Hip Hop Forever [Import]

Track Listings

Disc: 1
1. Intro - Kenny "Dope" Gonzalez
2. Ill Street Blues [Kenny's Mix] - Kool G Rap
3. Come Clean - Jeru the Damaja
4. Fortified Live [Dirty Original Mix] - Reflection Eternal
5. Tonight's da Night - Redman
6. I Got to Have It - Ed O.G. & Da Bulldogs
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Disc: 2
1. You Gots to Chill - EPMD
2. Tonight's da Night - Redman
3. Everybody
4. She Fe MC's - De La Soul, A Tribe Called Quest
5. Off the Books - The Beatnuts, Punisher
6. Forsaken
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Disc: 3
1. Flava of the Month - Black Sheep
2. Thinkin' of a Masterplan - YZ
3. Hard Rhymes
4. Come Clean - Jeru the Damaja
5. Los Angeles Times - Xzibit
6. Rhymthologist
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Finding Forever
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    Finding Forever
    Common
    Manufacturer: Universal Music Group
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    ASIN: B000RN86BK
    Release Date: 2007-07-31

    Tracks:

    1. Intro
    2. Start the Show
    3. People
    4. Drivin' Me Wild - Lily Allen, , Common
    5. I Want You
    6. Southside - Common, Kanye West,
    7. Game
    8. U, Black Maybe
    9. So Far to Go - Common,
    10. Break My Heart
    11. Misunderstood
    12. Forever Begins

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    It's no small feat to follow an instant classic like Common's Be (2005) but he skillfully builds on that success with a worthy sequel. The two albums share much in common, especially with Finding Forever's focus and brevity (under 50 minutes) and especially with Kanye West's musical direction. The two Chicago natives have forged a strong chemistry together, especially on songs like "Start the Show" and "Southside" where both men appear, but just as a producer, West makes his presence felt on everything from the catchy piano tinkles of "Driving Me Wild" (featuring British chanteuse Lily Allen) to the brass-knuckled "The Game" (featuring DJ Premier). As has become his trademark, Common balances heartfelt earnestness ("Black Maybe") with clever charm ("Break My Heart") though he has one too many love songs ("I Want You"). Whether Finding Forever surpasses Be is a matter of individual, song-for-song taste: At worst, it's on par--a laudable accomplishment for a veteran now 15 years into his career. --Oliver Wang

    Album Description

    Multi-faceted Hip-Hop superstar Common is prepping his highly anticipated seventh album, Finding Forever, for a July 31st release on G.O.O.D Music/Geffen Records. The album is the follow up to the four times Grammy nominated, critically heralded and Kanye West produced Be, which spawned hits including The Corner, Go, and Testify. Finding Forever, finds Kanye again taking the bulk of production work with help from Will.I.Am on the sultry I Want You, the late great J. Dilla on So Far To Go, featuring a surprise guest appearance by D'Angelo and G.O.O.D Music producer Devo Springsteen on Misunderstood. On Finding Forever, Common, rips the mic like a hungry newcomer. The street single The Game produced by Kanye with scratches by the legendary DJ Premier is a horn drenched, vintage NY rap boom-bap banger from the Chi-town emcee, no less. The resounding lead single The People finds Common lyrically asserting why and who he creates his music for over regal strings, delectable keys and hard to get vocals by Gil Scott Heron. This is the explicit version.
    Wu-Tang Forever
    Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    • "The Saga continues...Wu Tang...Wu Tang"
    • What the Blood Clot?
    • 5 stars reserved for 36 chambers
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    • as good as enter the 36 chambers
    Wu-Tang Forever
    Wu-Tang Clan
    Manufacturer: RCA
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    ASIN: B000002WYW
    Release Date: 1997-06-03

    Tracks:

    1. Wu-Revolution
    2. Reunited
    3. For Heaven's Sake
    4. Cash Still Rules/Scary Hours (Still Don't...)
    5. Visionz
    6. As High As Wu-Tang Get
    7. Severe Punishment
    8. Older Gods
    9. Maria
    10. A Better Tomorrow
    11. It's Yourz

    Tracks:

    1. Intro
    2. Triumph
    3. Impossible
    4. Little Ghetto Boys
    5. Deadly Medley
    6. The City
    7. The Projects
    8. Bells Of War
    9. The M.G.M.
    10. Dog Sh*t
    11. Duck Seazon
    12. Hellz Wind Staff
    13. Heaterz
    14. Black Shampoo
    15. Second Coming
    16. The Closing

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    By this long-delayed, massively anticipated album, the Wu had become less a crew than a small country, with dozens of central and auxiliary members, and rap styles so twisted they seem like another, private language. Without even a hint of anything for radio or casual listeners to latch onto, Wu-Tang Forever sprawls out for nearly two hours, and--taken as pure sound--it's about the most avant-garde No. 1 album ever, with deliberately bizarre production (out-of-tune and off-rhythm loops, even what sounds like a string quartet) and relentless torrents of cryptic, furious words. It demands repeated listens and careful attention to begin penetrating the mysteries of this dense, passionate, unique piece of work. --Douglas Wolk

    Customer Reviews:

    4 out of 5 stars "The Saga continues...Wu Tang...Wu Tang".......2006-04-08

    First let me start off by saying this is an outstanding album and even though its not a perfect 5/5 for me like the original 36 Chambers(if you havent copped that already WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU)that doesnt mean its still not an amazing album because let me tell you...if you thought RZA braught you some amazing beats in the 36 chambers(and gzas amazing Liquid Swords and other Wu members solos)then you're in for a treat, cause Forever is chuck full of amazing tracks and lets start it off with my short lil review that i call The Good, The Bad and the Ugly.

    The Good
    -Some of the tracks on this album are just amazing and can almost be put it up with the 36 chambers. RZA really put on alot of effort into making Wu Tang Forever a Classic and he did exactly that.

    -Not only are the tracks amazing but RZAs beats are just ON POINT and perfect(especially "As High as Wu Tang Gets"). I just cant stop ranting on how well made these beats are. "Reunited" is a perfect example. RZA put together one of the best hip hop beats ever! Ive never ever heard the violen sampled so freaking well in a rap song!!!

    -Masta Killa and U-God finally make there pressance felt in FOREVER! Sadly that was really the only flaw in 36 Chambers which was that 2 of the members(Masta Killa and U God)barley had any thing to say in that album, hell Masta Killa only raps in ONE Song(not to mention he has a really short line! Same gos for U God!). But fortunatley this is where FOREVER fixes the mistake that they had in the first album. SO YES you do get hear alot(trust me alot more then the last album)more of these 2 not to mention they drop some really amazing lines. Did I mention Masta Killa is my 2nd fav Wu Member?..

