The Network [Explicit Lyrics]

Product Description
Audible Monsters and Collectiv Records come together to present of the Bay's Finest underground voices on this classic compilation. The album features Ayentee & Secluded Journalists, Brodhi, Relic, Safari, Sokrates The Virgo, Theory & many more. Stand out tracks include "Capture Attention," Average Alien Nation," and all three cuts by rising star producer, Asa Taccone (10, 13, 19).

The Network,Various Artists,Audible Monsters / Collectiv Records

Average customer rating: Trust in Bob

Lumiere Bob Brozman Orchestra Manufacturer: World Music Network ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Blues | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Similar Items: Sweet Warrior The 36th Chamber of Shaolin CéU Easy Tiger My Name Is Buddy ASIN: B000R7HR34 Release Date: 2007-07-17

Tracks:

1. Tango Medzinarodny (International Tango)
2. Lumiere De La Mer
3. Mars Over Sorrento
4. N'Oubliez Pas La Reunion
5. Calypso Calaloo
6. Chaturangui Gazal
7. Mazurka Maracaibo
8. Aloha Laie
9. Bamako Blues
10. Ska Waltz Train
11. Afro Mada
12. Yaeyama Okinawa

Album Description

Lumiere is the culmination of guitar virtuoso Bob Brozman's musical memories formed over a lifetime of travelling and playing music with others. His years of absorbing influences from cultures worldwide is expressed through the establishment of the Bob Brozman Orchestra - a unique concept where Bob intricately plays each instrumental part, building layer upon layer to formulate the tremendous sound of an extensive orchestra. He revisits the influences drawn from previous collaborations with artists such as Debashish Bhattacharya, Rene Lacaille, Djeli Moussa Diawara and Takashi Hirayasu to reflect on the profound imprint travel has had on his life.

Album Description

His years of absorbing influences from cultures worldwide is expressed through the establishment of the Bob Brozman Orchestra - a unique concept where Bob intricately plays each instrumental part, building layer upon layer to formulate the tremendous sound of an extensive orchestra.

Customer Reviews:

Trust in Bob.......2007-07-19

Like Bob Brozman? Want to hear alot of him without knowing it? Lumiere is your album. I wasn't sure what I thought of the concept of this album when I first saw it. Would it be Blues Reflex (a great album) on steroids? I had a spot of great luck and was able to get this album the day of release rather than having to wait for a copy to be shipped the day of release.

If you didn't think Bob was more than just a guitarist before this, you should afterwards. An album made up largely of guitars, all manner and size of other plucked instruments (along with some bass played by a friend, and percussion by Bob and longtime friend/producer, Daniel Thomas) and overdubs could have been a disaster in the hands of most guitarists but this comes together beautifully and naturally. This isn't a bunch of dueling guitar solos coming out of every speaker in the room.

Playing with people like Rene Lacaille, Debashish Bhattacharya, Djeli Moussa Diawara, etc... and first and foremost wanting to serve the music has, I think, caused Bob to find meaningful expression where lesser musicians would just chunka-chunka strum until it's their turn to be in the spotlight. Bob can be the painting, but he can also be the frame, or the mat, or a beveled edge, or the way the different colors of the mat, frame, and picture work together for the greater good of the piece.

That's what this album is about. This isn't thin, linear music. It's open and spacious, with feelings of movement working both side to side and top to bottom. The "band" is called an "orchestra" but he isn't playing all the cover-photo instruments all the time, or on every track (and no sax at all). Lumiere has the feeling of a really happening small group that may be from some sort of primal, tropical, hot-swinging little Italian villa in northern India where the locals fancy Iranians playing Greek ukeleles. Or something like that. It all flows together beautifully, though each tune has its own distinct personality, like sonic photographs from 1 issue of National Geographic.

How I'll grow to rate this in comparison to other Brozman albums over time, I cannot yet say. I've heard it 10 times so far and loved it. It shouldn't be overlooked. He doesn't play a National the way he plays a Weissenborn or a uke the way he plays a charango. You'll hear him explore things in ways you've not heard him play before, as well as hear him enter into familiar strains from previous albums, but presented here in new and unfamiliar ways.

You really do get something special when all these instruments come together in his hands within this context. I don't think he could have made this album with other people. It's also totally unlike a true solo Brozman performance of Live in Germany [Region 2].

