Just less than a year after Willie Green released "...Of Heroes and Villains" he is back with his new album "Dirty Jordans." Even though, "Dirty Jordans" is now 2 years old (Super Chron Flight Brothers wanted to pick it over for beats to use on their new album "Cape Verde" out June 22nd) the album sounds fresh and current as great beats always do.Weighing in at just over 31 minutes, "Dirty Jordans" is a direct and to the point album packed with 30 beats for your ears to devour. With no time for filler and the best drums this side of Black Milk, Green shows why he is one of the best producers you never heard.
While "...Of Hereos and Villains" was a concept album, "Dirty Jordans" acts as a collection of beats that fit together well and keep you on your feet as you cover a variety of styles. "Big Cars" satisfies every bit of your craving for both funk and soul, while "Catina De Amor" hits hard with a great Latin flair. There's also the eerie "Stirring the Pot" which would fit perfectly into any horror or suspense movie.
But the best part of the album might be some of the incredible tracks under 30 seconds such as "Low Stakes," "Shhhhh," "Three Legged Chairs," and the title track "Dirty Jordans." These tracks show just how important and powerful each note in a song can be and informs the listener that Willie Green will use each second to it's fullest because in the end that's what every piece of music should do.
What really impresses me is that at no time do you feel like you are missing vocals, these songs are complete as they are presented. In a time when so many instrumental albums seem lacking something, the only thing the listener is left wanting is more and there's nothing wrong with that.
If you're still not sure about this album the best thing I can tell you is check out http://williegreen.bandcamp.com/ and see for yourself. There are six albums for you to check out and decide for yourself. My top recommendations would be the aforementioned "...Of Heroes and Villains" and Super Chron Flight Brothers "Deleted Scenes." No matter which ones you listen to you, you will enjoy them and then check out "Dirty Jordans" at the same site on June 15th.
