Coast II Coast

1. Iron Galaxy - Cannibal Ox

2. Because They Made It That Way - Mr. Lif

3. Senioritis - MC Paul Barman

4. Stay Up - Talib Kweli, Youngblood Brass Band

5. Verbal Reflection

6. Ocean

7. All Out - Mass Influence

8. X-5 (The Unknown Power)

9. Mywayoutofapaperbag - Doseone,

10. 2004 - Obscure Disorder

11. Bonus Treats [*]

Coast II Coast,Various Artists,Ozone [Caroline],Alternative Rap,East Coast Rap,Hip-Hop,Pop,Rap & Hip-Hop,Southern Rap,Underground Rap,West Coast Rap

Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde
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Awesome Fun B-Boy Music (Rating: 10 out of 10- -5 stars)

50 STARS IF YOU ASK ME

Creativety, humor, honesty and charm all in the mix - the perfect hip-hop record

The most entertaining hip hop album EVER

YES! THE MOST ORIGINAL HIPHOP ALBUM OF ALL TIME

Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde
The Pharcyde
Manufacturer: Delicious Vinyl
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005A09L
Release Date: 2001-03-20

Tracks:

4 Better Or 4 Worse (Interlude)
Oh Shit
It's Jiggaboo Time (Skit)
4 Better Or 4 Worse
I'm That Type Of Nigga
If I Were President (Skit)
Soul Flower (Remix)
On The DL
Pack The Pipe (Interlude)
Officer
Ya Mama
Passing Me By
Otha Fish
Quinton's On The Way (Skit)
Pack The Pipe
Return Of The B-Boy

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Like De La Soul's Three Feet High & Rising, the Pharcyde's 1992 debut came at a time when hip-hop was headed in one direction, but the group was going somewhere else entirely. A crew of spunky b-boys armed with a self-deprecating sense of humor, the Pharcyde made an album that was fresh and profoundly honest. "Ya Mama" is a clever array of mother jokes set to cartoonish beats; "On the DL" has each MC unguardedly making self-denigrating confessions (like Fat Lip admitting to masturbating--previously a hip-hop no-no); and "Passin' Me By" is an ode to hopeless crushes on unattainable women. The group's playfulness was also infused with smarts, too, most visibly on "Officer." Recorded around the time of the Rodney King verdict, the song was an indictment of racial profiling--shrouded, of course, in a comic tale that parodied Public Enemy's "Black Steel in the Hour of Chaos." With animated beats from J-Swift (the West Coast version of Prince Paul) and four distinct rhyming styles, particularly Slim Kid Tre's melodiousness and Fat Lip's nerdiness, this album captures an innocence rarely seen in the music's posturing ways. It's something that this album captures forever. --Joseph Patel

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Awesome Fun B-Boy Music (Rating: 10 out of 10- -5 stars).......2007-03-02

If I had to pick an album that can discribe the type of personality that I have, it would be this one here, "Bizarre Ride II The Pharcyde". Funny that this album dropped back in 1992 and came from Los Angeles. A time and a place where gangsta rap was beginning to get in full spin, this group provided an excellent alternative in hip hop music. I remember when I saw the video "Passing Me By" a few years ago and thought it was an awesome song. Another excellent song would be the jammin' song "Soul Flower", a party track that packs a punch. Infact this whole CD here will be garunteed to provide something for anyone to like. From laughable songs like "Oh Sh.." and "Officer" to those love songs like "Otha Fish" to old school '88 type hip hop like "Return Of The B-Boy". This CD has it all.

No CD is perfect in anyway, but I find this to come very close to perfection. This masterpiece by The Pharcyde is one of the best CDs you can have if you love hip hop. It brings back memories of back when hip hop was fun and at the same time showed off your skills on the mic ("Housing MFs like a real estate agent" - "I'm The Type Of ***** In Charge). That is exactly what this album is all about, making fun music.

I always said that the west coast can come with come of the most creative music in hip hop. This album continues to validate my statement. I heard their follow up "Labcabincalifornia" was dope as well, and I will check that out also.

Lyrics: A+
Guest Appearances: N/A
Production: A+
Musical Vibes: A+
Overall: A+

My Favorite Tracks: Oh Sh.., I'm The Type Of ***** In Charge, Soul Flower (Remix) [personal favorite], On The Down Low, Officer, Ya Mama, Passing Me By, Pack The Pipe, Return Of The B-Boy

Peace Everyone!!!!

50 STARS IF YOU ASK ME.......2007-01-31

this is a great reason why radio sucks today. there was once a period where you could hear gems that came off this single until you were sick of them. now, you have to fight sleep (at least where i dwell) just to hear quality material like this.

this is class all the way. great west coast hip hop. shoot, this makes me remember groups like freestyle fellowship, da wascals, madkap, and the nonce. before this came out, i never heard a west coast act that made me forget that they were from california. they do not make them like this anymore...........ANYWHERE!!!!! i recommend absolutely everything.

Creativety, humor, honesty and charm all in the mix - the perfect hip-hop record.......2006-06-18

Bizarre Ride II The Pharcyde (Delicious Vinyl 1992)

In a time when gangsta rap dominated completely - not just on the westcoast, but in the whole country - there was this nice quartet. A breath of fresh air and a style unlike anything else. Slim Kid Tre, Imani, Fat Lip & Bootie Brown was a part of the rising freestylescene in L.A., and they were more inspired by Native Tongues rather than N.W.A. and Ice-T. Bizarre Ride II The Pharcyde shows musical creativity and it sounds playful. There wasn't any pressure. You could just be yourself, and that's an important premise for many classics.

Humor, honesty and charm are three other important clues, and it was this that separated The Pharcyde from the other rappers. The production is mostly handled by J-Sw!ft, he rotated between funky b-boy songs as "I'm That Type Of N*" and "Officer" and more jazzy stuff like "4 Better Or 4 Worse" and "Otha Fish". It's a lot of James Brown and J.B.'s samples, but also jazznames like Herbie Mann and Lou Donaldson. On the classic single "Passing Me By" they used Quincy Jones' "Summer In The City", but it also features a Jimi Hendrix sample. The other singles, "Ya Mama" and "Otha Fish", are also reckoned classics. On "Otha Fish" Slim Kid (now better known as Tre) could swing free with his wonderful laidback singin'. The record has a totally unique feel and energy, and not since De La Soul's revolutionary debut from 1989, 3 Feet High & Rising, had we heard an album this consistent positively and unceremonious. The Pharcyde didn't quite manage to follow up the success, even though their second, Labcabincalifornia, was a respectably try. However Bizarre Ride... have assured them a spot in "the Hip-Hop Hall Of Fame", and this set belongs home in every serious collection.

