essential listening Even though this album is not full of classic material, it is an essential part of old school hip hop. This is where Grand Puba started his career as a rapper & producer. He later went on to form Brand Nubian before leaving the group for a solo career. Don Baron, a member of Masters of Ceremony who was not on the album cover or listed in the credits as a part of the group, also got his start here. There are more standout tracks on this collection than filler making it a cd worth having in your collection. It is definitly a part of the golden age of hip hop. So if you are a collector, pick this one up before it ends up being sold on amazon or ebay at a ridiculious price, as it is quickly becoming a rare item. Submitted by capitaldmusic (Texas, USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Classic hip-hop! This is classic hip-hop from the old school that could compete with some of today's rap groups. This cd shows the decline of hip-hop based on the present hip-hop climate. This was Grand Puba's debut before he formed Brand Nubian. Submitted by J.G. (Oakland, CA USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
$13.49 On MADE IN BROOKLYN, hip-hop heads get a chance to see just how far Masta Killa has come as an MC. Since his first appearance on "Da Mystery of Chessboxin," Killa was noted for his stylistic similarities to the GZA. From the late '90s on, his flow has evolved into one of the most understated deliveries in hip-hop--a chillingly straightforward minimalist monotone. MADE IN BROOKLYN is a solid effort, thanks largely to participation from a slew of super-producers (including MF Doom, PF Cuttin', and Pete Rock) as well as appearances from the usual Shaolin mic-specialists. On the whole, it's a good omen for the Wu--who've been through their share of ups and downs--that even their most underrated MC can put together a thorough album as they gear up for another comeback.
$11.09 Track Listing of songs: Intro; Callin' Me; Something To See; The Journey Pt. 1; Click Featuring Skyzoo; Fantaztik 4 Featuring Chaundon, Skyzoo, & Kil Ripkin; Think About It Featuring Teflon; Switch; Get It Goin'; Save The Day Featuring Sha Stimuli & Kel Spencer; Da Ni**Uz Is Comin' Featuring Tash; CME The Entity Featuring ...
$8.85 Originally released on Capitol. Switching from Epic to Capitol with 1985's Heart proved to be a wise move for the Wilson sisters, who experienced a major resurgence in popularity and gained many new followers. Heart's arena rock sound had become even glossier, and the band was selling more albums than ever. But for all its production gloss (courtesy of Ron Nevison) and pop slickness, Bad Animals comes across as sincere rather than formulaic or cynical. From the rockers "You Ain't Too Tough" and "Easy Target" to the power ballads "Alone" and "Wait for an Answer," all of the songs are quite memorable. The folk elements and acoustic leanings that characterized many of Heart's early ballads were long gone, and the Wilson sisters keep the volume high but slow the tempo. ~ Alex Henderson Heart followed up their smash 1985 self-titled comeback album with another big seller, 1987's BAD ANIMALS. Producer Ron Nevison was back behind the mixing desk, and the Wilson sisters scored again with an album chock full of prime pop rock tracks. Highlights include the power ballads "Alone" and "Wait for an Answer," as well as the harder rocking cuts "You Ain't Too Tough" and "Easy Target." Again, singer Ann Wilson turns in a superb vocal performance, confirming her unfortunate status as one rock's all-time underrated singers. With their previous self-titled album and BAD ANIMALS, ...
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