A Much Better Tomorrow
| A Much Better Tomorrow | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | July 18, 2000[1] | |||
| Studio | The Glue Factory, San Francisco, California, U.S. | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 53:13 | |||
| Label | 75 Ark | |||
| Producer | Dan the Automator | |||
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A Much Better Tomorrow is a debut studio album by Dan the Automator. It was released on 75 Ark in 2000.[1] It is the expanded version of his 1996 EP, A Better Tomorrow.[2] It features guest appearances from Kool Keith, Neph the Madman, and Poet.[3]
Critical reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| Brainwashed | favorable[4] |
| Robert Christgau |  [5] |
| Exclaim! | favorable[3] |
| NME | [6] |
| RapReviews.com | 9.5/10[7] |
| Select |   [8] |
John Bush of AllMusic gave the album 4 out of 5 stars, stating that these tracks sound "a bit aimless without at least an occasional rap in front of them."[1] Thomas Quinlan of Exclaim! praised Dan the Automator and Kool Keith's collaborative tracks, stating that they "all demonstrate a creative partnership that is rarely found in hip-hop."[3] He called Dan the Automator "a producer who can make beats that expose the various personalities of Kool Keith's different characters."[3]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Dan the Automator and Kool Keith, except where noted
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "A Better Tomorrow" (featuring Kool Keith) | 5:57 | |
| 2. | "King of NY" (featuring Kool Keith) | 3:53 | |
| 3. | "I Want da Mic" (featuring Kool Keith) | 3:51 | |
| 4. | "Sleep" | Dan the Automator | 5:10 |
| 5. | "Wiling" (featuring Neph the Madman) | Dan the Automator, Nephtali Lewis | 3:56 |
| 6. | "Cartoon Capers" (featuring Kool Keith) | 4:44 | |
| 7. | "4:17" | Dan the Automator | 3:46 |
| 8. | "Buck Buck" (featuring Poet) | Dan the Automator, Siwatu Kamau | 4:25 |
| 9. | "The Truth" | Dan the Automator | 4:59 |
| 10. | "It's Over Now" (featuring Kool Keith) | 5:32 | |
| 11. | "A Better Tomorrow Pt. 2" (featuring Kool Keith) | 7:00 |
Personnel
Credits adapted from liner notes.
- Kool Keith – vocals (1, 2, 3, 6, 10, 11)
- DJ Qbert – turntables (3)
- Brandon Arnovick – guitar (4)
- Neph the Madman – vocals (5)
- Sweet "P" – cartoon voices (6)
- Poet – vocals (8)
- Dan the Automator – production, mixing
- Howie Weinberg – mastering
- Christie Rixford – artwork
- Chris Veltri – photography
References
- ^ a b c d Bush, John. "A Much Better Tomorrow - Dan the Automator". AllMusic. Retrieved October 7, 2019.
- ^ Comaratta, Len (August 29, 2010). "Whatever Happened To: Dan the Automator". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved October 7, 2019.
- ^ a b c d Quinlan, Thomas (November 1, 2000). "Automator A Much Better Tomorrow LP". Exclaim!. Retrieved October 7, 2019.
- ^ Weddle, Mark (October 7, 2000). "Automator "A Much Better Tomorrow"". Brainwashed. Retrieved October 7, 2019.
- ^ Chrsitgau, Robert. "Dan the Automator [extended]". RobertChristgau.com. Retrieved October 7, 2019.
- ^ "A Much Better Tomorrow". NME. September 12, 2005. Retrieved October 7, 2019.
- ^ Noixe (September 16, 2000). "Dan the Automator :: A Much Better Tomorrow :: 75 Ark". RapReviews.com. Retrieved October 7, 2019.
- ^ Lowe, Steve (October 2000). "Album reviews". Select. EMAP Metro: 108. ISSN 0959-8367.
External links
- A Much Better Tomorrow at Discogs (list of releases)