At the Hop

1. At the Hop

2. Blue Suede Shoes

3. School Days

4. Rock Around the Clock

5. See You Later Alligator

6. Splish Splash

7. Oh, Boy!

8. Stagger Lee

9. Tequila

10. Why Do Fools Fall in Love

11. Yakety Yak

12. Young Blood

13. Blueberry Hill

14. Rouser, Rebel

At the Hop,Steve Wingfield,Avalon (Rock Bottom),Big Band,Easy Listening,Pop,Rock/Pop

Average customer rating: Impressive Brilliant, it's that simple. A Masterpiece

Late Orchestration: Live at Abbey Road Studios Kanye West Manufacturer: Umvd Import ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD East Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Experimental Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Rap & Hip-Hop | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Late Orchestration Late Orchestration The College Dropout Food and Liquor Game Theory ASIN: B000F6ZFDQ Release Date: 2006-06-06

Tracks:

1. Diamonds from Sierra Leone [Live]
2. Touch the Sky [Live]
3. Crack Music [Live]
4. Drive Slow [Live]
5. Through the Wire [Live]
6. Workout Plan [Live]
7. Heard 'Em Say [Live]
8. All Falls Down [Live]
9. Bring Me Down [Live]
10. Gone [Live]
11. Late [Live]
12. Jesus Walks [Live]
13. Gold Digger [AOL Sessions]

Album Description

Import only release! Recorded in front of 300 personally invited guests and fans at Abbey Road Studios (the famous Beatles studio) in the UK on September 21st, 2005. Kanye was backed with a 17-piece all-female string orchestra and featured guest appearances by John Legend and Goldie Lookin' Chain. The CD release features the full perfomance (12-tracks) along with an additional bonus track, 'Gold Digger' (Live at AOL). Universal. 2006

Album Details

The Controversial Hip-hop Superstar Follows Up his Second Studio Album "Late Registration" with this Live Recording Taped at London's Legendary Abbey Road Studios Before a Specially Invited Audience of 300 Lucky Fans. The Musicians on Hand Included the Backing of a Full Symphony Orchestra. West Gives it his all for this Performance of his Biggest Hits and his Cerebral Rhymes Get the Benefit of a Huge Soundbed which Completely Alters the Dynamics of the Songs.

Customer Reviews:

Impressive.......2007-05-02

This is really a classic. The orchestrated live versions of the songs just sound incredible. It's a must have for any fan of Ye.

Brilliant, it's that simple. .......2006-05-15

This is the most amazing live hip-hop CD I have ever heard. The fact that it took a beat junkie like Ye to come up with something like this is NOT suprising in the least. It sounds a lot like the Live Portishead album of a while back. The string section does not overpower Ye and the beats, but take the songs to such a different place, it's mind blowing. The subtelty of it is amazing. I'm sure anyone checking this out is familiar with all of these songs, and this might not be up some peoples ally. But damn, It was recorded at Abby Road, you can almost hear John Lennon smile in the strings. This man will single handedly change hip-hop forever. Much like the Beatles changed pop music. Brilliant.

A Masterpiece.......2006-05-12

Once again Kanye returns with another gem...While not an official LP this Live Album recorded in the Abbey Road Studios home of the Beatles, takes Kanye and hip hop music to a whole new dimension...

From Track 1-13 all of Kanye's hits packed into one cd played exceptionally well backed by a 17 piece orchestra (hence "Late Orchestration") and special appearances from G.O.O.D Music including John Legend, GLC, Consequence, and also Lupe Fiasco on the Hit "Touch The Sky"...

Even if your not a hip hop or R&B fan you can still appreciate the music and the production layed out by Kanye...Still not sure why he didn't release this in the U.S. but for you true Ye fans this CD is also available on DVD packed with alot of extra footage of his 5 music videos off Late Registration, interviews, and never before seen footage...

Average customer rating: A must own Indeed Amazing live record! mind blowing i was there Take note of how many reviews are FIVE star

Live at the Fillmore Ozomatli Manufacturer: Concord Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Middle East | International | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Salsa | Latin Music | Styles | Music Rock en Español | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Rock | Styles | Music World Dance | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music $9.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Alternative Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Dance & DJ | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music International | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music $9.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Street Signs Ozomatli Don't Mess With The Dragon Coming Up Embrace the Chaos ASIN: B000A2H61O Release Date: 2005-08-23

Tracks:

1. Dos Cosas Ciertas
2. Believe
3. (Who Discovered) America?
4. Eva
5. Saturday Night
6. Cuando Canto
7. Chango
8. Love And Hope
9. Como Ves
10. La Mishma Cancion

Customer Reviews:

A must own Indeed.......2006-02-13

Ozomatli has always been touted as one of the best bands to see live. If you haven't seen ozomatli live, please make sure you mark them on your calender when they hit your town soon. You will not be dissapointed, and in fact, youll still feel good, and inspired days after the show.
The Ozomatli: Live at the Fillmore DVD does a great job of capturing this highly talented band as best as can be done, without actually being there dancing, sweating and laughing in person. From the beautiful spanish style accoustic guitar by Raul Pacheco to the silly erotic dancing of "Sheff" the band's trombone player. These musicians are all so deeply talented and they have so much fun doing what they do. The audio cd has tracks that are not show on the dvd, thats the only reason I didn't give this cd/dvd combo 5 stars.

The dvd also has cool behind the scene features of the band in their tour bus sharing laughs and ripping on each other. I hear they're recording a new record currently so their touring may come to a pause soon. Either way, this is one DVD/CD every concert lover should own. This band Rocks!

Amazing live record!.......2006-01-19

I've had the pleasure of seeing Ozomatli live twice now, and at the second show I picked up their Coming Up EP, which while very nice it didn't hold my attention for long. Just wasn't ready for their sound I suppose. Fast forward a few years later and I run across this CD/DVD collection and remembering how impressed I was by their live performances I picked it up.
All in all this live record has made me come around completely and I can't wait to pick up the rest of their catologue. The intensity and energy these musicians put forth just goes through the roof and it really does come across well on the CD. I'm not sure exactly why but both the DVD and CD have slightly different setlists (perhaps from two different nights at the Fillmore?), but it gives a nice change to the two mediums. My only complaint is that my favorite song from the earlier Coming Up EP "Ya Viene El Sol" is not present. This doesn't detract much from the rest of the material present as it is all outstanding.
If you're up for a fun, eclectic, and energetic live album, I highly recommend this CD/DVD!

mind blowing.......2006-01-01

ozomatli has captured my attention since 98'. i attempted a santana concert in el paso texas and the ticket said featuring special guest. im a huge santana and afro cuban fan but ozomatli played a better set and way better concert than santana and since then i said who are these guys (ozomatli) and have been a huge fan since and it seems to be getting better. i speak from experience when i say these guys live are like watching pure magic. the way these guys are going i cant wait to here their next studio album.

i was there.......2005-11-06

it was a kick ass show too. never really listened to these guys before, but their concert got me goin. Music is cool. yea

Take note of how many reviews are FIVE star.......2005-11-02

This band is amazing. I caught the end of their live set - by accident - arriving to see the Neville Bros at a free festival in Detroit. WOW! I bought their latest studio release and was very impressed. Then, I found out about the Live at Fillmore disk and I'm nuts about it. The CD version has been worn out in my car and the DVD is being passed arround to turn others on to this fantasic band. They somehow make their gumbo of latin, rock and hip-hop sound like it was easy.

