Tower of Power blew--literally--out of the Bay Area's early-'70s scene at a time when hip black and white tastes were further diverging. The horn-heavy ensemble managed to find an audience of album buyers on both the soul and rock sides of the divide, though. The first disc of this chronological two-CD retrospective of tracks made between 1970 and 1997 holds most of the highlights--notably the wise, intensely grooving title track, which has only gained cachet in the quarter-century since its release, and "So Very Hard to Go," one of the classiest pop-soul singles this side of the Spinners. More a bunch of well-schooled musicians than truly inspired songwriters, Tower of Power often sounded better than its material and rarely if ever touched the magic of those cuts again. What Is Hip?'s second half shows the act's fuel running low even before it relaunched as a '90s lite-funk answer to hometown pals Huey Lewis and the News. --Rickey Wright
What Is Hip?: The Tower of Power Anthology,Tower of Power,Rhino / Wea,Funk,Jazz,Pop,Popular Music,Quiet Storm,R&B,Soul,Soul/R & B
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What Is Hip?: The Tower of Power Anthology
Tower of Power Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00000JZAD Release Date: 1999-09-14 |
Tracks:
- Knock Yourself Out
- Back On The Streets Again
- Sparkling In The Sand
- Down To The Nighclub
- You're Still A Young Man
- You Got To Funkifize
- What Happened To The World That Day?
- What Is Hip?
- Will I Ever Find A Love?
- This Time It's Real
- So Very Hard To Go
- Soul Vaccination
- Below Us, All The City Lights
- Can't You See (You Doin' Me Wrong)
- Squib Cakes
Tracks:
- Oakland Stroke (Unedited Single Version)
- Don't Change Horses (In The Middle Of A Stream)
- Time Will Tell
- It's Not The Crime
- I Won't Leave Unless You Want Me To
- Only So Much Oil In The Ground
- Willing To Learn
- You're So Wonderful, So Marvelous
- Just Enough And Too Much
- As Surely As I Stand Here
- Stroke '75
- The Soul Of A Child
- You Ought To Be Havin' Fun
- Simple As That
- Credit
- A Little Knowledge (Is A Dangerous Thing)
- I Like Your Style
- Soul With A Capital 'S'
- Souled Out
- So I Got To Groove
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Tower of Power blew--literally--out of the Bay Area's early-'70s scene at a time when hip black and white tastes were further diverging. The horn-heavy ensemble managed to find an audience of album buyers on both the soul and rock sides of the divide, though. The first disc of this chronological two-CD retrospective of tracks made between 1970 and 1997 holds most of the highlights--notably the wise, intensely grooving title track, which has only gained cachet in the quarter-century since its release, and "So Very Hard to Go," one of the classiest pop-soul singles this side of the Spinners. More a bunch of well-schooled musicians than truly inspired songwriters, Tower of Power often sounded better than its material and rarely if ever touched the magic of those cuts again. What Is Hip?'s second half shows the act's fuel running low even before it relaunched as a '90s lite-funk answer to hometown pals Huey Lewis and the News. --Rickey WrightCustomer Reviews:
This is Hip!!!.......2007-03-09
The Bay Area Sound.......2007-02-13
If you've got the notion, Tower's got the potion..........2006-09-28
This is a fine set, and while one could split hairs about omissions (or even inclusions toward the end of Disc Two), it serves as an outstanding testament to one of the most under-appreciated soul bands on Earth! Get it and turn it up loud!!!
Sophisticated Funk.......2006-04-19
More Soul Than You Can Control.......2005-11-15
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What Is Hip?: Remix Project, Vol. 1
Various Artists Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0002IQIXS Release Date: 2004-11-02 |
Tracks:
- Listen To The Music -- The Doobie
- Do Ya Think I'm Sexy? -- Rod Stewart
- Whip It -- Devo
- Midnight At The Oasis -- Maria Muldaur
- Ventura Highway -- America
- Rainy Night In Georgia -- Tony Joe White
- Hello It's Me -- Todd Rundgren
- Dream Weaver -- Gary Wright
- Express Yourself -- Charles Wright & The Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band
- Biggest Part Of Me -- Ambrosia
- What Is Hip? -- Tower of Power
- Lotta Love -- Nicolette Larson
- This Masquerade -- George Benson
- Summer Breeze -- Seals & Crofts
Album Description
Great songs from the incredible Warner Bros. Records vault put in the hands of the best and brightest studio talent in the world equals the spectacular remix disc, Re:Mix Project Vol. 1. Featuring 14 vintage tracks from such classic artists as Seals & Crofts, Rod Stewart, Devo and The Doobie Brothers, Re:Mix Project resurrects some of the best-loved pop songs of the '70s (plus 1980) and reimagines them as a new listening experience for music fans young and old.Customer Reviews:
This CD!.......2007-05-29
FUN CD!!.......2007-05-22
BT
What Is Hip Is Pretty Hip!.......2006-11-10
KILLER SOFTROCK REMIXING OF CLASSICS.......2006-06-28
THE BEST REMIX CD I'VE COME ACROSS SO FAR..........2006-06-14
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You Know What It Is
The Game Manufacturer: 101 Distribution ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000AY1FQ4 Release Date: 2006-08-28 |
Tracks:
- Intro
- 300 Bars N Runnin
- Down
- Poison Bananas - The Game, Mob, Rockstar Barbeque
- Im a King - The Game, , T.I.
