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In the beginning, hip-hop's heavyweights were relegated to the role of class clown--what with fat guys being jolly and all. But in the mid '90s, artists of a certain heft broke free of that stereotype and asserted themselves as powerful in both muscle and mind. On this much-anticipated full-length debut, Christopher "Big Punisher" Rios shows he's capable of competing in both arenas, waxing as intelligent as can be on rhymes like "Super Lyrical" (where he's joined by the Roots' always provocative Black Thought) and "Parental Discretion" (a duet with Busta Rhymes). Big Pun's hit "Still Not a Player" is, of course, included here, and while its nasty Bronx groove sets the tone for much of the 24-song set, the big man also pays his respects to the Big Apple's other boroughs on "Tres Leches (Triboro Trilogy"). He even sets sail for the islands--accompanied by Fugee frontman Wyclef Jean--on "Caribbean Connection." One of the most ambitious hip-hop debuts in years. --David Sprague

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Average customer rating: Lyrical Genius......R.I.P Remarkable...the album behind the legend The heart of the terror squad Big Pun was better than his proteges Holds well over the years.

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Tracks:

1. Intro
2. Beware
3. Super Lyrical
4. Taster's Choice
5. Still Not A Player
6. Intermission
7. The Dream Shatterer
8. Punish Me
9. Pakinamac Pt.I
10. You Ain't A Killer
11. Pakinamac Pt.II
12. Caribbean Connection
13. Glamour Life
14. Capital Punishment
15. Uncensored
16. I'm Not A Player
17. Twinz (Deep Cover 98)
18. The Rain & The Sun (Interlude)
19. Boomerang
20. You Came Up
21. Tres Leches (Triboro Trilogy)
22. Charlie Rock Shout
23. Fast Money
24. Parental Discretion

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Some rappers die because they get shot. Some die of AIDS. But corpulent Latino rapper Big Punisher died of a massive coronary; at the time of his February 2000 death, he weighed over 600 pounds. While this made Punisher a suitable poster boy for the dangers of conspicuous consumption, on his platinum 1998 debut album, Capital Punishment, he's eager to poke fun at the creed of greed: "I'm not a player", he announces, "I just fuck a lot." But while Capital Punishment is perfectly adequate gangsta fare, Big Pun doesn't deserve the deification that dead rappers so frequently receive; here, he deviates little from the egomaniacal posturing that the Notorious B.I.G. branded his own. "If it doesn't make dollars, then it doesn't make sense," splutters compadre Fat Joe on "Glamour Life." Suitable, then, that Big Pun died in an industry where rigor mortis is the ultimate unit-shifter. --Louis Pattison

Customer Reviews:

Lyrical Genius......R.I.P.......2007-03-23

Now, I am not the one to give respect to albums regardless if the artist is gone from this world. I am the first to call it like I see it. However, I can't front....Capital Punishment is probably one of the greatest hip hop albums to be released ever. The late Christopher Rios with the help of his "twin" Fat Joe puts out what might not have even been anticipated but on time with this solid debut. Pun's word play and lyrical prowess, in my opinion, would take mentor Fat Joe out in a freestyle competition any day. Pun's production is quite possibly the best compliment to this gem and the guest appearances are on time and on point. My favorite would have to be "Punish Me" featuring Miss Jones, displaying Pun's lyricism in reference to love, relationships and fatherhood. My second fav would have to be the posse cut "Glamour Life" showing Pun and his fellow Terror Squadians speaking of aspirations of fame and fortune(which is not one of my favorite topics in hip hop however when you have an excellent lyrical delivery on this subject I will make an exception). In short, this is a must have from quite possibly the "best" member of the Terror Squad camp.