The most entertaining hip hop album EVER.......2006-04-28

"Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde" is a prime example of hip hop at its best. I believe that it is one of, if not the, very greatest hip hop album ever recorded. I have listened to hundreds of albums, all of the ones that other people claim to be the best ever, yet nothing entertains me like "Bizarre Ride". I love everything about it. The MCs (Slim Kid Tre, Fatlip, Imani Wilcox, and Bootie Brown) are absolutely hilarious, and they seriously make me laugh everytime I put this in the player. J-Swift made his mark as one of the world's greatest producers, creating beautiful jazzy, funky, and ridiculous beats for them. The subject matter goes all over the place. At one minute they're telling a silly story, the next bashing the police, and the next telling mama jokes. They yell and chant every chorus. Their immature, harmonious voices, along with a great flow, will keep you listening for the end and you'll keep coming back for more "Bizarre Ride".

The first full song is called "Oh Sh*t", a hilarious mix of stories that made the four use the exclamation. Between being busted and finding your lady is a man, over a jazzy and bluesy beat, this song is great. "4 Better Or 4 Worse" also has a great soulful beat, awesome chorus and on-point lyrics. "I'm That Type Of N**ga" is just a happy, catchy song, with a sax loop, funny chorus, and more great rhymes. "Soul Flower" is maybe my favorite beat here, it makes my head bob and puts me on the brink of dancing every time, and the beat to "On the DL" is just as great, a bass and drum heavy track with great vibes. The lyrics and hooks to both do not slack, and both are classics. "Officer" is an anti-police anthem, but it's done in the signature Pharcyde style, half-kidding the entire song. It almost sounds like a parody of a Public Enemy song, with the spinning, loopy beat and chorus. "Ya Mama" is maybe the funniest song I've ever heard. The beat is great, and I know you think you've heard mama jokes before, but wait till you hear this. A peg leg with a kickstand? An afro with a chinstrap? Where do they get this stuff? This is perfectly followed by "Passin' Me By", indisputibly one of the greatest hip hop songs of all time. The beat is among the best ever, and the lyrics tell the stories of the girls that got away. It's as legendary a hip hop song as any. "Otha Fish", one of my favorites, has a toned down, happy beat with flutes, providing hope to any lovesick teen. "Pack the Pipe", a silly story which involves giving weed to a 4-year old, and "Return of the B-Boy", an excellent groove, finish the album amazingly in a way only the Pharcyde could. Throughout the album, hilarious skits like "Quinton's on the Way", "It's Jigaboo Time", and "Pack the Pipe" only enhance the tracks.

"Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde" is a must-have for anyone who likes hip hop. It has the funniest lyrics and immaculate production. Everything went right on "Bizarre Ride", and I speak of it among the best ever, with other greats from the early 90s period like Pete Rock & CL Smooth, Souls of Mischief, and A Tribe Called Quest. You don't know what you're missing without this in your collection.

YES! THE MOST ORIGINAL HIPHOP ALBUM OF ALL TIME.......2006-04-25

FRESH. The feeling you get from Bizarre Ride II is similar to that off a bottle of chilled water on a summer's day...REFRESHING. Now that may sound to cliched, but it's true. At a time when Hiphop was constantly progressing as different artists and groups were bringing something new to the table, and making a name for themselves (1992) the Pharyce stepped up and blew away any competition for that time. This album has that x-factor that only a true Hiphop fan can appreciate. Now I do not agree with reviewers that say that this is one of the last great hiphop albums to come out before commercialism started to ambush Hiphop, since 1993/1994 was pretty much the beat years for hiphop with virtually the most innovative and creative albums in hiphop coming out, but I can see how this album can over-shadow any later releases. Now, for the music. The album contains 11 tracks and 5 skits (some of the most entertaining skits that only enhance the flow of the album further) all of which display their own individuality and carry their own memorability. "Passin Me By" is considered to be one of the best hiphop songs off all time, and it can be understood why as Fatlip etc drop a little tale over one of the most addictive and fresh melodies ever laid down (courtesy of J-SWIFT. However, unlike some releases this does not over-shadow any other song on the album resulting in you finding your "favourite" track will continually change until the day you die. "On the DL" is one of the most refreshing Hiphop songs I have ever heard, period, displaying nothing short of amazing lyrics, originality and production that only keeps you hitting the rewind button. Similarly, tracks like Ya Mama and Officer offer a more entertaining experience that contributes to justification of the albums deserved trademark title of "originality", whilst tracks like "oh Sht" and "soul flower remix" give a catchy and addictive vibe that are ideal for when you feel a bit hype or just want to engage with your music! It's all here, you are reading a review for one of the most unique and replayable albums in history, regardless of genre. The Pharcyde display styles that no other hiphop group posess or can match, and this album is the perfect oppurtunity to indugle in Hiphop's most creative side! This needs to be in the hands of a person who truly appreciates Hiphop with that Jazzy Fresh Vibe. If not, look elsewhere as this is not for you...You will not understand.PEACE

Lyrics? - 10/10
Beats? - 10/10
Originality? - 1000/10
Replay Value - 10/10

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The Ultimate Late Night Aphrodisiac
East Beats West But Still Not Equal To Volume One
One of my most revered CDs
Amazing
Easily on the most impressive of all NE sets

Northern Exposure II: East Coast
Sasha & John Digweed
Manufacturer: Ultra Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Northern Exposure II: West Coast
Northern Exposure : Expeditions
Xpander
Global Underground 013: Ibiza
Communicate

ASIN: B000003SFS
Release Date: 1998-01-13

Tracks:

Believe- Gus Gus
Soothe (Chicane Mix)- Furry Freaks
Burn the Elastic- Violet vs Mantronik
Geomantik- Prana
Cycles of Time- The Acoustic Hoods
Dammerung- Frontisde
Blue (Original and LP Mix)- Doi-Oing
Little Bullet (Part One)- Spooky
Botz- Uberzone
Reeferendum- Fluke
Distant Voices (Angel Edit)- Lost Tribe
Purple- Gus Gus
Symphony- Hybrid

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A truly expansive collection of cuts, this companion to Northern Exposure 2: West Coast Edition is one for all ears that sees Sasha and Digweed juxtapose dance-pop tunes with club-land mixes. Converts to the Northern Exposure series will further enjoy the skillful Sasha and Digweed mixes washed (as ever) with layers of smooth late-night warmth; newcomers will find a variety of styles and sounds stretching beyond conventional trance-techno to whet their appetite. Gus Gus enjoy two wonderful moments, opening the disc with their dreamy, trip-hop-flavored "Believe" and also offering the penultimate cut with their celestial, bottom-end-boosted "Purple." Other standout moments include Prana's "Geomantik" and Doi-Oing's warm and hazy "Blue." Occasionally the shadow of hip-hop can be heard snaking into the mix, but never enough to take away from the predominant trance atmosphere, which makes Northern Exposure sets so unique. --Steffan Chirazi

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The Ultimate Late Night Aphrodisiac.......2007-07-07

This mix truly surpasses anything before it and most that have come after it...
It showcases what DJs can do to tunes.. It proves that they can indeed be artists.