Average customer rating: IF I COULD GIVE 10 STARS, I'D GIVE IT AN 11... Instant Classic Live R&B Album I LOVE THIS ALBUM!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm a Raphael fan for life! Lovin every minute of it

All Hits at the House of Blues Raphael Saadiq Manufacturer: Pookie Entertainment ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Contemporary Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Contemporary R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Contemporary R&B | Live Albums | R&B | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Ray Ray Instant Vintage House of Music Live at the Jazz Cafe Lucy Pearl ASIN: B0000CNY6W Release Date: 2003-10-14

Tracks:

1. Body Parts - Raphael Saadiq
2. Charlie Ray - Raphael Saadiq
3. Excuse Me - Raphael Saadiq
4. Faithful - Raphael Saadiq
5. Ask Of You - Raphael Saadiq
6. Just Me And You - Raphael Saadiq
7. Just A Man - Raphael Saadiq
8. Copy Cat - Joi
9. Missing You - Joi
10. Still A Man - Tony Toni Tone
11. Lay Your Head On My Pillow - Tony Toni Tone
12. Whatever You Want - Tony Toni Tone
13. It Never Rains - Tony Toni Tone
14. Anniversary - Tony Toni Tone
15. Let's Get Down - Tony Toni Tone
16. Loving You - Tony Toni Tone

Tracks:

1. Still Ray - Raphael Saadiq
2. Blind Man - Raphael Saadiq
3. Different Times - Raphael Saadiq
4. Uptown - Raphael Saadiq
5. You - Raphael Saadiq
6. Get Involved - Raphael Saadiq
7. Be Here - Raphael Saadiq

Product Description

Disc 1:
1. Body Parts
2. Charlie Ray
3. Excuse Me
4. Faithful
5. Ask of You
6. Just Me and You
7. Just A Man feat. Devin The Dude
8. Copy Cat - Performed by Joi
9. Missing You - Performed by Joi
10. Still A Man - Performed by Tony Toni Tone
11. Lay Your Head On My Pillow - Performed by Tony Toni Tone
12. Whatever You Want - Performed by Tony Toni Tone
13. It Never Rains - Performed by Tony Toni Tone
14. Anniversary - Performed by Tony Toni Tone
15. Let's Get Down - Performed by Tony Toni Tone and DJ Quik
16. Loving You - Performed by Tony Toni Tone

Disc 2:
1. Still Ray
2. Blind Man
3. Different Times feat. Ledisi and Goapele
4. Uptown feat. Leslie Wilson
5. You
6. Get Involved
7. Be Here feat. Deangelo

Format: CD

Amazon.com

Raphael Saadiq sums up his 15-year career on this live double CD. An R&B connoisseur whose hitmaking days began long before anyone started tossing around the term "neo-soul," Saadiq brought not only his current band to the Hollywood club's stage but a number of guests including members of his former group Tony Toni Tone and the musically likeminded D'Angelo. The result is a sometimes languid, sometimes intense walk through material drawn largely from his 2002 solo debut Instant Vintage and the Tony catalog (the latter given satisfying but short playing time). While it's hard not to see All Hits as marking time for Saadiq, the discs do allow plenty of room for him to display his formidable talents as a singer, writer, and bandleader. Where much neo-soul tends to pleasantly blend into the atmosphere, Saadiq has enough melodic command--not to mention his sly sense of humor--to make this more than a showcase of technique. --Rickey Wright

Customer Reviews:

IF I COULD GIVE 10 STARS, I'D GIVE IT AN 11..........2005-04-10

Ok. Listen. This is arguably the greatest concert CD I've ever heard! This is TRULY INSTANT VINTAGE! I'm just gonna rant...The band is tight and very disciplined.

The Godfather of Neo Soul hit the mark one mo' 'gin.

Joi, KILLS "Missing You"...(Her CD <"Star Kitty's Revenge"> was kinda subpar, but she has a GREAT live voice!)

Ledisi RIPS it on "Different Times"

The Tonies were tight, and they NEED a reunion CD, dagnabbit!

Alan Leeds was the tour manager, the long-time tour manager for Prince and he was Maxwell's tour manager on his UHS tour...Leeds is one of the best in the business.

Raphael's command over his band is truly remniscent of Prince's command over his touring bands.

Best moment - When D'Angelo came out and duetted with Ray Ray on "Be Here" -- BOMB! I get goosebumps everytime I hear the crowd realize who's walking out on stage and lo and behold -- IT'S D' HIMSELF! Classic moment! And then D' proceeds to RIP IT UP! I love it! D', came back, big balla!

But, good people of Amazon, get this CD, it's well worth it.

Instant Classic Live R&B Album.......2004-12-24

Amazing. I was a fan of Rapahel Saddiq when he was with the Tonys but didn't follow his career much after the group disbanded. A friend turned me on to this CD and now it is in constant rotation on my player. Without a doubt, one of the best live R&B albums I have ever heard. Saddiq has a way of letting the music just come out spontaneously and at the same time there's a gentle cohesion to the album, a direction you don't mind being guided in, even when one of your favorite songs ends. It just reminds you of Saddiq's immense, often unrecognized, talent as a performer and artist. The guest appearances are superb--Joi and Leslie Wilson especially. One of my all-time favorite albums and a great gift for any fan of the genre.

I LOVE THIS ALBUM!!!!!!!!!!!!!.......2004-10-07

THE ALBUM IS HOT FROM START TILL FINISH.IT FEATURES
THE WONDERFUL AND TALENTED JOI.
A REUNION WITH TONY TONI TONE'
AND SEVERAL OTHER GUSET APPEARANCES.
THE SONGS ARE GREAT, I LOVE THE LIVE MATRIAL FROM HIS
FIRST ALBUM, MORE SO THAN THE MATRIAL ON HIS FIRST ALBUM
GO COP HIS NEW ALBUM RAPHAEL SAADIQ AS RAY RAY AND ALL HITS @ THE HOUSE OF BLUES YOU WONT BE DISAPPOINTED WITH THESE SELECTIONS.

I'm a Raphael fan for life!.......2004-07-08

This double disc is awesome, well worth the price!!! My car's CD player is constantly playing disc #2. I love all the songs on it along with the majority of songs on disc #1. My favorites would be "Still Ray" and "Be Here". The climactic ending of "Be Here" with the guitar riffs, etc. is great and I love the musical arrangement and words of "Still Ray". Raphael knows his music and I hope the whole world gets a chance to know him, if they don't already.

Lovin every minute of it.......2004-06-24

Raphael Saadiq has such a unique voice. It is cool, mello, smooth, and unforgettable. As soon as I got this CD I popped it into the car CD player and went straight to "ALL I ASK OF YOU" from the Higher learning movie. I then went to "Anniversary" and then from there I hit every track and every tune. Hearing this CD reminds me how much I miss the unique sound of the Tonys. The only problem I have with this CD was that listening to it made me wish I could have been at the House of Blues to hear it live.