Remarkable...the album behind the legend.......2006-12-18

During Big Pun's unfortunately short lifetime, he released only one album, 1998's "Capital Punishment," and with this one release he amassed the reputation of one of New York's greatest MCs ever. Listening to this album, it's not hard to see why. Pun shows simply amazing technique, lyricism, and versatility on the album that made him the first Latino rapper to go platinum. Pun flawlessly tells stories of crime and dangers in the streets of the Bronx, but he also makes some deeper tracks about life and philosophy. He is simply an awesome lyricist. Also, the group of guest rappers is among the best ever assembled for an album. In addition to his group of Terror Squad peers such as Fat Joe, Cuban Link, and Noreaga, other appearances come from rap legends like Prodigy, Busta Rhymes, Inspectah Deck, Black Thought, Dead Prez, , and singers such as Joe, Wyclef Jean, and Miss Jones. The production is outstanding throughout the album, coming from such accomplished beatmakers as the RZA, L.E.S., Rockwilder, and Dr. Dre. Overall this album is a complete classic that deserves to be a part of any hip hop collection.

After the intro, the album begins with "Beware," starting the album with a hard lyrical track with great production. "Super Lyrical" is just that, a collaboration with Roots rapper Black Thought. "Still Not a Player" was Pun's most successful single, the song that made him famous and a legendary classic. Over an awesome, Latin-inspired beat, Pun drops hilarious, well delivered verses in between great singing from Joe, who also sings the classic outro. "The Dream Shatterer" is very well produced and is a hard, street-level song. Miss Jones collaborates on "Punish Me," one of my favorite songs on the album. With a subdued, thoughtful beat, Big Pun talks about a relationship gone sour. "You Ain't a Killer" is another New York classic. The hard piano laced beat fits great with Pun's threatening lyrics and great punchlines. "Glamour Life" features the Terror Squad, where they talk about the reaps of a life of crime over a great beat. The title track follows in the trend of hard, well-produced tough songs. On "I'm Not a Player," Pun speaks again of his character and interactions with women, the song utilizes a great soul sample. "Twinz (Deep Cover 98)" is a cover of Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg's classic song from 1992, where Pun and Fat Joe collaborate for one of the best songs from either one of their catalogs. I really like the interlude "The Rain and the Sun" with Dead Prez, it's relaxing. "You Came Up" may actually be my favorite song on the disc, though. With Noreaga, Pun discusses his rise to the top of hip hop, and the saxophone loop is perfect, Terror Squad always shines on this type of song. RZA produces "Triboro Trilogy," a standard New York anthem featuring legends Inspectah Deck and Prodigy. "Fast Money" tells an awesome story, and the album finishes with the Busta Rhymes-assisted "Parental Discretion," where the rappers warn parents of the dangers of raising children in the ghetto and exposing them to the dangers.

"Capital Punishment" is so amazing because it is a perfect combination of a truly special MC, great guest appearances, awesome production, and perfect execution. This album is so complete and well rounded, easily one of the best albums from the late 90s. I recommend this album to all kinds of hip hop fans, it has something everyone can enjoy, because it's such a classic.

The heart of the terror squad.......2006-11-20

Just like Biggie, when I hear a rapper called the greatest ever, and he only has 2 albums I laugh. Big Pun is nowhere near the G.O.A.T. Had he lived a lot longer, He would be a contender. This album is a classic. For a guy so heavy, he had amazin breath control. The Dream Shatterer in my opinion showcased his best lyrical arsenal. Thats my absolute favorite. But there are a lot of standout tracks on this album. In fact this is one of the very few albums I can listen to straight through. Highly recommended. He was a very big loss to hip hop. The death of him, Pac, and Big only prove how bad the game needs real rappers.

