Dr. Octagonecologyst [2LP IVC Collector’s Edition Vinyl]

Dr. Octagon - Dr. Octagonecologyst [Vinyl]

“Dr. Octagon for me was a chance to take all the rules, limitations and regulations in hip hop and throw them out the window.”

               – Dan The Automator (Producer)

Dr. Octagonecologyst is the 1996 underground hip-hop, concept album by Dr. Octagon, an alter ego of hip-hop legend Kool Keith (Ultramagnetic MCs, Dr. Dooom, Black Elvis, Dr. Ultra). Widely regarded as one of the best and most collectable underground hip-hop albums of the ‘90s, Dr. Octagonecologyst introduces the character of Dr. Octagon, a homicidal, extraterrestrial, time-traveling gynecologist, and surgeon. Kool Keith’s abstract lyricism explores themes of medicine, space travel, and more setting it apart from mainstream hip-hop while redefining underground hip-hop.

The outrageously offbeat humor and psychedelic storytelling gives the album a cinematic quality which is perfectly complimented by complex and moody trip-hop inspired beats produced by Dan the Automator (Handsome Boy Modeling School, Gorillaz, Deltron 3030). The Boom Bap beats are further enhanced by the legendary DJ Q-Bertwhose remarkable scratching gives the album its turntablism edge.
It's hard to exaggerate the role that Dr. Octagon played in revitalizing underground hip-hop. Dr. Octagonrepresented the first truly new, genuine alternative to commercial hip-hop and continues to gain popularity as a true hip-hop cult classic.

2LP IVC Collector’s Edition
* Gatefold jacket for the first time
* Matte finish album jacket
* Embossed Dr. Octagon image with red foil artist logo
* Disc 1: Opaque Bone with Red Splatter
* Disc 2: Opaque Bone with Black Splatter
* Remastered audio
* Individually numbered
* One-time pressing of 3,000
* Printed sleeves
* Includes bonus remixes:
    * Bear Witness (Automator's 2 Turntables And A Razor Blade Re-Edit) 6:46
    * Blue Flowers (Automator Remix) 5:22
    * 3000 (Automator 1,2 Remix) 3:24
    * Blue Flowers (Prince Paul’s ‘So Beautiful’ Mix) 4:04

“Dr. Octagonecologyst's afterlife is nearly as weird as its conception and its essence. Seemingly destined for cult status, it instead spread like wildfire, becoming an indie-rap essential…”
- Pitchfork

Side 1
1. Intro [1:15]
2. 3000 [3:20]
3. I Got to Tell You (A Visit to the Doctor) [0:48]
4. Earth People [4:58]
5. No Awareness [4:24]
6. Technical Difficulties [2:57]

Side 2
1. General Hospital (Another Visit to the Doctor) [0:26]
2. Blue Flowers [3:17]
3. A Visit to the Gynecologyst [2:20]
4. Bear Witness (Q-Bert’s Story) [3:00]
5. Dr. Octagon [4:37]
6. Girl Let Me Touch You [3:40]
7. I’m Destructive [3:26]

Side A
1. Wild and Crazy [4:28]
2. Real Raw [5:36]
3. Waiting List (DJ Shadow/Automator Remix) [5:07]
4. Bear Witness (Automator’s 2 Turntables and a Razor Blade Re-Edit) [6:46] Bonus Track

Side B
1. Elective Surgery (Yet Another Visit to the Doctor) [0:52]
2. Halfsharkalligatorhalfman [4:28]
3. Blue Flowers (Automator Remix) [5:22] Bonus Track
4. 3000 (Automator 1,2 Remix) [3:24] Bonus Track
5. 1977 [2:24]
6. Blue Flowers (Prince Paul’s ‘So Beautiful’ Mix) [4:04] Bonus Track

NOTE: Some master recordings on this album contain occasional vinyl “pops” which are intentional and add to its overall sonic aesthetic.Shipped in sustainable and protective packaging made from 95% recycled materials.