Expansion Team [Explicit Lyrics]

Expansion Team [Explicit Lyrics]

Track Listings

1. Live on Stage
2. Worst Comes to Worst
3. Clockwork
4. Trade Money
5. Heavy Rotation - Dilated Peoples, Tha Alkaholiks
6. Self Defense
7. Phil da Agony Interlude
8. Proper Propaganda
9. Dilated Junkies - Dilated Peoples, J-Rocc, ,
10. Panic
11. Pay Attention
12. Night Life
13. War
14. Hard Hitters - Black Thought, Dilated Peoples
15. Defari Interlude
16. Expansion Team Theme

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Expansion Team
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • (3+half) EXPANSION TEAM strikes again!!
  • Just as good
  • Over ground...underground...whateva!
  • this album isn't long enough and i wished I'd hear more of his lyrical skills
  • Dilated Peoples - Expansion Team
Expansion Team
Dilated Peoples
Manufacturer: Capitol
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

GeneralGeneral | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
Experimental RapExperimental Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
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  1. The Platform
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ASIN: B00005PJG8
Release Date: 2001-10-23

Tracks:

  1. Live On Stage
  2. Worst Comes To Worst
  3. Clockwork
  4. Trade Money
  5. Heavy Rotation
  6. Self Defense
  7. Phil Da Agony Interlude
  8. Proper Propaganda
  9. Dilated Junkies
  10. Panic
  11. Pay Attention
  12. Night Life
  13. War
  14. Hard Hitters
  15. Defari Interlude
  16. Expansion Team Theme

Amazon.com

Having threatened on their debut, The Platform, to bring the sound of the underground to the masses, Dilated Peoples hones their old-school hooks and breaks on Expansion Team to ensnare purists and the mainstream alike. Over downtempo beats, eerie Hitchcock strings ("Clock Work"), dinner jazz ("Pay Attention!"), '70s cop-show horns ("Hard Hitters"), and DJ Babu's turntable gymnastics ("Dilated Junkies"), their exhausting couplets wage war on the talents of fellow hip-hop crews while simultaneously validating their boasts of rhyme supremacy. Yet it's the instantly addictive slow roller "Worst Come to Worst" that best proves their point. Along with the "nobody comes close" taunts, there's a lot of regulation second-album material: "Trade Money" assures that success isn't without its downsides ("Since last year I've accumulated more money / On top of that I got a lot of people acting funny"), "Proper Propaganda" has a pop at the media, and there are countless reassurances that success doesn't mean principles will be compromised. Their messages may not be new, but the Dilated Peoples' genius is delivering them with simmering tunes that make them worth hearing again. --Dan Gennoe

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars (3+half) EXPANSION TEAM strikes again!!.......2007-01-25

After such a fine debut with "The Platform" it was always going to be very difficult to reproduces. Let me just say they got very near to it but just came up a little short in my opinion. Some of the solo tracks (which is a blueprint for all 4 of their albums) didnt really hit as hard as the group efforts. Tracks like "Proper Propaganda", "Panic" and "War" were just very average joints from an above average crew. The interludes from Phil da Agony and Defari seem completely unnecessary aswell. The key moments for this album were the single "Worst Comes To Worst" (1 of Alchemist's best beats ever with Dilated), "Live On Stage" (the perfect intro to any album/show), "Clockwork" (DJ Premier produced soundbomb), "Trade Money" (funky beat by Da Beatminerz) and the Liks featured "Heavy Rotation" (brilliant). With strong lyrics on every track and other solid tracks like "Self Defense", "Hard Hitters", "Pay Attention" and "Expansion Team Theme" we're given an very strong addition to the ever impressive Dilated collection.

5 out of 5 stars Just as good.......2006-09-23

Most artists or groups suffer the notorious sophmore flop. (1st Lp off the hook, second not even close) However, I felt like they've improved off their first release. Beatwise this is one of the most head-noddin albums they've dropped. Production was flawless. Lyrics seem to have improved as well. Go cop this and support quality hip hop music. A++

5 out of 5 stars Over ground...underground...whateva!.......2006-08-03

Does it really matter what label you place or whatever label they place on their music? It's tight and lyrically fit music, and their DJ is one of the dopest DJ's ever, so what does it really matter if they are "true" underground? They still keep it real and represent people in general and hip hop and life lessons. Their beats are instant classics and are well produced. They are not raw emcees or raw beats, but they are not really commercial. Rakaa and Iriscience throw down some dope, laid back lyricals, and Babu spins the tightest, freshest beats...this is hip hop in a very crystalized form. True Hip hop heads will dig this....check it out

4 out of 5 stars this album isn't long enough and i wished I'd hear more of his lyrical skills.......2005-12-31