Big Pun was better than his proteges.......2006-11-03

Standout tracks: BEWARE, SUPER LYRICAL(excellent match up with Black Thought), THE DREAM SHATTERER, PUNISH ME, YOU AINT A KILLER, CARIBBEAN CONNECTION(Wyclef killed it!), GLAMOUR LIFE, CAPITAL PUNISHMENT, TWINZ(Deep Cover 98), BOOMERANG, YOU CAME UP and FAST MONEY. Filler: Tres Leches(both Podigy and Inspectah Deck had suspect verses)and Parental Discretion(sleep inducing). Bottom Line: Big Pun was the best thing that came out of that camp(Terror Squad). He had a killer flow and witty punchlines that kept you listening for more. Songs like Super Lyrical, The Dream Shatterer, Beware etc showed you that Pun was a force to be reckoned with. His untimely death was unfortunate especially at a time when we need more like him in this game. RIP BIG PUN.

Holds well over the years........2006-09-09

...And yes, I can proudly say that I was listening to this stuff whenever Pun was still alive and the album was just recently out. Putting everything aside, though, "Capital Punishment" is a nearly flawless album and one of the few great mainstream hip-hop albums of the past ten years. Listening to the album gives me a kind of nostalgia as well, since there was so much great music released back then, and hip-hop was a lot better (DMX's first album, Lauryn's solo album, OutKast's "Aquemini", etc). I remember I really enjoyed hearing "Still Not a Player", a part-remixed, part-new song that had a really catchy tune and awesome flow. A track for anyone who likes a track you can hear at the club, R&B or hip-hop.

Many talk about how someone his size can flow so fast is impressive. However, even if it were someone of any other size it would have been just as good an album. The quality of it is mainly in his delivery and the content of the flows. You'll hear it in "Beware", "Super Lyrical" (with Black Thought; the greatest track on the album), "The Dream Shatterer" and even in "Twinz", a track with Fat Joe that updates the Dr. Dre/Snoop Dogg single "Deep Cover." There's also greatness like in the childhood reflection of the title track or the rising of fame in "You Came Up", one of the more catchy tracks in here. Even "Punish Me" is great, a song of a broken relationship, never getting mysogynic or anything like that.

Some may not like the many interludes in the album, but I'm totally fine with those. I like the intro and how "Charlie Rock Skit" is basically a brief intro to the next track, "Fast Money." Some are kind of entertaining to hear like the two "Pakinamac" tracks. Sometimes the tracks can be pretty funny though, like in "Uncensored" with Funkmaster Flex.

Another shocking quality is that a lot of the "superstar" songs are the more weaker tracks on the album, and for me even more since those were some of my favorite mainstream rappers (Wyclef, Busta).

I'd say that if you like any kind of hip-hop that you will most likely enjoy "Capital Punishment", an album that is surprisingly well-aged in time. Pun may have had a short career, but in the time he delivered some of the greatest stuff around.

Average customer rating: Bam Bam Spider Man go down......... Underrated Great, miss him We miss u Pun We miss u Pun

Capital Punishment Big Punisher Manufacturer: RCA ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Latin Rap | Latin Music | Styles | Music East Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Gangsta & Hardcore | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Yeeeah Baby Don Cartagena It Was Written Jealous Ones Still Envy (J.O.S.E.) Terror Squad The Album ASIN: B000006371 Release Date: 1998-04-28

Tracks:

1. Intro
2. Beware
3. Super Lyrical
4. Taster's Choice
5. Still Not A Player
6. Intermission
7. The Dream Shatterer
8. Punish Me
9. Pakinamac Pt. I
10. You Ain't A Killer
11. Pakinamac Pt. II
12. Caribbean Connection
13. Glamour Life
14. Capital Punishment
15. Uncensored
16. I'm Not A Player
17. Twinz (Deep Cover 98)
18. The Rain And The Sun (Interlude)
19. Boomerang
20. You Came Up
21. Tres Leches (Triboro Trilogy)
22. Charlie Rock Shout
23. Fast Money
24. Parental Discretion

