Army of the Pharaohs Ritual of Battle

Posted on 09.25.2007

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Army of the Pharaohs
Album : Ritual of Battle
Released date : September 25, 2007
Label : Babygrande Records

Review :

Army of the Pharaohs (AOTP) was initially conceived by lead emcee Vinnie Paz of the independent powerhouse group Jedi Mind Tricks. His vision was a constantly-evolving, collaboration of epic proportions that would include MC’s, producers and DJ’s. AOTP’s first incarnation included Bahamadia, Jedi Mind Tricks, Chief Kamachi, 7L & Esoteric and Virtuoso and resulted in the wildly successful 12’’ single, ’Five Perfect Exertions’. The response was beyond all expectations and fans worldwide have clamored for more material ever since. 2006 saw the long awaited debut The Torture Papers, which has scanned 20,000+ units to date. The supergroup’s sophomore offering, Ritual of Battle, reunites the winning formula, once again featuring the legendary lineup of underground emcees/artists including Vinnie Paz of Jedi Mind Tricks, Outerspace, Apathy, 7L & Esoteric, Celph Titled, Chief Kamachi, King Syze, Faez One as well as first time AOTP constituent (and renowned former Jedi Mind Tricks member) Jus Allah & many more. Of particular note (and to rabid core fan delight) is the inclusion of the first collaborative effort of original material between Jedi Mind Tricks’ founding members Vinnie Paz & Jus Allah since 2000’s Violent By Design. Ritual of Battle is released to heightened anticipation, shortly after Jedi Mind Tricks’ return from a coveted slot on the entirety of the wildly popular Rock The Bells summer tour.

Tracklisting :

1. Battle Cry - Apathy, Army of the Pharaohs, Celph Titled, Chief Kamachi, Crypt The Warchild, D-Viou$, Esoteric, King Size, V Paz, Planetary
2. Gorillas - Apathy, Army of the Pharaohs, Crypt The Warchild, Esoteric, Planetary
3. Henry the 8th - Army of the Pharaohs, Chief Kamachi, Vinnie Paz, Planetary, Riff the Lost Cauze
4. Pull the Pins Out - Army of the Pharaohs, Celph Titled, Esoteric
5. Tear It Down - Army of the Pharaohs, Vinnie Paz, Planetary, Reef the Lost Cauze
6. Into the Arms of Angels - Army of the Pharaohs, Crypt The Warchild, Faez One, Vinnie Paz
7. Torture Papers - Apathy, Army of the Pharaohs, Celph Titled, Planetary
8. Listen Up - Army of the Pharaohs, Celph Titled, Crypt The Warchild, Esoteric
9. All Shall Perish - Army of the Pharaohs, Chief Kamachi, King Syze, Vinnie Paz
10. Wrath of Gods - Apathy, Army of the Pharaohs, D-Viou$, Esoteric, Plaentary
11. Narrow Grave - Army of the Pharaohs, Chief Kamachi, King Syze, Planetary
12. Feast of the Wolves - Apathy, Army of the Pharaohs, Celph Titled, Vinnie Paz
13. King Among Kings - Army of the Pharaohs, Celph Titled, Chief Kamachi, Esoteric, Vinnie Paz