |
Dirty Acres is the fourth studio album by American hip hop group CunninLynguists. It was released November 27, 2007 on APOS Music and Bad Taste Records.[1] The album is entirely produced by Kno and features guest appearances from Big Rube, Devin the Dude, Phonte of Little Brother, Witchdoctor of Dungeon Family, Sheisty Khrist and Club Dub.[2]
"Mexico" and "Wonderful" were released together as joint singles from the album on December 5, 2007.[3] Dirty Acres is the first project from CunninLynguists to be released through their independent label APOS Music and Bad Taste Records.[4]
The album was generally received very well amongst critics, with Del F. Cowie of Exclaim! saying about Deacon the Villain and Natti: "their verses are blessed with vivid insight and introspection into everyday life that reveal more with every listen"[5] and Nathan Rabin of A.V Club saying about Kno and the group's lyrics: "Their stellar new CD Dirty Acres finds house producer Kno perfecting a moody sound while the group's lyrics explore sensuality, spirituality, and politics with smarts and conviction.[6]
Credits for Dirty Acres adapted from AllMusic.[7]