Starting off with the gorgeous sounds of Gus Gus and Chicane , (atmospheric, earthy and organic.), to the main room progressive sound of Frontside, Spooky and Uberzone.. (dark, dirty and sexy.) before landing with the most soothing sounds of Hybrid's `Unfinished Symphony"... this mix transcends Genres and Sub-genres and simply delivers a musical journey indescribable by words.

To know that it was recorded from vinyl rather that any computer software adds to the natural feel that has come to define the `Northern Exposure' series..

Is this the best of the series!? Hard to say.. but for pure musicality, originality and midnight magic.. yes.. yes it is.

A beautiful, dark, sensual journey through the underground as only Sasha with the aid of Digweed can deliver.

GET INTO IT!

East Beats West But Still Not Equal To Volume One.......2007-06-06

The set featured on this album originally accompanied that found on Northern Exposure II: West Coast as a two disc offering. Ahhh, strategic marketing.

I'd have to say that this set scores an easy second place for the Northern Exposure series. However it still falls short compared to the quality and creativity of the first.

3.5/5 stars for this half of Northern Exposure, volume 2.

One of my most revered CDs.......2006-12-27

This album IS the definition of a perfect progressive trance collaboration between Sasha and John Digweed. It even surpasses Northern Exposure I (U.S. edition) because of the variability in tracks. The transitions between tracks one, two and three quite literally brought tears to my eyes the very first time I popped it in my car, and my highest opinion of this album has only further solidified with repeated listening.

If you bought NEII:West Coast first, do yourself a favor and check out the good ol' East. It w.i.l.l. blow you away by comparison, and I love the West Coast edition. While West has fantastic tracks which are more relaxed, consistent, bubbly and soothing... East takes that formula, bends it, twists it, makes suitable additions and comes out with something so much more intensly pleasing to the ear. The vocal selections on tracks 1-3 make the album hauntingly appealing at first, and remind me of the cover of the album due to their blue/white liquid texture and composition... but just when you sit back to enjoy the smooth relaxation Sasha and Digweed serve up first, it is only an appetizer.

The next set of perhaps 6 tracks up the ante on the tempo and profundity of the listening experience, especially on Geomantik, Blue-->Little Bullet and Botz. These tracks are, to me, so reminiscent of those found on Disc 1 of John Digweeds GU006:Sydney release. Tribal, with the "evil frog" croak and beats which create a spiraling intensity about them as the listener is propelled through the vortex of sound.

The album ends with lovely track slections and mixes by Lost Tribe, Gus Gus's "Purple" (An early trance classic and staple Tranceport remix by Sasha), and Hybrid's "Symphony". I have to say I was a bit surprised by their slection of Hybrid's track, but pleasntly so; a unique artist with a unique track to end a rewardingly unique listening experience.

I would recommend this album to anyone with an ear for audible appreciation: if you really dig albums like Sasha's Involver, Lexicon Avenue's mix on Dave Seaman's "Therapy Sessions Vol. 3", or any of the other Northern Exposure series (particularly NEI and NEIII:Disc 1), you will love this album to death.
If you are looking for Global Underground comparisons, GU006:Sydney and GU013: Ibiza come to mind; not surprising, as they are the cream of the Sasha and Digweed GU crop.

If you have not even heard of any of the aforementioned albums, you will still love this album to death.

My absolute favorite among the greatest collaboration series of two of the greatest DJ's on Planet Home.

~Lex

Amazing.......2006-06-21

Mindblowing cd and the best of all the NE'S. I highly recommend this disc to anyone.

Easily on the most impressive of all NE sets.......2006-01-07

What can I say that has not already been said. I am usually the type to write long lenghty reviews but in this case I don't have to, apparently the talent of Sasha and digweed speak for themselves ( the average review for this album is five stars with the reviewer wishing there were more stars. Me I am not so generous. I am more pragmatic and not so flaky and generous with my praise. I believe it devalues the criticsim. How many stars do u ask? SIX OF COURSE!
Check the fluke track Referendum #10 for the signature Sasha sound, haunting poignant beauty partially embossed by sadness that speaks to the human soul.
You won't find another Northern EXposure compilation like this one.
Gus Gus's purple original is here to for those who have heard the legendary remix and want to get a feel for the original version. Additional breakbeat production on the track of course but it was pretty much left untouched.

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This man take risks , make mistakes and is original
Eclectic to say the least
It's Aight
Haters run Wyclef Jean is at it again

The Ecleftic: 2 Sides II a Book
Wyclef Jean
Manufacturer: Sony
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ASIN: B00004VW9P
Release Date: 2000-08-22

Tracks:

Columbia Records
Where The Fugees At?
Kenny Rogers Dub Plate
Thug Angels
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911
Pullin' Me In
Da Cypha
Runaway
Red Light Disctrict
Perfect Gentleman
Low Income
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However You Want It
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Something About Mary
Bus Search
Wish You Were Here

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Welcome to hip-hop originality. On Wyclef Jean's The Ecleftic, his beats-beyond-borders ideology, seen on the Fugees' The Score and his own Carnival, shines bright. Rap's Renaissance man, he's pushing hip-hop forward with his musical vision. Firmly rooted in an inclusive old-school aesthetic (recalling Kool Herc and Afrika Bambaataa) he's got Kenny Rogers and Pharoahe Monch sharing space on a dub plate. Youssou N'Dour guests on the indignant, powerful "Diallo." And Mary J. Blige joins Wyclef for the mournfully beautiful duet "911." Though there are many musical flavors on The Ecleftic, Jean's deft musical arrangements prevent them from descending into tokenism. But at the end of the day, there's no doubt that this is hip-hop, with taut tracks like "Thug Angels," "However You Want It," and "Pulling Me In" showing that Wyclef's holding it down for the heads, some of whom felt that his Carnival was a little too poppy. The Ecleftic contains enough anger and righteous indignation to be real hip-hop, and enough humor and musical magic to be fun. --Lizz Mendez Berry

Album Description

Full title 'Ecleftic - 2 Sides II A Book'. Includes bonus disc with tracks 'Gone Till November' (Original & Remix), 'We Trying To Stay Alive', 'Guantanamera', & 'Perfect Gentleman' (Remix). Also includes CD-ROM videos for 'Gone Till November', '911', & 'Perfect Gentleman'.

