Good Collaborations

I don't tend to go in for a lot of rap, but when I heard that Jon Brion produced West's "Late Registration" I had to buy a copy. The album was in constant rotation at the Keith residence, much to the chagrin of those around me. In fact, I suspect that the mix CD that was slipped under my door was not from a secret admirer but a neighbor whose inner monologue went something like: "If you don't listen to something other than KanYe and Modest Mouse, I will shank you like a Polaroid picture".

It's a good thing I moved because I've been listening to KanYe West's latest album, "Graduation" in what can only be described as an endless loop. I can't say I love it as much as "Late Registration" (Brion is no longer producing) but it's still a really solid album with a very cinematic feel to it. West's collaboration with Cold Play lead singer Chris Martin on the track "Homecoming" is absolutely brilliant - funky piano and rock anthem drumming as the only backing in a hip-hop song.



I can hear my kids now: "Dad, are you listening to KanYe again?! That's so old."