    -Triumph....Its simple...amazing beats...every wu tang member leaving a mark to be made...nuff said

    Now..

    The Bad
    -Maria?, Dog%$^ What is this!?! These tracks are just straight up WACK! Yes you heard me! Some of these tracks are just...NOT GOOD. C'mon now you guys no better then that! I really really tried getting into these but as hard as a I try I just cant get into these tracks which is why this album is a step below there first album :/

    -RZA! WHAT HAPPEND. Which is what came to me in a few tracks. Some tracks are just really hard to get into and a pretty hard listen. Not just listen wise but beatwise there just not balanced and i really couldnt get into them especially tracks like BLAC SHAMPOO(WHAT THE HELL IS THAT!!!) Just like some of the tracks the beats are just straight up wack(like one of the last tracks)

    -Sadly RZA didnt produce every song in this album :/


    -There is Little to No appearance from my fav wu member of all the Genious GZA! He made such a name for himself in tracks like "Clan in Da Front" and now we barley even hear from him! I think hes only in like what, 3 tracks on disc one and almost none in disc 2! Same gos for O.D.B. Both O.D.B and GZA barley have anything to say in this album(and im not counting the tracks with O.D.B like Maria because those tracks are just plain bad)..seriously this dissapoints me. You guys finally make U-God and Masta Killa make them selves feel welcome in FOREVER but now you guys have to cut short on O.D.B and GZA? Give me a freaking break, though I won't deny it they do have there moments(especially "As High as Wu Tang Gets"..

    -Just to put it for the record I hate CappaDonna..

    The Ugly

    -"Black Shampoo"...nuff said..

    -Why did they make U-Gods solo song so HORRIBLE! Blackshampoo is just...BAD!...totally bad and somewhat cuddley beats mixed with U Gods awesome voice just seems really unbalanced. Its as if youre mixing Method mans voice to...ok ill shut up now

    Now how did I feel about the tracks?...
    OUT OF 10
    1.Reunited - 10/10
    2.For Heavens Sake - 7/10
    3.Cash Still Rules - 7.5/10
    4.Visionz - 9.5/10
    5.As High as Wu Tang Gets - 10/10
    6.Severe Punishment - 9.5
    7.Older Gods - 10/10
    8.Maria - 3/10
    9.A Better Tomorrow - 10/10(This track is simply CLASSIC)
    10.It's Yourz - 9/10

    Disc 2

    1.Triumph - 10/10
    2.Impossible - 8/10
    3.Little Ghetto Boys - 7/10
    4.Deadly Melody - 9.9/10
    5.The City -7/10
    6.The Projects - 7/10
    7.The Projects - 8/10
    8.Bells of War - 9.5/10
    9.The M.G.M - 8/10
    10.Dog S#%^ - 4/10
    11.Duck Seazon - 8/10
    12.Hellz Wind Staff - 10/10 CRAZY TRACK
    13.Heaterz - 9.0/10
    14.Black Shampoo - 2/10 WHAT IS THIS!!!
    15. Second Coming - 6/10 - meh..

    As you can see Wu Tang Forever is a mix bag to many if you ask me just download and burn every good track on the album and put itinto one disc and just play all the really good ones and you wont have to skippy those crappy ones anymore(ugh especially Black Shampoo)

    Overall I give Wu Tang Forever a

    4.7/10

    Still an Amazing Album COP IT

    5 out of 5 stars What the Blood Clot?.......2005-11-02

    I cannot understand why people do not consider this some of the Wu's best work. The beats are brilliant. The rap is intelligent. The mixture is gold. Some of these tracks follow a more traditonal rap format, with choruses, intros, etc. but Forever is as close as you get to guys on the street rappin straight street poetry. These guys flow. The rap beyond b****** and h***. This stuff is Ministry.

    "Cash rules still don't nothin move but the money..."

    4 out of 5 stars 5 stars reserved for 36 chambers.......2005-10-07

    its 1997, and the wu-tang clan has had 6 classic albums (36 chambers, tical, liquid swords, return to the 36 chambers, only built 4 cuban linx, ironman), almost all with huge commercial success. how do you turn that into a 7th hit? make a double album backed with a banging #1 single. it obviously worked since the ablum went gold in the first week alone. but that commercial success is when the wu started losing some of their original touch. 36 chambers had 12 perfect tracks and fans only wanted more, but when 26 tracks come out at once there have to be some fillers alongside the classics (...).

    all fillers ignored, however, this album is just killer. triumph, the #1 hit single features every member (odb only doing the intro tho). reunited, the street single, is my personal favorite on the album. rza innovates a little with violin loops instead of his usual keys and it turns out to be dope. odb and gza drop some of the best verses on the album on that song. gza and raekwon also kill on severe punishment with some funny kung-fu samples, and rza's production is top notch on songs like heaterz. deadly melody showcases masta killa's haunting rhyming skill over rza's usual eerie piano loops with tight verses from meth and ghostface too. as high as wu-tang gets is another one of the standout tracks, with meth and gza (probably the best wu members to work together as seen on shadowboxin' from liquid swords) rhyming over a funky rza beat with a dope bassline and a fun singing chorus from odb.

    overall this album is one of the best from the 90s and an excellent sophomore attempt from the whole clan, not innovating too much but still offering something different from their first album. unfortunately their next 2 albums almost completely ditch the old wu-tang style and now they're just above-average rappers instead of the supergroup they once were.

    5 out of 5 stars R.I.P ODB.......2005-09-19

    If i could give this album 10 Stars i would. Aight theres a lot of haters out there givin this album less than 3 stars... If you not a die heart Wu fan you will never like or understand this album. To me this album is perfect, only disapointment is that there is hardly any GZA on it, who is my personal favorite. If you love Raekwon this is going to be an amazing album for you to hear, he is everywhereee on this album. And i aint rating no tracks couse i am a true fan. Wu-tang 4 EVER

    2005-2006 look out for Ghostface-fishcale/ GZA&Mugzs- the Grandmasters/ Raekwon- O.B.4.C.l Part2(I cant Wait) Inspectah Deck-The Rebellion/ ODB- A son Unique/ U-god- Mr. Excitement (In Stores NOW) Masta Killa- eat Coast In Da House/ MethodMan- (Title TBA)And The RZA- Return of the Prince, or Bobby Digital in 5:1

    5 out of 5 stars as good as enter the 36 chambers.......2005-08-16

    "The children are the future, and Wu-Tang is for the babies" -Method Man

    man, where do i start on this album? at first, when i bought it about a year ago, i didn't like it much. but after a while it grew on my and then i instantly became a Wu-addict, i went and got all the solo's i could find, bought the DVD when they were in San Bernadino, bought the CD to that and finally Rza's book, which is mighty awesome i might add. if you're a hi-hop fan, you'll buy this...if you claim youre a hip hop fan and buy Nelly, you need to jump off a cliff.

