Chapter II

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This sophomore effort by 2002 hip-pop debutante Ashanti is aimed squarely at the mainstream portion of her audience. Where she made her name with radio-ready duets featuring Ja Rule and Fat Joe, Chapter II goes light on the rap, opting for only a small handful of cameos by co-producer Chink Santana. The mostly mid-tempo tracks are pleasant, but much of the album feels like an unfinished structure that’ll only be fully built when the songs are remixed for the airwaves. Still, with the star’s assured (and nicely undersold) vocals front and center, it amounts to a breath of fresh air from production company Murder Inc. Note: "Breakup 2 Makeup" once more updates the Chaka Khan/Mary J. Blige classic "Sweet Thing." --Rickey Wright

Chapter II,Ashanti,Def Jam,Contemporary R&B,Pop,R&B,R&B/Soul,Soul/R & B,Soul/Reggae/Rhythm & Blues,Urban

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Average customer rating: Star Wars: A Musical Journey (2005) (V) Not one of his bests, but very close John Williams' finest work A Great Conclusion to the Prequel Trilogy Williams is slumming it

Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Star Wars | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Soundtracks | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Music from the Star Wars Saga Star Wars Trilogy Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope ASIN: B000850IS6 Release Date: 2005-05-03

Tracks:

1. Star Wars and The Revenge Of The Sith
2. Anakin's Dream
3. Battle Of The Heroes
4. Anakin's Betrayal
5. General Grievous
6. Palpatine's Teachings
7. Grievous and the Droids
8. Padme's Ruminations
9. Anakin vs. Obi-Wan
10. Anakin's Dark Deeds
11. Enter Lord Vader
12. The Immolation Scene
13. Grievous Speaks to Lord Sidious
14. The Birth Of The Twins and Padme's Destiny
15. A New Hope and End Credits

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John Williams' lovely and moving score for the sixth Star Wars film brings thirty years of collaborating on George Lucas' beyond-popular intergalactic franchise to a close. (Is this really the end of Star Wars? Can't Lucas and Williams work together on a prequel to these prequels? Let us hope so, and that Jar Jar Binks is nowhere near it.) As this music accompanies the most exciting Star Wars film in many a moon, the soundtrack itself is more fun, more evil, more nasty and bumpy. Many of the heroic, anthemic themes woven throughout Episode Three: Revenge of the Sith will necessarily be familiar to any fan of the series, from the "Imperial March" to the main theme. It's remarkable how stirring the latter can be, no matter how many times you've heard it, and even for those who do not have all their money invested in S.W. memorabilia. There is a lot of new music here, and the lush, extensive range of both Williams and the London Symphony Orchestra is on display, most notably in the menacing, percolating "General Grievous" and the rousing "New Hope" end theme. --Mike McGonigal

The Force Is Also with:

Star Wars Trilogy soundtrack box set	Star Wars Episode II sountrack	Star Wars Episode II, Attack of the Clones
Star Wars Episode I, The Phantom Menace	Star Wars Trilogy on DVD	Star Wars, Episode III - Revenge of the Sith

Customer Reviews:

Star Wars: A Musical Journey (2005) (V).......2007-06-21

product: Star Wars: A Musical Journey (2005) (V), included as bonus disc in Episode III soundtrack.

The bonus dvd with this soundtrack was the reason I purchased. I enjoy film soundtracks, and science fiction, but this dvd was a real highlight for me. I got the soundtrack cd out of the local library. The cd was missing from the case, but I found this wonderful dvd instead that I went out to purchase later.

With optional segments of dialog from Ian McDiarmid, this film is a stunning visual and musical overview of the full epic story of episodes I-VI of Star Wars. For those of us who felt that eps. IV-VI fell short of our expectations, this film presents them well as parts of the whole story. The Musical Journey also stands as a summary of the entire SW opus for someone who is not familiar with the Star Wars characters and plot. Highly recommended.

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Not one of his bests, but very close.......2007-05-21

The Episode III soundtrack is very good. Not great, but very, very good. You can tell that Williams is getting old, but he still manages to weave together a very memorable score.

