The savagely raw and uncompromising imagery that made Cage a rap legend is in full force on Hell's Winter where his narratives showcase everything from watching his father shoot heroin to the violence of his own addictions and stints in mental institutions. Hell's Winter also chronicles his tumultuous days while cutting an album for Columbia Records and becoming one of the independent NYC-rap-scene's early rising stars. Cage's close partnership with El-P coupled with help from artists like Daryl Palumbo (Glassjaw 6 Head Automatica), Jello Biafra, DJ Shadow, Blockhead, RJD2, Aesop Rock, Camu Tao, Matt Sweeney (ex-Chavez) and James McNew (Yo La Tengo) has helped turn Hell's Winter into a sonic world where Cage can explore both this past and future and where his unique personality can thrive. Track Listing: 01 Good Morning 02 Too Heavy for Cherubs 03 Grand Ol Party Crash (feat. Jello Biafra as The Dubya) 04 The Death of Chris Palko (with Camu Tao) 05 Stripes 06 Shoot Frank (with Darryl Palumbo) 07 Scenester 08 Perfect World 09 Subtle Art of the Break Up Song 10 Peeranoia 11 Left It to Us (feat. El-P, Aesop Rock, Tame 1 & Yak Ballz of The Weathermen) 12 Public Property 13 Lord Have Mercy 14 Hell's Winter