Album Details

Repackaged with the Addition of a Special Bonus Disc Including Five Songs: Gone Till November (Album Version), Gone Till November (Remix), We Trying to Stay Alive, Guantanamera and Perfect Gentleman (Remix)

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Listen..........2007-06-22

You cannot put a whitney houston cover with a Pink Floyd cover .....period... it is not right chico..."it don't mix" if you can understand my english. I was born and raised in Puerto Rico... so I know about the underground. I love wyclef and I understand what the kid is trying to do, but it does not work. Your No woman no cry cover is really chill. but don't press your luck my friend.... whish you were here just does not sound right.

This man take risks , make mistakes and is original.......2005-04-04

I think this a very creative record . Wyclef jean take risks , so all the songs are not the at the same level . But a record that have Diallo among the tracks deserves serious listening and deep attention. Period.
I give to it 5 stars for its artistic achievements ( and because Earth , Wind and Fire appear !!)

Eclectic to say the least.......2004-07-20

Wyclef and the Refugee Camp hold a cross-genre fan base, being one of the influences of the hip hop world that can truly be said to have very high level of acceptance and support from non-hip-hop heads. Eleftic demonstraits why this is so beautifully. Wyclef comes with a strong album sporting an array of music that is as diverse as it is well crafted. Inspirations from classic rock, regae, soul, R&B, Dance and many other sources are noticable all over the album while successfully maintaing a very hip hop feel throughout the entire thing. This genre balancing act can be tricky but Wyclef does this wonderfully, and possibly even better than on his last solo album. The lyrics and rhymes range from not bad, to pretty good, and the singing is good as well. But the real star here is the music. The beats are diverse and enjoyable and will satisfy almost anyone. Songs like "wish you were here", "Run away", "911", "Doesnt matter", and "pulling me in" all sport styles that are different and have unique flavors to them and "Diallo Diallo" showcases wyclef's social conscious edge to his work.

All things considered some hip hop heads will argue that there isn't enough rap, or that it doesn't suit thier tastes. But Ecleftic can hold a rare title of being "hip hop for people who dont really like hip hop". And for me, and many other hip hop fans, elecftic will represent something different and a little innovative with great production work. Beats catchy enough to make you bob your head and enough soul to make you want to sing along, and plenty of culture - Wyclef proves once again on Ecleftic that hip hop is an artform that can be effectively used as glue to hold together many elements of several different musical genres at the same time, and bring it all together in a melody that's different pieces oddly compliment one another beautifully.

It's Aight.......2004-07-12

I like The Carnival and Preacher's Son better, but this is listenable. As far as musically, Wyclef's improved, but he is kinda immature on this album. "Where Fugees At?" is a good beat, but why's he askin? Supposedly it's his fault that they split up, according to Pras(though he's not a very reliable source). Clef also makes the mistake of trying to take on Canibus, his former protege(Canibus blamed Wyclef for the failure of his debut, and dissed him on "2000 B.C."). Clef is obviously no match for Canibus and if 'Bis retaliated on him, Clef would be finished. Besides those mistakes, and the horrible "Dirty South", Clef seems to have grown a little. On "Perfect Gentlemen", Clef defends strippers and tells the story of a romance between him and a stripper(likely false). The album misses that Fugees vibe that was still there on The Carnival. The less know guest appearences are boring, but the big names are funny and acceptable. Kenny Rogers, of all people, sings on "Kenny Rogers Dub Plate", where Wyclef and other rappers rhyme over a beat as Kenny sings the hook. This song is surprisingly likeable as is "It Doesn't Matter" which has another surprising guest, wrestler The Rock. On "911", Clef teams up with Mary J. Blige to showcase his actually not bad singing voice. Besides the awful Whitney Houston team up on her dub plate, Clef seems to have it down. Songs like "Hollyhood to Hollywood" and "Diallo" showcase his amazing creativity once again, the latter which is based on the case of the police shooting a man named Diallo 41 times for nothing. One of my favorite songs is "Wish You Were Here", which sounds alot like "Gone Til November", because of Clef's flow from singing to rapping. Basically, get Clef's other albums first(The Carnival, Preacher's Son, the fugees Score, and Pras' Ghetto Supastar).

Haters run Wyclef Jean is at it again.......2004-06-24

This album is great. He's got two diss tracks, "Where Fugees At"(Pras, Lauryn diss) and "However You Want It"(Canibus diss). He's got emotional songs like "911", "Diallo", and "Hollywood to Hollyhood". He also has fun songs like "It Doesn't Matter", "Perfect Gentleman", and "Something About Mary". Overall this album is mostly good. I think he could've done better, but overall this is a must-by.

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The Soul Brother Like No Other {4 Stars}
The Soul Brother is back
SOUL BROTHER #1...ALWAYS
Pete Rock is on point!
HE DID IT AGAIN!!

Soul Survivor II
Pete Rock
Manufacturer: Rapster
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music

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Soul Survivor
Lost and Found
Petestrumentals
The Surviving Elements: From Soul Survivor II Sessions
The Main Ingredient

ASIN: B0001LYF0O
Release Date: 2004-05-11

Tracks:

Truth Is
We Good
Just Do It
Give It To Ya
It's The Postaboy
It's A Love Thing
One MC One DJ
Beef
No Tears
Head Rush
Fly Till I Die
Warzone
Da Villa
Niggaz Know
Appreciate

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Pete Rock, producer extraordinaire, MC and Hip Hop royalty. At the dawning of the 1990s, Pete Rock manned the boards and his MC counterpart C.L. Smooth handled microphone duties on two of the most influential and timeless contributions to Hip-Hop ever released. 1992's Mecca & The Soul Brother and 1994's The Main Ingredient have gone on to shape and influence an entire generation of music listeners as well as producers such as The Neptunes, Kanye West, Just Blaze and 9th Wonder.

Constantly producing and remixing music's brightest stars (Nas, Public Enemy, Mos Def and Talib Kweli, Notorious B.I.G., Run DMC, Q-Tip, Mary J. Blige) and having released a classic solo album Soul Survivor (1998) and Instrumental excursion Petestrumentals (2001) Pete Rock returns With Soul Survivor 2.