My favorite tracks are "Battle of the Heroes," "Anakin's Betrayal," Palpatine's teachings, "Anakin vs. Obi-Wan," and the "Immolation Scene."
The others are very good as well, but these are especially nice. "Battle of the Heroes" is Dual of the Fates for Revenge of the Sith. "Anakin's Betrayal" is a very sad track that is, in my opinion, one of William's most powerful pieces. "Palpatine's Teachings" is really, really neat. It's very dark and moody, a perfect piece for the evil emperor. The only weird thing is the end. "Anakin vs. Obi-Wan" is the action piece that plays during the battles of Anakin and Obi-Wan, and Yoda and the Emperor. Finally, "The Immolation Scene" is another sad piece, even more so than "Anakin's Betrayal."

Although I really like this CD, there are some things that are missing (as usual). First, the whole sequence where the droids are looking for Obi-Wan after he was shot. You see Obi-Wan in his ship with Senator Organa on the Hologram (or whatever it is), and Obi-Wan says that his clones turned on him. That was some pretty awesome music that OF COURSE was left out of the CD. Then there was Dual of the Fates in the movie, but completely absent from the CD. And probably the most annoying was that whole piece of music before Obi-Wan and Anakin fight. It was so touching and sad and I CAN'T BELIEVE THEY LEFT IT OUT! Absolutely amazing. Also, did anyone notice that some little bits were cut out? For example, in Anakin vs. Obi Wan, they cut out about a second or two of choir. What?! What the heck is with that? It's when Anakin is running on the long thing and jumps on the droid on the lava. Also, there was some pretty cool drumming when you see Yoda and the Emperor fighting, and you can see the whole stadium (the big room). There's also drumming in "Enter Lord Vader" that is muted in the soundtrack.

Oh well...if I'm going to collect movie scores, I'm going to have to get used to the fact that in almost all cases there's not going to be every bit of music. I've experienced this in both Pirates of the Caribbean, Jurassic Park I (there was very little left out on this score), and almost everything else. At the moment, I'm just waiting for the 22nd, for the Pirates of the Caribbean 3 soundtrack. It's gonna be amazing.

See Yu

John Williams' finest work.......2007-04-20

There is little more I can say that hasn't already been said about the soundtrack to Episode 3, especially what Amazon contributor Dan Mohr wrote in his review of the soundtrack on 2/2/2006. His review captured almost all the thoughts, feelings, and emotions I had when I first listened to the soundtrack, and was, IMO, the best review of John Williams' greatest masterpiece.

Having said that, I will say that few soundtracks have ever so perfectly captured the underlying emotional currents of their respective movie; in the case of ROTS, the contemporaneous tragedies of Anakin's fall to the Dark Side, the extermination of the Jedi, and the rise of the oppressive Empire. The listener is confronted with the depth and totality of the evil that has beset the entire galaxy to a degree that the film could not reach in only 2 hours.

Bravo, Dan Mohr, and BRAVO John Williams!

A Great Conclusion to the Prequel Trilogy.......2007-04-07

This is a great work of art. I rank it 4th among Star Wars soundtracks after A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back and The Phantom Menace. I had a hard deciding which I thought was better, The Phantom Meance or Revenge of the Sith, but I decided that The Phantom Menace lays the foundation for so much that is in this soundtrack and is thus the more masterful work. But that doesn't mean that this score still isn't great. Every piece is a thrill to listen to and pace never lets up. "Battle of the Hereos" is an amazing piece and the rendition of the "Funeral Theme" from Episoded I captures the film's tragety magnificently. Also I do not think John Williams could have portrayed the Jedi's extinction more perfectly than he did in "Anakin's Betrayal". This is without a doubt the best score of 2005 and one of the best of the decade.