- Olivia [DeBut Single]
- G-Unot Skit
- Play the Game
- Lil Bit [Remix]
- M.O.B. Freestyle
- Why U Smell Like Dat - The Game, Mob, Rockstar Barbeque
- Street Muzik - The Game, Skeek Louch
- Lyrical Exercise - The Game, Rockstar Barbeque
- Where im From - Dr. Dre, , The Game
- Never Be Friends
- Swallow That Slug - Charli BMore "Chuck", , The Game
- Hate It or Love It [Street Remix]
- All I Need - The Game, W.C. Jr.
- Playas Only - The Game,
- Lay Low - The Game, Mob
- Dreams [Street Remix] - The Game, , The Notorious B.I.G.
- Justo Tribute
Product Description
Format: CD
Customer Reviews:
Fuck 50 cent .......2006-04-12
The GaYme is lame.......2006-01-30
G-UNOT .......2005-10-17
"You Know What It Is" Review.......2005-09-14
The Game is for real. 50 cent is as fake as it gets........2005-08-30
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What Time Is It? It's Gucci Time
Gucci Crew II Manufacturer: Hot Productions ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000001QPO Release Date: 1997-10-08 |
Tracks:
- Sex Shooter
- Truz 'N' Vogues
- Sweet As Taboo
- Shirley
- Gucci Time
- Why Always Got To Be Run
- They Call Me Gucci
- Show Bizz
- Fuddy Duddy
- It's So Hard
Customer Reviews:
Birth of Miami Bass.......2001-07-14
Best album to come out of Miami.
Ever.
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Nerdcore Rising
MC Frontalot Manufacturer: Level Up Records & Tapes ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000CADH8U Release Date: 2005-11-26 |
Tracks:
- Charity Case
- Goth Girls
- Pr0n S0ng
- Yellow Lasers
- This Old Man
- Nerdcore Rising
- Which MC Was That?
- Penny Arcade Theme
- Floating Bridge
- Hassle: The Dorkening
- Crime Spree
- Special Delivery
- Message No. 419
- I Heart Fags
- Braggadocio
- Indier Than Thou
Product Description
Nerdcore Rising is the feverishly anticipated debut album from MC Frontalot. Alas, it is not the tonic to make that fever subside; each listening ignites further desperation for Front's inimitable dorkery. Includes six brand new tracks and ten re-recorded fan favorites, featuring the beatwork of Baddd Spellah, Doctor Popular, and DJ Earflaps, the exceptional funksomeness of Front's studio/touring band (Gm7, Black Lotus, and The Categorical Imperative), and guest appearances by Jesse Dangerously and MC Stephen Hawking. Awarded thirteen out of ten stars by Math Error Quarterly.Customer Reviews:
Interesting style..........2007-04-12
Updates aren't always a good thing.......2007-01-22
Proud to support a great artist, and thrilled to have all of my favorite tunes on an official disc, I popped it in and said...."Huh?" What's with all the remakes? Songs that had the cool vibe of a geek just being cool are now very laid back, almost boring. Instead of being fun, they're now "arty" (for lack of a better term), with the upbeat backgrounds replaced with a mellow, retooled sound. Where did the fun go? Why do the original rhymes sound so out of place in some of the new mixes? I haven't touched the disc since. Don't get me wrong. He still fronts the most, and I support him every step of the way. But, the CD is going to stay in its case. I'll be spinning the burn of the original songs instead.
If you don't know the original stuff, try the CD. You might dig it. If you are an old fan, you might want to sample some of the remixed stuff first. See what you think. Actually, get the CD anyway. Show the guy some support. Just be ready to download the classics from his site, if the new sound doesn't strike you.
MC Frontalot, you're so hardcore!.......2007-01-15
The revolution has begun.......2007-01-11
Thankfully nerdcore; the "ironic juxtaposition of two very disparate cultures"* has arrived and maybe just maybe will "rise up and become elevated". And hopefully it will have the same effect on so called "gansta-rap" as "Ggrunge" did to "cock-rock". That is to destroy it! Or at least poke it with irony until it appeared ridiculous. Unfortunately that may never happen because even if nerdcore breaks into the main stream, the fact that it is being led by mainly white rappers will prevent it having and serious effect on mainstream rap. So fingers crossed some awesome black nerdcore rapper comes along very soon.
But until then anyone who enjoys the vibe of rap/hip-hop but dislikes the content of the current blend should enjoy this. Especially if you have geek tendencies. MC Frontalot brings humour, politics and intelligence to rap in a way that few have ever done before. The god father of nerdcore? Well he coined the term at least. This is excellent stuff.