Acting as MC, and producer Pete Rock has assembled a cast of Hip Hop's most talented artists to deliver more than just a sequel to Soul Survivor. Pete teamed up with Dead Prez to create "Warzone", a club and street anthem for 2004 reminiscent of the heyday of Public Enemy and NWA when the music had so much soul that you couldn't help but dance to it, but at the same time it also presented a strong social message. Recently reunited, Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth have crafted a summertime anthem titled "Love Thing", which brings to the forefront Justin Timberlake back-up singer Denosh. Other standout collaborations with Pete Rock on the album include the poignant Pharoahe Monch on "Just Do It", the soulful North Carolina group Little Brother on "Give It 2 Ya", and Slum Village's certified head banger "Da Villa". The album also features collaborations with Talib Kweli, Kardinal Offishall, RZA, GZA, Postaboy, J-Dilla, Black Ice, Leela James, Skillz and Krumbsnatcha.

Customer Reviews:

The Soul Brother Like No Other {4 Stars}.......2007-03-16

When you talk about most Pete Rock releases, they're usually showcases for his production skills. Every now and then he'll drop these albums with him rhyming on them. On this release Pete plays the background and lets the guests handle all the rapping. Artists like Talib Kweli, RZA, GZA, Dead Prez, Kardinal Offishall, J. Dilla, Slum Village, Little Brother, Leela James, and a few others all show up to lend their talents to Pete Rock's excellent production -- the cherry on top, in this case, would be when Mecca & the Soul Brother resurface and drop two dope tracks. Even the RZA & GZA collabo -- even though I thought it would never work. Top that off with the musical snippets/interludes between tracks and you have an album that demands your attention. Any fan of the Chocolate Boy Wonder should be familiar with that aspect of P.R. releases.

As far as skip material goes, I found "Just Do It", "One MC, One DJ", "It's The Postaboy" and "Beef" fell under that category. Don't get me wrong, none of these songs have bad beats, but the flows and rhymes on them are forgettable -- with the exception of "One MC, One DJ" which actually has the opposite problem (great lyrics, forgettable production). Some may disagree, but I simply didn't feel those tracks. The rest of the album is definitely on point though.

Soul Survivor is nothing short of guaranteed satisfaction. It'd be nice to hear P.R. go back to those jazz samples every now and then, but the man still has an ear for production that no producer has been able to approach since he came out back in the day. There are a few tracks on this LP that fall short of Soul Brother No. 1's pedigree, but they are in the minority. With that being said, I still think a good 85% of the tracks on this joint are pulled off seamlessly. I recommend checking this out.

Standout Tracks: Headrush [RZA & GZA], Give It To You [Little Brother], No Tears [Leela James] (My favorite), Truth Is [Black Ice], Fly 'Til I Die [Talib Kweli & CL Smooth], Ni**** Know [J. Dilla], It's A Love Thing [CL Smooth], and We Good [Kardinal Offishall]

The Soul Brother is back.......2006-04-05

Of course this album isn't as good as his first one, I don't think anyone was exspecting it to be as good. It's a step below Soul Survivor, which means it is still good. What I like about it the most is that it doesn't have alot of guest apperances that were also on the first one. He did new stuff with a bunch of different artists. Great varitity. I think this album has some real hot beats, but the songs last too long. My favorite tracks are "Just Do It" w/ Pharoahe Monch, "Beef" w/ Krumbsnatcha, and "Appreciate" w/ C.L. Smooth.

SOUL BROTHER #1...ALWAYS.......2006-02-21

Even though this album came out two summers ago, I'm still bumping it like it's brand new. Pete Rock never fails to please and manages to stay consistant with the times. It's because of his golden ear and mastery of the boards that he continues to influence young up-and coming producers. With "Soul Survivor II", he makes the tracks for the artists instead of sticking to the horns n bass formula. The stand out tracks are:

1. "Truth Is" feat Black Ice- From Mount Vernon to Philly, Black Ice drops def poems like rainfalls and PR brings the heat. This track is about what happens when MC's with a message get into the industry.

3. "Just Do It" feat. Pharoahe Monch- Beat and rhymes so gutter, you'll be sick for a week. This is probably the dirtiest beat he ever made.

4. "Give It To Ya" feat. Little Brother- The very first time I heard LB and I'm still a fan to this day. Light, mellow track about their hopes of getting into this industry. Listen close to the 2nd beat. It's "Skinz" (Mecca & The Soul Brother)remixed.

6. "It's A Love Thing" feat. CL Smooth and Denosh- throws it back to the good ol' days. CL's laid back flow and PR's horns complement each other. Stuff like this'll have you begging for a reunion album.

7. "One Mic & One DJ" feat. Skillz- the rock n roll meets the menace from VA.

9. "No Tears" feat. Leela James- introducing Leela James ladies and gentlemen. Remeniscient of Aretha Franklin and Nina Simone. The soul you NEED to hear. Reminds me of "Get By" by Talib Kweli.

12. "Warzone" feat. dead prez- OH MY GOD. This track is undescribible.

13. "Da Villa" feat. Slum Village- the banger of the album. I was feeling Slum Village before this. But after this I realized what kind of beasts these two can be, 'specially Elzhi.

14. "Niggaz Know" feat. J. Dilla- who says producers can't rap? R.I.P. Dilla.

15. "Appreciate" feat. CL Smooth- Mecca & The Soul Brother bring the album to a full circle by giving thanks to everybody who's supported them over the years. The beat got 60's soul all over it.

All in all, this is arguably Pete Rock's most consistant and critically acclaimed solo album. By improving on his game and bringing more soul to the table, this is a testament that Pete Rock ain't going anywhere anytime soon.

Pete Rock is on point!.......2005-12-03

I have been a Pete Rock fan since way back.. I use to tape him on the radio(mixing,cutting & scratching records)when he was on WBLS Friday nights b4 Future Flava's.

I like this album, the beats are on point except for the real commercial sounding stuff. Also, some (not all) but some of the guest appearances I am not feeling.

To be honest I prefer Pete Rock ryhming over his own beats.. To me his lyrics are just as good if not better than alot of the MC's that he put on his records.

I would have liked a little more turntablism on this album and even on some of his instrumentals. I don't mean scratching on every song but just a little more to blend in with those beats.

Overall, this CD is good, on point and far better than the type of so called hip hop that is out there now. The intro is hot and most of the songs are banging. You need a decent system to get the full effect of a Pete Rock track.

I look foward to the next Pete Rock release.