    BUY THIS AND ENTER THE 36 CHAMBERS
    Wu-Tang Forever
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • Forever
    • WU-TANG!!WU-TANG!!WU-TANG!!!!!!!!!MUCH LUV CUZ
    • My Intro to Hip Hop
    • First Track Pops it Off
    • Best Group Album Ever, Best Wu Album Ever
    Wu-Tang Forever
    Wu-Tang Clan
    Manufacturer: Relativity
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    ASIN: B00001IVOR
    Release Date: 1999-08-24

    Tracks:

    1. Wu-Revolution
    2. Reunited
    3. For Heavens Sake
    4. Cash Still Rules/Scary Hours (Still Don't Nothing Move But The Money)
    5. Visionz
    6. As High As Wu-Tang Get
    7. Severe Punishment
    8. Older Gods
    9. Maria
    10. A Better Tomorrow
    11. It's Yourz

    Tracks:

    1. Intro
    2. Triumph
    3. Impossible
    4. Little Ghetto Boys
    5. Deadly Melody
    6. The City
    7. The Projects
    8. Bells Of War
    9. The M.G.M.
    10. Dog Sh*t
    11. Duck Seazon
    12. Hellz Wind Staff
    13. Heaterz
    14. Black Shampoo
    15. Second Coming
    16. The Closing

    Customer Reviews:

    4 out of 5 stars Forever.......2007-07-22

    By far my favorite Wu-Tang Clan CD. A fan since the 90's, this was a great compilation of hits and all the songs flowed together. Great CD for any Wu fan.

    5 out of 5 stars WU-TANG!!WU-TANG!!WU-TANG!!!!!!!!!MUCH LUV CUZ.......2006-12-09

    THIS IS A HIP HOP CLASSIC 5 MIC's,NO LUV FOR THE source FOR GIVIN IT 4&HALF MICS,WHUT WAS YALL SMOKIN.WAAAAAAYYYYYY BETTER THEN 36C'z,AN I'M OUT CUZ,SYCO&SICC WIT IT LOC.SSCG ISC

    5 out of 5 stars My Intro to Hip Hop.......2006-07-05

    I was 16 years old when this cd dropped, and I didn't listen to hip hop at all at the time. I was a skateboarder, and all I listened to was punk rock back then. I didn't really get the slang, styles, or concepts of hip hop; and I never really gave hip hop a chance before this cd came out. However, I do remember a lot of my friends telling me how nice The Wu were, and how excited they were when this cd was released.

    After seeing the video for "Triumph" a few times, I knew that The Wu were dope. I didn't realize it at the time, but "Triumph" actually changed my whole perspective of hip hop. To this day, I believe that this song is the best posse cut ever. Inspectah Dek and Method Man jump start this song with incredible back to back verses, and the beat is epic. I've heard this song hundreds of times, but I still get amped whenever it's playing. Everyone spits a good verse on this song, and the energy of the track is incredible.

    "It's Yourz" is another classic. This is a great closing track for disc 1. Similar to "Triumph", this song has a lot of energy. It also has a great hook. This time it's The Rza and Inspectah Dek who lace the track with the most memorable verses.

    A lot of people hate on this cd, but I don't understand why. Although "Wu-Tang Forever" is not anywhere near as raw as "36 Chambers", it is definitely more lyrical. I don't agree with all these filler complaints either. I have listened to both of these discs repetitively for nearly a decade, and the only tracks I skip aren't actual songs.

    My favorite tracks include:

    Disc 1
    Reunited-great verses from The Gza and Meth
    Visionz-great Production from The Rza
    Older Gods-love the beat and Ghostface's verse
    It's Yourz-see Inspectah Dek verse

    Disc 2
    Triumph-The Anthem
    Little Ghetto Boys-one of Cappadonna's more memorable verses
    Hellz Wind Staff-dope song w/ martial arts vibe
    Heaterz-another great beat courtesy of The Rza

    The Last Words: Classic cd. It honestly changed my life.

    5 out of 5 stars First Track Pops it Off.......2006-05-03

    Peace


    Yo The First Track on the record makes this record a dub piece then all the rest of the songs is bonus songs yo the Gods some of the only brothers bringing the Science of Islam at least attempting rather to open up the black minds in our people but yo they did they Job straight up my niggs The Black Man is God!


    peace

    5 out of 5 stars Best Group Album Ever, Best Wu Album Ever.......2006-01-23

    Only track I skip is Black Shampoo, other than that this album is dazzling and there is no filler. They took their time and came up with a classic, what all artists should do.
    Now & Forever/ The Hits
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • Hit & Miss
    • A Big taste of Nostalgia
    • tlc greatest hits
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    Now & Forever/ The Hits
    TLC
    Manufacturer: La Face
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    ASIN: B0000D1FK7
    Release Date: 2005-06-21

    Tracks:

    1. Ain't 2 Proud 2 Beg
    2. What About Your Friends
    3. Hat 2 Da Back
    4. Get It Up
    5. Baby-Baby-Baby
    6. Creep
    7. Red Light Special
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    13. Unpretty
    14. Come Get Some
    15. Girl Talk
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    17. Whoop De Woo
    18. In Your Arms Tonight
    19. Turntable

    Album Description

    This is the definitive Greatest Hits collection from the best selling girl group of all time. The current success of R&B and rap owes a great deal to TLC - their sound, creativity, and personality changed the face of pop/R&B forever. Lisa Lopes' tragic death unfortunately means that this will be the last album from one of the greatest and best selling urban/pop acts of our generation. 'Now & Forever - The Hits' includes over 75 minutes of classic TLC smash hits such as 'Waterfalls', 'Creep', 'No Scrubs', plus 'Unpretty' and features work by superstar producers such as Jermaine Dupri, Dallas Austin, LA Reid, Babyface, Rodney Jerkins, She'kspere, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, and The Neptunes. The US release has been pushed back until early next year. BMG. 2003.

    Album Details

    Greatest Hits Anthology of the Best Loved Pop Trio. The Set also Includes Two Previously Unreleased Tracks the T-boz and Chilli Finished off for this Project.