Williams is slumming it.......2007-04-01

Williams's score for Revenge of the Sith is almost entirely overbearing, lacking any emotional subtlety. The music is overcomplicated and even a bit confusing, especially in the tracks that correspond to action sequences in the movie. His overuse of choral tracks and vocals is too bombastic and irritating to be listened to without the explosions and laser blasts of the soundtrack to soften them. (Yes, this music is actually softened by the sounds of warfare.) Worst of all, much of the music has simply been lifted from earlier scores. At times his self-imitation was so blatant that I actually wondered whether the editor who had complied this score had made a mistake and I was listening to The Empire Strikes Back or A New Hope. Also suffers from not including the entire score, in some cases cutting out musical segues in obvious and awkward ways.

Average customer rating: Ashanti wut were u thinkin?! ... R&B and Hip Hop Second Really Was Her Best! 3.5 Stars! Never 2 Late 2 Fall In Luv Again (Ashanti's Music).

Chapter II Ashanti Manufacturer: Def Jam 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 Similar Items: Ashanti Concrete Rose Dangerously in Love Moodring Fear of Flying ASIN: B00009VRDI Release Date: 2003-07-01

Tracks:

1. Intro/Medley
2. Shany's World - (featuring Chink Santana)
3. Rock Wit U (Awww Baby)
4. What Are The Gonna Say Now - (skit)
5. Breakup 2 Makeup
6. I Found Lovin'
7. Rain On Me
8. Then Ya Gone - (featuring Chink Santana)
9. Living My Life
10. Black Child - (skit)
11. Feels So Good
12. Carry On
13. Sugar Shack, The - (skit)
14. Story Of 2
15. Ohhh Ahhh
16. Shany Shia
17. Sweet Baby
18. U Say, I Say
19. I Don't Mind
20. Outro - (featuring Chink Santana)

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This sophomore effort by 2002 hip-pop debutante Ashanti is aimed squarely at the mainstream portion of her audience. Where she made her name with radio-ready duets featuring Ja Rule and Fat Joe, Chapter II goes light on the rap, opting for only a small handful of cameos by co-producer Chink Santana. The mostly mid-tempo tracks are pleasant, but much of the album feels like an unfinished structure that'll only be fully built when the songs are remixed for the airwaves. Still, with the star's assured (and nicely undersold) vocals front and center, it amounts to a breath of fresh air from production company Murder Inc. Note: "Breakup 2 Makeup" once more updates the Chaka Khan/Mary J. Blige classic "Sweet Thing." --Rickey Wright

Customer Reviews:

Ashanti wut were u thinkin?!.......2007-07-12

I personally loved most of the songs on Ashanti's debut album but this one took terrible to a whole new level and gave the word disappointing a whole new definition for me. Ashanti has a decent voice and I know she's capable of making better music than this! The only song on here that I can tolerate is Rock Wit U. I bought this album figuring that there are enough tracks on it that I would like at least three or four more in addition to the first single but I was wrong. I won't sell my copy or use it as a coaster because although it won't see the light of day anytime soon I still might one day decide to give it a second listen.

..........2007-03-02

First thing... no, I did not make a typo. I like Ashanti and I like her music. I have gotten ridiculed for it quite a bit. But come on. She may not be a terrific singer, but by no means is she offensive or terrible. And let me also say this. There is a time an place for every type of music. Sometimes I want me some Erykah Badu or Jill Scott. Other times, I'm just not in the mood and go for the more mainstream stuff like Ashanti.

With that said, I absolutely loved this album. I do not know what is up with the terrible reviews, but I love every song on this album. (Excluding the unnecessary intros, outros and interludes. That's why I downgraded the rating to four stars. She really needs to stop with the interludes.) Without all that stuff, there are thirteen catchy, quality tracks. She has matured and it shows. Her vocals on here are an improvement, too. I highly recommend it if you're a fan or if you're considering buying it.

R&B and Hip Hop .......2006-09-29

I love me some Ashanti but this is not her best work ,with that said I think this cd is still a good work,.The skits are very annoying,I wish i could take 'em off instead of skippin 'em .She can sing, and can only appreciate her for she does.Most of the reviews here are based on kids dissin her as a person(the fact she cant dance does not imply she cant sing and defintley off topic in a CD review),comparing her to other artists,This album is not Great but It does not deserve one star reviews.Good job,4 stars.

