Jurassic 5 Wanting To Act Hard Could Cost Them Fans

Joseph Patel of the Boston Phoenix reviewed Jurassic 5’s new album ‘Power in Numbers’ and says the group’s “succinctly harmonized raps still evoke the feel of the Cold Crush Brothers, and their funk cut-ups still echo hands-in-the-air basement jams.” Patel added, “In their mission to validate their standing within hip-hop and go beyond their backpacker characterization, J-5 want to act hard, and that could cost them their loyal but decidedly liberal fan base. It’s not a formula for longevity. What is, on the other hand, is J-5’s role as a time-traveling portal that brings hip-hop history to the masses.” The full review at bostonphoenix.com has since been removed.