    Customer Reviews:

    1 out of 5 stars Hit & Miss.......2007-07-05

    There are only 4 reasons for TLC fans to get this compilation:
    "Get It Up" from the 1993 film "Poetic Justice"
    "No Scrubs" - radio/video version with rap
    "Come Get Some" - featuring Lil' Jon with Sean Paul of YoungBloodZ
    "Whoop De Woo" - a "previously unreleased" track

    The other 15 songs are from TLC's four albums, appearing in album edit form - they are the same as the album versions, only shortened and/or censored. It does not include single/radio/video versions of "Baby-Baby-Baby" or "Hat 2 Da Back". The remix to "Kick Your Game" (featuring Craig Mack) is not included either; nor are any collaborations ("What It Ain't (Ghetto Enuff)" with Goodie MOb) or b-sides ("My Secret Enemy"). (And the radio-played "I'm Good at Being Bad", "Dear Lie", and "Miss You" are not included either.)

    Rather than "The Hits", this compilation should have been entitled "The Singles & More" - but not ALL the singles, since "Hands Up" is not included. The inclusion of "In Your Arms Tonight" and "Turntable" seem rather random, since there are tronger tracks from 2002's "3D".

    The two "new tracks" are nothing special. "Whoop De Woo" is notable only because it include a rap by Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes; "Come Get Some" is a Lil' Jon track with T-Boz singing the verses.

    The song "I Bet" from the "reality show" competition "R U the Girl?" appears as a bonus track only on the 2005 re-release of this 2003 compilation release.

    Unless explicitly bought for the four non-album tracks, this CD is not recommended to TLC fans who already have the other 15 songs in their superior album versions on the original albums.

    5 out of 5 stars A Big taste of Nostalgia.......2006-12-20

    Ever had any group just "pop" into your head while you were absolutely doing nothing?! Such was the case for me a couple of days ago while I was (*groan*) going through my CD tower. I came across TLC's "Ooh, On the TLC Tip" CD, and thought surely these gals must have a "best of" collection somewhere. So, it was follow the yellow brick road to Amazon.com...

    I don't believe I've enjoyed a CD this much in a long time. Every song was absolutely delightful; however, the cut of "Hat To The Back" is different than the one that's on "Ooh, On the TLC Tip", and I prefer that one more because it's WAY funkier. I also really enjoyed "Get It Up." That is a jam and a half!

    It is so sad to think how this great female group (one of the best ever, in my opinion) was torn apart by the unfortunate and untimely death of Lisa "Left Eye" Lopez. They were all beautiful in their own way, and each contributed just as much as the other to the music. It is a shame the group's ending came about the way it did. That should prove to everyone not to take ANY day for granted; it may be your last.

    I miss TLC, but this CD will help keep them all alive and in my heart for a very long time! This one's a keeper guys!!

    5 out of 5 stars tlc greatest hits.......2006-07-01

    I agree some of the good songs is missing. these people was in the rush to put this album out but still i will buy it. But TLC will always be crazy sexy and darn cool. R. I. P. Lefteye we will love and miss you forever. Tionne and Chilli we are ready for u to exploded like kriss kross say can they drop dabomb. Let them haters know.

    5 out of 5 stars The end.......2006-04-24

    Man, it's been almost 4 years since Left Eye passed away, 4 years since the end of TLC... As T-Boz, I wish their end could've been different, but things happen for a reason... Heaven only knows.
    This album is amazing, mostly of their hits. Including the must-listening "No Scrubs", "Unpretty", "Creep", "Waterfalls" and others. Destiny's Child and others would not exist if it wasn't for our forever-loved TLC.
    There's 2 new tracks and a couple of missing songs such as "Dear lie", "Shock dat monkey", "Hands up" and some others.
    This could've been released with a DVD including their videos, but I heard that a DVD was recently released. Another issue came when I found edited/censored songs "Silly h*", and "No scrubs" fades too quickly. Anyway the CD is one of the best Greatest Hits albums of all time.
    Tracks included are:
    AIN'T 2 PROUD 2 BEG +5/5
    Bouncy
    WHAT ABOUT YOUR FRIENDS 5/5
    Hot
    HAT 2 DA BACK +5/5
    Awesome
    GET IT UP 5/5
    Great
    BABY-BABY-BABY 4/5
    Nice
    CREEP +5/5
    Catchy
    RED LIGHT SPECIAL 4/5
    Too slow
    WATERFALLS +5/5
    Inspirational
    DIGGIN' ON YOU 4/5
    Pretentious (Good beat)
    KICK YOUR GAME +5/5
    Ghetto
    SILLY H- +5/5
    Nasty
    NO SCRUBS Rap Version +5/5
    Classic
    UNPRETTY +5/5
    Realist
    COME GET SOME* +5/5
    Love it!
    GIRLTALK 5/5
    Don't bother
    DAMAGED 5/5
    Melancholic
    WHOOP DE WOO* +5/5
    Sexy
    IN YOUR ARMS TONIGHT +5/5
    Makes me wanna...
    TURNTABLE +5/5
    We all miss you...

    R.I.P Left eye

    5 out of 5 stars Music it at its best!.......2005-12-30

    TLC was the group! This show cases what the music industry is missing. Songs with messages and solid harmony. Songs can be sexy but still tasteful. They can have a message and still sell records. Unpretty, Waterfalls and Red Light Special are all examples of great music! This group will and already is truly missed.
    Batman Forever: Music From The Motion Picture
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • Great Music
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    • Flaming Lips
    • Very Good Compilation
    • Still a great album, 10 years later...
    Batman Forever: Music From The Motion Picture
    Various Artists
    Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea
    ProductGroup: Music
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    ASIN: B000002J4P
    Release Date: 1995-06-06

    Tracks:

    1. Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me - U2
    2. One Time Too Many - P.J. Harvey
    3. Where Are You Now? - Brandy
    4. Kiss From A Rose - Seal
    5. The Hunter Gets Captured By The Game - Massive Attack With Tracey Thorn
    6. Nobody Lives Without Love - Eddi Reader
    7. Tell Me Now - Mazzy Star
    8. Smash It Up - The Offspring
    9. There Is A Light - Nick Cave
    10. The Riddler - Method Man
    11. The Passenger - Michael Hutchence
    12. Crossing The River - The Devlins
    13. 8 - Sunny Day Real Estate
    14. Bad Days - The Flaming Lips

    Amazon.com

    Sweeping irresistibly forward like some dream hybrid of Ziggy Stardust, Kashmir-era Zeppelin and German techno, U2's massive "Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me" launches this disc. Also included are tracks by Brandy (the Lenny Kravitz-produced "Where Are You Now?"), Seal ("Kiss from a Rose"), Eddi Reader ("Nobody Lives Without Love"), and The Devlins ("Crossing the River"). Michael Hutchence butchers Iggy Pop's "The Passenger," but The Offspring mines big fun from The Damned's "Smash It Up." --Jeff Bateman

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Great Music.......2007-07-09

    I can not express how great the music is. The compilation of the music is amazing. Along with a great song by Michael Hutchence called The Passenger makes one inclined to want more.