Average customer rating: Mmmm...mmmm I'll have seconds. An interesting Album that impresses if you let it! Im "....at whitey's" but the food not so good this time!! Pushing musical boundaries

Eat at Whitey's Everlast Manufacturer: Rhino / Ada ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Experimental Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Rap Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Rhino Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: White Trash Beautiful Forever Everlasting Shamrocks & Shenanigans: The Best of House of Pain and Everlast Black Sunday Cocky ASIN: B00004XSI1 Release Date: 2000-10-17

Tracks:

1. Whitey
2. Black Jesus
3. I Can't Move
4. Black Coffee - featuring Merry Clayton
5. Babylon Feeling - featuring Carlos Santana
6. Deadly Assassins - featuring B-Real
7. Children's Story - featuring Rahzel
8. Love For Real - featuring N'Dea Davenport
9. One and the Same - featuring N'Dea Davenport
10. We're All Gonna Die - featuring Cee-Lo
11. Mercy On My Soul
12. One, Two - featuring Kurupt
13. Graves to Dig

Amazon.com

Everlast continues defying the odds with his sophomore CD. The former House of Pain frontman and Ice-T sidekick defied the odds in 1998 with the chart-topping Whitey Ford Sings the Blues, which moved Everlast beyond his rap roots and deep into a spare, acoustic amalgam of Delta blues, country, and rock--an approach that took critics and fans by storm. Eat at Whitey's finds him beefing up his sound as well as bringing in big names, such as N'dea Davenport (who adds her always welcome vocals on the sexy, R&B-flavored "Love for Real"), Goodie Mob's Cee-Lo, Cypress Hill's B Real, and Carlos Santana, for whom Everlast penned the Grammy-winning "Put Your Lights On." Everlast is still fixated on redemption and regret, but his intensity and passion make up for the narrow focus, as, guitar in hand, he conjures up a nocturnal, sultry world populated with saints, sinners, and homeboys. --Amy Linden

Customer Reviews:

Mmmm...mmmm.......2007-05-06

Whitey can make me have goosebumps--the things he says. If you listen to what he is really saying, it is pretty deep. I love this album. I have had this album for years and the CD has just recently worn out and now I'm buying a new one. This is one CD I can't live without. As a woman especially, I feel he can be sensitive and raw, and tells how men can really feel about women, life, and the world in general. He is so diverse and unique. Two thumbs way up.

I'll have seconds........2006-04-25

I just recently got "Eat At Whitey's", and am glad I did. It's actually the third solo disc of his, and second since House Of Pain. Fans of his "Whitey Ford Sings The Blues" album should like this as well, as it's another good mix of guitars and rhymes. I really like the opener alot, and "Black Jesus" was the hit from this, though not what I would call the best song. "I Can't Move" is a nice mid-paced track, and you gotta love "Deadly Assassins" with B-Real from Cypress Hill. The "Dinner" side of this album is equally good, my favorite songs being "One And The Same", "One Two", and "Graves To Dig". Overall I hesitate to say this is as good as "Whitey Ford", but I will definitely be eating at Whitey's again.

An interesting Album that impresses if you let it!.......2005-10-05

How do you begin this review? Everlast started out in House of Pain back in the day and then when they dropped off the face of the earth Everlast came with a blues/rock album that received a fair amount of praise. Then there was this, his sophomore effort. While not a bad album it does not always flow that smoothly. He opens with "Whitey" an interesting intro that you could totally see Bubba Sparxxx tear apart, but in all fairness this is the only time that Everlast sounds good over a beat on the album. The rest of the album goes back and forth between guitar based tracks and more traditional rap tracks. His style of rapping over rock beats has been done before but he sounds better than most. He is at his best playing a mellow blues riff and kind of half singing half rapping his verses. This album is by no means bad and actually it is pretty good but he should have ditched the rapping altogether, even if Kurupt sounds damn good on their duet "One, Two (12)."

Im "....at whitey's" but the food not so good this time!!.......2004-06-30

Let me start off by saying im a HUGE EVERLAST fan so this album disapointed me....just a little. After hearing his near perfect creation that is "whitey ford sings the blues" i was dying for more. What i loved about ".....sings the blues" was that it had an even balance of rap tracks and str8 up guitar songs. Unfortunately this time its more than 80% guitar and only 20% rap. Dont get me wrong, the songs are mostly top quality, but some of them i felt were mediocre at best such as "put your lights on", "mercy on my soul", "love for real" and "children's story" (which i never liked anyway). BUT the thing is, when he gets it right, EVERLAST gets it really right!!!! The best on the album are "whitey", "i cant move", "black coffee", "babylon feeling" and "one,two". The others i didnt mention are solid efforts but not standouts.

Pushing musical boundaries.......2004-05-20

Ever since I heard "Black Jesus" on the radio I was hooked. I can hardly name another band that plays this style of music. Everlast left only a small amount of hip-hop in his music, and added a lot of R'N'B, acoustic guitar rock, a touch of soul music, and even a string quartet. The resulting innovative blend appeared to be top-quality music that is suitable for serious listening and appealing to fans of different genres. We can say that Everlast addressed the R'N'B roots of hip-hop, but it also sounds very modern.

The diversity of styles presented here is impressive. "Deadly Assassins" is the closest thing to House of Pain times, while "Black Coffee" is almost a ballad. "Love for Real" has this specific bluesy feel, and "One, Two" is a mellow rapping flow. "Children's Story", a cover song, is impressive. Actually, I like the entire album, and I'm particularly impressed with the integration of cello and violin in a music like this. Carlos Santana's desire to work with Everlast is a quality approval mark, and the result is very good.

If your interests in music are broad, and you are not a "rap-fan-till-I-die", then I can't see how you won't like this record. Everlast is not the best singer, and neither he is a skillful guitar-player. But he is an excellent songwriter, sincere lyricist and emotional performer. This is one of my best purchases of recent years.

Average customer rating: YOUR GAME IS ON THE REAL GO GO MICKEY Not my game exactly, but I can't stop playing it Wind me up Chuck........ Mr. Brown is a baa-aad man!

Your Game: Live at the 9:30 Club Washington, D.C. Chuck Brown Manufacturer: Raw Venture ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Blues | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Blues | Styles | Music Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Blues | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Go Go Swing Live The Best of Chuck Brown We're About the Business Put Your Hands Up E Flat Boogie ASIN: B00005IC2Y Release Date: 2001-05-15

Tracks:

1. Wind Me Up Chuck/Hoochie Coochie Man
2. Feel Like Movin' That Body
3. Chameleon
4. Get Your Hands Up/Playing Your Game Baby
5. It's Love - Chuck Brown,
6. 2001 (That'll Work)
7. People Make the World Go Round
8. Wind Us Up Funk & Benny
9. One on One - Chuck Brown, , Little Benny
10. Hey Go Go Mickey
11. No Diggity - Big Tony, Chuck Brown
12. Do You Know What Time It Is - Chuck Brown,
13. Go Go Swing Outro - Big Tony, Chuck Brown, , Jas, Little Benny
14. Hah Man [Sinbad, Main Title]