I won't lye to anybody that hasn't heard good music Before? Or will I? This record it takes a few listens to get used to and become comftorable with it. If you've never fealt a energy beneath your skin that's livin in a parcalith. It's got a lot of sparaticness but once it becomes familiar you want to forget and listen like you've never heard it before. MF Doom is bumpin behind locked doors.Food "Mm..Food?" I never have listened to any artist before and always been able to feel like it was new besides Deltron 3030 and my fav Doc Oc. It reminds me of hanging out in the school yard back when I was eating free school lunches and hangin out with my freinds that sprayed tags. It's the kind of recored that made me want to tell them to tag SOULFOOD besides Dr Octo and Deltron 3030 it's the chillest album I've ever heard. So if you have some time and you wan't to learn what artistry is all about in a album listen to this sit back and listen it will leave you feelin like MF Doom is really livin. I feel like it was a good record all in all. He has the greatest of skills of throwing soundbits and beats behind a story that never gets old and in this album it really shows. I hope that he stays around there isn't a lot of good artists nowadays in this world of grills and wheels he's just spittin true and livin it like a madman in a madman's world. GET THIS ALBUM NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!

5 out of 5 stars Dilated Peoples - Expansion Team.......2005-11-14

This is the second album i've heard from DP. I was shocked to find out that I liked this album the most.

Dilated Peoples got unique styles, a lot of flavor and great lyrics. The production on this album is GREAT. I found no weak beats, some bangers and all ones you can chill too and bump. Some of the beats that stand out to me were "Trade Money", "Heavy Rotation", Hard Hitters", "Defari Interlude".

If you like REAL hip-hop and you havent picked up this album then your missing out. So make sure to pick it up!!

Top 5
1.Worst Comes To Worst
2.Heavy Rotation
3.Self Defense
4.Hard Hitters
5.Expansion Team Theme
An EP Collection
Average customer rating: Not rated
    An EP Collection
    Balún
    Manufacturer: Expansion Team
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    GeneralGeneral | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music
    Puerto RicoPuerto Rico | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music
    Pop RockPop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
    Indie RockIndie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
    Electronic PopElectronic Pop | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
    ElectronicaElectronica | Dance & DJ | Indie Music | Stores | Music
    ASIN: B000PAAIKM
    Release Date: 2007-06-12

    Tracks:

    1. Bicicleta de Cristal
    2. Quora Es?
    3. Bit Demo
    4. Hoy Es un Dia Nublado
    5. SR. Ondes Martinez
    6. Extracto Uno
    7. Trineo Elrico
    8. Correo Especial
    9. Porque Si (Prueba)
    10. Senecio
    11. De Noche
    12. Gummi
    13. Hay una Piscina en La Nube
    14. Juno
    15. Carrera
    16. I Shouldn't Do This
    17. Senecio (Revisited)
    18. While Sleeping
    19. Snol
    Prosperity
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • THIS ALBUM ROCKS!
    Prosperity
    No Luck Club
    Manufacturer: Expansion Team
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    GeneralGeneral | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
    Pop RapPop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
    TurntablistsTurntablists | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music
    ASIN: B000OCZBXU
    Release Date: 2007-05-08

    Tracks:

    1. I: Cinematic Suite-Triad Zone
    2. I: Cinematic Suite-Corporate Spy Hunter
    3. I: Cinematic Suite-Better Times Will Come
    4. II: Uptempo Suite-Turntables On The Bayou
    5. II: Uptempo Suite-Dosa Hut Chase
    6. II: Uptempo Suite-Rock 'N Roll Monster On Sunset
    7. III: Introspective Suite-Our Story
    8. III: Introspective Suite-Birds On Parade
    9. III: Introspective Suite-Valuable Lives
    10. IV: Nada Suite-OMD (Orchestral Maneuvers In Dub)
    11. IV: Nada Suite-Rear Entry Jazz
    12. IV: Nada Suite-Mais Ritmo No Carnival

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars THIS ALBUM ROCKS!.......2007-07-02

    Its even better than the first album, Happiness . I hate writing reviews, but I thought this one was worth mentioning.
    End Times
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      The Beasts of Eden
      Manufacturer: Expansion Team
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B000PAAIKC
      Release Date: 2007-06-26

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      5. Only Good at Looking Good
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      Expansion Team
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        Expansion Team
        Dilated Peoples
        Manufacturer: Capitol
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

        GeneralGeneral | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
        Experimental RapExperimental Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
        Pop RapPop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
        ASIN: B00005NKB0
        Release Date: 2001-12-04

        Tracks:

        1. Live On Stage
        2. Worst Comes To Worst
        3. Clockwork
        4. Trade Money
        5. Heavy Rotation
        6. Self Defense
        7. Phil Da Agony Interlude
        8. Proper Propaganda
        9. Dilated Junkies
        10. Panic
        11. Pay Attention
        12. Night Life
        13. War
        14. Hard Hitters
        15. Defari Interlude
        16. Expansion Team Theme