    5 out of 5 stars best soundtrack batman has to offer.......2007-03-26

    after the popularity drop in folk themed songs that seemed to end in the mid 90's, warner brothers thought that they should turn right around and make a soundtrack more hip hop influenced, there choice led to one of the many reasons batman forever was such a huge success, the best song this soundtrack had to offer was U2's wonderful performance, as well as smash it up which was obviously a take off chris o donnell's reckless nature, many people say seal offers the best performance, however i disagree, still seal's music is still worth checking out, all in all this was an well executed slideshow of assortments.

    3 out of 5 stars Flaming Lips.......2005-08-13

    The guy who calls The Flaming Lips "soft rock", i say one thing. Listen to Clouds Taste Metallic (the album from where Bad Days is from) and then get back to me, and say it again. Geez, i don't mind people having an opinion, but when it's as obviously wrong as the one in the previous post, it makes me wanna punch babies in the face; and i don't wanna punch anyone, let alone babies. Seriously though, The Lips' contribution to this soundtrack is by far the best song here. It's so life affirming, and unpretentious - unlike the supposed "great songs" from U2 and Seal (a talentless also-ran, in my opinion).

    5 out of 5 stars Very Good Compilation.......2005-08-05

    I got this disc years ago, and enjoyed it very frequently. Also, it was my introduction to Seal, and Kiss From A Rose is now one of my favorites. The opening track is kick-ass. And there are a few other winners in this compilation that make it deserving of a five star rating. Overall, it's pretty cool. Check it out.

    5 out of 5 stars Still a great album, 10 years later..........2005-06-29

    the only thing that really thrilled me about the music from the previous Batman films was the fantastic Danny Elfman orchestrations. this time with Batman Forever, the soundtrack is decidedly more rock-influenced. this is a great album, good songs from multiple genres. U2's offering, "Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me" and Seal's "Kiss From A Rose" are by far the strongest tracks on the album, but the other songs are great. Ten years after the film and album were released, i still listen to most of the songs on the album. here's a rundown of the songs:

    U2's "Hold Me, Thrill Me..." - best rock song on the album, it's lyrics reflect the duality of Bruce Wayne/Batman, sweepingly rocking and heroic. too bad this song isn't remembered among U2's best songs

    Brandy's "Where Are You Now" - a good, funk-filled song (thanks to some funky Lenny Kravitz guitar-playing) and soulful singing from Brandy.

    PJ Harvey's "One Time Too Many" - forget Avril Lavigne, this is truly "girl rock". throw your Avril CD's away and look for PJ's stuff.

    Seal's "Kiss From A Rose" - soft, silky love theme for the film and surprising heroic-sounding, too bad Seal's gonna be known as a One Hit Wonder for this song.

    Massive Attack feat. Tracy Thorn - dark, creepy, mysteriously sexy, fits well with the cat-and-mouse lover's game Bruce Wayne plays with Chase Meridian

    Eddi Reader's "Nobody Lives Without Love" - touching and sad, captures the loneliness of a superhero who can't share his deepest secrets with anyone.

    The Offspring's "Smash It Up" - high-octane rock, fast and hard, fits Robin's wreckless style

    Method Man's "The Riddler" - the obligatory "rap song", but still quite good

    Nick Cave's "There Is A Light" - Goth rock, the style fits one of the film's villains, Two-Face.

    Michael Hutchence's "The Passenger" - cover of an Iggy Pop song, a lot better than people give it credit for, good, dark synth-rock (it even sounds like they use a crowbar as an instrument! ha!), the lyrics make it sound like Batman is inviting you to take a ride in the Batmobile for a tour of Gotham City at night. good stuff!

    The Devlins' "Crossing the River" - nice beat (sounds like bongo drums at the beginning of the song), nicely sung, captures more of Batman's loneliness and desire to love someone.

    Sunny Day Real Estate' "8" - great rock song, driving, embodies Batman's drive and determination, one of those songs where you can't quite tell what they're singing, but you still love the song and listen to it over and over.

    The Flmaing Lips' "Bad Days" - call me crazy, but i never saw what was so great about these guys. guess i'm not into the whole soft-rock thing.

    Mazzy Star's "Tell Me Now" - Zzzzzzzzzzz...oops, sorry, i was listening to the song and fell asleep. totally uninspired, boring, doesn't belong on this album, belongs in a juke box of a sleepy little tavern somewhere. worst song on an album of above-par songs.
    Hip Hop Forever, Vol. 2
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • I got blind sided by this
    • The Foundation!!!
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    Hip Hop Forever, Vol. 2
    DJ Jazzy Jeff
    Manufacturer: Rapster
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    ASIN: B0001ENY2G
    Release Date: 2004-04-20

    Tracks:

    1. Raekwon - Ice Cream
    2. Blahzay Blahzay - Danger
    3. Smif N Wessun - Bucktown
    4. Blackmoon - How Many Emcees
    5. Asheru - Mood Swing
    6. I.N.I. - Square One
    7. J-Live - Braggin Writes
    8. Interlude
    9. O.C. - Times Up
    10. Nas - Made U Look
    11. Black Moon - Buck Em Down (Beatminerz Remix)
    12. Missin Linx - M.I.A.
    13. Pete Rock & Grand Agent - This Is The Way They Meant
    14. Jaylib - The Official
    15. Gang Starr - Words I Manifest
    16. Jeru Tha Damaja - Cant Stop The Prophet (Pete Rock Remix)
    17. A Tribe Called Quest - Electric Relaxation
    18. Phife Dawg - Flawless
    19. Wildchild feat. Vinia Mojica - Party Up
    20. The Beatnuts - Watch Out Now
    21. The Pharcyde - Drop
    22. Cypress Hill - How I Could Just Kill A Man
    23. Main Source - Live at The Barbeque

    Album Description

    The incredible DJ Jazzy Jeff presents the second installment of one of the best loved hip hop compilations of all time. The legendary first volume of Hip Hop Forever was mixed by Kenny Dope of Masters At Work fame and now DJ Jazzy Jeff is set to raise the bar with his star-studded collection. Classic hip hop, hard to find jams and new favorites are all represented and mixed as only DJ Jazzy Jeff can. Hip Hop Forever has commanded respect from hip hop heads old and new, the series' UK launch party in 1998 was hosted by hip hop legends Marley Marl and Pete Rock.

