Lerix-Audio Arcade review by John M. Ellison IV

I got a copy of “Audio Arcade” by Lerix. This is kind of a “geek chic” album. The best way to describe it is to imagine “Outkast” ghostwriting for nerdcore rapper MC Frontalot and sprinkled catchy hooks throughout the album. The theme is reminiscent of another rapper on the west coast by the name of Task1ne whose similar content wise (ex. “geek” culture references) I enjoyed most of the album but these are the songs that really caught my ear.

“Last Laugh”

“Here’s to the renegade/ to the outcast. They used to doubt but now I think they figured out fast ‘ha ha’ we got the last laugh.” The hook pretty much sums up what the song about. I can definitely relate to it.

“I Got This”

Nice violin riff and the Spider-Man reference caught my attention.

“I’m no good”

Lerix laments about the split between him and his girlfriend. The allusions to songs by Jay-Z, Kanye West and Notorious B.I.G. to reiterate his point were a nice touch.

Passion of the Mike

Is he spitting rhymes over Daft Punk’s baroque influenced electronic jam” Verdis Quo?” Who am I kidding? I’m a sucker for Daft Punk samples.

In closing, if you’re into East Coast rap, Lupe Fiasco and other nerd tinged rap music then I would recommend “Audio Arcade” by Lerix for you.