        Amazon.com

        Having threatened, on their debut, The Platform, to bring the sound of the underground to the masses, Dilated Peoples hones their old-school hooks and breaks on Expansion Team to ensnare purists and the mainstream alike. Over downtempo beats, eerie Hitchcock strings ("Clock Work"), dinner jazz ("Pay Attention!"), '70s cop-show horns ("Hard Hitters"), and DJ Babu's turntable gymnastics ("Dilated Junkies"), their exhausting couplets wage war on the talents of fellow hip-hop crews while simultaneously validating their boasts of rhyme supremacy. Yet it's the instantly addictive slow roller "Worst Come to Worst" that best proves their point. Along with the "nobody comes close" taunts, there's a lot of regulation second-album material: "Trade Money" assures that success isn't without its downsides ("Since last year I've accumulated more money / On top of that I got a lot of people acting funny"), "Proper Propaganda" has a pop at the media, and there are countless reassurances that success doesn't mean principles will be compromised. Their messages may not be new, but the Dilated Peoples' genius is delivering them with simmering tunes that make them worth hearing again. --Dan Gennoe
        Expansion Team
        Average customer rating: Not rated
          Expansion Team
          Dilated Peoples
          Manufacturer: Capitol
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

          GeneralGeneral | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
          Experimental RapExperimental Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
          ASIN: B00005O5UT
          Release Date: 2001-11-16

          Tracks:

          1. Live on Stage
          2. Worst Comes to Worst
          3. Clockwork
          4. Trade Money
          5. Heavy Rotation - Dilated Peoples, Tha Alkaholiks
          6. Self Defense
          7. Phil da Agony Interlude
          8. Proper Propaganda
          9. Dilated Junkies - Dilated Peoples, J-Rocc, , Rhettmatic
          10. Panic
          11. Pay Attention
          12. Night Life
          13. War
          14. Hard Hitters - Black Thought, Dilated Peoples
          15. Defari Interlude
          16. Expansion Team Theme

          Album Details

          Japanese Version featuring a Bonus Track
          Censorshit, Pt. 1: Bad Monkey
          Average customer rating: Not rated
            Censorshit, Pt. 1: Bad Monkey
            Gengi Siraisi
            Manufacturer: Expansion Team
            ProductGroup: Music
            Binding: Audio CD

            GeneralGeneral | International | Styles | Music
            GeneralGeneral | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music
            GeneralGeneral | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music
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            Electronic PopElectronic Pop | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
            ElectronicaElectronica | Dance & DJ | Indie Music | Stores | Music
            ASIN: B000OCZC02
            Release Date: 2007-05-22

            Tracks:

            1. Space Monkey
            2. Wishing In Solitude
            3. Wh'ever
            4. $Trillion Debts
            5. Ring Free Baby
            6. Four Letter Scan
            7. 24 Blipplyn
            8. Surviving Freedom
            9. What All
            10. Transfiguration
            11. Don't Want To Care
            12. Monkey Proof
            13. Disc For Jay
            14. Sniffing For Trouble
            15. I Used To
            16. World Upside Down
            An Ep Collection
            Average customer rating: Not rated
              An Ep Collection

              Manufacturer: Expansion Team Records/Ka
              ProductGroup: Music
              Binding: Audio CD
              ASIN: B000U1ZJHI
              Release Date: 2007-09-11
              Expansion Team
              Average customer rating: Not rated
                Expansion Team
                Dilated Peoples
                Manufacturer: Emd/Capitol
                ProductGroup: Music
                Binding: Audio CD

                GeneralGeneral | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
                ASIN: B00005TS1B
                Release Date: 2001-12-04

                Dance Music:

                1. FloNomics (The Antithesis) [Explicit Lyrics]
                2. Flood These Streetz [Explicit Lyrics]
                3. Fully Resurrected
                4. Future Sounds of Hip-Hop [Import]
                5. Genesis [Explicit Lyrics]
                6. Get It Like We Got It [Explicit Lyrics]
                7. God's Favorite [Explicit Lyrics]
                8. God's Favorite [Explicit Lyrics]
                9. Hate Me Now Love Me Later
                10. Haven't Found [CD-single] [Import]

                Dance Music

                dance music

                Dance Music

                High Priest/Black List

                Manuel de Falla: Love the Magician (El Amor Brujo) / Nights in the Gardens of Spain (Noches en los Jardines de Espaņa) / Interlude & Dance (from La Vida Breve) - Sarah Walker / Margaret Fingerhut / The London Symphony Orchestra / Geoffrey Simon

                Messin Around V.3: Tighten Up [Import]

                Essencia [Import]

                Themes

                RE-FLESH

                Personal Christmas Collection

                Lobe den Herren

                Last Date [Extra tracks] [Original recording remastered]

                Passion Flower

                Move Up

                Low Down Papa

                Love Will Come Pt.1 [CD-single] [Import]

                Ernst Pepping: Organ Works

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