ARMAND HAMMER レコード& CD

Review: Armand Hammer is the New York-based duo of ELUCID and Billy Woods and now they are back with their first new album in two years. We Buy Diabetic Test Strips is a debut long player for Fat Possum and it is their biggest work yet with plenty of high-profile guest spots from the likes of JPEGMAFIA, EL-P, Kenny Segal, Black Noi$e, Preservation, DJ Haram, Child Actor, Sebb Bash, August Fanon, and more. Since they were last recording together, ELUCID and billy woods have both released critically acclaimed solo albums but show that they save some special magic for when they join up in the studio.

Review: Like many of the best hip hop albums, We Buy Diabetic Test Strips"by Armand Hammer is a visceral exploration of societal issues and personal struggles delivered through the lens of experimental beats and bars. Billy Woods and Elucid, the talented pair behind Armand Hammer, navigate complex themes with razor-sharp lyricism and unconventional beats here in a record that defies genre norms and incorporates avant-garde production that heightens the raw intensity of the lyrics. Each track unfolds like a poetic journey, delving into topics ranging from race and capitalism to mental health. As such this record stands as a testament to Armand Hammer's ability to push the boundaries of rap as we know it.