Heavy (Swollen Members album)
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Heavy was Swollen Members
' third full length release on Battleaxe Records (excluding Monsters In The Closet
which was a B-sides
compilation). Heavy was intended to be a return to the group's darker sound expressed on Balance
, though many regard it as their most mainstream release to date. In spite of having a large number of catchy tunes, the record did poorly due to abysmal video play of lead single "Watch This" on MuchMusic
and the fact that it was their third release in three years. Guest appearances include Abstract Rude
and Son Doobie.
Swollen Members
Swollen Members is a Canadian hip hop group from Vancouver and Victoria, British Columbia, Canada consisting mainly of the duo Mad Child, and Prevail. Frequent collaborators include vocalist Moka Only and producer Rob the Viking, an official group member since 2002...
' third full length release on Battleaxe Records (excluding Monsters In The Closet
Monsters in the Closet
Monsters in the Closet is Swollen Members' first compilation album and third release on Battleaxe Records. Monsters in the Closet is a collection of B-sides, rarities and unreleased tracks from the groups back catalog. In order to properly promote the record however, three brand new songs were...
which was a B-sides
B-Sides
B-Sides is an iTunes-exclusive album from the Coventry Trio The Enemy, consisting of ten songs that were B-sides to the single releases from their debut album We'll Live and Die in These Towns.-Track list:#Fear Killed the Youth of Our Nation...
compilation). Heavy was intended to be a return to the group's darker sound expressed on Balance
Balance (Swollen Members album)
Balance is the debut album by Canadian rap group Swollen Members. It was released on the Battleaxe Records label. It has sold 41,000 copies since its release. Guest stars include Del tha Funkee Homosapien, Dilated Peoples, Everlast, and Son Doobie....
, though many regard it as their most mainstream release to date. In spite of having a large number of catchy tunes, the record did poorly due to abysmal video play of lead single "Watch This" on MuchMusic
MuchMusic
MuchMusic is a Canadian English language Category A specialty channel owned by Bell Media. MuchMusic is dedicated to music-related programs, pop and youth culture.-History:...
and the fact that it was their third release in three years. Guest appearances include Abstract Rude
Abstract Rude
Abstract Rude is an American rapper, from Los Angeles, CA. He is the MC for the hip hop group Abstract Tribe Unique , alongside dancers Zulu Butterfly Prince and Irie Lion Locks, Turntablist DJ Drez, and Underground Hip Hop producer, Fat Jack...
and Son Doobie.
Track listing
# | Title | Producer(s) | Time |
---|---|---|---|
1 | "Intro" | Rob the Viking | 0:21 |
2 | "Block Party" | Nucleus | 3:37 |
3 | "Watch This" | Rob the Viking | 3:43 |
4 | "Bottom Line" | Rob the Viking | 3:48 |
5 | "Burn It Down" | Nucleus | 3:16 |
6 | "Remember the Name" | Evidence | 5:07 |
7 | "Therapy" | Rob the Viking | 3:49 |
8 | "Concentrate" | Nucleus | 3:31 |
9 | "Adrenaline" | Nucleus | 4:06 |
10 | "Don't Know Why" (featuring Abstract Rude Abstract Rude Abstract Rude is an American rapper, from Los Angeles, CA. He is the MC for the hip hop group Abstract Tribe Unique , alongside dancers Zulu Butterfly Prince and Irie Lion Locks, Turntablist DJ Drez, and Underground Hip Hop producer, Fat Jack... ) |
Moka Only Moka Only Daniel Denton , known professionally as Moka Only, is a Canadian hip hop artist. Originally from Langford, British Columbia, near Victoria, he is now based in Vancouver. He was previously part of the hip hop group Swollen Members, and briefly a part of Len. His albums are released by Legendary... , Rob the Viking |
4:05 |
11 | "Paranoia" | Rob the Viking | 4:02 |
12 | "All Night" | The Edgecrusher | 3:25 |
13 | "Heat" | Evidence | 4:19 |
14 | "Ambush" / "Sensational Breed" (featuring Son Doobie) [Hidden Track] | Rob the Viking | 10:34 |