HE DID IT AGAIN!! .......2005-11-23

YOU GOT TO LOVE THIS... BRING BACK THA DAYZ WERE IT WAS JUST SMOOTH AND MELLOW MUSIC,YOU KNOW THIS IS GOING TO BE ANOTHER PETE ROCK CLASSIC.

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P. Diddy's Soundtrack Cash In (Rating: 6 out of 10- -3 stars)
As good as the movie!
"Hardcore Rap" soundtrack at it's best
alright i guess
sick sick sick!

Bad Boys II
Various Artists
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ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00009V7UR
Release Date: 2003-07-15

Tracks:

Intro
Show Me Your Soul - P. Diddy, Lenny Kravitz, Pharrell Williams, Loon
La, La, La - Jay-Z
Shake Your Tailfeather - Nelly, P. Diddy, Murphy Lee
Girl, I'm A Bad Boy - Fat Joe & P. Diddy featuring Dre
Keep Giving Your Love To Me - Beyonce
Realest N*ggas - Notorious B.I.G. & 50 Cent
Flipside - Freeway
Pretty Girl Bullsh*t - Mario Winans featuring Foxy Brown
Model - (Interlude)
Love Don't Love Me - Justin Timberlake
Relax Your Mind - Loon
Didn't Mean - Mary J. Blige
God Sent You - (Interlude)
Why - Da Band
Shot You - (Interlude)
Gangsta Sh*t - Snoop Dogg w/Loon

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P. Diddy's Soundtrack Cash In (Rating: 6 out of 10- -3 stars).......2007-01-23

I can assure you the reason why I bought this soundtrack was because of the Summer '03 hit song "Shake Ya Tailfeather" by Nelly, P. Diddy, and Murphy Lee. I won't lie, I loved that song (especially it comming from Nelly and P. Diddy)- although in the movie I heard the instrumental more than I expected. Other great songs were the Jay-Z single "Excuse Me Miss Part II (La-La-La)" which was nice to listen to as well. Later on in the album Freeway and Peedi Crakk would colab for the song "Flipside". 50 Cent would join in with a Biggie colab in the song "Realest ******". Snoop would have a nice song with good production with Loon on the song "Gangsta ****". The majority of these songs are mostly shooting for mainstream appeal, and wouldn't have suprised me if all of them weren't hit singles.

What really kills this album is lack of standout tracks. A lot of them I considered failed. You can tell Fat Joe was turning completely pop on the song "Girl I'm A Bad Boy". Foxy Brown and Mario Winans' "Pretty Girl BS" is another song that falls under skip material. "Love Don't Love Me" by Justin Timerlake just plain sucks. One reviewer said that Mary J Blige's song "Didn't Mean" was funky, but I failed to notice it, but did notice it was a rehased A Tribe Called Quest's "Find A Way" beat. The majority of these songs that I didn't name were not worth mentioning, becasue they failed to gain my attention.

If you liked the movie, you might like the soundtrack. This is a CD for the masses of mainstream rap listeners. Unfortunately there are a few tracks that I will listen to on this soundtrack. If you haven't heard this and are curious, give it shot. If not, you're not missing very much. Also since the executive producer is P. Diddy and this is on Bad Boy Records, expects his famous ad-libs throughout it.

Lyrics: C
Production: B
Guest Appearances: D+
Musical Vibes: C
Overall: C

Favorite Tracks: Excuse Me Miss II (La-la-la), Shake Your Tail Feather, Realest ******, Gangsta ****

Honorable Mention: Show Me Your Soul, Didn't Mean

Peace Everyone!!

As good as the movie!.......2005-09-27

Great CD! Fun to listen to, excellent choice and song choice. Have damage on my cd, to the label which causes the cd to skip which is terribly disappointing.

"Hardcore Rap" soundtrack at it's best.......2005-08-31

This is the stuff that rap dreams are made of! Just like the movie itself, this CD is packed with moment after moment of perpetual rollercoaster type thrills that leaves the listener in a sheer state of funk frenzy! The talent assmbled here is tops and just seems to keep coming at you so, get in, sit down, buckle up and shut the F&#k up because it's about to get rowdy up in here!

alright i guess.......2005-03-01

this is sort of good but a lot of songs aren't that great. there's also lots of boring interludes from the movie. i think the only one needed was the intro because its hilarious.
the real good songs are
"Realest n****s" by 50 and Biggie (best)
"La-La-La" by Jay-Z
"Shake Ya Tailfeather" by Nelly, murphy lee and diddy (but is old)
"Flipside" by Freeway and Peddi crack
and "Show Me Your Soul" by diddy, lenny kravitz, pharrell, and loon.

so if u LOVE diddy and bad boy go get it. if not, listen 2 tha clips.

sick sick sick!.......2005-02-16

I adore this film, I adored the music even more. The one missing song in this soundtrack was "Atrevido" by Orishas, the song that's played when Syd and Tapia are at the beach for a meeting.

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Sequels Are Usually Disappointing
Classic - really is worth all 5 stars
ZRODN
Awesome!
A progressive house classic ...

Northern Exposure II: West Coast
Sasha
Manufacturer: Ultra Records
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ASIN: B000003SFT
Release Date: 1998-01-13

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Speedy J
Humate
Sven Vath
The Light
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LSG
Taucher
Art of Silence
Transa
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A smoother, steamier slice of house techno, this installment of the Northern Exposure series is a soft and sexy continuous mix that cruises comfortably in the fast lane without offering any standout moments of delirious excitement. Centering themselves firmly in the desert-trance arena, Sasha and Digweed opt for dreamy over direct every time. LSG's "Netherworld," Taucher's "Waters," and the William Orbit and Spooky mix of Sven Vath's "An Accident in Paradise" are all choice moments to get lost in, while Humate's "3.2" is a warm and cozy chunk of ambient techno. Overall, this edition of Northern Exposure is not the most essential member of the collection, but it does provide more than enough fluid trance-techno moments to satisfy dedicated fans. --Steffan Chirazi

Customer Reviews:

Sequels Are Usually Disappointing.......2007-06-06

The second volume in the Northern Exposure Series follows that very well known trend amongst movies where the original is usually considered the best while the sequel ends up being a disappointment.

The first release is a classic that will stand against the test of time despite being two years the junior to this album. Northern Exposure II: West Coast is outdated with tacky-sounding trance. Glowsticks and pacifiers anyone?

2.5/5 stars.

Classic - really is worth all 5 stars.......2007-01-12

I don't go buck wild over every cd I buy and give 5 stars because it sounds cool. But as others have said - NE: West coast stands the test of time and is worth the price listed. The buildup to Pete Heller's remix of Netherworld is one of the best I've heard.
Be sure to check out the East Coast edition - it's very different, but a good purchase still (I'd give it 4 stars).