    After releasing his amazing artist album The Magnificent in 2002, it was inevitable that we would present to the world DJ Jazzy Jeff's first official mix CD. Those of you who saw DJ Premier, Grandmaster Flash, Kid Capri and DJ Jazzy Jeff's tribute to Jam Master Jay at the BET awards last year will remember how Jeff received a standing ovation. It is this uncanny ability to move a crowd coupled with unprecedented turntable wizardry that is captured on volume two of Hip Hop Forever.

    For the collectors, this very special installation of Hip Hop Forever will be available as a mixed full-length CD as well as in limited edition, un-mixed 2xCD. Regardless of which format you choose, sit back and enjoy a fine mix by possible the greatest hip hop DJ of all time. A great mix of old, new, classic and fine obscurities from artists including: Nas, Raekwon, Cypress Hill, Pete Rock, Gang Starr, A Tribe Called Quest and Jaylib.

    Customer Reviews:

    4 out of 5 stars I got blind sided by this.......2006-04-16

    I was completely thrown off gaurd by this album.Who would of thought that the Fresh Princes dj could put together a sick album like this.The man can dj people.The line up is sick and the cutting is above par.This is an official mixtape.This is not a compilation people.Peep the samples of the tracks he used.Check out his execution on the tables.Albums tight.Cop it

    5 out of 5 stars The Foundation!!!.......2006-04-01

    If you are new to hip hop music or just wanting a great hip hop compilation, this LP is highly recommended. These are essential artists/songs to check out. Especially, when ya have one of the illest DJ's mixin' & chopin' it up.

    4 out of 5 stars That Raw Boom Bap (4.5 Stars).......2005-07-27

    Jazzy Jeff has long been my favorite DJ. I've been following his work since '86 and it does my heart good to hear cats like Jeff still tearing it up. The tracks all range from the early to mid 90's and includes various bangers and some of them are pretty obscure like the "Can't Stop The Prophet" Pete Rock remix or O.C's classic "Times Up". I really don't have to go into much detail. Just look at the track listing, it speaks for itself. You already know how Jeff flawlessly blends tracks, so the rest is a no brainer.

    The only flaw (if you can call it that) I could find on the album was the fact that some of the songs were censored (like "Made U Look"). It was a small distraction, but a distraction nevertheless.

    Hip Hop Forever Vol. II is more than worth owning. If you haven't heard it by now, quit cheating yourself and buy it. Jeff has been my favorite since day 1 and he has yet to let me down.

    Standout Tracks: Electric Relaxation, How Many Emcees (My Favorite), Times Up, Buck 'Em Down (Beatminerz Remix), Braggin' Writes, Made U Look, Square One, Can't Stop The Prophet (Pete Rock Remix), Live At The BBQ, and Words I Manifest

    5 out of 5 stars True Turntabling.......2005-05-09

    Excellent comp from J the man who invented transformer scratching. As well as a first class line up the mixing in this is second to none. Never heard scrathing this mad on a CD.

    The man deserves twice as much acclaim compared to Will Smith as he isnt a sell out and keeps it real.

    By this CD and get educated!!!!

    5 out of 5 stars Only the Philly Heads Would Understand.............2005-05-06

    Once again....Jazzy Jeff has proved he is the best Hip Hop DJ in the world. From listening to this CD to seeing a live set in Philly, he educates a crowd like knowone else.
    Hip Hop Forever, Vol. 3
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • The Joy Of A Jazzy Jeff Album... {5 Stars}
    Hip Hop Forever, Vol. 3
    DJ Jazzy Jeff
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    ASIN: B000HCPSOO
    Release Date: 2006-10-31

    Tracks:

    1. Tear Shit Up - Biz Markie, Jazzy Jeff
    2. Passing Me By - The Pharcyde
    3. Whatever You Say - Little Brother
    4. Ijustwannachill - Large Professor
    5. Top Ten List - Masta Ace Incorporated
    6. Visualize - Mr. Complex
    7. Speed - Little Brother
    8. Ebonics - Big L
    9. Play Dis [Clean] - Saukrates
    10. Players - Slum Village
    11. Runnin' - The Pharcyde
    12. Fuck the Police - Jaydee
    13. Eric B. Is President - Eric B. & Rakim
    14. Droppin' Science - Marley Marl
    15. ? Remainz - Gang Starr
    16. Mass Appeal - Gang Starr
    17. Full Clip - Gang Starr
    18. Boom - Royce da 5'9"
    19. Award Tour - A Tribe Called Quest
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    21. Quiet Storm - Mobb Deep
    22. Who Got the Props - Black Moon
    23. Let's Get Dirty (I Can't Get in da Club) - DJ Kool,
    24. Choice Is Yours (Revisited) - Black Sheep
    25. Looking at the Front Door - Main Source
    26. Them That's Not - J-Live,

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars The Joy Of A Jazzy Jeff Album... {5 Stars}.......2007-01-13

    You know, if I hadn't bought a recent issue of Scratch magazine, I would've never known that this album exists. It's funny because I bought at least 7 copies of Hip Hop Forever Vol. II (in different formats). This joint dropped quietly (which is apparent from the lack of reviews) in late '06 and it's definitely a must have CD. While HHF2 (an album I rated a 4.5 but should've given a 5) was more boom bap and had a tougher edge, HHF3 is a little bit more smoothed out. There are some thumpin' tracks (like Big L's "Ebonics"), but the mellow joints get more spins this time around. Don't sleep though, it's definitely tight. Also, I thought the tribute to J Dilla (at the beginning of "Players" and then continues with two joints he produced) was on point.

    Flaws? Forget about it. Like I said on the HHF2 review, it's a Jazzy Jeff album. I don't really need to say any more, but look at the track listing. You already know how Jeff gets down on the 1's and 2's. The decision should be easy.

    Hip Hop Forever III is a worthy follow up to Hip Hop Forever II (a rarity in hip hop). Jazzy Jeff has been a favorite of mine since I first heard him back in '86. The tracks are effortlessly blended and the cuts and scratches are on point. I recommend making this album, as well as Hip Hop Forever II, a collection piece.

