This is the 3rd and final major studio LP from Arlington, Texas emcee Claas along with the Louisville/Atlanta duo The Horde consisting of Bukshot & Boondox or collectively known as The Underground Avengers. Forming in 2012 from a self-titled debut EP, they reunited in the summer of 2018 to return to Majik Ninja Entertainment on their debut album. Anomaly 88 & returning almost a year later for the sophomore effort Dark matter. A 2nd EP The gate released in the fall of 2022 and after an appearance at Astronomicon 7 months ago, we are being taken to Oblivion after 12 years of construction, according to the claims.
After the introduction of “Judgment is Upon You” and the “Reassembled” skit, the first song “Who Dat?!” It's produced by 7 who did the UGA coda in its entirety, leaving everyone running when the trio comes on, while the sickly flavored “Diablo” trap harmonic tells the haters to keep it moving. “Without a Trace” follows the aggressive trap route organically, making them learn when they're wrong, and after the title interlude, “Sideshow” angrily speaks of their readiness to rap.
“Smash” brings an unsettling trap sheen to the beat detailing the sleazy nature that all 3 possess, while “Predators” featuring Mr. Gray sees the quartet speak devilishly to rip your spine. After the break of “OPLAN”, “Snake Eater” once again connects to an eerie atmosphere that tries to make the final characteristic just before “Be Warned” sternly warns listeners of the wrath of UGA.
After the “Reaping” break, “Other Side” delivers a hardcore, adrenaline-pumping trap beat that leads into the frenetic “Til the Music Stops” that wants to ride until the wheels fall off the muhfucka. After the “Collision” interlude, “A Little Crazy” goes bang to talk about their madness, while the bouncy “Bring It Back” runs from the law getting slick and dirty.
“When or Whenever” casually talks about everyone else watching them take the lead and after the “Disassembled” outro, “Alibi” weaves in instruments and hats wanting to be labeled as the bad guys when they leave while “Scab” is a crazy roller coaster ride of an underground 8 minute posse cut. After the break of 'Black Hole', 'Can't Find Me' shows a serious side to UGA as the end draws near.
Understandably, I can see why we'd more than likely have another Underground Avengers album as each has already established themselves individually in their own rights and Oblivion it was the greatest note they left, and it took us a dozen years to hear. The primarily trap-focused and apocalyptic concept of the production almost fits the fact that this is the last time we'll hear them assemble.
Rating: 8/10
