Amethyst Rock Star by Saul Williams American Recordings, May 2001, $17.97 ASIN B-000-05QKB-M
A master of metaphor, poet Saul Williams has extended his reach, and thus the reach of poetry, to Hollywood and the music industry. Amethyst Rock Star, Saul's latest CD, retains his powerful, lyrical verse, but his attempt to blend poetry with music sometimes falls short. Williams's words often clash with the music--and rarely are the two in sync. Ultimately, the music prevails at the ...