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An original member of New York's new school pioneers the Ultramagnetic MCs, Thornton is best known as a solo rapper.He later claimed this was an inside joke.He was probably the first rapper to create multiple aliases for himself.Keith attempted to go solo at least twice in 1990 and 1992, the latter hiatus affording Keith the time to record several tracks later featured on Cenobites LP.Production duties were split between Kutmasta Kurt and Ultramagnetic's TR Love and Moe Luv.Around this time, Kutmasta Kurt also produced tracks featuring Keith's new alias, Dr.Another Bay Area producer, Dan "the Automator" Nakamura, then a friend of Kurt, took over the majority of the production for what became Dr.Octagonecologyst, which was released by the English trip hop label Mo' Wax.In 1996, Keith revealed in an interview that he was working on the next Dr.Tracks were also recorded with Automator under the Big Willie Smith moniker which were not released until Automator's 2000 A Much Better Tomorrow LP.This album was also mostly produced by Kutmasta Kurt, and introduced Thornton's Reverend Tom alias.Also in 1997, he appeared on the track "Diesel Power" from The Prodigy's album The Fat of the Land.He is credited in the liner notes as Kool Keith.Thornton developed with a host of collaborators.The dichotomy effectively split the Dr.Dooom, saying "you need to get with a major, buddy."He produced the entire album, except for "Test Press" and "Backstage Passes", which were done by Kutmasta Kurt, who also provided additional drums programming on other songs.Teaming up with Detroit's Esham, Thornton released Spankmaster in 2001.It was met with indifference by critics and fans alike, many complaining about its low budget sound and recycled themes.Subsequent collaborations have included Masters of Illusion, Clayborne Family, the Analog Brothers and Thee Undatakerz, who have collaborated with members of the Wu Tang Clan to produce the soundtrack to Blade: Trinity.Thornton later disowned the Undatakerz project.Princess Superstar, and has collaborated with her on several tracks.In early 2006, Thornton contributed to "Getaway", a track for former Faith No More vocalist Mike Patton's Peeping Tom album (released June 30, 2006).Octagon character was resurrected in 2006, engendering some confusion and controversy.The album has a strong futuristic dance edge to it, out of step with the more organic production of the first album.Thornton has gone on to say "This ain't the record I did, It was totally new music.Kool Keith hadn't performed any versions of the songs while on tour until 2007, when he performed remixed versions.Keith states "He got greedy.Maybe he thought he was an overnight Quincy Jones, that he was the Automator."Apparently Thornton has yet to be paid for duties according to www.These albums, particularly Project Polaroid, ironically sounded far closer to the original Dr.Octagon album than its alleged sequel.In spring 2007 it was announced by Threshold Recordings that a sequel to the 1999 Dr.Also, an album under the alias Tashan Dorrsett is set to be released on DJ Junkaz Lou's Junkadelic Music label in late 2007.Critical response was muted and the album had lackluster sales.Pack Cd's, which included a lyric sheet.The album was praised by critics and fans as a worthy counterpart to the Sex Style album.It was also released as a double vinyl edition which is limited to only 600 copies worldwide, indivdually numbered and signed by Kutmaster Kurt.Cenobites (with Godfather Don)
1996: Big Time (with Tim Dog)
2000: Pimp to Eat (With Analog Brothers)
2000: Masters of Illusion (With the Masters of Illusion)
2002: Game (With KHM)
2004: Diesel Truckers (With Kutmasta Kurt)
2004: White Label Mix Series, Vol.Sperm: Known to be his first alias as a rapper.Created for the Columbia Records album
Poppa Large: A big shot rapper on the East Coast
Mr.Clean Man: This was an alias he used back when hiphopsite.Elephant Man: From 1996 to 1998 he always said he planned on releasing an album under the alias Elephant Man.Big Willie Smith: He released a limited EP with the Beat Terrorists under this alias.Reverend Tom: He first used this alias on the track Fat Lady from Ultra's Big Time LP and later used it on Thee Undatakerz LP.Mike Stanley: He uses this alias in DJ Spooky's Riddim Warfare LP.Larry Lopez: He used this name with Heather Hunter for "Toot Toot Hey Beep Beep".The X: He used this name on the inside cover of the Ultramagnetic MC's Four Horsemen LP.Caliber: He first used this alias in the track Funk Radio from Ultramagnetic MC's Funk Your Head Up LP.Robbie Analog: He used this alias to make fun of the RZA (Bobby Digital) on the inside cover of Dr.Sinister 6000: Kool Keith's brother.Lonnie Hendrex: This was one of his characters in the Livin' Astro video.The Kid in the Commercial: This was one of his characters in the Livin' Astro video.Elvin Presley: He gave away cards at concerts.Sk88 Johnson: He used this alias in the Bootleg Skater videos.Platinum Rich: One the Diesel Truckers, along with The Funky Redneck.Exotron Geiger Counter Plus One Megotron: He used this alias on Marley Marl In Control in 1989.He also used a longer version.Activity: This was his name when he was with the NYC Breakers