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In the beginning, hip-hop's heavyweights were relegated to the role of class clown--what with fat guys being jolly and all. But in the mid '90s, artists of a certain heft broke free of that stereotype and asserted themselves as powerful in both muscle and mind. On this much-anticipated full-length debut, Christopher "Big Punisher" Rios shows he's capable of competing in both arenas, waxing as intelligent as can be on rhymes like "Super Lyrical" (where he's joined by the Roots' always provocative Black Thought) and "Parental Discretion" (a duet with Busta Rhymes). Big Pun's hit "Still Not a Player" is, of course, included here, and while its nasty Bronx groove sets the tone for much of the 24-song set, the big man also pays his respects to the Big Apple's other boroughs on "Tres Leches (Triboro Trilogy"). He even sets sail for the islands--accompanied by Fugee frontman Wyclef Jean--on "Caribbean Connection." One of the most ambitious hip-hop debuts in years. --David Sprague

Customer Reviews:

Bam Bam Spider Man go down................2003-02-17

With that intro a BIG force to be reckoned wit came on da scene BIG PUNISHER!!! Im Just gon go thru da traccz aight so bear wit me cuz this hotter than fish greaze in a room wit no windowz in da middle of 100+ degree heat. (im skippin da skits which unfortunately there are a lot of)

Beware - just that an introduction to the blazin style of Pun.
Super Lyrical - a hot joint wit Blacc Thought(The Roots), good use of Biggie and Roccy samples.
Still Not A Player - Yall seen the video. Features Joe and is a remix of Joes I Dont Wanna Be A Player(Booty Call Sdtk.) and Puns Im Not A Player(on this cd).
The Dream Shatterer - One Of Puns best.
Punish Me - One of my favorites, miss jones on da hook.
You Aint A Killer - Hot Grimy shhhhhh.
Carribean Connection - Blazin even Wyclef comes off.
Glamour Life - Terror Squad tracc, above average.
Capital Punishment - Kind of weak but Pun comez off.
Im Not A Player - One of da best player songs.
Twinz(Deep Cover '98) - Good remake, includez Puns "dead in da middle of lil..." tonge twister
The Rain & The Sun - Not a song but dead prez and Pun colaborate on a great but much too short interlude.
Boomerang - Another Decent tracc.
You Came Up - Good Colabo wit NORE.
Tres Leches(Triboro Trilogy) - Lyrical murder. Prodigy(mobb deep) & Inspectah Decc(wu tang) assist.
Fast Money - Half way decent tracc.
Parental Discretion - Only real filler. n whatz up wit busta????

Underrated.......2002-01-01

After the death of Big Pun, I heard many people on TV praissing Pun on what a good lyracist he was. I figured that this was more people paying respects to their deceased friend, which they welcome to do. I mostly bough this record out of interest, and boy was I shocked!!!
Boogie down give Pun some ominous Wu-Tang sounding beats, to spit his rapid-fire flow over. If you were expecting a whole album of Don't wanna be a Player, you're gonna be disappointed. Pun is an old school lyricist. He not a complex as a Nas or Talib Kweli, but has the knack for rhyming 5 or 6 words in a bar. Although, he does drop some science on the commercial/ R&B sounding Come Back To Me. While most rapper use this as a chance to delve into lyrical simplicity, Pun drops some nice lyrics about a father son relationship broken by a jealous girlfriend. Other highlight are Glamour Life (were Cuban Link steals the show from even Pun), U Came Up (maybe the best on the Disc), Super Lyrical (with the underrated Black Thought) and U Ain't a killer (with a killer piano loop). Though the last few tracks are solid, they don't live up to the standard set by the rest of the album.
Not only is the production masterful, but so is Pun. Theirs a feel that he freestyled the whole album. Like all the greats, he can seem effortless without it looking like he's just bored. This is one of the best albums I've purchased, and I would highly recommend it.

Great, miss him.......2001-02-20

I would've given this 4 stars but since he put a collabration with Wyclef it gives 5 stars. Most of this is pretty cool. I had earler heard Twinz, I'm Not A Player and You Came Up which had all convinced me to buy this. If you're a REAL hip-hop fan by this.