Average customer rating: Vibrant Vocals and Versatile Vibes from Vietnam

The Rough Guide to the Music of Vietnam Various Artists Manufacturer: World Music Network ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music Similar Items: Rough Guide to North African Cafe Rough Guide to Bollywood Gold Rough Guide to World Music: Africa & Middle East The Rough Guide to African Blues Rough Guide to the Blues ASIN: B000PHW2JU Release Date: 2007-06-05

Tracks:

1. HUONG THANH - Crossing The Valley
2. THAN QUY - Ngoi Tua Song Dao (Sitting By The Peach Mullioned River)
3. CAM LY - Em Gai Que
4. BLUE ASIA - Blue Requiem
5. THU HIEN - Cau Doi Cau Cho
6. KIM SINH - Li Giao Duyen
7. KHAC CHI ENSEMBLE - On The Bamboo Bridge
8. TRANH SAO BAO - Ly Con Sao
9. HUY DU, TUYET TRING - Kim Trọng Tuong Tu Thuy Kieu
10. NGUYEN THANH THUY - Luyen Nam Cung
11. VAN KHANH - Dem Phuong Nam Nghe Cau Ho Hue
12. QUANG LINH - Toi Yeu
13. CHAU DINH & CA HUE ENSEMBLE - Ten Reasons Why We Love Hue Girls
14. DAN BAO VIETNAM - Rider In The Sky (Live)

Album Description

The apocalyptic image of Vietnam in the movies is a far cry from the reality of later-day Vietnam - a dynamic country with an ancient and vibrant culture combining Eastern, and in recent years, Western influences. Featuring some of the biggest stars of contemporary Vietnamese music, key regional styles, popular folk songs and ancient court music, The Rough Guide To The Music Of Vietnam offers a unique insight into one of the world's least understood nations.

Artists include - Huong Thanh, Than Quy, Cam Ly, Blue Asia, Thu Hien, Kim Sinh, Khac Chi Ensemble, Tranh Sao Bao, Huy Du, Tuyet Tring, Nguyen Thanh Thuy, Van Khanh, Quang Linh, Chau Dinh & Ca Hue Ensemble, Dan Bao Vietnam

Customer Reviews:

Vibrant Vocals and Versatile Vibes from Vietnam.......2007-07-15

On the Rough Guide musical tour of the world, next stop is Vietnam! And as usual they've excelled in offering a CD full of great music that's evocatively representative, widely ranging, and eminently listenable. From contemporary pop songs to time-honored folk lyrics, from popularly traditional melodies to globally-influenced innovations, this CD will take you on a crash tour of one of the most exciting musical landscapes on the planet (and the stuff people in Vietnam are really listening to). If you've never heard Vietnamese music before, you can't find a better intro than this album. On the other hand, if you've been a big fan of Vietnam's incredible music for years, you'll appreciate this fine selection and find a few surprises--Vietnamese Blues? "Rider in the Sky" on the dan bao recorded poolside in Saigon? You'll only hear it here! But every track is golden in its own way, lovingly handpicked by the compiler as is standard practice with Rough Guide CDs.

Speaking of the compiler, Paul Fisher's liner notes are well-written and do the job nicely of introducing each performer and singer while contextualizing and placing the music within the overall musical culture of Vietnam--no stuffy musicological details, just the right amount of background so that the listener can pretty much know and appreciate what's playing. And the tracks are introduced in the order that they appear on the CD (a common sense arrangement that some Rough Guide CDs have gotten a bit too fancily experimental with), so it's easy to follow along with the music--at least the first time, and with this music, it'll be the first time of many!

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Rough Guide to North African Cafe Various Artists Manufacturer: World Music Network ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music Africa | Compilations | International | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Rough Guide to the Music of Vietnam Rough Guide to Flamenco (Second Edition) Rough Guide to World Party Arabic Groove Rough Guide to World Music: Africa & Middle East ASIN: B000QEILTW Release Date: 2007-06-26

Tracks:

1. Barman - Akli-D
2. Rai Rock Rumba - Roberto Rodriguez
3. Salam - Barrio Chino
4. O Ellelli - Madioko
5. Hat - Smadj
6. Ben Melamet Hirkasini Guydim - Orient Expressions
7. Wayak - Les Orientales
8. El Dia - Cheb Balowski
9. Sar a Lay - El Tanbura
10. Lemon Bara - Abdel Gadir Salim
11. A Chaque Instant, Oran - Akim El Sikameya
12. Dorbiha Zina - Less Boukakes
13. Halawa Ya - Mahmoud Fadl
14. La Foule - Tarik

