A S.W.A.T. Healin' Ritual

Artist: Witchdoctor
Label: Interscope Records
Category: Music

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Format: Explicit Lyrics
Media: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 1

UPC: 606949014629
EAN: 0606949014629
ASIN: B0000061Q9

Release Date: 1998-04-21

A S.W.A.T. Healin' Ritual

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Tracks:

7th Floor/The Serengetti
Holiday/12 Scanner
A.T.L. The Great Big Lick
Island Koneelalee
Georgia Plains (Holy Grounds)
Remedy
Hurtin'
D.F.
Heaven Comin'
4 In The Temple
Spells
Smooth Shit
The Ancient Sahore
Dez Only 1
The Ritual
Lil' Mama's Gone

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EJ's Voodo Rhymes (Rating: 8 out of 10- -4 stars).......2006-12-11

Not sure how many people remember this guy, but EJ The Witchdoctor was one of those artists that hung around many other popular Duengon Family based artists (mostly Goodie Mob and Outkast). He would appear at various parts on their albums. I think the earliest he appeared was on Outkast's "Ova Da Woods" on their ATLiens. He did the hook to that song.

Comming out with his debut album "A S.W.A.T. Healin' Ritual" he was considered to sort of be "that weird" guy from the ATL (as far as I knew). Actually around this time, the Dungeon Family was being formed, and his album was the first to be released after the group was created. He would have some tracks that would grab your attention throughout this album. Not many people remember his lead single "Holiday", but it was a good starting point for this guy. He had the lyrical skills to carry himself throughout the album, like on "Island Koneelalee". The skits were mostly good as they would go about medicine and healing process, to go along with his name like "Spells". Production is dark sounding, that easily fits the concept of this album. And I believe thats not a bad job singing on the song "Lil' Mama Gone". That song sounds preety emotional.

The problem with EJ The Witchdoctor was that when he had guests on his tracks, he would be outshined by them. For example, like the spiritual "Dez Only One" Big Boi would have the better verse in that song. The same effect would happen in "Gerogia Plains" where Cool Breeze (another ATL artist that was criminally swept under the rug) would outsine him. "4 In The Temple" featuring Big Gipp of Goodie Mob, and Phenix sounds like it was cut from a freestyle session and ended up on this album. Also another problem is that he would switch up his style to sound sort of gangsta like on various parts of this album. "The Ancient Shore" is one of those tracks I'm talking about, but it still sounds good, so I'll make that my honorable mention track.

"A S.W.A.T." is a dope album for the most part. Witchdoctor proved that he would have the lyrical skills throughout his debut. Even though he was outshined by many of the guests, he still did a good job. Unfortunately this album was slept on by the masses, which caused him to go unoticed. I believed it was bad timing, because he was overshadowed by "Still Standing" and "Aquemini", that came out the same year. I believe this should have came out a year earlier. If you're a fan of any Duengon Family related albums, you will enjoy this here.

Lyrics: B+
Production: B+
Guest Appearances: A-
Musical Vibes: A-
Overall: B+

Favorite Tracks: Holiday, A.T.L. The Great Lick, Island Koneelalee, Hurtin', Dez Only 1, Lil' Mama Gone

Honorable Mention: The Ancient Shore, Smooth Sh..

Peace!

The Healin'.......2005-05-25

Dungeon Family member finally steps out on his debut A S.W.A.T Healin' Ritual as a slept on classic. Production was held down by none other than Organized Noize, two from ROB & Emperor Searcy and one from Mr. DJ to create an album that literally fits the name Witchdoctor with spooky, southern, ancient beats. "Holiday/12 Scanner" was the only single and video from Witchdoctor that professes the art of hustling and getting paid. He represents his hometown well with Mook B. on "A.T.L. The Great Big Lick". The exotic "Island Koneelalee" about beautiful women is a good song without the disrespect. Witchdoctor team up with Cool Breeze with the riding bass on "Georgia Plains (Holy Grounds)". Big Rube spoke wisdom on "Remedy". "...him comin', him comin'...", as said on "Heaven Comin'" as he stresses his belief in a higher power. Another highlight "4 In The Temple" features Big Gipp, T-Mo & Phoenix. He even shows his skills on the guitar strung "Lil' Mama's Gone" as he sings on the last track. If you like OutKast or Goodie Mob this is a mixture of both conscienceness and originality. "Spells" have been casted the moment you press play!

A Masterpiece.......2004-12-01

Dungeon Family are pioneers in invoted hip hop. This is a great disc if you love outkast or goodie mob, your brain takes control of this album. BUy now

One of the greatest hip-hop albums ever.......2004-06-16

EJ Da Witchdoctor spits pure fire over this LP, he never misses a beat. Lyrically he's on another level, showing he belongs among the elite Dungeon Family. This album is a must have for all, Dez Only 1!!!

3 OUTTA 5 STARS>????? U CRAZY??.......2003-09-25

i dont know what he is smokin on, but im tellin u, this debut is one of the best cd's to come out the south since outkast and goodie mob. That other reviewer is right, everyone is sleepin!!!!! This has good song after good song. The whole feel of the album is just tight. And the end song he sings about his mother that passed away puts a good ending to a great 5 star album!!!! BUY THIS!!!

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