On "Speaking Real Words" Esoteric is joined by Wu-tang member Inspectah Deck, and its beat disappoints. "Bound to Slay"'s beat is better, but still average at best. Production of both songs was done by the Vinyl Reanimators. ~ Dan Gizzi
Recording information: Pterolab.Photographer: A. Garcia.According to various interviews, before recording A New Dope, the members of Boston rap duo 7L & Esoteric were feeling somewhat stilted creatively, and both of them began to expl...
Personnel: Steve Tulipana (vocals); Eric Graves (guitar, synthesizer, programming); Paul Malinowski (bass guitar); Marshall Kilpatric (drums, percussion).Audio Mixer: Paul Malinowski.Recording information: Black Lodge Recording, Eudor...
The Esoteric (US Metal): Steve Cruz (vocals); Cory White, Eric Graves (guitar); Anthony Dale (bass instrument); Marshall Kilpatric (drums).Personnel: Steve Cruz (vocals, synthesizer); Eric Graves (guitar, synthesizer).Audio Mixer: Ed ...
Personnel: Steve Peters (guitar); Keith York (drums).Audio Mixer: Esoteric .Recording information: Priory Recording Studios.The good news is that Esoteric's fourth album is nowhere near as pretentious as its title suggests. Moving ...
Additional personnel: Karma, Jus Allah.Audio Mixer: Esoteric .Liner Note Author: Esoteric .Editor: Esoteric .Photographer: Lewis Holiday.Boston duo 7L & Esoteric have been big names in the East Coast hip-hop scene ever since ...