--- title: Album Review: Illy – Bring It Back author: Jack published: 2012-11-14 modified: 2012-12-01 section: Music tags: Album Review, Bring It Back, Hip Hop, Illy, MC, Where You Been canonical: https://www.stasheverything.com/album-review-illy-bring-it-back/ source: Stash Everything --- # Album Review: Illy – Bring It Back [![Bring It Back Illy](https://www.stasheverything.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Bring-It-Back-Illy.jpg)](https://www.stasheverything.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Bring-It-Back-Illy.jpg)Bring It Back from Illy Returning with his third album, Melbourne MC **Illy** has created arguably his best work to date. Primarily working with **M-Phazes** and **Trials**, he’s crafted a consistent album full of quality production supported by his much evolved flow. Kicking things off is *Bring It Back,*acatchy opening track that features a melodic hook coupled with M-Phazes’ very polished production and strong use of organs guitars. **Thundamentals**make a guest appearance on *All The Above*rhyming over a very distinctive, funky drum loop. It’s the third verse by Tuka that steals the show thanks to his unique delivery. The third M-Phazes track before other producers are introduced is the single ***Where You Been***which features Pez. The track works well as the two MCs have very similar stylistic approaches. There’s nothing particular lyrically interesting on the track but it works as a single due to the melody and the simplistic nature of the song. Having said that though, between his last two albums and this latest there is a huge difference in the way his songs are constructed, which a much stronger emphasis on lyricism and strong versus than melodic hooks. The production is also something that is a major assistance to Illy’s delivery as the beats that M-Phazes and Trials offer have plenty sonic depth to them. It helps that they both have fairly different styles that are distinctive in their own ways, **M-Phazes** with more of the 90s style soulful boom-bap sound, and Trials with the more abrasive guitar driven rock sound. Listening to the album it gives the listener the impression that **Illy** has made a conscious effort to improve his fluency and delivery more attention to his lyrics and less on song structure. The album’s highlight by far is the posse track ***6 Shooter*** which features five other MCs – Purpose, J.Stark, Bitter Belief, Raven and Prime. The track would’ve never made it on his previous two albums but it’s brilliantly produced with some killer lyricism. **Prime** has the most impressive verse here, showcasing his witty punch lines, wordplay and sense of humour. The album succeeds in many ways and it shows a great deal of improvement from his last two releases. As well as **Illy** there are plenty of featured artists giving their two bobs worth on the album. It’is a departure from his recent efforts, and as a result it may convert some non-believers. It’s something that leaves you wanting more every time you hear it. *You may also want to have a peek at these reviews:*[Thundamentals](https://www.stasheverything.com/lifestyle/gig-review-thundamentals-live-oxford-art-factory-sydney/), [Maundz](https://www.stasheverything.com/lifestyle/album-review-maundz-zero/), [Def Wish Cast](https://www.stasheverything.com/lifestyle/album-review-def-wish-cast-evolution-machine-2/). [![Illy](https://www.stasheverything.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Illy-300x300.jpg)](https://www.stasheverything.com/album-review-illy-bring-it-back/illy/) Illy [![Bring It Back Illy](https://www.stasheverything.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Bring-It-Back-Illy.jpg)](https://www.stasheverything.com/album-review-illy-bring-it-back/bring-it-back-illy/) Bring It Back Illy