Amazon.com

Perhaps no musician more defines a city and a sound than Chuck Brown does Washington, D.C. and go-go. At the age of 67, the godfather of go-go has entertained three generations and still plays to thousands of fans at least three times a week in the D.C./Maryland/Virginia triangle. Go-go is the same age as hip-hop, and shares all of its urban bombast, but it's a live-band thing, and a community thing too. When disco DJs threatened to displace cabaret bands in the '70s, Chuck invented the kinetic, syncopated go-go backbeat and put together continuous funkified sets of originals and covers linked by generous crowd shout-outs and sizzling percussive breakdowns. This recent set, featuring appearances by Trouble Funk and Rare Essence luminaries, has it all: Chuck's exquisite baritone, brilliant musicianship, go-gofied hip-hop, blues and jazz, and breakbeats you can fit a trailer into. If you don't know anything about go-go or Chuck, Your Game...Live At The 9:30 Club might the best introduction you're ever likely to hear. It's definitely one of the best records of 2001. Special bonus: the multimedia enhancements include two videos that put you right in the middle of all the go-go action. --Jeff Chang

Customer Reviews:

YOUR GAME IS ON.......2004-05-06

HIS STYLE IS SO HEY WILD,
THE MUSIC MAKES YOU WANT TO SMILE,

GO-GO IS THE REAL BEAT,
THE SOUND MAKES YOU MOVE YOUR FEET.

SOME OF Y'ALL DON'T KNOW
ABOUT THIS MUSIC CALLED GO-GO.

TOO BAD, NOT TOO LATE,
YOU NEED TO FIND OUT, WHILE IT STILL AWAITS.

STEP UP IN DA CLUB;
ASK THE DJ WHAT'S UP.

HE KNOWS ABOUT THIS SYNCOPATED BEAT.
THIS SOUND IS HEARD ALL THROUGH THE STREETS.

SEE YA LATER PEACE OUT.
JUST REMEMBER, GO-GO IS THE REAL STYLE!!!!!

GOGO LAKA

THE REAL GO GO MICKEY.......2003-11-11

THIS IS THE REAL LIVE GROOVE OF GO GO MUSIC. CHUCK BROWN WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. THE BASS IN HIS VOICE TELLS THE AUDIENCES THAT THIS IS THE CAREER HE HAS BEEN WAITING FOR. THE INSTRUMENTS USED FOR GO GO MUSIC IS OUTSTANDING. I AM A FORMER RESIDENT OF D.C. I AM NOW LIVING IN SUFFOLK, VA, WHICH TO ME IS BAMMA. ANYWAY, CHUCK BROWN, IS THE ONE TRUE GO GO MICKEY. HE IS THE ORIGINGAL GODFATHER OF GO GO. PEACE OUT.

Not my game exactly, but I can't stop playing it.......2003-03-16

Go-go is D.C.'s indigenous funk, but I'll freely admit that I'm way less familiar with it than I really should be. This realization came upon me with astonishing force upon listening to this record, which is unlike anything else I've ever heard except Chuck's actual live show, which I had to check out after hearing this CD.
The audience for this live show seems to be specially selected people who know every rite of the go-go show and who appreciate the cameos from Jas, Funk, Benny, Andre "Whiteboy" Johnson (some irony there), and other special guest artists from old school go-go luminaries such as Trouble Funk. I hope one day to be well-enough versed in go-go to savor such moments.
Coming to this CD from classical and hip-hop, though, there are priceless moments enough. A horn riff with (electronic piano doubling as) harpsichord under it in the opening "Wind Me Up, Chuck" sounds freaking exactly like the opening ritornello in Bach's second Brandenburg Concerto, but about five million times funkier. Herbie Hancock's "Chameleon" gets a conga-driven workout and some ultrasmooth Chuckster lyrics. "2001 (That'll Work)" again takes a classical work, in this case "Dawn" from Richard Strauss's Also sprach Zarathustra, and funkafies it mercilessly into the go-go strut, producing extra-special glee for anyone who likes historical irony and remembers Strauss's vile late-life racism. "No Diggity," the one hit in the wonder that was Blackstreet, and the Kool Moe Dee classic "Do You Know What Time It Is?" both get slamming covers towards the close of the album, showing that Chuck and his band can cover all the R&B bases they choose to.
But mostly this record is about bold, jazzy brass playing, guitar riffs powerful enough to shake mountains, Chuck's magesterial presence, and the go-go beat powering it all. It's really a wonderful thing, and the only reason I don't play this record more than I do is that I'm worried about becoming inured to its glories.
The fact that the first of like five shout-outs to Silver Spring occurs at 4:26 into the record is purely incidental to my enjoyment of it, by the way.

Wind me up Chuck...............2001-12-11

Chuck Brown brings Go-Go home where it belongs.....Go-Go is live, Audience-interaction, Conga-smacking, Backbeat-Drumming......if you are ever in DC.....Check out Chuck Brown.....this cd is hot

Mr. Brown is a baa-aad man!.......2001-12-01

Is it possible for a CD to have one beat throughout its entire length, and still be as good to your head as to your booty? If Chuck Brown and the Soul Searchers are layin the groove down the answer is yes. Mr. Brown invented one beat--the go go beat--and he's stuck to it, but what he does on top of that beat is what keeps your attention. His guitar, the bass, keys, and especially the horns are all over the place in the jazziest sense of the word. Brown is a master, classy MC for the party. I have several other live discs by CB and this may be the best. Recommended highly for anyone who likes their music loose and funky.

Average customer rating: A Fatboy virgin's first adventure Not all good keep dat funk ALIVE! Not what you'd expect... a-freaking-mazing

On the Floor at the Boutique Fatboy Slim Manufacturer: Astralwerks ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Piano | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Big Beat | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Trip-Hop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Better Living Through Chemistry Fatboy Slim/Norman Cook Collection Halfway Between the Gutter and the Stars You've Come A Long Way, Baby Live on Brighton Beach ASIN: B00004S5DG Release Date: 2000-03-28

Tracks:

1. Michael Viner's Incredible Bongo Band - Apache
2. Fred Wesley & The Horny Horns - Discositdown
3. Clockwork Voodoo Freaks - Deaf Mick's Throwdown
4. Jungle Brothers - Because I Got It Like That
5. Bassbin Twins - Vol 1 Side 2 Track 2
6. Mr Natural - That Green Jesus
7. Deeds Plus Thoughts - The World's Made Up Of This And That (Fatboy Slim Mix)
8. Fatboy Slim - Michael Jackson
9. DJ Tonka - Phun-Ky
10. Cut And Paste - Forget It
11. Buzz Thrill - Everybody In The House
12. CLS - Can You Feel It?
13. Aldo Bender - Acid Enlightenment
14. Christopher Just - I'm A Disco Dancer
15. Hardknox - Psychopath
16. Cirrus - Break In
17. Psychedeliasmith - Give Me My Auger Back
18. Cut La Roc - Post Punk Progression
19. Fatboy Slim - The Rockafeller Skank