Second Really Was Her Best! 3.5 Stars!.......2006-08-11

I suggest that everyone who labelled Ashanti's sophomore album "Chapter II" as her worst album to date (excluding "Ashanti's Christmas" & "Collectables By Ashanti") should be shot in the head! While that may sound harsh (if not stupid), it's not as harsh as downing Ashanti's best album to date (if not by much). Whereas her self-titled debut & most of her third official album outing "Concrete Rose" tripped over generally emotional shallowness & unimpressive song writing, "Chapter II" remains decently consistent throughout its 20 tracks.

Ashanti's joyous crooning of sweet, loving lyrics over a smooth, laid-back beat makes lead single, "Rock With U", a fantastic balladic summer jam, and an obvious album highlight. Ashanti continues to croon with equal amounts of happiness on "I Found Lovin'", another balladic summer jam about finding love over some sweet electronic keyboards & synthesizers. While "I Found Lovin'" may be more bouncy and club-ready than "Rock Wit U", it remains to be equally infectious.

There is an expectedly huge amount of ballads on this album, but none stand out more than second single "Rain On Me", where Ashanti soulfully (and dramatically) sings about wanting someone (more specifically, God) to take away her endless heartache over some incredible production. Thankfully, Ashanti consistently displays emotional vocals and excellent lyricism over nice production on "Living My Life" (a piano/violin ballad where Ashanti reminisces on the hard times in her past, and how she's happy that she's moved on to better things), "Carry On" & "U Say I Say" (2 piano-heavy ballads about giving up a bad relationship). The hypnotically lusty ballads "I Don't Mind" & "Ohhh Ahhh" should also keep listeners interested.

Unfortunately, "Chapter II" has virtually as many hits as it does misses. Firstly, there are WAY too many skits & interludes, which are further worsened when Irv Gotti saturates potentially good songs ("Feel So Good", etc.) with his annoying laughter & incessant bickering. Secondly, the production lacks consistency & originality in some parts. "Then Ya Gone" has incredible, contemplative lyrics which aim to inspire & teach listeners about making the most of your life, but is brought down by boring production, Ashanti's dreary vocals & Chink Santana's unnecessary rap. As for tracks like "Breakup 2 Makeup", "Sweet Baby" & "The Story Of 2", there's nothing remotely original about any of those tracks to keep a listener hooked for longer than 30 seconds.

Altogether though, there are enough bright spots (and thankfully, not enough low points) on the album to make this album her best to date (like I said, if not by much). 3.5 STARS!

Never 2 Late 2 Fall In Luv Again (Ashanti's Music)........2006-06-12

I thought this cd was really bad like everybody else, and it had been in my collection for years. I was feeling the need for new music, so that's when I got out the cds I only listened to a couple times. There are a couple really good songs on this cd. The problem is the way the cd was arranged. Ashanti needs to get rid of the intros and skits. It distracts the listener, and it makes you want to skip thru the whole cd. It would help if there were more songs for me to like, but I did discover a couple songs I forgot about, and a new one I now like. You can't give up on something completely. Ashanti has talent and I knew there had to be more to this cd than just getting rid of it. A cd has to breathe anyways. M' fave song by Ashanti is on here, it's called "I Found Lovin'". It has a 80's beat and it's a positive vibe. I like "Aww Baby" and "Rain On Me". A new song I found is "Then Your Gone". It has a good message and good lyrics. I hope Ashanti follows her heart and flips the script so her next album will be better than all of them.

Average customer rating: The best of Mo Thugs Mo'Thugs II=Off The HOOK! Not quite there Lovin' tha Mo Thuggin' average

Chapter II: Family Reunion Mo Thugs Manufacturer: Ruthless (Red) 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 Gangsta & Hardcore | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | R&B | Indie Music | Stores | Music $8.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music R&B | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music $8.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Mo Thugs III: The Mothership IV: The Movement Thug By Nature T.H.U.G.S.: Trues Humbly United Gatherin' Souls The Art of War ASIN: B0000064SN Release Date: 1998-05-26

Tracks:

1. Mo Thug Intro
2. Mighty Mighty Warrior
3. Mighty Mo Thug
4. Heart Of It
5. The Queen
6. Riot
7. All Good
8. Ghetto Cowboy
9. Believe
10. Urban Souljah
11. Ain't Said No Names
12. Mo Thuggin'
13. U Don't Own Me
14. Ride With A Playa
15. Pimpin' Ain't Easy
16. Otherside/Otherside Outro

Customer Reviews:

The best of Mo Thugs.......2006-03-15

This is by far the best Mo Thugs album. Family Scriptures was good but Family Reunion is much better. I know it has been said before but Ghetto Cowboy is an incredible song. It is not often that you will find such innovation from a rap song. Overall there is alot more talent on Family Reunion then on the groups past efforts. Souljah Boy,The Graveyard Shift, Thug Queen, Felecia and Ken Dawg all make positve contributions to the album. The biggest disapointments came from Poetic Hustlaz,MT5, and Flesh N Bone. I was especially disapointed by the Poetic Hustlaz after hearing how good there solo album Trials and Tribulations was. After Family Reunion it was all downhill for Mo Thugs. I believe it was because Krayzie Bone stopped contributing to the cause and instead started his own Thugline Records.

Mo'Thugs II=Off The HOOK!.......2005-09-28

This cd is a really good assortment of the cleveland based rap group, Mo'Thugs. Their flows are sick, and their beats are the bomb. There is some help from bone, but thats what makes this album a classic. the "singing" style is what makes them original and classic, so go out and get this Awsome album.

Not quite there.......2005-08-14

They ain't nuthin wrong bout mo thugs but they ain't nuthin special bout dem.As much as i luv bone mo thugs is just a group of fam and friends they wanted to bring up wit dem.NOW GRAVEYARD SHIFT...DATS ANOTHER STORY.Tombstone and Sin got a style no one can match,to tell you tha truth i like dem so much i payed bout 14 dollars to here 1 song but tha rest of the cd aint bad.

Lovin' tha Mo Thuggin'.......2005-04-17

This Mo Thugs album is the best of all four. Theres no question about it that I would give five stars. Aint said no names & Mo Thuggin are two of the best songs on the album. Also who cares if they talk trash about other rappers with similar styles. You cant expect Bone not to talk bak after these other rappers started it. Besides Do or Die aint on good, Twista's soft, but I have to give Crutial Conflict some props.

average.......2004-08-14

best tracks 2,3,4,6,10,11,12,and 16 shouts on 16 they shout out layzie 2 times krayzie shout outs all of bone and then soulja boy says "ah dont forget the number 1 assassin" stupid

Average customer rating: Certified Bomb! Don't sleep on this classic. An all-star underground CD " A must have for all Cypress hill fans and fans of hip hop" 3.5 mics

Muggs Presents the Soul Assassins, Chapter II Muggs Manufacturer: Rufflife Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Gangsta & Hardcore | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Trip-Hop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Similar Items: Muggs Presents the Soul Assassins, Chapter I The Psycho Realm Dust Sick Symphoniez - Sickside Stories Cypress Hill III: Temples of Boom ASIN: B00004YTVT Release Date: 2000-10-03

Tracks:

1. Real Life - Kool G. Rap
2. We Will Survive - G.O.D. Pt.III Of Infamous Mob
3. You Better Believe It - X'zibit & King Tee
4. When The Fat Lady Sings - Gza
5. This Some'n To - Goodie Mob
6. Armageddon (Interlude) - Kurupt
7. Victory Or Defeat - Hostyle Of Screwball
8. Heart Of The Assassin - Chace Infinite/Krondon/Phenam a.k.a. Don Krisis/Ras Kass
9. Suckers Are Hidin - Dilated Peoples
10. When The Pain Inflict - Kurupt/Roscoe
11. Don't Trip - Cypress Hill
12. Razor To Your Throat - Everlast
13. Millennium Thrust - Self-Scientific

Album Details

After Forming Cypress Hill Together with B Real and Sen Dog Back in 1991, Muggs and Cypress Hill Took the World by Storm with their Edgy Lyrics and Phat Street Beats.