Album Description

Amble down the narrow walkways of a North African medina past the cafes filled with the aromatic smoke of hookah pipes and hum of local chatter all around. The Rough Guide To North African Cafe is a musical journey through the bustling backwaters of Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria and Egypt, featuring artists from Algeria's legendary Maurice El Medioni to French-Tunisian oud master, Smadj. Welcome to North Africa's most intoxicating sounds.

Artists include- Akli D, Maurice El Medioni & Roberto Rodriguez, Barrio Chino, Madioko & Rafika, Smadj Presents S.O.S. Project, Sahabat Akkiraz & Orient Expressions, Les Orientales, Cheb Balowski, El Tanbura, Abdel Gadir Salim, Akim El Sikameya, Les Boukakes, Mahmoud Fadl, Tarik

Average customer rating: Quite possibly the best audio in network marketing The Master Teacher on Network Marketing

Jim Rohn : Building Your Network Marketing Business ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items: Your First Year in Network Marketing: Overcome Your Fears, Experience Success, and Achieve Your Dreams! The Art of Exceptional Living 7 Strategies for Wealth & Happiness: Power Ideas from America's Foremost Business Philosopher How to Win Friends & Influence People The Ultimate Guide to Network Marketing: 37 Top Network Marketing Income-Earners Share Their Most Preciously-Guarded Secrets to Building Extreme Wealth ASIN: B0009PUCUE

Customer Reviews:

Quite possibly the best audio in network marketing.......2006-09-05

In doing industry-wide training, mentoring and systems development for network marketing, working with the best of the best... I still consider this the most impactful audio CD ever done! Jim Rohn is the master at taking proven concepts and philosophies and so eloquently weaving them in to practical applications in a way that you don't know where the time went when you get to the end. This CD is a must for anyone, at any level, in the industry or considering networking. You will be inspired while getting a clearer vision of the beauty and power of network marketing, done right. I give a copy to everyone we mentor and they all love and are empowered by Jim Rohn's masterful job.

The Master Teacher on Network Marketing.......2005-09-17

The master orator, the master inspirational speaker, the master teacher, Jim Rohn captivates his audience in order to deliver sound advice to those who would like to understand network marketing. Using stories, quotes, and his own experience in the realm of network marketing, he delivers a raft of useful information, and the inspiration to make it all work. I have listened to this CD about 30 times, and I'm still gleaning new knowledge with every playing. I recommend this CD to anyone who is considering network marketing.

Jerry B.

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The Rough Guide to African Blues Various Artists Manufacturer: World Music Network ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Contemporary Blues | Blues | Styles | Music General | Blues | Styles | Music Acoustic Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Modern Blues | Blues | Styles | Music General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Africa | International | Styles | Music Africa | Compilations | International | Styles | Music Similar Items: Rough Guide to World Party Rough Guide to World Music: Africa & Middle East Rough Guide to Bellydance Cafe Rough Guide to the Blues Rough Guide to Bollywood Gold ASIN: B000OONP3G Release Date: 2007-05-08

Tracks:

1. MARIEM HASSAN - La Tumchi Anni
2. NURU KANE - Goree
3. COREY HARRIS - Special Rider Blues
4. BOUBACAR TRAORE - Mariama Kaba
5. OUMOU SANGARE - Mogo Ti Diya Bee Ya
6. ETRAN FINATAWA - Iriarer
7. AFEL BOKOUM - Jaman Moro
8. ROKIA TRAORE - Kele Mandi
9. AYALEW MESFIN & BLACK LION BAND - Feqer Aydelem Wey
10. DJELIMADY TOUNKARA - Sigui
11. BOB BROZMAN & DJELI MOUSSA DIAWARA - Maloyan Devil
12. RASHA - Azara Alhai
13. DABY BALDE - Waino Blues
14. BAABA MAAL & MANSOUR SECK - Bibbe Leydy

Album Description

Nowadays it is almost universally accepted that the DNA of the blues can be traced back to Africa. Featuring significant collaborations which explore this link - including Corey Harris and Ali Farka Toure - alongside pivotal artists such as Afel Bocoum, Oumou Sangare and Boubacar Traore, The Rough Guide to African Blues examines this complex and fascinating musical connection.

