| Graal | ||||
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| Released | 20 November 2012 | |||
| Recorded | 2012 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 52:34 (CD 1) 56:25 (CD 2) | |||
| Label | Asfalt | |||
| Producer | Medium | |||
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Graal (stylized as Gr44l; Polish: Holy Grail, pronounced: [ɡral]) is the second album by Polish rapper Tau and the last released under the pseudonym Medium. It was released as a double album on 20 November 2012 by Asfalt Records.[1] Recording took place during 2012 at Studio Łukasza Kowalskiego in Kielce with DJ Deszczu Strugi in charge of mixing the album.[1] As with his previous album Teoria równoległych wszechświatów, production and arrangement were overseen by Medium himself.[1]
The album was promoted with two singles: "Hologram" features a guest appearance by American rapper Gift of Gab, and "Skwer pod słońcem", which was accompanied by a promotional video clip featuring Medium's fans.[2] Graal also features guest appearances by O.S.T.R., Bisz and Te-Tris. The album peaked at number 18 on the Polish OLiS albums chart.[3]
On the album Medium addresses questions of patriotism, his attachment to Christian values, and his relationship with God. The rapper also criticizes the issues of globalization, homosexuality and political correctness. Although it was well-received, Graal also met with criticism, mainly for its lyrics which were considered too radical by most reviewers and listeners.[4]
- ^ a b c "Medium (4) – Graal". Discogs. Retrieved 16 September 2015.
- ^ "Medium "Skwer Pod Słońcem" - teledysk". Popkiller. Retrieved 16 September 2015.
- ^ "Oficjalna lista sprzedaży :: OLIS - Official Retail Sales Chart". OLiS. Retrieved 16 September 2015.
- ^ "RECENZJA: Mikrofon w służbie rewolucji". T-Mobile. Retrieved 16 September 2015.