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Finally, the U.S. sees a domestic release of Fatboy Slim's On the Floor at the Boutique, hands down one of the most thrilling, addictive DJ mix albums ever released. Recorded live in 1998 at the Big Beat Boutique (epicenter of the mid- to late-'90s big-beat movement), Norman Cook, a.k.a. Fatboy Slim, takes the listener on a fascinating, diverse tour of four-on-the-floor sounds. What's always made Cook so great is the way that he seamlessly blends seemingly incongruous sounds to create righteously cool, shiny new beats; he truly is the trainspotting vinyl freak with an uncanny talent for creating accessible dance-floor shakers built of weird components. Take track 4--who'd have thought a spry blue-beat ska sample, an ELO riff, phat beats, a few stray horn riffs, and a sped-up Jungle Brothers vocal track would be one of the coolest things heard all year? --Mike McGonigal

Customer Reviews:

A Fatboy virgin's first adventure.......2005-11-02

WOW!! This was my first Fatboy CD. I had never even heard of him before buying. I was bored musically and looking for something new, different, and good. Talk about a bullseye.
I consider 'Boutique', to be one of the best CD's I've ever bought. Seamless music melding with infectious beats and glorious upbeat tempo make this a fantastic party album. Buy it, borrow it, download it, whatever it takes to experience this Fatboy masterpiece

Not all good.......2004-02-16

I admit there are some really good tracks on this album (specifically #1, 9, 10, and 15-19), but the rest are just OK/border on annoying. Sadly, I'll probably get 10 million people clicking the No, this review was not helpful button because I don't give every album a 5 star review. Oh well. Bottom Line: Buy this only if you are a diehard Fatboy Slim fan. Otherwise, just download the tracks I listed.

keep dat funk ALIVE!.......2002-01-16

The legendary Big Beat Boutique in Brighton housed some great artists (like Lo Fidelity Allstars, Bentley Rhythm Ace, and of course Fatboy Slim), but in 2000, it was shut down. So Norman Cook a.k.a Fatboy Slim threw together this live mix in retrospective of this great club. On this CD, you will find funky rhythm assaults, bouncing samples, drunken drum loops, and, of course, a LOT of funk. You'll be shakin it up to some of these swelling trax. I thought it really got great from track 6 to 9, where it reaches it's climax of sonic quality, topping off with DJ Tonka's essential "Phunky". Fatboy throws on a variety of records, from hip-hop / trip-hop ("Because I Got It Like That" and "Deaf Mike's Throwdown") to funky classics ("Apache" and "Post Punk Progression") and just plain great songs ("The World's Made Up Of This And That" and "Phun-Ky"). A great CD, be sure to pick it up on the way to a party as it appeals to most people and is great to dance to.

Not what you'd expect..........2001-12-03

When I fist bought this CD and listened to it I was a bit shocked. This was not the Fatboy Slim that I knew. However, after listening to this CD a few times I was completely in love. This is not "You've Come a Long Way, Baby", so don't buy it if that's what you're looking for. However, if you're looking to listen to some incredible music just pop this booty- licious CD in the player. Track 4 is classic. Oh Norman...what can't you do?

a-freaking-mazing.......2001-05-16

This album busts a better move than your mother after her breakdancing lesson. But seriously folks, how this CD rocks! May possibly lead to booty-shaking...

Average customer rating: A favorite... lmao HAHAHA...hey...this is actually good... The band's best work in retrospect Life Changing...

Free at Last dc Talk Manufacturer: Forefront / Emd ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Christian Rap | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Alternative | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Nu Thang Jesus Freak DC Talk Supernatural Welcome to the Freak Show: DC Talk Live in Concert ASIN: B000005KUU Release Date: 1995-01-10

Tracks:

1. Luv Is A Verb
2. That Kinda Girl
3. Greer
4. Jesus Is Just Alright
5. Say The Words
6. WDCT
7. Socially Acceptable
8. Free At Last
9. Time Is...
10. The Hardway
11. 2 Honks & A Negro
12. Lean On Me
13. Testimony
14. Don't Want It
15. Will Power
16. Word 2 The Father
17. Jesus Is Just Alright (Reprise)

Customer Reviews:

A favorite..........2007-07-02

People are surprised to find this CD in my collection. But I just say, "With the music, the beat, the lyrics, and the harmonies on this project, what's NOT for a middle-aged, Southern Baptist, white woman to like?" They just laugh and so do I as I crank it up a bit louder and sing along, drumming my fingers on the steering wheel of my Buick Century.....

Hmmm...that reminds me. It's time to buy another copy of this one....

lmao.......2006-04-29

"I don't want it" is the stupidest, most distasteful song ever. Don't tell people how to have sex goddamnit!!!!!!!!!

HAHAHA...hey...this is actually good..........2006-04-06

I detest hip-hop. Really. I hate it. In fact, when I first heard Luv Is A Verb on Intermission, I thought, "They're kidding...right?" and had no interest in purchasing "whatever cd that came from." And I didn't until I heard great things about it. Since everyone who had heard it told me they loved it, I decided I should try it out, but only if it was cheap, which it was. I couldn't believe how good it was! It starts out with Luv Is A Verb, and I thought, "whatever, heard that before", but the rest of the cd is almost perfect!
There are a few interludes that are basically not worth the time, but if you're in the mood they can be funny.

The primary songs are (just skip down if you already know about them from other reviews):

1. Luv Is A Verb - Enter the infamous, "down with the dc Talk, d-d-down with the dc Talk, are you down with the dc Talk, d-d-down with the dc Talk." I can't count the number of people who I have heard make fun of those lines. But if you try to forget that, the lyrics are very good. "Luv is enough if it's unconditionally, given now ya livin' out the Great Commission" Great words. Toby McKeehan really outdid himself on this song. (I'm trying to omit how tired of this song I am. It's a great song, but it can get old really fast.)

2. That Kinda Girl - This song describes the "kind of girl" that "loves the Lord" and is "virtuous in every way". Toby raps his head off in this one. Kevin and Michael still both have great voices, but back in '92, they had incredible voices, which are displayed in this song and actually, in all the tracks. The beat is undeniably an early-nineties beat, but it's catchy, and more of that comes up next.

3. Jesus Is Just Alright - If you think about it, dc Talk have done scads of cover songs, probably their most known one being "In The Light", but this one is not to be ignored. Toby's rap is so catchy it's bound to be in your head, at least in small portions, for a week or so, even if you only listen to it once. The part that always gets stuck in my head is the last rap part, which is "Never trite when I write cause the Lord is my light and His word is my bond so ya know (know, know), He's alright." Great beat, underlined with repetetive but not annoying keyboards.

4. Say The Words - This is probably one of my favorite dc Talk songs, but not this version. You've probably heard "Say The Words (NOW)", which is the remix of this song. This version is lacking in any melody other than what is sung by Michael and Kevin. The rest is an overuse and underuse of bass and electric guitars. But Toby's rap toward the middle is great, climaxing with "choose to lose the pride that may tug at you, don't be afraid of the words I love you".

5. Socially Acceptable - This has slowly become my favorite song off this. Toby later described this song as one of the "phatest" beats off this cd. It is. My favorite lyrics from this one are the poignant words in the chorus, "it's okay, in whose sight?" Good reminder that it's not okay to do what everyone else is doing, just because they're all doing it.

