Album Reviews (classic edition) – A Book of Human Language … by Aceyalone

Aceyalone – A Book of Human Language – !!!! 1/4

The time is always right to biggup this classic album, but especially on this 25th anniversary.  This album literally changed my life.  I told Aceyalone, (gubmit named Eddie Hayes) in person at Maritime Hall in San Francisco how this album helped me overcome some very difficult times.

Acey, and his producer Mumbles, created a very deep album that touched upon life and death and everything in between. Both the lyrics and the music create a perfect blend to stimulate positive reflection without boredom.

There’s a song for every mood on this album.  Like other classics, it’s best to listen to this album straight through from start to finish. Even the intros and outros and interludes a perfectly placed.  Most heads would consider “The Guidelines” as being the premier cut on this album and I happen to agree.  It’s literally a perfect song. It’s an anthem!  Again, listen to the whole album and tell a friend.

No.	Title	Rating
1.	Forward (intro)	n/a
2.	“The Guidelines”	!!!!!
3.	Contents	n/a
4.	“The Balance”	!!!!1/2
5.	“The Energy”	!!!!1/2
6.	“The Hurt”	!!!!
7.	“The Hold”	!!!!
8.	“The Walls & Windows”	!!!1/2
9.	“The Jabberwocky”	n/a
10.	“The Grandfather Clock”	!!!!1/2
11.	“The Reason”	n/a
12.	“The March”	!!!!1/2
13.	“The Vision”	n/a
14.	“The Faces”	!!!!
15.	“The Hunt Prelude”	n/a
16.	“The Hunt”	!!!!
17.	“The Catch”	n/a
18.	“The Thief in the Night”	!!!!
19.	“Human Language”	!!!!
20.	“Afterward”	n/a

Legend:

!!!!! – anthem/classic

!!!! – bangin

!!! – cool/solid

!! – aiiight

! – whack