ZRODN.......2006-10-26

once again sound rotation bpm off sync wrong meshed unstructured sound lends no focus to the true artist who by the way if your heard him live raw at various venues or clubs throughout the world you would be impressed and say hey were did all the energy bpm pitch and loud sound structure go it aint here on this cd. i would say fire the production sound team for they lend themselves to nothing cant anybody just record his live sets in clubs and put it on cd i mean its that simple he will make millions but this nonsense is so laughable but sorry i mean these music critics here lend themselves to so sorry cant anybody know the differnce fom slow bpms to fast bpms send everybody back to music school

Awesome!.......2005-09-13

This was my first experience to trance music, and it completely changed all my thoughts about the genre. Westcoast still remains my favorite out of the series. Great for chilling, and especially driving!! The whole cd is excellent but cuts of choice for me are 3.2, Solar Cycle, and Netherworld. This cd is incredible, as are all the Northern Exposures, and I highly recommend you buy it. This is money well spent here, you will not be disappointed. Enjoy!

A progressive house classic ..........2004-08-02

The follow-up to Sasha & John Digweed's Northern Exposure does not disappoint. Similar to Vol. 1, the UK and US versions were released differently. Whereas Northern Exposure 2 was released as a single, two CD set in the UK, the US version was split into separate releases, or different editions: the West Coast and East Coast editions. Don't be fooled however, they are completely different sets with different tracks. And both are absolutely essential purchases!

The West Coast edition is the more danceable of the two NE2s, with some of the best progressive house tracks of the era/ever. Opening with Cygnus X's "Protison" (incorrectly listed as "Superstrings" on the back cover), a lush, bouncy, euphoric mood is instantly created only to be torn down by the stabbing melodies and abrasive percussion Speedy J's "Fusion". Humate's classic "3.2" is mixed in creating a dark, atmospheric sound, that melds perfectly with William Orbit's remix of Sven Vath's techno classic "An Accident In Paradise". The Light's "Panfried" and Third Man's "Solar Cycle" keep the beat steady, before the duo really turn up the energy with L.S.G.'s "Netherworld". The Jules Vern mix heard on this album is the best version of the song I've ever heard emphasizing the best elements of the song, and creating a hard hitting progressive house floor-filler. Taucher's melodic "Waters" is perfectly mixed holding the peak created by "Netherworld" to over ten minutes of sheer electronic bliss. "Teach Me" by Art Of Silence is a serene break from the energy, but we're soon brought back to 4/4 floor-stomping energy with Transa's anthemic "Enervate", before slowly closing with the trance inducing groove of Armin's "Blue Fear".

While not as timeless as it's predecessor or the East Coast Edition, this is still a classic piece of progressive house. Although more immediately accessible, it is ultimately less rewarding than it's counterpart. Still, an essential purchase for progressive house/trance fans.

Master P Presents...West Coast Bad Boyz II

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classic
Last Great No Limit Album
The only Master P CD I listen to
West Coast Bad Boys a classic
The good ole days

Master P Presents...West Coast Bad Boyz II
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Manufacturer: Priority Records
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000003AG5
Release Date: 1997-01-10

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R.I.P Tupac - Master P
Bangin' - Westside Connection
Survival 1st - C-Bo
Tryin 2 Make Ends - 11/5
Datz What I Said - Brotha Lynch Hung
Got The Best Hand - Comrads/Allforthai
Up's And Down's - Rappin 4 Tay
Bad Boyz On A Mission - Tru
Call It What You Want - RBL Posse
IMG - E-A-SKI
Roll Yo Voges - Cellski
What Cha Like - Mac Dre
Mr. Dayton - Homicide
Hands On My Four - The Shocker
The Unexpected - The GLP
A Dead Man (Commercial) - Mr. Serv-On
Papaer Chasing - MC Eiht
Breakin' Skrill - The Delinquents
Steady Mobbin' - C-Murder

Customer Reviews:

classic.......2007-06-30

i rememba coppin this back in da 90z. it got gangsta beatz, funky beatz. itz ill. also alot of different rap stylez. i luv da production on dis album. itz definately worth gettin.

Last Great No Limit Album.......2003-12-20

I got this cd back when it came out in 97 and i still find mself listening to it. This cd came out when P was still reppin the west coast hard. After this cd he became the down south guy that we have come to know today. I think this is what messed him up. If he had coninued to rep both sides i hink he would still be on top now. there are 19 cuts on here that are all pretty good. If you like west coast music outside of Snoop and Dre then you'll LOVE this cd. If u dont but u like Master P the this is also a good cd to get because you get to hear him really rap and not just grunt. Silkk is pretty hot on hear to.
Stand out Cuts
1-19

The only Master P CD I listen to.......2003-10-14

Due to its unique sound and lyric styles this is the only No Limit CD Ill ever listen to and IMO the best from the record company. My favorite Are 1, 4, 5, 9, 10 and 19.

West Coast Bad Boys a classic.......2003-01-20

Master P is a genius this has to be one of the best cds I own, I also reccomend West Coast Bad Boys Poppin Collars.

The good ole days.......2002-12-08

This CD was released when No Limit was sort of an underground label. Back in those days the NL camp consisted of Master P, Silkk, Mia X, C-Murder, Big Ed and Servon. Having said that, the album features a lot of non NL appearances such as Brotha Lynch Hung, Ice Cube, WC, Rappin 4 tay, Mac Dre, and more. Tupac's voice is inserted in the introduction, with Master P rapping over the beat of one of Pac's songs from All eyez on me.
C-Murder and Silkk also appear on the album. but Mia X is not here. I think that along with Ghetto D and Tru 2 da game, this CD was one of the best from No Limit in 1997.