Lyrics-- 3.5 of 5. He has a good sense of humor and sometimes the lyrics just need a little more imagery for yourselves

Guests-- 5 of 5. Everyone you need basically.

We will all remember him. there is a flaw with his follow-up. Incomplete. But there's still the Terror Squad for y'all. not jay-z but still great. RIP Big Pun-- review

We miss u Pun.......2000-09-17

I won't front when I first got this album 2 years ago the only song I listen 2 was "still not a player & Twinz". It not that I didn't like the album it was I was still stuck on the puff daddy beats. Later that year I realize how lyrics is what made a rapper great. So I gave the album another chance & I realize Big Pun wasn't a good rapper he was a Great rapper. In songs like "Beware, Fast money, Parental Discretion, U came up, and the best track that display Puns skills "The Dream Shatterer" Pun keep your hand on the rewind button. Every track on this album is hot. It pure underground hip hop with hot beats & lyrics. Pun second & last album wasn't good as this album so if u thinking bout the 2 get the debut album.

We miss u Pun.......2000-09-17

I won't front when I first got this album 2 years ago the only song I listen 2 was "still not a player & Twinz". It not that I didn't like the album it was I was still stuck on the puff daddy beats. Later that year I realize how lyrics is what made a rapper great. So I gave the album another chance & I realize Big Pun wasn't a good rapper he was a Great rapper. In songs like "Beware, Fast money, Parental Discretion, U came up, and the best track that display Puns skills "The Dream Shatterer" Pun keep your hand on the rewind button. I mean telling u the truth when I say that every track on this album is hot. It pure underground hip hop with hot beats & lyrics. Pun second & last album wasn't good as this album so if u thinking bout the 2 get the debut album.

Average customer rating: Bam Bam Spider Man go down......... Underrated Great, miss him We miss u Pun We miss u Pun

Capital Punishment Big Punisher Manufacturer: Relativity ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Latin Rap | Latin Music | Styles | Music East Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Gangsta & Hardcore | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Indie Music | Stores | Music East Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Yeeeah Baby Don Cartagena It Was Written Jealous Ones Still Envy (J.O.S.E.) Terror Squad The Album ASIN: B00001WRLL Release Date: 1999-09-28

Tracks:

1. Intro
2. Beware
3. Super Lyrical
4. Taster's Choice
5. Still Not a Player
6. Intermission
7. Dream Shatterer
8. Punish Me
9. Pakinamac, Pt. 1
10. You Ain't a Killer
11. Pakinama, Pt. 2
12. Caribbean Connection
13. Glamour Life
14. Capital Punishment
15. Uncensored
16. I'm Not a Player
17. Twinz (Deep Cover 98)
18. Rain and the Sun
19. Boomerang
20. You Came Up
21. Tres Leches
22. Charlie Rock Shout
23. Fast Money
24. Parental Discretion

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In the beginning, hip-hop's heavyweights were relegated to the role of class clown--what with fat guys being jolly and all. But in the mid '90s, artists of a certain heft broke free of that stereotype and asserted themselves as powerful in both muscle and mind. On this much-anticipated full-length debut, Christopher "Big Punisher" Rios shows he's capable of competing in both arenas, waxing as intelligent as can be on rhymes like "Super Lyrical" (where he's joined by the Roots' always provocative Black Thought) and "Parental Discretion" (a duet with Busta Rhymes). Big Pun's hit "Still Not a Player" is, of course, included here, and while its nasty Bronx groove sets the tone for much of the 24-song set, the big man also pays his respects to the Big Apple's other boroughs on "Tres Leches (Triboro Trilogy"). He even sets sail for the islands--accompanied by Fugee frontman Wyclef Jean--on "Caribbean Connection." One of the most ambitious hip-hop debuts in years. --David Sprague

Customer Reviews:

