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Depart from Me is the third studio album by American rapper Chris Palko, better known by his stage name Cage. It is scheduled for a July 7, 2009 release. Depart From Me will be the rapper's second studio album on Definitive Jux.
Production
Lyrics
Palko describes Depart from Me as being "an exorcism of sorts", stating that it is more personal than previous albums.[1] Palko states that the album's lyrics do not focus on social commentary, but instead deal with life and "things that people can relate to".[1] The album continues from the lyrical direction of Hell's Winter and distancing himself from the persona featured on Movies for the Blind. Palko felt that since becoming a father, he no longer wished to write the same type of lyrical content as he had in the past.[1] Palko stated that "if people can't understand that, that's good, because I don't want to make music for assholes."[1] While Hell's Winter deals with personal change, Depart from Me deals with the difficulty of implementing these changes.[1]
Music
According to Palko, the music of Depart from Me does not rely on sampling, and instead features a guitar and synthesizer-oriented sound.[1] Palko describes the album as incorporating pop influences while keeping an "indie sensibility".[1] Palko states that he wanted to produce music that would appeal to a larger audience.[1] The majority of the album was produced by former Hatebreed guitar player Sean "F. Sean" Martin.
Release
The first music video from the album, "I Never Knew You", debuted on May 18, 2009.[2][3] The video was directed by Shia LaBeouf, and features actor Dan Byrd following a woman played by Scarlett Kapella.[2][3] The video was shot on location in downtown Los Angeles on February 21 and 22, and featured cameos from LaBeouf, Alex Pardee, and Definitive Jux artists such as El-P, Aesop Rock, Chauncey, F. Sean Martin and Yak Ballz.[4]
On May 18, 2009, Palko released the extended play I Never Knew You as a digital download. The EP featured five tracks, including "I Never Knew You", which will appear on Depart from Me.[5][6]
Depart from Me was initially announced as being scheduled for a June 29 release.[5] The album will be released as a digital download, and in deluxe editions on compact disc and vinyl.[7]
The album leaked to the internet on 5th July, 2009.
Track listing[8]
| No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Nothing Left To Say" | El-P | 4:28 |
| 2. | "The Beat Kids" (feat. Red Bank Kids Choir) | Sean "F. Sean" Martin | 3:32 |
| 3. | "Dr. Strong" | Sean "F. Sean" Martin | 3:19 |
| 4. | "I Found My Mind In Connecticut" | Sean "F. Sean" Martin | 4:20 |
| 5. | "I Lost It In Havertown" | El-P | 1:36 |
| 6. | "Teenage Hands" | Cage & El-P | 1:47 |
| 7. | "Eating Its Way Out Of Me" | El-P | 3:57 |
| 8. | "Kick Rocks" | Sean "F. Sean" Martin | 2:09 |
| 9. | "Captain Burnout" | Sean "F. Sean" Martin | 2:55 |
| 10. | "Strain" | Aesop Rock | 3:39 |
| 11. | "Fat Kids Need An Anthem" | Sean "F. Sean" Martin | 2:19 |
| 12. | "Look At What You Did" | Sean "F. Sean" Martin | 3:03 |
| 13. | "Depart From Me..." | Sean "F. Sean" Martin | 4:49 |
| 14. | "I Never Knew You" | Sean "F. Sean" Martin | 4:17 |
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h Hip Hop Official (May 15, 2009). "CAGE INTERVIEW: New Album, New Direction". YouTube. Retrieved 2009-05-26.
- ^ a b Jones, Anthony (May 18, 2009). "Shia LeBeouf-Directed Music Video Debuts". Los Angeles, California: All Headline News. Retrieved May 26, 2009.
- ^ a b Montgomery, James (May 18, 2009). "Shia LaBeouf-Directed Video Puts Cage's Dark Hip-Hop On The Map". MTV News. Retrieved May 26, 2009.
- ^ Broadley, Erin (May 6, 2009). "The Actor Becomes a Director: With Shia LaBeouf and Chris 'Cage' Palko, Making the "I Never Knew You" Video". LA Weekly. Retrieved May 26, 2009.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ a b "Cage 'Depart From Me' Update". Definitive Jux. February 16, 2009. Retrieved 2009-03-01.
- ^ "Download Cage's New EP IN FULL". Subterranean Blog. May 18, 2009. Retrieved 2009-05-26.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ "Release information for Depart From Me". Definitive Jux. Retrieved 2009-05-26.
- ^ http://www.discogs.com/Cage-Depart-From-Me/release/1835359
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