Customer Reviews:

Certified Bomb!.......2005-01-21

This is as hardcore as gangsta rap gets. Muggs' second instalment of the Soul Assassins' Chapters ranks as one of the better gangsta rap albums released in the millennium. The album borders between straight cadillac crusing-blunt smoking-down the hood and a touch of horrorcore. Muggs, as the genius behind Cypress Hill, sets out on his own to lay a solid foundation to his career as one of the most aspiring producers in the history of hip hop. His second attempt to establish the Soul Assassins is a more matured approach. The groundbreaking Soul Assassins Chapter 1 was only a taste of Muggs' talent, which evidently stretches out in Chapter 2. He takes a deeper step into his ocean, of eerie undertones and spooky piano riffs laced with deafening bass thumps - only this time, it sounds like a soundtrack to a psychotic murder motion picture. And of course, assisting him is a cleverly selected group of underrated and gifted emcees from both coasts. The microphone stranglers in this album have styles that coincide with Muggs' mental probing production with pin point accuracy, and this makes the results a marvel to listen to. Kool G. Rap never sounded so good with West Coast beats; Infamous Mobb's G.O.D. spits his best record ever; X'zibit rises to the peak of hardcoreness with King Tee; Ras Kass' guest appearance on a track with underground favourites Chace Infinite, Krondon and Phenam is a surprise - its good to know he's gone back to his old style; Kurupt makes two appearances - firstly to tease us with a head bopping interlude only to later cause massive wreckage with Roscoe - this is probably the tightest collaboration I've heard from the West Coast since the Dogg Pound. Even Everlast drops a short 2 verses across a nodding bassline and still manages to get the point across. The most astounding and inspiring track has to be Dilated Peoples' "Suckers Are Hiding" which is extremely addictive and you'll be rapping along with it in no less than 2 listens. There are also appearances from artists who made the first album: GZA, Goodie Mobb and Cypress Hill. Muggs produces all but 2 tracks which are contributed by his protégé The Alchemist, whose production is similar to that of Muggs (He would later be inducted in the Infamous Mobb Deep, Cypress Hill and Dilated Platoon families). DJ Muggs' creativity is exceptional and this album celebrates the brilliant calibre of his skills. Oh yeah, and make sure to check out the remixed GZA hidden track - it clearly shows how Muggs touches two ends of the world with his music (total seriousness toned to happy head bopping over the same lyrics).

Don't sleep on this classic........2004-08-15

This Cd is classic material. You need to keep this in your 60 disc changer forever. Muggs' Soul AssasinsI is nothing compared to the S.A.II. I recommend this if you like the collaborate style Cd's.I wish Cypress Hills could use the beats off this album to make them sound like they did when they just killed a man.Kool G Rap,Gza,Infamous Mobb,Dialated,with Goodied Mob, c'mon? This is a sleeper. I hope Muggs made some flow from this one, becuase he deserves it. Keep it up Muggs. Job well done. One love to all the hiphop heads that know what this sh@t should sound like. Lil who? Kanye wh@? We know you were listening to Muggs in the 90's. Much respect... Violen strings,fat beats,stares, Dj premier must give props to Muggs.Whens the third of the trio coming out???????? 8-14-04

An all-star underground CD.......2002-03-31

How this album cn be slated I do not know. Muggs has worked with high-profile artists in his time (Dr.Dre, Ice Cube, KRS-One to name a few), but on this installment of the Soul Assassins, he works with less well-known artists.
He wanted to surprise a few people because he could easily have an album filled with artists that are guaranteed to sell but Muggs prefers to keep things closer to the streets.
From Kool G Rap's tremendous opening, this album is brilliant. Admittadly, there are tracks that lack something but when you work with so many different artists, what do you expect?
This album is a marked improvement on the first album and I believe that the stand-out tracks that are Muggs-produced are from GZA, Everlast and Heart of the Assassin. The best track, I think, is the Alchemist produced Dilated Peoples track. The chimed beats are typical of him and the production wrk is phat. The beat for this track is remarkably similar to that of Royce Da 5"9's I'm the King, which of course was produced by Al.
Overall, if you wanna hear a sample of the underground plus a few well-known artists going back to the roots, then get this album...

