III (Temples Of Boom)

On Cypress Hill III: Temples of Boom, the group open up their sound a bit, experimenting with jazz-inflected grooves, in particular, as well as soul. Even with the new musical flourishes, the essential core of the band's sound hasn't changed at all. Certainly, Cypress Hill III: Temples of Boom is an excellently produced record, filled with sonic details that most hip-hop records of the mid-'90s are missing.

Cypress Hill manages to keep a consistent mood throughout the record, and several tracks showcase the trio at their best.