    Standout Tracks: It's a compilation, Jeff expertly blends every song.
    Can't Sell Dope Forever
    Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
    • NOT WHAT IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN
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    • Better than most but one problem for me........
    Can't Sell Dope Forever
    Dead Prez , and Outlawz
    Manufacturer: Affluent Records
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    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000FWHW9A
    Release Date: 2006-07-25

    Tracks:

    1. Intro
    2. 1Nation - Outlawz,
    3. Can't Sell Dope Forever - Outlawz, ,
    4. Like a Window
    5. Surroundings - Dead Prez
    6. Thuggin on the Block - Outlawz, ,
    7. U Aint the Only 1 - M15, Messy Marv
    8. Searchin
    9. Dedication - Dead Prez
    10. Fork in the Road - Outlawz,
    11. Believe
    12. WRBG - Dead Prez
    13. Holdin On - Outlawz,
    14. Came-Up

    Customer Reviews:

    4 out of 5 stars NOT WHAT IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN.......2007-01-20

    DEAD PREZ & OUTLAWZ PRESENTS:
    CAN'T SELL DOPE FOREVER

    It took the longest time but finally two of the greatest groups in rap history have come together to record an album. Dead Prez have always been known for their political and cultural views, as were the Outlawz are most likely remembered for their diss tracks recorded with mentor 2pac, they as well have always voice their opinions and views on the same topics Dead Prez are famous for.

    1.INTRO-just a guy with a screwed voice saying the name of the cd

    2.1 NATION-after a sample of a guy talking about gang violence a nice beat from STIC.MAN blesses your ears, and you are immediately hyped about this release. Then the Outlawz, Dead Prez, and STORMEY all start spitting about how everybody in the ghetto should come together and stop killing each other. This is a strong start to the album.4.5/5

    3.CAN'T SELL DOPE FOREVER-next up is the title track, and this one isn't as strong as the first song on the cd. But this song is a good track, and has some of the best lyrics on the album as the Laws, Stic.Man, and Stormey each trade verses. EDI comes threw with the production on this track.4/5

    4.LIKE A WINDOW-Stic.Man comes very nice on this track with an excellent beat, the beat is very reflective sounding. Plus Stic comes nice on the verses with a song about his brother, and ghetto life, plus the hook is very nice. This is one of the best songs on the entire album.5/5

    5.SURRONDINGS-a quick interlude

    6.THUGGIN ON THE BLOCKKK-the exact line up on verses and production from track 3 return with an even better outing. All of the verses are on point and the hook by EDI is real nice. Plus the beat from EDI is perfect for night riding. This is a nice track that even the casual listener will enjoy.4.5/5

    7.U AIN'T THE ONLY 1-next up we come to a track featuring M1 only from Dead Prez who also produces this track. In fact his beat is very reflective, and the perfect backdrop him and MESSY MARV. This track is about not feeling sorry for your self because every body has problems not just you, so you can find help and people who can relate to you.4.5/5

    8.SEARCHIN-CHUCK P, AND EDDIE COLDFINGERS drop and excellent instrumental, and fits the concept of the song perfectly. Stormey and SCOTT LO do an excellent job on this song, and ERICA sounds great on the hook.5/5

    9.DEDICATION-interlude

    10.FORK IN THE ROAD-this is the absolute best song on the entire album. EDI did an extremely good job with the production on this track, with the guitar in the beat and the samples of PAC in the song. Also MALACHI does a great job on the chorus with some excellent vocals. The Outlawz and Stormey lay some great verses, which only contributes to the greatness of this song, I wish there would have been a video for this song.5/5

    11.BELIEVE-Stic.Man returns to drop verses, the hook, and provides the electric bouncy instrumental. This is another great song that all people should enjoy, as it is an influential song. Plus Stic's mother sings at the end.4.5/5

    12.WRBG-interlude

    13.HOLDIN ON-the Outlawz return along side CHAE, and Stormey spitting over a Stic.Man production. This song echo's the sentiments pronounced on the last track, and number 7. The hook on this one is nice to.4.5/5

    14.CAME UP-Outlawz, Dead Prez, and BONE THUGS come threw on this one as one of each group comes threw. YOUNG NOBLE kicks it off with a nice verse, followed by a verse from Stic.Man, and lastly is LAYZIE BONE stealing the show as he sounds the most natural over TAI ROTAN's eerie instrumental. The hook from all three is nice, especially the last part of the song.4/5

    Over all this was a nice release from these two influential groups, though obviously it wasn't what it should have been.



    4 out of 5 stars "aint no pimps retirin', aint no prostitutes vacationing on the islands".......2006-12-02

    "Cant Sell Dope Forever" is a great concept for an album. The material is at times more inspiring than others but never the less it maintains a constant inspirational feel throughout the album. Standout tracks such as the singles "1nation", "Believe" and "Fork In The Road" are all very good songs. "Plan, Plot, Strategize" is the constant saying on the album, as is making the right choices, being healthy, ending gang violence, quit selling drugs and other social issues. Basically the message from the album is we need to stop killing each other over material objects, rise up and and establish a true people's government (a REAL republic in fact and not one on paper like now) where the people are equal and have their basic needs met (food, clothes, shelter). In other words its socialism on wax but played down so the audience that it appeals to is much larger (again dead prez' sound has changed, but message stays the same). The Outlawz hold their own with lyrics, Lazy Bone from Bone Thugs-n-Harmony appears on "Came-Up" and Dead Prez as always brings the ill lyrics. Production is decent, nothing complex but nothing simple, this isnt the RBG sound, its something new and as long as it took for me to like the RBG sound after Let's Get Free when I had first heard this album and the single "1nation" I instantly liked it.

    [...] for the videos from the singles.

    ALL POWER TO THE PEOPLE, FREE ALL POLITICAL PRISONERS!

    2 out of 5 stars One to Grow on............2006-09-23

    Real quick and to the point this is average at best. I am a Dead Prez and Outlaw fan, but this seems rushed. I know they could have done better than this. M1 from Dead Prez is not on most of the album and Kastro from Outlawz is not to present either. They put a song on here from Get Free or Die Tryin'(maybe for those who did not hear it) and that kind of bothered me.
    I know it's a mix cd and not an official album but still they could have done better. I can't lie it has grown on me a little more now, cause when I first got it I was like this is whack. Hardcore fans should get it, if you are new to both groups get something else, this is a bad representation of them.

    4 out of 5 stars this is not an actual review.......2006-09-22

    I'm just saying that Fork in the Road is the best song on the cd and that there is more Outlawz than Dead Prez flavor on the album. I bought it right when it came out and I am generally pleased with it though it sometimes becomes a little too "street" for my taste. A solid effort for hip hop in a year that is just dismay for us fans.

