“One last time I’m really hurting/ Just a little taste to take off the edge/ I rummage through old love letters/ And photographs in a desperate reach for/ A clue into who I am.” Sentiments like this may put Eyedea & Abilities into the sentimental spectrum of the rap world, and to a certain extent, they fit there. More reasonably though, these kinds of statements indicate an introspection that is self-effacing and storytelling. ”When you’ve never been moved its really hard to move on.” They continue, “It ain’t all good/ but its all good enough/ so I know I’m alright.” It’s as if they’re offering advice rather than looking for it.
And who better to do it than Eyedea & Abilities? Two people who are rarely photographed without smiling, even when it’s evident they’d rather not be. Their actual attitude may not be readily evident in their music, but it’s evident in their energy, something that translates very well to their live show. Lucky for Oregon, they’ll be hitting the north and south side on their upcoming tour. They’re bringing along the excellent Dosh, who’s new track is indication that Tommy is going to be another classic.
Watch it all go down Sunday, February 7th & Monday, February 8th in Portland and Eugene respectively.
Posted By David Hutchinson