Bam Bam Spider Man go down................2003-02-17

With that intro a BIG force to be reckoned wit came on da scene BIG PUNISHER!!! Im Just gon go thru da traccz aight so bear wit me cuz this hotter than fish greaze in a room wit no windowz in da middle of 100+ degree heat. (im skippin da skits which unfortunately there are a lot of)

Beware - just that an introduction to the blazin style of Pun.
Super Lyrical - a hot joint wit Blacc Thought(The Roots), good use of Biggie and Roccy samples.
Still Not A Player - Yall seen the video. Features Joe and is a remix of Joes I Dont Wanna Be A Player(Booty Call Sdtk.) and Puns Im Not A Player(on this cd).
The Dream Shatterer - One Of Puns best.
Punish Me - One of my favorites, miss jones on da hook.
You Aint A Killer - Hot Grimy shhhhhh.
Carribean Connection - Blazin even Wyclef comes off.
Glamour Life - Terror Squad tracc, above average.
Capital Punishment - Kind of weak but Pun comez off.
Im Not A Player - One of da best player songs.
Twinz(Deep Cover '98) - Good remake, includez Puns "dead in da middle of lil..." tonge twister
The Rain & The Sun - Not a song but dead prez and Pun colaborate on a great but much too short interlude.
Boomerang - Another Decent tracc.
You Came Up - Good Colabo wit NORE.
Tres Leches(Triboro Trilogy) - Lyrical murder. Prodigy(mobb deep) & Inspectah Decc(wu tang) assist.
Fast Money - Half way decent tracc.
Parental Discretion - Only real filler. n whatz up wit busta????

Underrated.......2002-01-01

After the death of Big Pun, I heard many people on TV praissing Pun on what a good lyracist he was. I figured that this was more people paying respects to their deceased friend, which they welcome to do. I mostly bough this record out of interest, and boy was I shocked!!!
Boogie down give Pun some ominous Wu-Tang sounding beats, to spit his rapid-fire flow over. If you were expecting a whole album of Don't wanna be a Player, you're gonna be disappointed. Pun is an old school lyricist. He not a complex as a Nas or Talib Kweli, but has the knack for rhyming 5 or 6 words in a bar. Although, he does drop some science on the commercial/ R&B sounding Come Back To Me. While most rapper use this as a chance to delve into lyrical simplicity, Pun drops some nice lyrics about a father son relationship broken by a jealous girlfriend. Other highlight are Glamour Life (were Cuban Link steals the show from even Pun), U Came Up (maybe the best on the Disc), Super Lyrical (with the underrated Black Thought) and U Ain't a killer (with a killer piano loop). Though the last few tracks are solid, they don't live up to the standard set by the rest of the album.
Not only is the production masterful, but so is Pun. Theirs a feel that he freestyled the whole album. Like all the greats, he can seem effortless without it looking like he's just bored. This is one of the best albums I've purchased, and I would highly recommend it.

Great, miss him.......2001-02-20

I would've given this 4 stars but since he put a collabration with Wyclef it gives 5 stars. Most of this is pretty cool. I had earler heard Twinz, I'm Not A Player and You Came Up which had all convinced me to buy this. If you're a REAL hip-hop fan by this.

Lyrics-- 3.5 of 5. He has a good sense of humor and sometimes the lyrics just need a little more imagery for yourselves

Guests-- 5 of 5. Everyone you need basically.

We will all remember him. there is a flaw with his follow-up. Incomplete. But there's still the Terror Squad for y'all. not jay-z but still great. RIP Big Pun-- review

We miss u Pun.......2000-09-17

I won't front when I first got this album 2 years ago the only song I listen 2 was "still not a player & Twinz". It not that I didn't like the album it was I was still stuck on the puff daddy beats. Later that year I realize how lyrics is what made a rapper great. So I gave the album another chance & I realize Big Pun wasn't a good rapper he was a Great rapper. In songs like "Beware, Fast money, Parental Discretion, U came up, and the best track that display Puns skills "The Dream Shatterer" Pun keep your hand on the rewind button. Every track on this album is hot. It pure underground hip hop with hot beats & lyrics. Pun second & last album wasn't good as this album so if u thinking bout the 2 get the debut album.

