Personal Journals is the debut album by American hip hop artist Sage Francis, released on April 16, 2002 on Anticon. It is Sage Francis' first album released on a label, following the self-released Sick Of series of mix albums. Recording sessions took place during 2001. Production was handled by various producers, including Sixtoo, Mayonnaise, and Jel. Upon its release, Personal Journals has reviews very good reviews from critics, including a 9.5 rating on RapReviews.com. The album failed to chart in any country. It produced one single, "Climb Trees", which did not chart either.
[edit] Reviews
Personal Journals has received high reviews from critics. Allmusic gave the album four out of five stars. Pitchfork Media gave it a 8.7 out of 10 ratings. RapReviews.com gave the album a 9.5 out of 10. Robert Christgau gave it a "*" which means an honorable mention. Finally Stylus Magazine gave the album an A- rating.
[edit] Track listing
All songs written and composed by Sage Francis.
| 1. |
"Crack Pipes" |
2:25 |
| 2. |
"Different" |
3:20 |
| 3. |
"Personal Journalist" |
2:53 |
| 4. |
"Inherited Scars" |
4:35 |
| 5. |
"Climb Trees" |
3:57 |
| 6. |
"Broken Wings" |
3:59 |
| 7. |
"The Strange Famous Mullet Remover" |
2:39 |
| 8. |
"Smoke and Mirrors" |
3:13 |
| 9. |
"Message Sent" |
4:24 |
| 10. |
"Eviction Notice" |
3:31 |
| 11. |
"Buckets of Silence" |
2:46 |
| 12. |
"Specialist" |
4:13 |
| 13. |
"Hopeless" |
1:12 |
| 14. |
"Kill Ya' Momz" |
1:59 |
| 15. |
"Black Sweatshirt" |
2:08 |
| 16. |
"Cup of Tea" |
2:14 |
| 17. |
"My Name is Strange" |
3:21 |
| 18. |
"Runaways" |
6:07 |
[edit] Personnel
[edit] Performers
- Sage Francis - Vocals
- DJ Mek - Scratches on "Personal Journalist"
- DJ Signify - Scratches on "The Strange Famous Mullet Remover" and "Smoke and Mirrors"
- Grey Matter - Scratches on "Black Sweatshirt"
- Jay Peters - Guitar on "My Name is Strange"
- Matt Coolige - Flute on "My Name is Strange"
- Matt Zimmerman - Upright Bass on "My Name is Strange"
- Mike 2600 - Scratches on "The Strange Famous Mullet Remover"
- Scott Begin - Drums on "My Name is Strange"
- Shalem B - Turntables on "My Name is Strange"
- Tara - Keys on "My Name is Strange"
[edit] Production
- Alias - Production on "Message Sent"
- Controller 7 - Production on "Specialist"
- Jel - Production on "Climb Trees" and "Smoke and Mirrors"
- Joe Beats - Production on "Runaways"
- Mayonnaise - Production on "Personal Journalist" and "Inherited Scars"
- Mr. Dibbs - Production on "Kill Ya' Momz"
- Odd Nosdam - Production on "Eviction Notice"
- Reanimator - Production on "The Strange Famous Mullet Remover"
- Scott Matelic - Production on "Broken Wings"
- Sixtoo - Production on "Crack Pipes," "Different," "Buckets of Silence," "Black Sweatshirt" and "Cup of Tea
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