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Awesome Fun B-Boy Music (Rating: 10 out of 10- -5 stars)
50 STARS IF YOU ASK ME
Creativety, humor, honesty and charm all in the mix - the perfect hip-hop record
The most entertaining hip hop album EVER
YES! THE MOST ORIGINAL HIPHOP ALBUM OF ALL TIME

Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde
The Pharcyde
Manufacturer: Delicious Vinyl
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Release Date: 1998-04-28

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Awesome Fun B-Boy Music (Rating: 10 out of 10- -5 stars).......2007-03-02

50 STARS IF YOU ASK ME.......2007-01-31

Creativety, humor, honesty and charm all in the mix - the perfect hip-hop record.......2006-06-18

The most entertaining hip hop album EVER.......2006-04-28

YES! THE MOST ORIGINAL HIPHOP ALBUM OF ALL TIME.......2006-04-25

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An Uplifting and Amazing Work
Beautiful choral work + great jazz
Lackluster Effort
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A Celebration of Dave Brubecks Works

Brubeck: To Hope! A Celebration
Dave Brubeck , Nancy Bittner , Mark Bleeke , Judy Davis , and Cathedral Choral Society
Manufacturer: Telarc
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ASIN: B000003D1X
Release Date: 1996-07-23

Tracks:

I. Processional
II. Lord, Have Mercy
III. The Desert And The Parched Land
IV. The Peace Of Jerusalem
V. Alleluia
VI. Father, All Powerful
VII. Holy, Holy, Holy
VIII. While He Was At Supper
IX. When We Eat This Bread
X. Through Him, With Him
XI. Great Amen
XII. Our Father
XIII. Lamb Of God
XIV. All My Hope
XV. Gloria

Customer Reviews:

An Uplifting and Amazing Work.......2007-07-29

Brubeck's Mass setting using his signature 5/4 time is a successful marriage of traditional and contemporary, worship and celebration. The "Alleluia" alone is an incredible musical achievement. Brubeck her is clearly God's instrument - and a rare and virtuoso instrument he is!

Beautiful choral work + great jazz.......2007-02-09

This music may throw some people for a loop, as it did me at first, because it is a choral Mass and most of us don't realize that Dave composed choral pieces, with his wife doing the lyrics. This Mass was commissioned by 'Our Sunday Visitor' many years ago. It is absolutely beautiful! The operatic choral sections move into the jazz sections and are truly inspirational. My favorite songs are 'the Desert and the Parched Land/The Peace of Jerusalem' and 'All My Hope', which I can't get out of my head all day! Give them a listen.

Lackluster Effort.......2004-05-05

I was very disappointed in this CD. This piece in no way compares with Brubeck's "Gates of Justice", which is spectacular. There are a few worthwhile moments for the soloists, but for the most part, the writing is uninspired.

A Worthy Effort.......2002-07-23

"To Hope!" is Dave Brubeck's attempt at composing a mass, or Christian liturgy. The result is mixed. Unlike Vince Guaraldi's masterpiece "Grace Cathedral Concert," this is not a jazz piano mass. Instead, it is largely a contemporary-classical work, focused on vocals and traditional arrangements. It does, however, include several jazz passages, including one that swings almost like a '50s surf-rock record. Not everyone will like this recording, but every fan of jazz or contemporary sacred music should listen to it.

A Celebration of Dave Brubecks Works.......2000-03-15

This CD truly shows the diversity of the genius composer Dave Brubeck. Also credit should to be given to Russell Gloud, the conductor for this CD. This working is one of the greatest pieces by Mr. Brubeck. I recommend this CD to any classical music or jazz fan

The Longest Day: The Ultimate World War Movie Theme Collection

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These are not the same arrangements as the original movie soundtracks
An outstanding compilation
The really good ones are missing.
"many were winners by the Academy for best scores"

The Longest Day: The Ultimate World War Movie Theme Collection

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ASIN: B00020R02O
Release Date: 2004-05-25

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The Longest Day

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These are not the same arrangements as the original movie soundtracks.......2007-01-21

I was disappointed that these are not the same arrangements as the original movie soundtracks. For example, in Colonel Bogey, the countermarch from the movie soundtrack is not included in the arrangement on this CD. Don't get me wrong, the songs are good, but I would have preferred the same arrangements as the original movies.

An outstanding compilation.......2006-08-25

This compilation is superb and a real must-buy. From Band of Brothers to A Bridge Too Far: every war movie theme is represented here. An all time classic.

The really good ones are missing........2005-07-18

While this compilation has some masterpieces such as the theme from The Great Escape and Is Paris Burning, it's missing some of the finest tracts ever written. Where is the theme from Victory and Ernest Gold's stirring epic from Cross of Iron? The closing theme from Inchon was also a feast for the ears, but it's not here. It was written by Jerry Goldsmith, one of the foremost soundtrack composers of our time. Instead we're subjected to the likes of Hanover Street and The English Patient. I'll admit Inchon and Victory weren't Academy Award winning movies, but their soundtracks were second to none. As John Stossel would say," Give me a break"!!!

"many were winners by the Academy for best scores".......2004-05-26

Silva America presents the essential in film music during the period of World Wars ~ "Longest Day:Ultimate World War Movie Theme", featuring some long forgotten cues, 53 to be exact that sent chills and thrills into the pulses of world events ~ selections from a limited collectors edition that would make any "film-score-buff" green with envy.

Released to commemorate the sixth Anniversary of D-Day, never has there ever been such a tribute compilation package from any other label and Silva comes to the forefront ~ featuring The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra (Paul Bateman, Nic Raine Tony Bremner and Carl Davis as conductors), The Philharmonia (Kenneth Alwyn, Jerry Goldsmith, Mario Klemens and Paul Bateman as conductors) and also the world renown Crouch End Festival Chorus (David Temple as choir master) ~ what a gathering of talented musicians and singers fill this collection supreme.

The lineup of composers is a Who's Who in the world of film music ~ John Addison, Tomaso Albinoni, Kenneth J. Alford, Paul Anka, John Barry, Arnold Bax, Elmer Bernstein, Eric Coates, Carl Davis, Klaus Doldinger, Antonin Dvorak, Benjamin Frankel, Gerald Fried, Hugo Friedhofer, Jerry Goldsmith, Ron Goodwin, Bernard Herrmann, Maurice Jarre, Michael Kamen, Jerome Moross, Alfred Newman, Clifton Parker, Alan Rawsthorne, Ryvichi Sakamoto, Lalo Schifrin, Gerard Schurmann, David Shire, Max Steiner, Dimitri Tiomkin, Ralph Vaughan Williams, John Williams, Gabriel Yared and Hans Zimmer ~ set the stage for compositional human drama while exploring the deepest troves of musical emotion ~ one masterpiece after another, each cue manages to display both a convincing authenticity of the times and places ~ experience every tracks passion and skill for striking the exotic orchestral colors, explosive power and spectacular works of full large scale orchestral arrangements previal at every turn.

We are grateful to James Fitzpatrick (producer), Reybnold da Silva (executive producer), Rick Clark (associate producer/album sequence), Marion Garden (associate producer) and the whole gang at Silva America who have resurrected many of the soundtracks for the "film-score-buffs" in all of us.

Total Time: 4-CD-Set ~ Silva America 812 ~ (5/25/2004)

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