"Tales of Pariah" is an outstanding hip-hop electronica album brought to you by Norwegian artist Delario. The range of subject matter on this album is wide, as Delario raps about everything from the quirky and humorous to the dark and mysterious. The arrangements are innovative and creative harnessing a very modern sound with a few classic tricks mixed in. The beat throughout the CD will have your body moving. As an Emcee, Delario hits it. His delivery flows and his voice is commanding. The songs are all well produced and ready to hit the club. Highlights include "My Shrine" with its nice layering of a solid vocal performance and rolling, thumping beat. "Devil's Blessings" brings intensity and a serious subject matter to the table. There is some nice ambience in this one too. "Friday Night" funks it up with a killer bass line and fun lyrics. If you enjoy finding excellent up-and-coming hip-hop artists, or enjoy big-name artists such as Eminem, you'll enjoy this excellent CD. (WARNING - EXPLICIT LYRICS)