Run DMC - Tougher Than LeatherToo many people sleep on Tougher Than Leather, Run DMCs fourth album. But hear us out as we plead the case for this amazing LP. By 1988 there was a lot more competition in the rap game Public Enemy, Boogie Down Productions, Eric B. & Rakim, Ice T and many more had given Hollis, Queens prodigal sons lots of competition. But Joe, Darryl and Jay were still at the top of their game, and hip hop fans should never let this classic chiefly produced by their

with plenty of room for reconsidering life on earth

originally prompting the birth of the internationally acclaimed “You’re A Melody” party and forever inspiring generations of soul collectors to dig that little bit deeper

so here is my offering to the canon of cinematic overtures and analog self-preservation

Rather than smooth out the rough edges

From Gold Hole

Yair Glotman’s thunderous double-bass

and a 16 year old Greg Graffin's voice for the ages

Killer Brain Waves

midwayåÊbetween Boston and Cape Cod

(NON-RETURNABLE)Largely self-produced

Recorded over several sessions in various studios Life bleeds with instrumental contributions from longtime and new collaborators

but that heavier