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    Sharlok Poems

    The Movement

    (2005)

    Reviewed by Bob Felberg

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    Label Gotee RecordsThe Phantom Tollbooth2005
    hip hoprap

    The Movement is the much anticipated sophomore release from LA Symphony's chronicler, baritone, hook writer, Sharlok Poems. Rich in content that strays from the mundane typical rap record, this one is chock full of inspired lyricism. "Dead Beat Dad," "Freedom," and "Movement" especially speak to living life in the real world with God in our lives. The album is inspirational, instructional and indispensable and is loaded with tight musical beds, samples, loops and inventive bass and drums. Particularly ear-catching is the CD finale, "Shine" with its smooth, airy keyboard wash laying the backdrop for a dizzy-ing reminder to let the light of God's love out-and don't dim it.

    The album features: Great Jason, Terry McFly and Light Headed. All but two songs mixed and recorded by fellow LAS-er Flynn, with production from Mr. J of The Procussions, Flynn and Great Jason.

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