Exxon: He gave away cards at concerts.Captain Kool: This was an alias he was supposed to use according to Liveonerecords.Captain Black: This was an alias he was supposed to use according to Liveonerecords.Exotron Geiger Counter One Gama Plus Sequencer: He used this alias on Marley Marl In Control in 1989.Robert Perry: He used this alias for the track Robert Perry from his Lost Masters LP.John Clayborne Cousin of Jimmy Hicks: He used this alias on the Clayborne Family LP with Marc Live and Jacky Jasper.Nogatco: Released an album under this name with Izreal.Naquan aka Underwear Pissy: Alias on the new Ultramagnetic MC's album, "The Best Kept Secret".Return Of Doctor Octagon the Fanatik J version
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Pitchfork (9.The album is an example of acid rap and pornocore, genres that Kool Keith helped start.Bert provides the scratches.Feet High and Rising for the age of hardware and cynicism..."Octagon brings visions of humor, filth and most of the ill aspects that one conjures up while on acid....Octagon has made an album swathed in character....Bert Scratching, DJ
Joe des Cee Harmony Vocals
Mark Senasac Mastering
Dan the Automator Engineer, Mastering
Gordon Chumway Second Engineer
Automater Producer, Mixing
Whoolio E.This page was last modified 05:54, 26 December 2007.The page you are looking for might have been removed, had its name changed, or is temporarily unavailable."On Tour in Europe July 2007!"Octagon US release from OCD International Order now!Trees Are Dying, Trees Are Dying' chants Octagon, 'CO2 coming out to you'.The Dr's Latest single calls on the earth people to save the planet.Octagon hasn't stopped there he is hooking up with Friends Of The Earth on their BIG ASK campaign and donating 50p of each downloaded single."Are you sure you want to delete this comment?"Yo just stopin by to say hello hope everything is good wid you PEACE Hav a big 2008(S.First up, all the best and (real actual) peace to you and yours for 2008 and beyond!Vinyl and Cd versions that we will make available on our website as well as upcoming live dates.Support that organic shroom bap music.Word of mouth is the best way this works and we rely heavily on the people to spread that love around.Frankie (vs Norman Bits)Onderuit Records 2007Ref: ONDR.Sending you___________________________________________________0___0__00000__0___0______0___0__00000___000___0000_00__0__0______0___0_______0_0___0______0___0__0___00_0_0__000____0_0_0________0____000____00000__0000_0__00__0______00_00________0____0______0___0__0__0_0___0__00000__0___0________0____00000__0___0__0___0___________________________________________________greetings from Innsbrucklynn!!!Wishin U A Very Happy New Year!OctagonWe just wanted to let you know about our new Music Production School Training Program and hope you had a great holiday!A01) Deep PoolsB02) Shallow SunB03) Weave Feat.Ima go down to Tower Records and get a pizza.Hey man Hope all is good with you!When are we gonna get to see THE Dr.Octagon here in Seattle?!!TH WITH SPECIAL GUEST DONNIE ISRAEL CASTRO...NEW MULTIPLE MAN SHIT!!!"Urgent Security Alert","Warning: You are submitting information to an outside site.This could be an attempt to steal your username and password.Do you wish to continue your form submission?"Id + " Text: " + targetLink.Id + " Link: " + targetLink."Click on the music, video or person icons to see imeem recommendations based on your media tastes.By joining The "" Group, you'll connect with others who share your interests and discover new music, video, photos, and more!Back and better than ever, the legendary Kool Keith, of the famed Ultramagnetic MCs hip hop trio, teams with the One Watt Sun production trio to score big with "The Return of Dr.PagingControl td a:active img.PagingControl td a:hover img.PagingControl td a:hover img.PagingControl td a:active img.PagingControl td a:hover img.PagingControl td a:active img.PagingControl td a:active img.PagingControl td a:hover img.PagingControl td a:active img.PagingControl td a:hover img.PagingControl td a:hover img.Sign in to get personalized recommendations.Use fewer keywords to find more results.After viewing product detail pages or search results, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in.Hours() * 3600 + newCurrentTime.Minutes() * 60 + newCurrentTime.Minutes() * 60 + currentTime.Ships from and sold by