Live "Throwing Copper" (25th Anniversary) 2024-08-16 where producer Simone Felice works

where producer Simone Felice works

At the same time

RHYMES AND LIFE was nominated for a 1997 Grammy Award for Best Rap Album

a collaboration that also marked his last full-length foray into hip-hop until Cheat Codes

Live "Throwing Copper" (25th Anniversary) 2024-08-16 where producer Simone Felice worksOn Throwing Copper, Live tightened their sound, added crashing crescendos for dramatic effect, and injected some anger into their sound and songwriting. They also eased up a bit on the Eastern philosophy; the result is a more cohesive, memorable record overall, and quite an improvement from the sometimes overly precious Mental Jewelry. And for all of Mental Jewelry's ideologies, Throwing Copper is ultimately a more passionate and successful album,