"You can't believe in what you pretend to be..."
British rap legend Verb T returns with 'The Tower Where The Phantom Lives', a mesmerising new LP that stands alongside the most enlightened and adventurous in his illustrious discography.
Bound by a series of contrasting emotions and energies; fiction and fantasy wrestling with everyday curveballs, 'The Tower Where The Phantom Lives' shows Verb T at his razor-sharp best. It is the smartest version of Verb T to date; complemented by the beautifully melodic production of Vic Grimes, the Canadian producer proves to be the perfect ally for Verbs to deconstruct the world at large, his magnifying glass becoming increasingly forensic as each track unfolds.
Mental exploration, self-deprecating humour, didactic storytelling woven together by haunting film samples, 'The Tower Where The Phantom Lives' listens like an OST; each track/scene supporting a wonderful narrative arc; Verb T the lead and Vic Grimes the composer of their very own psychological thriller, extreme highs and lows eventually settling into a contemplative groove on final track (and lead single) 'Your Heart Deserves'.
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