Ever since Skull And Bones, when they decided that they really liked Hip-Hop and hard rock, Cypress Hill have evolved in to a new animal than they started out as. With their self-titled debut 19 (!) years ago, the Hill was about the signature Soul Assassins sound - rolling, relaxed, bass-heavy tracks with a confidence hardly seen since. Once in a while, things got a little more chaotic and ramped up (such as their breakout, "Hand On The Pump"), but it was all about the laid back avocation of their herb of choice. Hell, it's almost possible to get high just listening to Cypress Hill's first two albums.

But, Sen Dog, DJ Muggs and B-Real were never comfortable staying with the same-old lest they become a parody of themselves. Since Skull And Bones, they've experimented with reggae, dancehall, dub, ska, you name it. Sometimes it worked really well, sometimes it didn't. Through all of that, Cypress Hill have found a sound that works well for them almost 20 years later.

Check that - two sounds. With Rise Up, Cypress Hill have gotten comfortable enough to switch back and forth between Hip-Hop and Rock almost effortlessly now. That shouldn't be taken as record devoid of effort or stuck in the nu-metal era. Rather, Cypress Hill found their music stuck at a red light, so they made a right turn on what's worked out to be a smoother but still exciting road. If you liked it the first time and are in the mood for some good ear candy (rolled in some green and grime for good measure), Cypress Hill is still the place to go almost 20 years after their debut.

Tonight check out CYPRESS HILL live at Scout Bar

Tickets are $26 plus a service charge. Get 'em at  www.frontgatetickets.com or the Scout Bar box office.