Amazon.Music (See Bestsellers in Music)Popular in these categories: (What's this?Visit our audio help page for more information.Ultramagnetic MCs, something must have flipped Kool Keith's wig like a mescaline pizza.Then he squirms around in there, grabs some Vaseline from your medicine cabinet, and does a little dance.Listening to this album is like trying to read the glyphs from Stargate.Send Dr Octagon ringtones to your cell phone now!Why not be the first to suggest a search for which it should appear?See all 349 customer reviews...The easiest way to shoot video reviews.If you like one brand of underground hip hop, it naturally follows that you must appreciate them all.Well, that's not quite the case.Octagon is a good collaboration, but it's not nearly the musical experience that some of these reviewers would suggest that it is.The album's problems, however, start with its frontman.Kool Keith is okay, but he's got some bad habits, and they show up here in full form.In particular, his penchant for short, annoying, repetitive vocal hooks is played out very well.Yes, I found myself reciting the fact that Dr.On the whole, this is an excellent album, but, like most human products, it's got its flaws."Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided to other Amazon.In my opinion), since his early days with the Ultramagnetic MCs.In this album (produced by Dan the Automator), Kool Keith plays the deranged Dr.This album is full of bizarre lyrics and is filled with electronic and unusual beats.After going on the insane but brilliant trip that was Deltron 3030, an album that many who enjoyed this also bought, I decided to give the Doctor a go.I've listened to the album about 7 times now, but you know what?It's just not sticking to me.Maybe I'm not reading between the lines of the lyrics, but I am just not feeling this album anywhere near as much as I did Deltron 3030.In fact, I never found myself hitting "replay" on any of the tracks until 5 listens of it.And I'm not trying to degrade Dan the Automator, or anyone else that had to work on the album, but a lot of the tracks sound the same.Be it the music that always has some little ditty before sampling and the drums kick in, or the EXACT SAME STYLE of rhyming on every track, I wasn't impressed at all.But at the same time, I'm not saying the album's bad by any means.Octagonecologyst starts out with a skit.The guy has skills at writing songs, but not at rapping.He reminded me of Linkin Park's "rapper" in that he has the same rythm for all his rhymes.While I have gripes about the way the raps are delivered, the quality is of premium quality here.All the mixing, beats, and samples sound amazing, and I couldn't believe this was made almost 10 years ago.It's just a shame all of the tracks aren't that diverse, and use a lot of the same lines.But it didn't appeal to me.That line is what really sparked my interest, and just as I suspected, it wasn't even halfway true.Nearly every track mentions the Doctor and what he's doing to his patients.This gets old eventually, but I'm glad they stuck with a theme.Automator fans will get Dr.But personally, I'm not going to be listening to it that much.It's something I'll be playing while doing something else like writing or drawing.Was this review helpful to you?See all 112 customer reviews...Octagon, I blindly decided to by this album.It's like listening to a dying cat blast diarrhea directly into your eardrum.Kool Keith pwns
killer beats, and space style extreme.While other emcees talk about how insane they are, and use it merely as a gimmick, Keith has time spent in an...Some Earth People Will Feel Alienated...But that's because Keith is an alien himself."Deltron 3030" is another one.Buy this or live a deprived existence.Published 20 months ago by Paul J.Octagon's comin' to Earth straight through the polygon with that unwatered down sound that comes from the ghetto...See all 112 customer reviews...OctagonecologystKool Keith works a mike like an android.Explore and Edit at Amapedia.Star Hip Hop Albums from AMG (All Music Guide) vol.This offer applies only to Amazon.Using your checking account at Amazon.If you need help or have a question for Customer Service, contact us.Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?Is there any other feedback you would like to provide?Your comments can help make our site better for everyone.Track your recent orders.Visit our Help department.Find dr octagon at Great Prices.Narrow these results by:Dr.Buy MusicWant to see your products in Yahoo!Build your own online store or Advertise with us.View RSS FeedMake money with Yahoo!Learn more about our paid syndication program.Information about prices, products, services and merchants is provided by third parties and is for informational purposes only. |
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