The Committee
Throwing Chicken Bones at the Crackhouse
© 2002 Rosemary Records (650687237222)
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From the crew now known as "Bad Fathers", this album is interdepent hip hop at its most extreme.
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- "Who could have imagined that the next potential groundbreaking sound would come from Iowa of all places."
-- Insomniac Magazine
BAD FATHERS
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Bad Fathers, currently located in Iowa City, have established an extreme reputation based as much on their offstage performance as for their stunning live sets. Known for their rambunctious partying and frequent nakedness, they have still managed to self produce 6 releases since formation in 1997. Bad Fathers have performed all over the country with acts such as Ja Rule, DJ #0 of Slipknot, Rakim, Atmosphere, Pharcyde, Naughty By Nature, and Sage Francis. Bad Fathers recordings have featured DJ #0 from Slipknot, 2002 Scribble Jam Champion DJ Skwint, DJ Vadim, and numerous others. 2002's Swallow for Iowa vinyl generated a solid college radio buzz, charting as high as #1 on several national charts.
Releases
- Harvest Time LP, 1997
- Too Many Sheets EP, 2000
- Throwing Chicken Bones at the Crack House LP, 2002
- Swallow for Iowa 12", 2003
- Go Poke a Hole In Yourself LP, 2003
- Evolution is Outdated 12", 2003
All releases recorded, mixed, and engineered in their living room studio, 6B Mobile/Pimp Chernobyl.
Other Projects and Collaborations
- Bad Fathers will be heavily featured on Tack Fu's upcoming compilation, including a track they recorded with DJ Vadim, Desdamona, Blueprint, and Illogic. They also recorded a track with Manchild of Mars Ill which will appear on the album.
- Rosemary Records has produced the Luca Moved Upstairs compilation featuring Sage Francis, Taylor Mali, Cousin and Governor Auto Funkstar of Bad Fathers, academic giant Joe Wenderoth (whose fiction "Letters to Wendy's" was reviewed in Rolling Stone), 4 time National Poetry Slam winner Patricia Smith, L.A. poet Goddess Rachel Kann, etc. The CD was part of the official welcoming at the 2003 National Poetry Slam.
- Rosemary Records has just released the "Evolution is Outdated" vinyl. Check out www.rosemaryrecords.com to get the latest in Bad Fathering.
Thank You!
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A conscious, soothing collection of what talent lies behind Bad Fathers
author: Eric BourdageThe jazzy reflective introduction is a nice first impression of what The Committee/Bad Fathers has to offer. What's a Mic In The Source?, featuring Felix and Animosity, is pulled off with solid breath control and smooth, consistent flow by all four emcees. Englert Theatre is another impressive track exhibiting serious talent on the lyrical level. It's actually reminiscent of Oukast's flow on the Atliens album. Although his appearances were brief, DJ Skwint came through with some quality cuts on the electronica/drum n bass influenced Hand That Feeds and Let Sleeping Dogs Lie. Tack Fu makes an energy induced appearance on the production of Raw, who you can also find on the Aberfoyle Springs compilation. Yeah, I Know an Asshole is definitely a track we can all relate to and brings out the lighter side of the LP. And for all of us who have the ball and chain waiting at home, Make Up Your Mind hits the target for couples and the issues of sharing living space. One may notice subliminal messages All in all, Throwing Chicken Bones At The Crackhouse is definitely a conscious, soothing collection of what talent lies behind Bad Fathers. Considering this LP was born from the depths of their living room studio, they deserve some serious credit and hopefully some more exposure in the very near future.