Saul Williams has recently jumped in popularity largely due to his song, List of Demands, providing the spot on background for the new Nike Sparq Training commercials {see youtube}. That song hails from a 2004 effort Saul did, entitled simply Saul Williams (iTunes), and I must say the rest of the album is far and away terrible. It never approaches the driving brilliance of this one wonderful shining moment.
mp3 : Saul Williams - List of Demands (Reparations)
However, all is not lost in the career of Mr. Williams. He recently released a free download album consisting of covers. You might still be able to download the album, The Inevitable Rise and Liberation of Niggy Tardust, and the from his website {here}. Below are my favorite two tracks from the album. He takes an interesting look at a NIN track as well as one of the most famous U2 songs of all time.
mp3 : Saul Williams - Gunshots by Computers (NIN Cover)
mp3 : Saul Williams - Sunday Bloody Sunday (U2 Cover)
When I first heard the NIN cover I had to quickly check my sources as I could’ve sworn this was a track from the old Rage Against the Machine days. The U2 cover is also well done. It’s obvious Saul has the musical talent to make great music, maybe he lacks the creativity and/or writing habits to make his own album full of winners.
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