6. Free At Last - "WHAT???" Don't be distraught at the first 30 seconds. Soon the strange intro morphs into one of the most awesome Christian songs of the 90's. Backed by a choir in the chorus, this showcases Michael Tait and Kevin Max Smith's best vocals. Toby's rapping, too, is some of the best in their history. "The father first receives us, the truth then frees us, forgiven, now I'm living like a man full of Jesus", that's some handy rhyming if you ask me.

7. Time Is... - "Straight up rock-n-roll", it begins...well, maybe. This is probably the most guitar-driven song on Free At Last, but definitly short of rock-n-roll. However, I personally love the almost uncontrollable sound of Kevin Max's vocals on the chorus. Mike Tait's voice is good here too, and Toby constantly is rapping "tick tock tickedy tock". The song drifts into a rock song with a strange beat, then, according to Toby's "orders", they "break it down" and return to hip-hop. But it goes back to that rock/pop beat towards the end again. This is a genius song.

8. The Hardway - "I guess I'm the kind of guy that has to find out for myself." This song, according to Tobymac, has been remade more than four times (I only count four, but he knows best, I guess). This song is a great song that ends with "I'm on my knees and I'm crying for help." This is the only song that is not fast-paced, and as such, had to be included on Intermission, but this version is great, too. It's a beautiful cry out to God acknowledging His power and our weakness.

9. Lean On Me - "Oldie but a goodie", the first words you hear on this song, are definitive of this song. It's an awesome rap/hip-hop version of the original song by Bill Withers. Don't think this version is anything like what you could've heard on the radio. Toby's rap isn't included in the edited radio version. I think they drive the song rather well, so don't miss this song.

10. I Don't Want It - Song about abstaining from sex until marriage. Good message, good beat, and Toby's rapping isn't even in the least bit annoying. Kevin's and Michael's singing are great. Again, their vocals are even better in this song than in the later songs.

11. Word 2 The Father - Just when you think they've outgrown their "rapping language" you hear this song. It's good, but so reminiscent of Nu Thang (but that should, of course, be expected, since the song is a pun on all the names of their songs from Nu Thang), it's just kind of annoying.

Overall, this is an awesome cd, I suggest it for Christians; who love music, or dc Talk, or even modern Christian rap/hip-hop, since this is how it all started. If you want more of "Jesus Freak", go try "Supernatural" instead, but if you even remotely liked "Nu Thang", even if just for its nostalgic value, you will absolutely love this cd.

The band's best work in retrospect.......2006-03-29

Don't get me wrong, I liked NU THANG when it came out (heck, I saw them on the tour with Michael W. Smith and my copy is autographed by all 3 of the trio) and still put it on from time to time though I snicker at some of the songs now. Some of that, admittedly, is due to the fact that I'm now 35 and not really in the 'target' audience of teenagers this music was aimed at when it came out in 1992. [I don't feel the empathy with the pro-parental communication message of "Talk it Out" that I may have when I was still a teen myself.]

This one, though: I still listen to it and for the most part it's holding up well outside of a few minor clunkers. This one found the crew working harder to integrate samples, snappy melodies and harmony vocals, more skilled rap (don't get me wrong, Toby Mac has never been a GREAT rapper but he's honed his skills more here. He's more of a 'pop' rapper..akin to the likes of a Will Smith or a member of Bell-Biv-Devoe than a Christian counterpart to 2PAC or Biggie.), and a more cohesive feel to the album as the sound coalesced more into R&B tinged pop with rap icing.

HIGHLIGHTS:
"That Kinda Girl" was the band's statement about the allure of the Proverbs 31 woman, a woman who's "virtuous in every way/The kinda girl that makes me say/I hope she comes my way". It was the antithesis of L.L.'s "Round the Way Girl" and the tune really nails it home with "Hey, the girlie ain't playin'!". "Jesus is Just Alright" is a great techno-influenced jittery update of the Doobie Brothers' classic complete with what is probably Toby's best rap break of the album . If you can past the jokey intro, title tune "Free at Last" marries a traditional black gospel choir sound to scratching and R&B sounds with a little rock guitar as accent to create an anthem celebrating the life one finds after embracing Jesus. The choir testifyin' on the hook is irresistible but the samples from Martin Luther King just make it niftier. "The Hardway" bemoans the hard lessons learned when we violate God's Word while being honest enough to admit that we all do this as sinners. ("Some people got to learn the hard way/I guess I'm the kinda guy who's got to find out for myself...I'm on my knees and I'm cryin' for help")

LOWS:
"Luv is a Verb" isn't outright bad but it does have some of the most unfortunate rhymes here ("drain-o" and "explain-O"..ACK!). "Lean on Me" is a pretty boring cover that more or less rips off the cover done by Club Nouveau only 4 years before. It simply doesn't add enough different to make the tune DCT's own, save a brief Toby rap break. (The Nouveau rendition stripped the soulful plaintiveness of Bill Withers' original, so I'm not sure why they chose to emulate the clearly inferior version anyhow.) "WDCT" is the weakest of the interludes heard here.

BOTTOM LINE:
Quantum leap from NU THANG. At the time, it managed to get them onto the then super-hip Arsenio Hall show (the "2 Honks and a Negro" bit was taken from that appearance). I consider this their best release. (CCM Magazine has also named this as the #9 Christian album of all time.)

3 1/2 stars

Life Changing..........2006-02-19

This album changed my life during my formative years. It was nice to have music without all of the cursing and blatant sexual overtures during a time when it was prevalent in jr/high school. It helped me to stay the straight and narrow, yet have some fun, hip music.

Nearly 14 years later, it still has the same effect on me. While I may listen to secular music today, I still feel good listening to DC Talk's Free At Last and reminds me why I'm a Christian.

Average customer rating: Not That Great hold up this aint fair. Half and half Pretty Good good album But could have been better

Death Row: Snoop Doggy Dogg at His Best [Unreleased] Snoop Doggy Dogg Manufacturer: Priority Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Gangsta & Hardcore | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music West Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Southern Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Funk | R&B | Styles | Music Similar Items: 2Pac - Greatest Hits Da Game Is To Be Sold, Not To Be Told Tha Doggfather Ice Cube - Greatest Hits R&G (Rhythm & Gangsta): The Masterpiece ASIN: B00004SCDQ Release Date: 2001-10-23

Tracks:

1. Muthin' But A G Thang
2. Head Doctor
3. Gin & Juice
4. Eastside Party
5. Murder Was The Case (remix)
6. Ain't No Fun (If The Homies Can't Have None)
7. Doggfather (remix)
8. Midnight Love
9. Eastside
10. Who Am I (What's My Name)
11. Doggy Dogg World
12. Too High (Poly High)
13. Vapors
14. Usual Suspects
15. Keep It Real

Amazon.com

Chuck D of Public Enemy once prophesized that if artists didn't own their masters (tapes), the masters will own the artists. Well, hip-hop's fave gangster CEO Suge Knight owns most of his former high-profile label mates' master tapes and continues to issue collections of dated works by Tha Dogg Pound, Dr. Dre, and now Snoop. Originally entitled Dead Man Walking to scare the willies out of Snoop, this release comes with a big fat greasy caveat emptor. Sure, this is a ghetto fab collection of the Doggfather's finest pre-No Limit and Doggystyle Records moments dating back to his brilliant cover of Biz Markie's "Vapors" on Tha Doggfather album. That said, Snoop wants nothing to do with this release because he won't receive any proceeds from it and has urged his fans not to buy it. Contractual shenanigans aside, this release is off the hook and contains most of Snoop's finest career headbangers, from "Gin and Juice" to "Who Am I (What's My Name)." A great purchase if you can live with your conscience. --Dalton Higgins