    3 out of 5 stars Better than most but one problem for me...............2006-08-23

    Not bad. Definitely better than the mainstream stuff out there. There's one thing that bothers me though. I like the can't sell dope forever basic premise of the album but the hip hop community still can't seem to shake the victim mentality. Just when the take responsibility for your actions message is about to be driven home there's still a hint of I'm being oppressed or held down and the only way I can keep up or get ahead is selling dope or some other hustle. This is evident as far back as Ice Cube's "Us" on the Death Certificate album and also Brand Nubian's "Just Don't Learn". All have a nice take a look at yourself and your actions message but all still contain that racial conspiracy theory slant to it. Like part of a lyric on this album mentions "we don't own no planes, we don't own no boats" referring to the drug trade. No we don't own the planes or the boats but we damn sure own the Escalades with 20+ inch spinners and DVD players which by the way cost more than most of the single engine planes or the boats that bring the stuff here. Nobody has a gun to anyone's head making them stand on that corner.

    Don't get me wrong, It's not like I don't think prejudice, bigotry and racism doesn't still exist. It does and always will. It's just an ugly side of our human nature but it can't continue to be an excuse for an entire segment of the population not to achieve some level of success. The harsh truth is that poverty is a state of mind and there's always another way out other than slangin'. Bill Cosby is hitting the nail on the head with his comments lately. I like the conscious lyrics in this album but I just wish we could let go of this I can't achieve because "somebody" won't let me excuse, It's the 21st century people. Too many other people have done it, you can too. It's all about choices. Anyway I much rather this than the usual ignorant thuggin', pimpin', slangin' crap you hear all day on the radio. Keep it up Dead Prez I'll keep listening.

    P.S. This is from a 33 year old brotha who has been around long enough to see hip hop go from Sugar Hill Gang to Eric B & Rakim to (God help us) Lil' John.
    Forever
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      Forever
      Gus Gus
      Manufacturer: Groove Attack
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      ASIN: B000M2E3UO
      Release Date: 2007-04-24

      Tracks:

      1. Degeneration
      2. You'll Never Change
      3. Hold You
      4. Need in Me
      5. Lust
      6. If You Don't Jump (You're English)
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      Forever Everlasting
      Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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      Everlast
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      ASIN: B00000IMSE
      Release Date: 1990-04-20

      Tracks:

      1. Syndicate Soldier
      2. Speak No Evil
      3. Syndication (Remix)
      4. What Is This?
      5. The Rhythm
      6. I Got The Knack
      7. On The Edge
      8. @?*! Everyone
      9. Goodbye
      10. Pass It On
      11. Never Missin' A Beat

      Customer Reviews:

      1 out of 5 stars You're kidding me.......2004-11-30

      This is the most stupid album I've ever heard!!! I thought I bought the album of the singer from house of pain, but what I got was some really crappy music with no substance whatsoever. Please don't buy this cd if you know what's good for you.

      5 out of 5 stars Great Album!.......2004-07-15

      1. Syndicate Soldier - Not my favorite song, but I do like the beat. (4/5)
      2. Speak No Evil - I like this song alot, but there is many better songs on the album. (4.5/5)
      3. Syndication (Remix) - Good, but my least favorite song on the album. (3.5/5)
      4. What Is This? - My second least favorite song on the album. (3/5)
      5. The Rhythm - One of this album's hits, Great Song! (5/5)
      6. I Got The Knack - Another hit from this album, but I don't seem to like it too much. (3.5/5)
      7. On The Edge - Awesome song! I love the beats & the lyrics, one of my favorite songs from the album. (5/5)
      8. @?*! Everyone - My favorite song on this album! Everlast speaks his mind in this one. (5/5)
      9. Goodbye - My second favorite song on the album. I love the beats, the lyrics, and what he's rapping about. (5/5)
      10. Pass It On - Another one of my favorite songs on the album, because it has great beats. It's sounds a little bit like the song Pass It On. (5/5)
      11. Never Missin' A Beat - Another hit from this album. Beats are good, but the lyrics could be better, so that makes this song O.K. (4/5)

      5 out of 5 stars first album luck.......2003-07-19

      Erik "everlast" Schrody came out with a debut album in aapril 20 1990.He didn't get much luck from it though,but the album did have some good songs for a first Cd such as "I got the knack" and the angry rhym "F--k every one." Nearly 9 years later,in late 1998 he came out with the grammy award winning album titled "Whitey Ford Sings The Blues" with soft blues-rock songs on it such as "what it's like" and "ends" also he had hard-core rap songs such as "tired" and "money (dolla bill w/ sadat-x)"and also his blues rap songs like "death comes callin." two years later in 2000 he came out with another CD intitled "eat at whiteys." With a remake of "childrens Story" and the hit spng "black jesus." He is now working on yet another album
      Mike Bennett

      1 out of 5 stars BIGGEST EVERLAST FAN EVER READ THIS.......2002-12-14

      I love everlast so much and when i was at the store i found this and thought it would be great see some old skoal everlast but what a crappy cd. i mena no offence to him cause hes my god but this is bull

      2 out of 5 stars Not the best from Everlast.......2000-10-07

      I bought this CD about 4 months ago and I thought it wouldn't be as great as his newer CDs since he was only like 18 years old when he made this CD. But the CD sucked, I mean, it's not the worst but it's not worth [the money]. I LOVE Everlast and I had to buy this CD just to hear how he was. Personally I think it's not worth buying. He doesn't have the deep voice, cool beat, or any of that stuff in this CD. It's all fast, high pitched, and not to rappy.

      Album Review:

      1. Hungry For Your Love [CD-single]
      2. I Will Find You [CD-single]
      3. Inhuman
      4. Kesto (234.48:4) [Box set] [Enhanced]
      5. Krieg Gegen Die Machinen
      6. Liaisons Dangereuses
      7. Live: Brooklyn, NY 04.20.02 [Live]
      8. Love in C Minor [Import]
      9. Midnite Lover
      10. Ministry of Sound: The Annual 2004

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      Come Back in the One Piece [Import]

      From the Rainbow [CD-single]

      Kodaly: String Quartet No1; String Quartet No2

      Music: Born in Texas [Extra tracks]

      Manic Monday

      Music Track: A Daydream Disaster [Original recording remastered]

      Just Between You and Me [CD-single]

      Jane's Addiction [Live]

      Hearts That Cheat No More

      Furia en la Calle, Vol. 2

      Hidden Place, Pt. 1 [CD-single] [Import]

      Hymn for a Glad Tomorrow

      Lazy [CD-single] [Enhanced] [Import]

      One More Bridge to Cross

      The Music of Raymond Scott / Reckless Nights and Turkish Twilights