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Common - Finding Forever CD
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Chicago's finest returns with his seventh full-length, FINDING FOREVER--a title that, in Common's words, refers to an effort to find that musical place where one can exist forever. Production comes primarily from Kanye West, and, as on BE (Common and Kanye's previous effort together), FINDING FOREVER utilizes samples from such diverse artists as Nina Simone, Bob James, Stevie Wonder, Gil Scott-Heron, Mountain, Dorothy Ashby, and Paul Simon to create a purer, soul-influenced hip-hop sound. Lyrically, Common is in the same place as ever, spreading positivity and spirituality, speaking on relationships and the ghetto struggle, and preaching love as the central message. The artist formerly known as Sense also utilizes topical media references ranging from the astronaut love-triangle incident of '07 to contemporaneous celebrity breakups. Supplemental production work comes courtesy of Karriem Riggins, Will.i.am, Devo Springsteen, and the late, great J. Dilla. Other guests include Lily Allen, Bilal, Dwele, D'Angelo, and DJ Premier (who provides scratches on "The Game"). Compelling and entertaining from start to finish, FINDING FOREVER is another triumph for one of the strongest purveyors of positive hip-hop.
Personnel: Lonnie Lynn, will.i.am (vocals); Chillz (spoken vocals); Brandee Younger (harp); Monique Spencer, Edith Dawn Yorkley, Margherita Biederbick, Laura Rajanen (violin); Dawntanya Smith, Hannah Kelin (viola); Alana E. Bennett, Zoé Cartier (cello); String Quartet Teldex (strings); Omar Edwards (flute); James Poyser (keyboards); Derrick Hodge (electric bass); Karriem Riggins (drums); DJ Premier (scratches); Rhea Williams, Dwele, Bilal (background vocals).
Additional personnel: Lily Allen, D'Angelo, Kanye West.
Rolling Stone (p.90) - 3.5 stars out of 5 -- "[With] charged-up beats, R&B hooks, gospel singers and other warm, vibrant stuff."
Rolling Stone (p.110) - Included in Rolling Stone's "50 Top Albums of the Year 2007".
Spin (p.101) - 4.5 stars out of 5 -- "FOREVER is livelier, grittier, and better....Best of all are 'The Game'...and 'Southside,' on which Common and Kanye West trade witty verses over intense electric guitars."
Uncut (p.84) - 3 stars out of 5 -- "There are smart samples and interpolations, and big guests like Bilal, D'Angelo and Dwele."
Vibe (p.73) - "FOREVER captures Common maturing gracefully into his -- and hip hop's -- middle-age..."
Q (Magazine) (p.76) - Ranked #36 in Q's "The 50 Best Albums Of 2007" -- "2007's real hip-hop star was Common."
Common - Finding Forever Songs
| 1 | Intro | 1:17 | $0.69 | |
| 2 | Start the Show Explicit | 3:14 | $0.99 | |
| 3 | People Explicit | 3:32 | $1.29 | |
| 4 | Drivin' Me Wild | 3:43 | $1.29 | |
| 5 | I Want You | 4:31 | $1.29 | |
| 6 | Southside Explicit | 4:44 | $1.29 | |
| 7 | Game Explicit | 3:35 | $0.99 | |
| 8 | U, Black Maybe | 5:02 | $0.99 | |
| 9 | So Far To Go | 4:28 | $0.99 | |
| 10 | Break My Heart Explicit | 3:40 | $0.99 | |
| 11 | Misunderstood | 4:46 | $0.99 | |
| 12 | Forever Begins | 7:36 | $0.99 | |
Finding Forever Music Review
Average Rating: (4.9 out of 5 stars)   List All 18 Reviews PURE HIP HOP -- AIN'T NOTHIN' LIKE IT!!!!!!!!!
Finally, we're back to true HIP-HOP for those of us 30 and older. I LOVE IT!!!! Common did his thing once again. Can't wait to catch him tonight in the Queen City. Thanks Common
Submitted by dlk (Charlotte, NC)
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Meant to give Finding Forever 4 Stars!!!
Submitted by Blkmamba63 (Wilkes-Barre, PA)
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Real Music..Real Hip Hop..
I am a HUGE common fan so of course im gonna say it was GREAT! if you have some time on your hands..really search back and listen to commons music..his lyrics are so real, creative, and intelligent! Lonnie Rashid Lynn..he is an artist that I hope continues to produce music for years and years to come so that he can continue to touch generations in new vibrant ways!
Submitted by candice (san diego CA)
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Acting, rhyming, what else does Common do better with with age? I have listened to this CD about 5 times in the two weeks I have had it. IMO his best ever, and a thankful HIP HOP CD.
Submitted by federico1975 (Richmond, VA)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No 1 of 2 found this helpful. ANOTHER HISTORIC-CLASSIC ALBUM FROM COMMON
He did it again! I'm a long time fan since the begining, and I've seen the right evolution in him, but without no doubt there's a true fact: Kanye West has helped to revive his career. The production in the last 2 albums has been fundamental to make 2 of the best albums in hip-hop history. If you liked "BE", don't miss finding forever, there's too many inspired and conscious tracks in it.
Submitted by realrory (Canary Islands - Spain)
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