" A must have for all Cypress hill fans and fans of hip hop".......2002-01-31

In this album Dj Muggs the brilliant Dj behind the beats of the west coast super group Cypress Hill, delivers a follow up to his
previously released compilation album Soul Assassins:Chapter 1. But Soul Assassins is a more gloomy type of album similar to the style Cypress Hill took in its "Temples of Boom" album. But this album is really underated, which is a shame because of the talent that is on this album and the one that came before it. Some of the artists that appear on this album include; GZA, Xzibit, Kurupt, Cypress Hill, Everlast, King T,Ras Kass,Goodie Mob, Kool G Rap, and Snoop Dogg ( who appears on the intro of Kurupts and Roscoes track but isnt listed. Pssst...Heres another reason to get this album at the end of the CD version theres a hidden track Done by the GZA which is slammin... so keep track 15 running if you have it. (5:16) Hint hint... There are really no disappionting tracks who ever said that is crazy. I'll be the first to admit that Skull and Bones was Muggs' weakest production to date but this album eclipses it,you can tell he spent time perfecting the beats on this album, and Everlast's and cypress' track are some of the albums strongest tracks. Believe me you won't be disappionted with this compilation album, like other compilation albums that have been put out by artist like Dr.Dre (that aftermath album) and p diddy..this one is really a tight compilation album get it!

3.5 mics.......2001-09-28

I feel that it is getting better track by track, from 6 or 7.

Average customer rating: Campfire stories Some amazing tales... Very, Very, Unique

Celestial Navigations Chapter II Celestial Navigations Manufacturer: Geoff Levin Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | New Age | Styles | Music General | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Spoken Word | Poetry, Spoken Word & Interviews | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Celestial Navigations, Chapter 1 Celestial Navigations, Chapter 4, Road Train Celestial Navigations, Chapter III, Ice Celestial Navigations, Chapter V, The Connection Romance ASIN: B00004TCM7 Release Date: 1989-08-02

Tracks:

1. Ice Princess
2. The Lunch Stop
3. The Wimp
4. The Soothsayer
5. The Mouse
6. Annie
7. The Coach
8. The Train
9. The Winner
10. The Dwarf

Product Description

"I used to drive a truck, and I used to herd cattle, both of which call for long hours of sitting and riding straight ahead while you're moving toward a known destination. All you really 'do' is make minor adjustments in steering, now and then. The rest of the time you look around and read the environment. It's not unlike life. Well, what we read there, is ours, and now some of it is yours." - Geoffrey Lewis

Customer Reviews:

Campfire stories.......2006-03-10

I thought this was going to be more new age along the lines of ENIGMA, Steven Halpern, or Merlin's Magic. Imagine my disappointment when I learned "Celestial Navigations" were cowboy/trucker stories. Monotone speech with barely discernable backround music.

Some amazing tales..........2001-02-23

The Celestial Navigations team has combined synthesized music and storytelling into a combination that leave me begging for more. The stories are deep and the music is powerful. If you can imagine stories like those on the Twilight Zone with modern day synthesizers playing in the background, then you begin to understand what Celestial Navigations is all about. These stories paint a very vivid picture and leave you thinking every time... Everyone should have a copy of this...

Very, Very, Unique.......2000-12-13

I first heard a cut from this album in 1989. I bought the cassette a few months later and then lost it.It took me 11 years to get another! Listening to this album is a great way to relax. Just put your feet up, and place yourself in the stories that are being told. Guaranteed to make you think, whether it's happy or sad!!!

Average customer rating: Soul-Touching

Proclamation Chapter II: Lord God Reigneth Eric Claybon & Reigh Manufacturer: N-House Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Live Recordings | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Proclamation for the King & His Kingdom ASIN: B000FJH5FO Release Date: 2006-04-18

Tracks:

1. God is Calling You
2. It Should Have Been Me/We Live to Worship You
3. My Heart Adores You
4. Higher, Higher
5. Sweetest Name on Earth
6. My Hope
7. My Soul Doth Magnify
8. Breathe on Me
9. Lord God Reigneth
10. Just the Other Day
11. Lift Jesus Higher
12. Blessed Be the Name

Customer Reviews:

Soul-Touching.......2006-11-07

This cd will not disappoint you! The music on this cd will take you to a higher level of praise and worship.

