Thirty Eight


Thirty Eight is the fourth studio album by Detroit-based hip hop producer Apollo Brown, released digitally on April 29, 2014 by Mello Music Group. The album was later released physically, on CD and vinyl, with their own bonus tracks. Apollo Brown described Thirty Eight as a ride through Detroit of the early 1980s, that was inspired by various 1970s and 1980s films' soundtracks. One single was released from the album, "The Answer", as a preorder bonus.

Album title

According to Apollo Brown, the album was named after.38 caliber revolver:

Critical reception

Thirty Eight received positive reviews from music critics. Exclaim! gave the album seven out of ten, saying that the album "carries an inference to the smoky, gritty sound of '70s soul while updating it with modernized production and hip-hop soul sensibilities" and commending Apollo Brown, who "gets better each time out". PopMatters also gave it seven out of ten, calling it "another win for Brown", but named lack of rappers as album's biggest weakness. "These beats are crying out for rappers," added the critic.

Track listing

Personnel

Credits adapted from Bandcamp:
  • Apollo Brown – producer
  • Michael Tolle – executive producer
  • Matt "Magnetic" Oleksiak – mixing
  • Eric Morgeson – mastering
  • Sarah Mattmiller – design
  • Austin Hart – creative director
  • Corey Sheridan – digital advisor
  • Joe Dent – physical advisor
  • Matt Conaway – media advisor