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Macklemore & Ryan Lewis – The Heist

Jake Craney
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 By now you may have heard Macklemore & Ryan Lewis’ ode to thrift store shopping on the radio, or seen their performance on Ellen proudly supporting gay marriage. However familiar you are, you owe it to yourself to experience the entire album. Lewis’ use of beats, sounds, and tempos compliment Macklemore’s rapping perfectly.

They are completely at home with any style, which is what makes this album great. The variety is heard in both tempo and lyrics. Whether they’re having fun (“Thrift Shop,” “Gold”), delving into deep personal and social issues  (“Same Love,” “Neon Cathedral,” “Starting Over”), commenting on the state of the music industry (“Jimmy Iovine,” “Make the Money”), or perfecting the art of the slow jam (“Thin Line”), this album is full of quality songs  and refreshing musical shifts. You’ll find something new to love with every listen.

Track Listing:

1. “Ten Thousand Hours”  
2. “Can’t Hold Us” (featuring Ray Dalton)  
3. “Thrift Shop” (featuring Wanz)  
4. “Thin Line” (featuring Buffalo Madonna)  
5. “Same Love” (featuring Mary Lambert)  
6. “Make the Money”  
7. “Neon Cathedral” (featuring Allen Stone)  
8. “BomBom” (featuring The Teaching)  
9. “White Walls” (featuring ScHoolboy Q & Hollis)  
10. “Jimmy Iovine” (featuring Ab-Soul)  
11. “Wing$”  
12. “A Wake” (featuring Evan Roman)  
13. “Gold” (featuring Eighty4 Fly)  
14. “Starting Over” (featuring Ben Bridwell)  
15. “Cowboy Boots”  

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