We miss u Pun.......2000-09-17

I won't front when I first got this album 2 years ago the only song I listen 2 was "still not a player & Twinz". It not that I didn't like the album it was I was still stuck on the puff daddy beats. Later that year I realize how lyrics is what made a rapper great. So I gave the album another chance & I realize Big Pun wasn't a good rapper he was a Great rapper. In songs like "Beware, Fast money, Parental Discretion, U came up, and the best track that display Puns skills "The Dream Shatterer" Pun keep your hand on the rewind button. I mean telling u the truth when I say that every track on this album is hot. It pure underground hip hop with hot beats & lyrics. Pun second & last album wasn't good as this album so if u thinking bout the 2 get the debut album.

Average customer rating: Could've used more guitar, but still good

Capital Punishment Unit: 187 Manufacturer: COP International ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Alt Industrial | Industrial | Goth & Industrial | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music ASIN: B00008KFXW Release Date: 2007-07-16

Tracks:

1. Capital Punishment
2. Lust Poison #9
3. Anger Management, Pt. 1
4. Angels
5. Second Class Citizen
6. Anger Management, Pt. 2
7. Infested
8. Euphoria
9. Second Class Citizen [Decreemix]

Customer Reviews:

Could've used more guitar, but still good.......2003-09-07

The latest offering from Unit: 187 is a little more geared towards total electronics than eletronics mixed with heavy guitars. But that doesn't make this a bad album. Most of the songs come off as instrumentals with Tod Law shouting one or two lines here and there. The electronics still have the trademark Unit: 187 sound...very abrasive and harsh. I would've maybe liked to have seen more lyrics or guitars in these songs, but they're still good. My favorite is by far the title track, which opens the record. Both mixes of Anger Management are also good. If you have the other releases from the boys, pick this one up as well. It's worth it in my opinion.

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Livin' on the Edge of a Razor Capital Punishment Manufacturer: Ichiban Old Indie ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Gangsta & Hardcore | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000008DZK Release Date: 1991-09-26

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Different Levels of Tha Game Manufacturer: Sl-Street Level Label Group ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music ASIN: B00005ATJ1 Release Date: 2001-03-20

Average customer rating: hmmmm THIS ONE RAW AS MC Big Pun is a great rapper.if you don't have it ,get it. Your lyrics are one of the best baby. Do your thing. THIS SH** IS PHAT

Capital Punishment Big Punisher Manufacturer: RCA ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Latin Rap | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music East Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Gangsta & Hardcore | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Life After Death ASIN: B000006376 Release Date: 1998-04-28

Tracks:

1. Intro
2. Beware
3. Super Lyrical
4. Still Not A Player
5. Intermission
6. The Dream Shatterer
7. Punish Me
8. You Ain't A Killer
9. Pakinamac
10. Caribbean Connection
11. Glamour Life
12. Capital Punishment
13. Censored
14. I'm Not A Player
15. Twinz (Deep Cover 98)
16. The Rain & The Sun (Interlude)
17. Boomerang
18. You Came Up
19. Tres Leches (Triboro Trilogy)
20. Charlie Rock Shout
21. Fast Money
22. Parental Discretion

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In the beginning, hip-hop's heavyweights were relegated to the role of class clown--what with fat guys being jolly and all. But in the mid '90s, artists of a certain heft broke free of that stereotype and asserted themselves as powerful in both muscle and mind. On this much-anticipated full-length debut, Christopher "Big Punisher" Rios shows he's capable of competing in both arenas, waxing as intelligent as can be on rhymes like "Super Lyrical" (where he's joined by the Roots' always provocative Black Thought) and "Parental Discretion" (a duet with Busta Rhymes). Big Pun's hit "Still Not a Player" is, of course, included here, and while its nasty Bronx groove sets the tone for much of the 24-song set, the big man also pays his respects to the Big Apple's other boroughs on "Tres Leches (Triboro Trilogy"). He even sets sail for the islands--accompanied by Fugee frontman Wyclef Jean--on "Caribbean Connection." One of the most ambitious hip-hop debuts in years. --David Sprague