Artists include- Mariem Hassan, Nuru Kane, Corey Harris with Ali Farka Touré, Boubacar Traoré, Oumou Sangare, Etran Finatawa, Afel Bocoum, Rokia Traoré, Ayaléw Mèsfin & Black Lion Band, Djelimady Tounkara, Bob Brozman & Djeli Moussa Diawara, Rasha, Daby Balde, Baaba Maal & Mansour Seck

Average customer rating: Hi! Hi! HI! great intro to bhangra Complex, lively music for listening or dancing

Rough Guide to Bhangra Dance Various Artists Manufacturer: World Music Network ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music India | India & Pakistan | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Similar Items: Bhangra Beatz The Rough Guide to Bhangra Bollywood Dance: Bhangra Bhangra Fever Beware ASIN: B000E41KQA Release Date: 2006-02-17

Tracks:

1. Rail Gaddi - Four Of A Kind
2. Dil Tera - Soni Pabla
3. Captain Bhangre Da - Ravi Bal
4. Dil Nai Lagda - Aman Hayer
5. Gal Sun - Partners In Rhyme
6. Sajna - Veronica
7. Chal Hun (Get Up Fix) - Malkit Singh
8. Billo Raneeay - Binder
9. Akheer - Juggy D
10. Paisa - Manak-E
11. Mahndi/Madhorama Pencha - Madan Bata Sindhu
12. Lakh Hilda - Indy Sagu
13. Taweet - Daljit Mattu
14. Apna Sangeet - Taz
15. Nain Preeto De - Panjabi By Nature

Amazon.com

The follow up to 1999's Rough Guide To Bhangra, Rough Guide To Bhangra Dance focuses on recent mutations of this flexible music genre also known as "desi beats." Originally brought to England by North Indian Punjabi immigrants and their children, bhangra mutated in cities like London and Birmingham in the 80s to reflect the new surroundings of the artists and audience. The barrel-shaped dhol drum is still at the center of the clattering bhangra sound, but the 15 tracks here range from Four Of A Kind's boy-band leanings to Veronica's modern R&B-ish grooves to the traditional-minded Daljit Mattu & Ravi Bal. The music's party vibe works surprisingly well in conjunction with the strict aesthetics of hip-hop, dancehall and dance music, and has actually been incorporated by artists in those genres (Missy Elliott being a notable example). Nonetheless, this is an excellent line-up of artists coming out of the Indian tradition looking to Western forms in search of new fusions. --Tad Hendrickson

Album Description

From its humble beginnings as a folk dance in northwest India, the British-Asian phenomenon of bhangra has incorporated Western instruments, such as the electric guitar, bass and keyboards, and evolved into the energetic and highly popular club and dance music it is today. This album features some of the hottest bhangra beats and the funkiest names on the British-Asian scene.

Customer Reviews:

Hi! Hi! HI!.......2006-10-03

this is the music to accompany a dance craze that is going to the big urban centers in the USA right now after having been a euro- phenom. I first heard about it when I was doing a websearch on music of India, then ordered the CD. My daughter hwo lives in DC was surprised to hear that I had gotten this, and she had just been to a Bhangra event at a a club there. The tracks are danceable and really really fun. some of it has a hip hop beat but the harmonies and melodies are so wonderfully fresh that you will find yourself humming along after on ly a listen or two....

great intro to bhangra .......2006-06-14

being born in the states to bengali parents, there isnt as much popular music thats influenced by indian culture (bad rap looping aside). mostly, we (as in first generation americans) usually have to turn to british stuff for that crossover. bhangra is, for us, what rock en español or reggetón is for latinos.... its dancable and familiar. this cd, i think, has some awesome tracks on it... there is a whole spectrum of bhangra types- from the reggae-inspired to the more 'hip-hop' flavored stuff to the calm, religious 'akheer' (which is totally my favorite). you dont have to understand punjabi to enjoy it (i mean, i dont and nor do most of my indian friends... but we connect with it even though bhangra is a regional punjabi phenomenon... then again, reggetón is supposedly a puerto rican/caribeño thing and even argentinians and spaniards can dig it). anyway, the point is this cd has a good collection of songs that is very cool regardless of your background. neat songs, a lot of indian backgrounds (with traditional instruments like the veena and harmonuim) and pulsing dhol/syth rhythms. it makes you want to get up and dance, which is exactly what bhangra is for!

