Polarity is a studio album by American hip hop group Norman, consisting of rappers Onry Ozzborn and Barfly, both members of the Pacific Northwest hip hop collective Oldominion. It was released on Under The Needle on March 4, 2003.[3] The album is a rap opera concept album.[4]
| Polarity | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Studio album by Norman | |
| Released | March 4, 2003 |
| Genre | Hip hop, alternative hip hop, Pacific Northwest hip hop |
| Length | 71:34 |
| Label | Under The Needle |
| Producer | Onry Ozzborn, Smoke M2D6, Pale Soul |
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Exclaim! | Favorable[1] |
| Pitchfork | 8.3/10[2] |
Music
editThe album is mostly produced by Onry Ozzborn and Smoke M2D6, with contributions from Pale Soul. Guest appearances include Pale Soul, Hyena, Sulfur, Toni Hill, and MyG.[5]
Background
editPolarity casts Onry Ozzborn and Barfly as the mind of a young man named Norman. Throughout the album, the rappers communicate as Norman's conscious, revealing him as the everyday loser, who continually faces depression and counts of aggression.[6]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Producer | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Intro" | 0:41 | |
| 2. | "One Man Band" | Smoke M2D6 | 3:21 |
| 3. | "Pleasantville" | Onry Ozzborn | 3:35 |
| 4. | "Normandy" (featuring Pale Soul) | Pale Soul | 3:05 |
| 5. | "Human Traffic" | Onry Ozzborn | 3:55 |
| 6. | "(I Can't Live Without My) Ghetto Blaster" | Onry Ozzborn | 3:47 |
| 7. | "Weastwick United F.C." | Pale Soul | 3:50 |
| 8. | "Hiphop.Ver.1.7" | Onry Ozzborn | 3:53 |
| 9. | "Construction" | Onry Ozzborn | 3:05 |
| 10. | "Bling Kong" | Onry Ozzborn | 4:41 |
| 11. | "Easier" | Onry Ozzborn | 3:58 |
| 12. | "Opiate" (featuring Hyena) | Onry Ozzborn | 5:00 |
| 13. | "Hardheaded" (featuring Sulfur) | Smoke M2D6 | 4:01 |
| 14. | "Martyr" (featuring Toni Hill) | Smoke M2D6 | 4:16 |
| 15. | "Tony Perkins" | Onry Ozzborn | 0:23 |
| 16. | "Rockstar Fraternity Initiation" | Onry Ozzborn | 4:41 |
| 17. | "Drip" | Smoke M2D6 | 3:49 |
| 18. | "Mouthpiece (Hidden Track)" (featuring MyG) | Onry Ozzborn | 11:42 |
References
edit- ^ "Norman Polarity". Retrieved 2017-01-21.
- ^ "Norman: Polarity Album Review | Pitchfork". pitchfork.com. Retrieved 2017-01-21.
- ^ "Norman - Polarity CD Album". www.cduniverse.com. Retrieved 2017-01-21.
- ^ "Norman". Kansas City Pitch. Retrieved 2017-01-21.
- ^ "Norman • Ink 19". Ink 19. 2003-08-27. Retrieved 2017-01-21.
- ^ codotusylv. "NORMAN - Polarity - Fake For Real". english.fakeforreal.net. Retrieved 2017-01-21.