Customer Reviews:

hmmmm.......2004-02-16

this came out quite a few years ago, what could I possibly add to it in 2004?
well, I can't really... but i love this cd, and take all the positive reviews and comments for this album, put them together, then that would be my review...

big pun was da SIIIIICK MAAAYTE!

THIS ONE RAW AS MC.......1999-03-28

THIS CD IS ONE OF THE BEST CDS OUT NOW. BIG PUN IS MULTY TALENTED AND IS ONE OF THE BEST LATINO RAPPERS OUT THERE RIGHT NOW. TU ERES # 1 MIJO. MUCHO AMOR

Big Pun is a great rapper.if you don't have it ,get it........1999-03-24

BIG PUN IS AWESOME.GET THIS CD.ALL OF HIS HIT SONGS LIKE STILL NOT A PLAYER AND YOU CAME UP ARE ON IT.THIS CD IS GREAT,WITH A CAPITAL G!!!!!!!

Your lyrics are one of the best baby. Do your thing........1999-02-12

I have to commend him on his style.Being a latino artist is a task within it's self.Hoping he continues his success in his next album. one love

THIS SH** IS PHAT.......1998-12-28

HIS WHOLE CD IS PHAT AND TOUCHES ON REAL LIFE ISSUES

Average customer rating: His Best Work In Years

Boy Most Likely to.. Manufacturer: Atomic Powered ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Alt-Country & Americana | Country | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000CA2ROK Release Date: 2006-02-07

Customer Reviews:

His Best Work In Years.......2006-04-27

Bob Collum continues to out do himself with every new album. And his growing following shows it. I highly recommend this album.

Average customer rating:

Ghetto Storiez Capital Punishment Manufacturer: Blac Katz 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 General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B000005BVB Release Date: 1997-07-01

Tracks:

1. Life After Death (Can I Get Sum G SH*t)
2. Ghetto Storiez
3. Hood Crook
4. Who'z Down Witcha
5. Dead Man Walking
6. Hustle
7. Day by Day
8. Dayz of Darkness
9. Just Stay Real
10. Pressure
11. Runnin' Game
12. Murda Call
13. Survivin' Tha Game
14. Gotz No Love
15. Murda Made Me Crazy
16. Swisher Time
17. Tha South

Dance Music:

1. Capital Punishment [Enhanced] [Explicit Lyrics]
2. Caviar Dreams, Champagne Wishes [Explicit Lyrics]
3. Chapter II: Family Reunion [Explicit Lyrics]
4. Civil Service
5. Crabbuckit Pt.1 [CD-single] [Enhanced] [Import]
6. Credentials [Explicit Lyrics]
7. Crowned [Explicit Lyrics]
8. Da Storm [Explicit Lyrics]
9. Dime Bag: 10 Homegrown Trip Hop Jointz
10. Factors in the Game

Dance Music

dance music

Dance Music

Starling, Spiders, Tiger and Sprites

Tchaikovsky: Seasons Op37; Dumka Op59

The Memory Of All That: Gershwin On Broadway And In Hollywood

Live: Greatest Hits [Live]

Total Togetherness, Vol. 6

Ura-BTTB [CD-single] [Import]

Tangos de Siempre, Vol. 2 [Import]

Trouble Bound [Live]

Time: A Sense of Place [Import]

The Chicago Recordings

That's All Very Well, But...

Turbogold

Todos Somos [Import]

Never Alone

Betcha Bottom Dollar