Complex, lively music for listening or dancing.......2006-05-22

I stumbled across this CD on a display rack at Borders and listened to a few minutes and then bought it. I fell in love with the complexity and liveliness of the music. Most of the tracks have complex percussion of standard 4/4 count dance music but with lots of other percussion rhythms thrown in with various instruments. I can't identify many of the instruments but I certainly enjoyed them. The singing was also excellent and sometimes quite intricate.

This music is good for driving or anytime when you want to get into a happy energetic mood. It's also great for organized dancing. Most of it will work with salsa, hustle, or west coast swing. The energy of the music encourages a lot of improvisation and messing around. It is nearly perfect dance club music.

This is fun, lively, interesting, and enjoyable music. I highly recommend it. It inspired me to rip it to mp3 at a much higher quality level than I usually do. Usual is variable @ 192 kbps. This one rated averaging @ 256.

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Rough Guide to World Party Various Artists Manufacturer: World Music Network ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Compilations | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music | Ambient | Dance Pop | Disco | Drum & Bass | Electronica | Freestyle | Techno-House | Trance | Trip Hop General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | International General | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | International General | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Dance & DJ | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 International | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Rough Guide's Off the Beaten Track Music Rough Guides: Out of This World Rough Guide to the Blues Rough Guide to Salsa Dura NYC Rough Guide to Latin Arabia ASIN: B000M5AKJE Release Date: 2007-02-20

Tracks:

1. Conjunto Imagen - Ave Maria Lola
2. Chichi Peralta Y Son Familia - La Ciguapa
3. Moises Santana - Alegria
4. Canal - Mud Madness
5. Lopez Walker - Fly Away
6. Tinarawen - Alkhar Dessouf
7. Mohammed Issa Matona - Msumeno
8. E.T. Mensah - Menzi Menzi
9. Musafir - Hanji Mara Lalou Sa
10. Diego Carrasco - Aserejé
11. Deaf Shepherd - Millenium Village
12. Ringsgwandl- Heavy Metal Landler
13. The Prodigals - The Morning After
14. Dr. Michael White - Louisina-i-a

Album Description

The Rough Guide to World Party is the perfect soundtrack to some of the world's most spectacular festivals and celebrations. From the swinging jazz of New Orleans Mardi Gras to the African blues of the Festival in the Desert, and from the driving samba rhythms of Brazil 's Rio Carnival, to Pushkar's amazing camel fair, this release features a stunning selection of tracks from the critically acclaimed Rough Guide series.

Artists include - Conjunto Imagen, Chichi Peralta Y Son Familia, Moisés Santana, Canal, Lopez Walker, Tinariwen, Mohammed Issa Matona, E.T. Mensah, Musafir Diego Carrasco, Deaf Shepherd, Ringsgwandl, The Prodigals and Dr. Michael White

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Rough Guide to Salsa: Second Edition Various Artists Manufacturer: World Music Network ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Africa | International | Styles | Music Zaire & Congo | Africa | International | Styles | Music Soukous | Africa | International | Styles | Music Cuba | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music Afro-Cuban | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Salsa | Latin Music | Styles | Music Mambo | Latin Music | Styles | Music Salsa & Merengue | Compilations | Latin Music | Styles | Music Rhumba | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: United We Swing Rough Guide to Salsa Dura NYC The Rough Guide to Salsa Dance: Second Edition The Greatest Salsa Ever, Vol. 1 The Rough Guide to the Music of Vietnam ASIN: B000PHW2JK Release Date: 2007-06-05

Tracks:

1. MACOLLA - Homenaje a la Música Latina
2. JIMMY BOSCH - Que Bonito Es Soñar
3. WAYNE GORBEA - Prakatun!
4. CUBANOSON - Recordando a Cuba
5. SONORA CARRUSELES - El Gato Boogaloo
6. KEKELE - Consequence
7. RICARDO LEMVO & MAKINA LOCA - Papa Na Bana
8. ANGEL MELENDEZ & THE 911 MAMBO ORCHESTRA - Ven Pa' Que Goze
9. ALEX WILSON R&B - Latino
10. GRUPO CARIBE - Sombre Una Tumba Una Rumba
11. YUMURI Y SUS HERMANOS - Mi Salsa Tiene Candela
12. BIO RITMO - Atrevete
13. FRUKO Y SUS TESOS - La Máquina Del Sabor

