Black Dialogue

1. Let's Move

2. People 4 Prez

3. Blo

4. Memorial Day

5. Love Letters

6. Black Dialogue

7. Frame Rupture

8. What Have We Got to Lose?!?

9. Party Hard - CamuTao, , Perceptionists

10. Career Finders - Humpty Hump, Perceptionists

11. 5 0'Clock - Perceptionists,

12. Breathe in the Sun

Black Dialogue,The Perceptionists,Definitive Jux,Alternative Rap,Political Rap,Pop,Rap & Hip-Hop,Underground Rap

Average customer rating: Their Perception is Our Reality ON POINT! The Perceptionists - Black Dialogue great at times www.sportofdistraction.com

Black Dialogue The Perceptionists Manufacturer: Definitive Jux ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Experimental Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Emergency Rations I Phantom Mo' Mega Beauty & The Beat The Mouse and the Mask ASIN: B00070G74G Release Date: 2005-03-22

Tracks:

1. Let's Move
2. People 4 Prez
3. Blo
4. Memorial Day
5. Love Letters
6. Black Dialogue
7. Frame Rupture
8. What Have We Got To Lose?!?
9. Party Hard feat. Guru & CamuTao
10. Career Finders feat Humpty Hump aka Shock G
11. 5 O'Clock feat. Phonte of Little Brother
12. Breath In The Sun

Album Description

Debut album from Boston based super-group made up of MC's Mr. Lif, Akrobatik and DJ Fakts One. Album features guest appearances by Guru, Humpty Hump aka Shock G and Phonte (of Little Brother) + guest production by El-P and more. Chuck D. on Perceptionists: "Lif is Coltrane, Ak - Miles Davis and Fakts One yo, that's Art Blakey - the magic in NYC that happened 50 years ago, y'all are experiencing right now"

Customer Reviews:

Their Perception is Our Reality.......2007-04-05

Let me be the first to admit I know next to nothing about hip-hop. That being said, I know gold when I hear it, and Boston-based hip-hop group The Perceptionists is it. Their 2005 disc, Black Dialogue, has all the makings of a star disc: the break beats, smooth rap, dope lyrics and righteous rhythms. The disc flows naturally from one track to the next, and even got my scrawny white butt grooving. In fact, the grooves are so good, my whole body started moving.

The Perceptionists is a trio made up of Mr. Lif, Akrobatik and DJ Fakts One. The trio have been working together as far back as 1997, with DJ Fakts One doing the cuts for Lif's single "Electro," and Lif lending vocals to Akrobatik's 1998 b-side "Fat S-t." In fact, the liner notes of Lif's 2000 song "Avenger" read: "Akrobatik and Mr. Lif combine to form The Perceptionists." But it took until 2005 to come up with their debut, Black Dialogue, released on New York label Definitive Jux.

Although all three rappers had solo careers, releasing albums with Definitive Jux and Coup D'Etat labels, they blend seamlessly into a tight group. Definitive Jux's Web site describes them as "three brothers from other mothers," hailing their close working relationship: "[The Perceptionists] have been to different continents together, blown up each other's cell phones to get to airports on time, shared bad fast food meals at truck stops. Truth be told: road warriors have bonds that are stronger than studio associates will ever know about."

The album is totally real, without an ounce of pretense. Two tracks that stand out are "Black Dialogue" and a righteous rant against our current president, George W. Bush, and the lack of weapons of mass destruction is Iraq, "Memorial Day."

The title track is a scorching diatribe against selling out, a shout-out to African-American cultural leaders of the past and present, and a hymn to the power of hip-hop culture: "Yo, Martin and Malcolm knew it / Black dialogue / Grandma Moses drew it / Black dialogue / Stevie Wonder seen it / Black dialogue / Many games to steam with / Black dialogue / Chuck D took a stand for / Black dialogue ... The whole world is after / Black dialogue." "Memorial Day" takes the position of supporting American troops, but cussing out leaders, mostly white ones, who sent them to die for a lie.

Rounding out the album, "Love Letters" and "Breathe In The Sun" are two soulful and plaintive love songs, told with a hip-hop sensibility. With this black dialogue, The Perceptionists have created a set of songs that leave listeners with something new to think about on every listen. Whether they're tackling institutional racism, sociopolitical issues, or just shooting it about love and life in some Jamaica Plain living room, each track is a massively mind-bending groove. Sometimes they're angry. Sometimes they're heartsick and soulful. Sometimes they're comedic. But each time they spit out the good stuff. The Perceptionists are an auditory wonder.

ON POINT!.......2006-07-21

This is one of the most refreshing hip hop contributions that I have heard in a minute. The lyrics are meaningful, relative, definitive and true knowledge. The production is tight, clever tracks, beats that resignate. Memorial Day is quite inventive, each of the tracks can stand on their own but together they are a force to be reckoned. Much appreciation and gratitude for these indivdually talented artist to combine their gifts to bring this offering. I am quite pleased.
Much Love.