Average customer rating: A great CD This CD blows

Chapter II: Family Reunion Mo Thugs Manufacturer: Relativity 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 Gangsta & Hardcore | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music ASIN: B0000064SW Release Date: 1998-05-26

Tracks:

1. Mo Thug Intro - Krayzie Bone
2. Mighty Mighty Warrior - Mo Thugs Family
3. Mighty Mo Thug - Souljah Boy
4. Heart Of It - Scant
5. The Queen - Thug Queen
6. Riot - Flesh-N-Bone
7. All Good - Felecia
8. Ghetto Cowboy - Mo Thugs Family
9. Believe - MT5
10. Urban Souljah - Graveyard Shift
11. Mo Thuggin' - Poetic Hustlaz
12. U Don't Own Me - Potion
13. Ride With A Playa - Ken Dawg
14. Pimpin' Ain't Easy - II Tru
15. Otherside/Otherside Outro - Mo Thugs Family

Customer Reviews:

A great CD.......1999-12-04

Not Bones best. However it had innovative beats. It had psitive messages despite the Gangsta language. From the Heart of it All is a great song as is Ghetto Cowboy. For the other fan who wrote the poor review, as Lazie says in Heartof it...,"I ain't goona hit you with the last BUCK, cause I got heart for you boy.

This CD blows.......1999-10-07

The simple fact that I am a nice person keeps me from giving it no stars. I really use to like Bone but when they started this Mo thugs crap it just dissenigrated my love for their music. I hope they have a good education because now they are going to have to really earn their money.

Average customer rating:

Chapter II Manufacturer: Murder Inc. Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Contemporary R&B | R&B | Styles | Music ASIN: B00070FX7S

Average customer rating:

Chapter II-Tribute to Remixes ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Reggae | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | Compilations | International | Styles | Music ASIN: B000087RI2 Release Date: 2006-06-27

Average customer rating: A Must For R&B Fans! theeeeeeeeeeeee veryyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy besttttttttttttttttt

Chapter II Ashanti Manufacturer: Umvd Import ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Contemporary R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music R&B | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Collectables By Ashanti ASIN: B00009YFXO Release Date: 2003-08-05

Tracks:

1. Intro/Medley
2. Shany's World - Ashanti, Chink Santana
3. Rock Wit U (Awww Baby)
4. What Are They Gonna Say Now (Skit)
5. Breakup 2 Makeup
6. I Found Lovin'
7. Rain on Me
8. Then Ya Gone - Ashanti, Chink Santana
9. Living My Life
10. Black Child (Skit)
11. Feel So Good
12. Carry On
13. Sugar Shack (Skit)
14. Story of 2
15. Ohhh Ahhh
16. Shany Shia (Skit)
17. Sweet Baby
18. U Say, I Say - Ashanti,
19. I Don't Mind
20. Outro - Ashanti, Chink Santana
21. I Know [*]

Album Details

The Award Winning Singer's Second Album Includes a Track Not Found on the USA Edition: "i Know".

Customer Reviews:

A Must For R&B Fans!.......2003-11-23

This is one of the best CDs I've heard. You should definatly pick this up if you are an R&B fan. It features hot vocals and lyrics from the Princess of Murder Inc. Also when you buy this verison you get a hot bonus song that you won't find on the CDs in North America.

theeeeeeeeeeeee veryyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy besttttttttttttttttt.......2003-07-06

i think this is the best cd i have ever herd ashanti has really improved

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2. Chi-Lites - Greatest Hits
3. Chris Brown [Content/Copy-Protected CD]
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5. Complete Goldwax Singles
6. Copasetik & Cool
7. Dangerous [Enhanced] [Original recording remastered] [Special Edition]
8. Drift Away and Other Classics
9. Dru World Order
10. Faithfully

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James Taylor - Greatest Hits, Vol. 2

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