Album Description

Salsa is the smouldering, up tempo Latin dance style that has taken the world by storm. Rooted in Africa and honed in South America, salsa has become an institution - danced everywhere from Havana to Helsinki and from New York to New Zealand. In The Rough Guide To Salsa (Second Edition) compiler Pablo Yglesias has selected tracks guaranteed to get your feet spiralling round the dance floor and especially sequenced to simulate an evening at a salsa club, with the pace ranging from beginner's lessons to strictly professional, all in one incredible flow.

Artists include - Macolla, Jimmy Bosch, Wayne Gorbea, Cubanoson, Sonora Carruseles, Kekele, Ricardo Lemvo & Makina Loca, Angel Melendez & The 911 Mambo Orchestra, Alex Wilson, Grupo Caribe, Yumurí Y Sus Hermanos, Bio Ritmo, Fruko y Sus Tesos

Average customer rating: "I'm lit like a Branch Davidian, or what's left of the lithium in Cobain's Cranium" Not a perfect rap album, but's really enjoyable. Not his best, but still better than the rest...

Eating's Not Cheating MC Chris (Author) Manufacturer: DC Flag ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Dungeon Master of Ceremonies Knowing Is Half The Hassle Nerdcore Rising The Graduate Secrets From The Future ASIN: B000AMJU4K Release Date: 2005-01-01

Tracks:

1. mcchrisownz
2. badass
3. illyoi!
4. tractorbeam
5. robotdog
6. evergreen
7. variety
8. toothpickspliffs
9. rats
10. stoptime
11. yachtbirds
12. carebear
13. boysdon'tcry
14. mynameis

Customer Reviews:

"I'm lit like a Branch Davidian, or what's left of the lithium in Cobain's Cranium".......2007-06-26

Eating's Not Cheating is easily Chris' most distinct and unique work. His other albums are known for tons of geeky pop culture references and funny skits to break up the songs. Eating's contains few of the former and none of the latter. Instead of songs about Star Wars and stuff like that, it focuses more on his thoughts about drugs and girls. It's easily the least nerdy thing he's done and from a standpoint of pure rap prowess, it's probably his best album. It's filled with great beats and very strong lyrics. Whether you actually like it the most depends on what exactly you like about him, just quality rap or that along with the dorkiness he's known for.

I got the reissue, which has three extra songs and two remixes. "MC Chris Owns" starts off strong with an awesome sound to it, and is followed by easily the silliest song on the album. "Illy Oi" is the first new track, and it's got a nice beat and fun chorus. "Tractorbeam" is probably my favorite, with great, very descriptive lyrics and a nice sound. The record continues along on with a good groove. The songs are maybe a bit more same-y than on his other works, but it's all consistently at least pretty good. "Care Bear" is a little different, with the only backing to Chris' rap being his own beatboxing. "Boys Don't Cry" is one of those sweeter songs he does sometimes, and I like it a lot, though I might like it more if the chorus didn't include the line "I'm jonesin' harder than Gollum." It would be fine elsewhere, but it doesn't really fit the mood. The album ends with "My Name Is", which is a prime example of Chris' penchant for telling us what his name is as often as it fits the song. One of his better lines from earlier is "My self-aggrandizing and deprecation keeps 'em guessing", and it's pretty true. MC has plenty of songs both praising his own prowess and others where he doesn't give himself a break. Whatever he really thinks, he's definitely good at making fun music.

Not a perfect rap album, but's really enjoyable........2006-02-02

Okay, this is not meant to be an incredible, mind-blowing experience like the Marshall Mathers LP or the Wu-Tang Clan. Pick your favourite of the great rap artists. mc chris is not it. So why listen to this CD?

Because it's fun. There are few things more enjoyable than listening to rap with good rhymes, obscure phrases, and an incredible flow (yes, mc chris can do all of those with the best of them). If you don't believe me, Google him. Go to his website, and download his first album for free (that's what I did to get into him). His song off of that album "Fett's Vette" is among the wittiest and best rap songs I can think of.

mc chris is an independent rapper (not a rap artist, he's more of just a rapper). His rap style is rather like a faster version of the Licensed to Ill Beastie Boys - immature, infantile, and rather nerdy. Of course he's nerdy, he's part of the nerdcore rap movement. But he moves out of being a simple flash-in-the-pan nerd riding a movement. Especially in this album.