Customer Reviews:

Not That Great.......2006-05-30

Now this is by far the worst greatest hits I've ever seen. First off Suge Knight is stealing money off Snoop by realeasing stuff like this. Most of the unreleased songs shouldn't have seen the light of day, well I like Eastside Party and Midnight Love but the rest are totally wack. It also is missing some of the hits like Snoop's Upside Ya Head, Dre Day, 2 Of Amerikaz Most Wanted, Wanted Dead Or Alive, Tha Doggfather and Lil Ghetto Boy. I suppose Suge is planning to come back with a volume 2 greatest hits with a whole lot more crappy unreleased tracks. They could have beefed up Dead Man Walkin but Suge is gonna get as much money off Snoop as he can. It does have really good classics but this is not Greatest Hits seeing half of them are unreleased and some classics are omitted.

Anyway my ratings for the songs are
1. Nuthin But A G Thang 10/10 Classic with Dr Dre, great beats
2. Head Doctor 9/10 One of the best tracks from Dead Man Walkin
3. Gin And Juice 10/10 Classic, my favourite famous song from Doggystyle
4. Eastside Party 10/10 Snoop in all verses and Nate Dogg in the chorus, this was worth releasing
5. Murder Was The Case Remix 10/10 I'm not sure which I like better, this or the original version. Their both great
6. Ain't No Fun (If The Homies Can't Have None) 9.5/10 Even though some of the lyrics are a bit purverted its still great with bangin beats
7. Doggfather Remix 6/10 Don't like this, it has no business being on here and Tha Doggfather original version should be on here instead
8. Midnight Love 10/10 Another unreleased that was definitely worth releasing. My favourite unreleased track with Eastside Party being my second
9. Eastside 6/10 I don't think that this song was meant to ever be released
10. Who Am I? (What's My Name?) 10/10 Classic, my second favourite famous song from Doggystyle
11. Doggy Dogg World 10/10 My third favourite famous song from Doggystyle, the beats are good and relaxing
12. Too High (Poly High) 7/10 Another song that shouldn't have seen the light of day
13. Vapors 10/10 Bangin beats, solo where Snoop talks about the lives of all the members of Tha Dogg Pound
14. Usual Suspects 8/10 This songs alright, but its still not top quality
15. Keep It Real 1/10 Hate this song, definitely shouldn't have been released. Snoop doesn't even have one verse on this
16. Snoop Bounce Roc N Roll Remix 5/10 This song is wack! Where's Snoop Bounce original version.

hold up this aint fair........2006-05-09

na na this aint right suge is just taiking money from snoop though i did want to here the unreleased tracks so do what i did and download it but dont actually buy it cuzz then you'll just be givin money to suge which should go to snoop.

Half and half.......2006-03-06

Includes 16 songs of which I liked 8: These are "Nuthin' but a 'G' thang", "Head doctor", "Gin and juice", "Eastside party", "Ain't no fun", "Midnight love", "Who I am" and "Doggy dogg world" These are. I don't care about the rest, because Snoop isn't my favorite rapper. Anyways he's a gifted man and I think he could do better things.

Pretty Good.......2006-01-28

This album was released by former Death Row Records CEO Suge Knight without the consent of Snoop Dogg himself. It contains all the hit singles from Snoop's 2 Death Row albums: "Doggystyle" and "The Doggfather". Included are the G-funk era classics like "Nuthing But A G Thang" (originally from Dr. Dre's "The Chronic"), "Murder Was The Case (Remix)", "Ain't No Fun" and of course, "Gin & Juice", "Doggy Dogg World" and "Who Am I (What's My Name)". In order to fill out the album, many previously unreleased vault recordings are also included. The best of these are Timbaland's remix of "Doggfather", the slinky late-night romp "Midnight Love" and the summer anthem "Too High (Poly High)". Some of the other vault recordings sound dated, and pale in comparison to the classics, making the album sound rather inconsistent in quality. Nonetheless, if you are looking for all of Snoop's Death Row era hits on one disc, this is probably the best sampler for you. Overall, this is a pretty good "Best Of" from Snoop, considering he has switched labels several times, and it is near impossible to get a comprehensive compilation of his music anywhere. RECOMMENDED for Snoop's casual fans, as well as hardcore fans who want to get their hands on a few good remixes.

good album But could have been better.......2005-01-05

This is a really good album but for a greatist hits It's a little bit disapointing especialy considering that it's made by Snoop Dogg who is a West Coast legend. Although this album isn't as good as it should be it still has some classic songs like "murder was the case", "It aint no fun", "Gin and Juice", "Who am i(whats my name)" and of course "nuthin but a G thang". But Unfortunately most of the other songs on the album dont live up to those songs I just mentioned. The main reason why this album isn't as good as it should be is because That death row records only had 2 albums by Snoop to use to create his greatist hits. This album is worth gettin but your probably better of just buying "Tha Dogg"

Average customer rating: Lazy Production Redefining the Hip in hip hop the best album ive heard in a while the king od dj's underground angelina

The Message at the Depth DJ Krush Manufacturer: Red Int / Red Ink ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Ambient | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Trip-Hop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Zen Krush Stepping Stones: The Self-Remixed Best Jaku Kakusei ASIN: B000087J9D Release Date: 2003-02-11

Tracks:

1. Trihedron (featuring Opus)
2. Toki No Tabiji (Journey Of Time) (featuring Inden)
3. Sanity Requiem
4. Supreme Team (featuring Antipop Consortium)
5. The Blackhole
6. Song For John Walker (featuring Anticon)
7. D'you Hear That?
8. Alepheva (Truthspeaking) (featuring Angelina Esparza)
9. The Lost Voices (featuring Sly & Robbie)
10. But The World Moves On (featuring D-Maadness & Masato Nakamura)
11. What About Tomorrow (featuring Abijah)

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After the gentle turns of 2001's rich and melodious Zen, DJ Krush's The Message at the Depth banks a hard corner, layering political dissent and antiwar sentiments with jumbled beats and harsh electronic scrambles. Again making expert use of guest vocalists, artists like Anti-Pop Consortium and Anticon give literal expression to Krush's dark waxwork, turning "Supreme Team" and "Song for John Walker" into overt political statements. Throughout, Krush explores a deeply pissed-off vibe, coming up for air only on the bittersweet "Alrpheua (Truthspeaking)" featuring Angelina Esparza. He finds a little peace by the end of the record, lifting the veil on playful dub rhythms for "The Lost Voices" featuring Sly & Robbie and "What About Tomorrow" featuring Abijah. In a chaotic world, Krush's eloquent anger is soothing, even when his malevolent turntables smack us in the face. --Matthew Cooke

Album Description

2003 DJ Krush album is edgier than his last record Zen, with harder and deeper beats. A concept record with Krush reacting to 9/11 and interpreting a post 9/11 world. Guests this time include Anti-Pop Consortium, Sly & Robbie, Anticon, Angelica Esparsa and more. Red Ink label/Sony.