Anyone who enjoys this should check out MC Lars next.
* Quote from Weird Al Yankovic
godfather of nerdcore.......2006-10-20
Well, maybe not but Frontalot is truly fun stuff that speaks to me. I've been sliding off music for the past couple of years. I dip my toes in every once in a while but nothing's really been exciting. Not in the way that the Pixies or Joy Division or the Police captured my imagination. Then, one day, I stumbled across a mention of Frontalot on slashdot. Looking him up, I became immediately addicted. Sad as it may seem, the material really resonates. I struggle a bit using that word, because you should only used in conjunction with life-threatening events masquerading as nostalgia. Yet, there it is. I gamed. I made fun of the lesser geeks who (just) played Magic. I recall my parents' disco tendencies. I had an Atari 800XL. I'm friends with grown adults who inhabit sci-fi conventions. I've lusted after goth girls, and it's possible that I've downloaded porn sometime in my life. So yeah, his stuff resonates. Just remember - he's not parody, just really funny.
(Footnote: I don't lump frontalot in the same league as Joy Division et al, but I do include him in the group of bands I've emotionally reacted to.)
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2 Live Crew Is What We Are
2 Live Crew Manufacturer: Little Joe Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000000QQJ Release Date: 1996-06-10 |
Tracks:
- 2 Live Is What We Are...(Word)
- We Want Some P_ _ _Y!!
- Check It Out Yall...(Freestyle Rapping)
- Get It Girl
- Throw The 'D'
- Cut It Up
- Beat Box...(Remix)
- Mr. Mixx On The Mix!!
Product Description
1. 2 Live Is What We Are... (Word)2. We Want Soe P--Y!!3. Check It Out Yall... (Freestyle Rappin)4. Get It Girl5. Throw The "D"6. Cut It Up7. Beat Box... (Remix) Edits by Bob Rosenberg8. Mr. Mixx On The Mix!!
Format: CD
Customer Reviews:
Not As Nasty as they wanted to be-yet........2001-07-11
Funny as can be.......1999-03-26
The album that launched it all.......1998-06-30
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Ghost Unit
The Game Manufacturer: 101 Distribution ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000BDMJVY Release Date: 2006-08-28 |
Tracks:
- Ghost Unit Intro - Game
- Here We Go Again - Dr. Dre, Game
- Mr. Potato Head - Game
- Crack Music [Remix] - Game, Kanye West
- Kiss Your Ass Goodbye [Extended Remix] - Fabolous, Game, Jadakiss, Shee, Beanie Sigel
- Old Gunz - Game, Rockstar
- Palm Pilot - Game, Money Mike
- They Sayin - Game, F.G. Malone
- Killas - Game, Mob
- Twist It - BBQ, Lloyd Banks, Game,
- Oliver, Pt. 2 - BBQ, Game
- U Ain't Crazy - Game, Mob
- It's On - Game, Rockstar
- Comin from the West Coast - Game, Mob, Rockstar
- Lyrical Exercise, Pt. 2 - Game, Rockstar
- Stay Strapped - Game, Techniec, Young Jeezy
- Don't Cha - Game, Rockstar
- Don't Body Yourself [Remix] - Game, Nas
- Walkin in the Rain - Game, Mob
- Hurricane's in Stores November (Fuck Reeboks) - Game
Product Description
Format: CD
Customer Reviews:
good listen.......2007-01-28
Hot Mixtape From The Game, Sign Of More Great Things To Come.........2006-09-22
good mix.......2006-03-22
He Is The Game.......2006-03-22
a great rapper but not a good cd.......2006-02-26
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2 Live Crew Is What We Are
2 Live Crew Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B00000DP81 Release Date: 1991-03-19 |
Tracks:
- 2 Live Is What We Are
- We Want Some Pussy [Mix]
- Check It Out Y'all [Freestyle Rappin']
- Get It Girl
- Throw the "D"
- Cut It Up
- Beat Box [Remix]
- Mr. Mixx on the Mix!
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What Is It, Yo?!
Unity 2 Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000008LVZ Release Date: 1990-10-05 |
Tracks:
- What Is It, Yo?!
- Living In A Dream
- Pay Day
- Interview
- Shirlee
- Brooklyn Story
- Can You Feel It?
- Funky Reggae Stylee
- Buckwheat The Rebel
- Abc's
- Shirlee (Rub-a-dub Mix)
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The Best of the Criminal Element Orchestra: What Is the Criminal Element?
Criminal Element Orchestra Manufacturer: Hot Productions ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000001QZQ Release Date: 1996-02-13 |
Tracks:
- Put The Needle To The Record
- Everybody Rap
- What Is The Criminal Element
- ABC/OPP
- The Creator Has A Master Plan
- This Jazz Is New
- When The Funk Hits The Fan
- What They Do?
- How Low Can You Go?
- House Time, Anytime
- Jazz Me Loose
- Could It Be I'm Falling In Love?
- Put The Needle To The Record
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