For being independent, this album is well produced. Rap music can take incredibly high production values sometimes. Instead, we have on this a lot of synthesizers, a lot of good beats, and a lot of work put into an album for probably a small fraction of the usual cost of a rap album. It is like 90% of the taste for 1% of the calories.

mc chris ignores the seriousness that rap artists have tried to establish. And it shows. This can easily hurt most artists, and damage the message that they try to give you. Fortunately, mc chris is not most artists, and he doesn't have a message.

Not his best, but still better than the rest..........2005-09-07

You might know MC Chris (Chris Ward) better as MC Pee Pants, Sir Loin, or Little Brittle on [adult swim]'s Aqua Teen Hungerforce and Hesh on Sealab 2021. This album features 14 tracks (all music, no skits on this one) of white bread nerdy hip-hop. While that might not sound appealing to you're average hip-hop fan, for those of us who love hip-hop's infectious sound yet can't identify with the lyrics, this is the perfect solution. Especially if like me you're early years were spent sleeping on Lando Calrusian's face (empire bed sheets) while deciding what alignment your warrior should be (chaotic-nuetral). That's not to say traditional hip-hop fans won't find this album entertaining. This music crosses boundries.

The rhymes are old school and fit well with Chris' high pitched voice. He flows very well and the rhymes never sound forced. DJ John (John Fewell), the person responsible for the beats, does an excellent job at providing a background that's varied and well put together. Elements of drum and bass, break beat, and even punk (with the misfits bass line on Evergreen) find their way onto this album.

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If you find yourself to be a fan then check out this album. It's extremely good. Also check local listings to catch the man on tour. Absolutely awesome shows. Only reason it's four stars instead of five is because I don't think this is his best album. Like the title says though, it's better than 99% of the stuff that's played on the radio nowadays. Pick it up.

Track Listing:

01. mcchrisownz

02. badass

03. illyoi!

04. tractorbeam

05. robotdog

06. evergreen

07. variety

08. toothpickspliffs

09. rats

10. stoptime

11. yachtbirds

12. carebear

13. boysdon'tcry

14. mynameis

Average customer rating:

Introducing Kenge Kenge Kenge Kenge Manufacturer: World Music Network ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Africa | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Similar Items: Aman Iman: Water is Life Introducing Daby Balde ASIN: B000QEILOC Release Date: 2007-06-26

Tracks:

1. KENGE KENGE
2. AMILLY
3. OBARE YINDA
4. OWANG' WINYO
5. OMEME NYAPURA
6. ANYANGO MBEO
7. OTENGA
8. PINY AGONDA

Album Description

Kenge Kenge symbolise all that is great about African traditional music; they are the guardians and masters of an ancient but living tradition. They breath new life into Kenya's Luo musical roots, continuing its evolution, from the hand-made instruments of the past, through the popular guitar-based benga, and now returning to both re-explore the acoustic origins of benga and embrace their Luo musical heritage.

Dance Music:

1. The Realness [Explicit Lyrics]
2. The Return of Hip Hop Latino
3. Three Feet High & Rising (Reissue) [Import]
4. Training Day [Explicit Lyrics] [Soundtrack]
5. Trunk Funk 101 [Clean]
6. Ups & Downs Pt.2 [CD-single] [Enhanced] [Import]
7. Voice of the Streets [Import]
8. Walk Like a Soldier [Explicit Lyrics]
9. Warzone [Explicit Lyrics]
10. Worldwide [Explicit Lyrics]

Dance Music

dance music

Dance Music

The Church With One Bell

Brahms & Mendelssohn: Piano Quartets

Bits N Pieces

Tangerine

Telstar: Original Sixties Hits of [Import]

Baby Take a Walk [Import]

Claudine [Import]

Beethoven:Quintet Op.16/Trio Op.38

Columbus Eclipse

Bird with the Herd

Alphabeticity

At Dusk

Boogie Woogie Stomp

Beethoven: Symphony No. 1; Symphony No. 3 'Eroica'

A Flower Is a Lovesome Thing