Customer Reviews:

Lazy Production.......2006-12-16

Dj Krush is great, anticon is great, but this album is just boring. Every song sounds pretty much the same, the vocal tracks by the members of anticon are drowned out and the song done with Angelina Esparza, is less than so-so. It sounds like Dj Krush was given 10 sounds and was told to make an album using only those 10 sounds and 1 tempo. Again, I would reccomend any other Dj Krush album, and suggest that you check out anticon if you haven't already because they are splendid, but this album was weak.

Redefining the Hip in hip hop.......2004-07-12

1999's KI-OKU proved DJ Krush's musical sophistication had far more substance than the pack of acid jazz and chill out posers who were grabbing the cash and disappearing with the next flavor-of-the-month product.

"Message at the Depth" combines that musical inspiration with a burning message.

If you liked the jazz tinged tracks on KI-OKU, "The Lost Voices" (with Sly and Robbie doing a lot more than just getting name checked) and "But the World Moves On" satisfy the promise of that earlier work. "Trihedron" makes d'n'b sound as fresh as if it hadn't happened yet. The hard electronica elements on this CD give it a solid edge that holds up under repeat listens. Add articulate lyrics that aspire to inspire to something more than a party - "Alehevo(truthspeaking)" achieves that all too rare miracle of speaking hard truth without preaching - and you have a CD that holds up to repeat play like few recent releases are capable of.

Subtle, sophisticated, hard edged, powerful, and recommended.

DJ Shadow may get the press, but DJ Krush is creating a body of work that can outlast the fads.

the best album ive heard in a while.......2004-03-11

excellent combination of electronic, jazz, and hip-hop with dark musical elements. my favorite is sanity requiem, but could have done with out the john walker track.

the king od dj's underground.......2004-02-29

DJ KRUSH rules out in this wonderful compilation. The beats sinks the listener in a special and dark atmosphere. If you like Dj Shadow you will enjoy Krush.

angelina.......2003-11-26

Most of the album is o.k...but what stands out is Angelina's voice on "Alepheva". Angelina is a new vocalist, born and raised in Okinawa Japan. It's good to see how far she has come, especially from a tiny island in the Pacific. Her voice has matured wonderfully. Great job!

Average customer rating: A nice complimation of old meets new. what a difference from the day... You have to get this! Lawrence enters the millenium!!!! A must have!

Upstairs at Larry's: Lawrence Welk Uncorked Various Artists Manufacturer: Vanguard Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Trip-Hop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Electronica | Compilations | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music House | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Pink Panther's Penthouse Party What Is Hip?: Remix Project, Vol. 1 Motown Remixed Greatest Hits Remixed Christmas Remixed, Vol. 2 ASIN: B0002J4YLK Release Date: 2004-08-10

Tracks:

1. Green Sheik Of Araby - Greens Keepers
2. Champagne Time - Rithma
3. Baby Elephant Walk - Monkey Bars
4. Caravan - Groove Junkies
5. String Of Pearls - Kaskade
6. Honey - Boston Tea Boys
7. You Are My Sunshine - Joy & The Spider
8. Baby Elephant Safari - DJ Keri & DJ 43
9. You Can Dance - Q-Burns Abstract Message
10. Let's Go Dance Again - East Coast Boogiemen
11. Bubbles In The Wine - Dex Dubious
12. Scatterbrain - Nobody
13. Watch What Happens - Physics
14. Let It Be Me - Magic Elephant Orchestra
15. Blue Velvet - Smitty

Customer Reviews:

A nice complimation of old meets new........2007-05-31

A great complication of Welk's music remixed for a newer generation. I originally heard 'Bubbles in the Wine'
(Dex Dubious) on WXPN in Philly a few years back and a few other selections from the album over the
last few years.

If you are into remixes, and diverse music, you'll really enjoy this album. Also the album is rootkit free, so it
will play on any any CD player.

what a difference from the day..........2006-12-24

I never heard Lawerence at my house since "hee haw" showed at the same time each saturday, so I don't know some of the origins of these songs, but I do know that whomever crafted these modernistic views of their cheesy classics have me perking up and appreciating this compilation. Being a ballroom dancer by trade, I love this cd for what it makes of a very hypersynthetic factoid of those people who lived near my family growing up and never used their living room and never got down home to play with the country folk. I grew up with country and shuned it as a child, thinking that there were better sounds with the top 40. Then as I grew up, I realized through the ballroom industry that I was missing something and this cd has a wonderful way of depicting the synthetic fakeness of the plastic set of the sixties and early seventies. I love the chill sound of these modern technological means and even if you never heard the sounds of the "welk" family, you will love the sheer 'lounge' of the new versions. I thought that I would buy this cd for a childhood friend of mine for she grew up with that plasticity, deciding that I wanted to keep it for myself. If you are a lover of silly songs done with a very modern take, then you might want to keep this one too. It is a lounge/ chill classic.

You have to get this!.......2004-09-03

I'm a huge Lawrence Welk fan and was somewhat apprehensive upon ordering this cd. I did not want in anyway the delightful sounds of Lawrence Welk to be comprimised. But to my surprise, techno music incorporated with the Bubbly Sounds takes Lawrence Welk to a higher level.

Lawrence enters the millenium!!!!.......2004-08-24

It's the most amazing thing I've heard since Erasure and the Pet Shop Boys!!!! Who would have believed that the bubbling sounds of the Welk orchestra would sail into the new century with a hit CD playing in dance bars, cocktail lounges and livng rooms? I've always enjoyed Welk. I was a kid when CALCUTTA, YELLOW BIRD, RUNAWAY, MY THREE SONS, LAST DATE, SCARLETT O'HARA and BABY ELEPHANT WALK were in the Billboard charts....being played on Top 40 stations. In fact, BABY ELEPHANT WALK was No. 1 in Oklahoma City and 50,000 watt Top 40 giant KOMA played the number 1 song for 24 hours straight 1 day per week. Those recordings were not even close to "Champagne Music" or "Ah 1 and Ah 2".
BABY ELEPHANT WALK was my favorite Lawrence Welk single and to hear it in two different remixes on this CD is a real treat.
The biggest surprise was Guy and Ralna's recording of YOU ARE MY SUNSHINE. Imagine Jimmy Davis in his heavenly home looking down on dancers stomping to his signature tune.
You don't even have to have heard of Lawrence Welk to love this cd!
One of 2004's best releases.

A must have!.......2004-08-18

Who ever thought that Lawrence Welk could be anything but "old school cool?" With a revamped and remixed image from some of the best DJ's around Lawrence Welk has been re-invented and club kids and hipsters allover will soon be sipping champagnes and grooving to Lawrence Welk. With songs like "You are My Sunshine" and "Baby Elephant Walk" backed by thumping beats and mellow grooves like "Caravan" this album would be a perfect fit at any trendy club or trendy lounge type bar. It is best listened to the whole way through because the album is so wonderfully constructed song by song it takes you on a journey that comes full circle. All in all an fabulously fun and clever album.

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