Originally released in the summer of 1997, Overcast! marked the start of a storied career that still shows no signs of slowing down. While Slug and original co-member Spawn's rhyme patterns and passion for wordplay may have hinted at some of their influences, their creative songwriting and inventive concepts, paired with Ant's brooding and melodic production, made the album stand apart from its predecessors and peers. Overcast! covers a range of topics and moods, from the dramatic storytelling on "WND", to the sobering reflections on "Caved In", to the meticulous imagery and cultural dissection on "Clay", all joined by a wealth of clever punchlines and metaphors coming together to form a well-balanced and diverse collection of lyricism. Of course, ... mehr lesen