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    The Phantom Tollbooth 2003/Acts 29
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    Acts 29

    Underexposed

    (2002)

    Reviewed by Bert Gangl

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    Label Syntax RecordsThe Phantom Tollbooth2003
    hip hoprap

    A fine album with more than a few worthy cuts. The shimmering "Confessions" sprinkles sparkling female chorus voices, a la, say, Out of Eden, atop an exceedingly smooth and mellow groove. The gripping, best-of-album "Blank Mind," by comparison, sports a dark, almost alt-rock feel. One of the more consistent efforts of the bunch.

    Other coverage for this album

    HM Magazine #98Reviewed by Mista TActs 29 is indeed an interesting mixture. You have Return to Sender (Braille and Ohmega); underground hip hop lyricists/producers, and Soul Plasma; a mainstream-influenced emcee. In addition, this project was put together for a Portland youth group. The question I had in my mind was, "what kind of music would come out of this odd combination?" To my relief, the hip hop that comes from Acts 29 is…

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