The Perceptionists - Black Dialogue.......2006-01-15

Black Dialogue's debut album "The Perceptionists" (2005) is a solid release from the Boston trio of Mr. Lif, Akrobatik & DJ Fakts One. The first real standout for me is Memorial Day- The Perceptionists talk to the President asking "Where are the Weapons of Mass Destruction?" while doing their own narrative of being soldiers in Iraq, calling out the politicians and dropping some very memorable lines. This track is powerful, and worth listening to whatever your stance on the war is. The Perceptionists then flip things delivering the laidback "Love Letters" an outstanding and intelligent track about looking for love. The Perceptionists shine again on the title track "Black Dialogue" getting political and repping black culture while calling out the fakes and talking about the ignorance they see in today's culture. Midway not feeling some of the tracks, two more standouts finish off the album the first of these is the exceptional "5 O'clock" feat. Phonte of Little Brother, an ode to enjoying life after work, making a plan about life and business, and focusing on where you want to be- this whole track is full of quotable lines. The album closes off with the chilled out "Breath in the Sun". Recommend checking out "Black Dialogue" if your looking for something different. 3.5.

great at times.......2006-01-10

The problem with most of these 5 star reviews is that they don't take in account the album as a WHOLE. This album is absolutely incredible at certain times, mostly good the rest of the time, with a couple fairly weak tracks.

With that said, this is a very good album overall, with the standouts being the title track "Black Dialogue" and "Love Letters". "Frame Rupture" and "5 O' Clock" (featuring Phonte of Little Brother) are also very good.

The production is very good most of the time and lyrically there is really no problem at all, as usual with most underground hip-hop. Very political at times, but very versital as well, The Perceptionists have produced a good album.

Very good album with a couple mishaps. Worth your money.

www.sportofdistraction.com.......2005-11-23

5 stars for content, and the same 5 stars by comparison to the pied-piper music we are innundated with on a daily basis. It's definitely nice ot hear these 2 pass it back & forth, and I think it helps Akrobatic immensly for him to have a break throughout an album, instead of carrying the whole weight.

In any event, for those that appreciate the naturally evolved classic sound, this is it.

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Robert Starer: Excursions for a Pianist Manufacturer: Albany Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Sonatas | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Sonatas | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Similar Items: Robert Starer: Solo Piano Music, 1946-1996 ASIN: B0000049PZ Release Date: 1996-12-17

Tracks:

1. Excursions For A Pianist
2. Sketches In Color: Purple
3. Sketches In Color: Shades Of Blue
4. Sketches In Color: Black & White
5. Sketches In Color: Bright Orange
6. Sketches In Color: Grey
7. Sketches In Color: Pink
8. Sketches In Color: Crimson
9. At Home Alone: Dialogue With The Self
10. At Home Alone: Opening Petals
11. At Home Alone: Dreams Of Glory
12. At Home Alone: In The Birdcage
13. At Home Alone: A Faded Old Photograph
14. At Home Alone: Pop-Time
15. At Home Alone: Herman The Brown Mouse
16. At Home Alone: A Small Oriental Vase
17. At Home Alone: Steps In The Attic
18. At Home Alone: Shadows On The Wall
19. At Home Alone: Deep Down The Soul
20. At Home Alone: Dancing Next Door
21. Three Israeli Sketches: Pastorale
22. Three Israeli Sketches: Little White Sheep
23. Three Israeli Sketches: Dance
24. Eclectric Church
25. Five Caprices: Moderato
26. Five Caprices: Adagio
27. Five Caprices: Allegro risoluto
28. Five Caprices: Andantino
29. Five Caprices: Molto allegro
30. Sonata No.1: Allegro
31. Sonata No.1: Andante cantabile
32. Sonata No.1: Allegro Frivolo

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The Last American Frontier Centennial Sherwin Linton Manufacturer: Black Gold Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music ASIN: B000CAGD90 Release Date: 2005-11-08

Tracks:

1. Opening Dialogue
2. I Ride an Old Paint
3. Dialogue
4. Little Old Sod Shanty on the Claim
5. Dialogue with Zeeland Friends
6. Wait for the Wagon, Phyllis
7. Dialogue
8. My Home of Zeeland
9. Zeeland Friends Sing du du Liegst Mir im Herzen
10. You You Tender and Wistful
11. Dialogue
12. In My Merry Oldsmobile
13. Tony Schafner Dialogue
14. Long Long Trail
15. When You Wore a Tulip
16. Dialogue
17. Grandfather's Clock
18. Dialogue
19. Rosary My Mother Gave to Me
20. Dialogue
21. Til We Meet Again
22. Dialogue
23. Dixie Darlin'
24. By the Light of the Silvery Moon
25. Put on Your Old Gray Bonnet
26. Christmas Gifts, Zeeland Friends
27. Keep on the Sunny Side
28. Dialogue
29. Wildwood Flower
30. Dialogue
31. Waitin' for a Train
32. Dialogue
33. Isle of Capri
34. When I Grow Too Old to Dream
35. Dialogue
36. Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree
37. Have I Told You Lately That I Love You
38. Whoopie John at Zeeland
39. Lily Marlene
40. Dialogue
41. Milk Bucket Boogie
42. Dialogue
43. Ode to the Little Brown Shack
44. Family Values -- Zeeland
45. Dear Hearts & Gentle People
46. I'll Meet You in Church
47. Zeeland Folks Speak German Ya Vol!
48. Fraulien
49. Ragged Old Flag
50. Zeeland Sings God Bless America

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Malcolm X: Music And Dialogue From The Original Soundtrack Of The Motion Picture Manufacturer: Warner Bros. ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music ASIN: B000RQNLLM

Product Description

11-track CD on Warner Bros, originally released on LP in 1972.

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