Trials and Tribulations

Track Listings

1. Against the Grain

2. Wrong, Wrong, Wrong

3. Bone - E-40,

4. Beautiful Girl

5. No More Stressing

6. Would You Love Me

7. I'm Yours

8. My Joy Is Gone

9. Found You Out

10. Thank You Mamma

11. Fabulous

12. We Do It Big - Keak da Sneak,

Trials and Tribulations,TC,King Connor Ent,Pop,R&B,Rap

Tracks:

Intro
Caught Up
Dirty & Stinkin'
Dogged Out
Free With Money
Anybody
Waitress #13
Reunited
Here Comes The Judge
Cute Devils
I Wanna Fuck
Highjack
Lintballz
Zoo Two
Anybody (remix)
Taking A Shit
C'mon
Dirty & Stinkin' (remix)

Amazon.com

The Trials and Tribulations of Russell Jones, Ol' Dirty Bastard's third album, was largely recorded while he was evading the authorities and finished just before he was arrested in a McDonald's in Philadelphia. Suffice it to say, this is not his best work. Despite the title (Russell Jones is ODB's real name), this is not a confessional record in which the Wu-Tang Clan man returns to sanity. Insanity is, in fact, a key part of his act and personality; the man who raps about "stinking like doo-doo" has a song entitled "I Wanna F**k" and is now spending two to four years in a New York prison.

If ODB's excellent Nigga Please explored his party side, then Tribulations delves into his dark depths, confirming his position as the Screamin' Jay Hawkins of hip-hop. The record brightens occasionally on tracks like "Caught Up," which takes off from where ODB left Kelis on "Got Ya Money," but while ODB's creative mania remains intact, the album's production feels rushed, with many of the beats sounding cheap and flat. Clan members such as the Rza and Raekwon are noticeably absent, wisely deciding to skip this one until their Shaolin colleague is free again. You best do the same. --Jake Barnes

Album Description

Long hailed as the most unpredictable and eccentric member of the Wu Tang Clan ODB (Ol' Dirty Bastard) can also be called unstoppable. Incarcerated since July of this year, ODB has not ceased to continue his illustrious career. Shortly after his sentencing, he signed a record deal with the Los Angeles based independent label D3 Entertainment. The album THE TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS OF RUSSELL JONES will be released March 19th.

While ODB's antics offstage have, in recent times, drawn more publicity than his musical output, he has enjoyed astounding success with the Wu-Tang Clan as well as with his solo efforts. It was almost ten years ago that ODB, along with cousins RZA and the Genius, formed the Staten Island-based hip-hop supergroup Wu-Tang Clan. Along with several other core rappers, they hit the underground with their debut release, Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) to critical acclaim and worldwide success. ODB's solo effort Return of the 36 Chambers: The Dirty Version was released in 1995, and showcased his unique, maniacal, left of center style. N**** Please, was released in 1999 and achieved him legendary status.

Customer Reviews:

Poorly made remix album. 2 1/2 stars.......2005-01-24

I am a huge ODB fan that had to have all of his CDs, even this old thing. If you don't own this CD you're not missing much. For starters ODB and Wu-Tang had no input on this record. Dirty didn't even know it was being made. The whole album except for like three tracks are made from semi-rare B sides, MTV skits and awful unused studio cuts. Now, lets break the tracks down:

1. Intro -Funny as all hell

2. Caught Up -ODB only raps on this track for 20 seconds and it has one of the worse hooks in music history. **stars

3. Dirty & Stinkin' -Some O.K production, but what kills it is the guests Insane Clown Posse. Fourth remake of the song that I know of so far. **stars

4. Dogged Out -Sad remake of the song "Dog Shxt". The beat sounds Arabic and Too $hort sucks on his verse. **stars

5. Free With Money -Boring and thankfully short skit

6. Anybody -This is kinda good and C-Murder steals the show! *** stars

7. Waitress #13 - Skit, Dirty showing off his manners in a Diner.

8. Reunited -O.K remake of "Reunited" B side. *** stars

9. Here Comes the Judge -Wack as hell beat! Sounds like rejected carnival music! ODB goes crazy on this stinker. * 1/2 stars

10. Cute Devils -Skit, ODB showing love to some random fans.

11. I Wanna Fxck -Worse track yet! Who ever is singing that hook needs to stick to his day job. ODBs verse is recycled form "Don't You Know pt 2" and strange enough it seems censored. * star

12. Highjack -Sort of funny skit

13. Lintballs -Very good track even though Dirty has only one short verse. *** 1/2 stars

14. Zoo Two -Remake of "Brooklyn Zoo 2 (Tiger Crane)". Plain slow beats. ** 1/2 stars

15. Anybody (Remix) -Same lyrics crapier beat. ** 1/2 stars

16. Taking a Shxt -Very funny skit

17. C'mon -Remake of "Baby C'mon". Weak beats. ** stars

18. Dirty & Stinkin' (Remix) -Again, same lyrics crapier beat. Fifth remake of the song that I know of so far. * 1/2 stars

NOT THIS TIME.......2004-11-15

EVERYONE THINKING OF BUYING THIS, DONT! GET RETURN TO 36 CHAMBERS, ACTUALLY NO IF U AINT GOT THAT U AINT AN ODB OR WU FAN R.I.P OL DIRTY

THIS IS THE MOST WACKEST CD IVE EVER HEARD.......2004-01-28

FOR ANYONE WHO LIKES THIS CD THEY ARE NOT A TRUE WU FAN CAUSE THIS CD IS GARBAGE. MOST OF THE MUSIC IS TAKEN OUT OF THE RETURN TO THE 36 CHAMBERS AND PUT OVER NEW BEAT WACK BEATS AT THAT, WHAT THE HELL WERE THEY THINKING WHEN THEY PUT ICP,CMURDER,MACK10 ON THIS ALBUM. THIS IS JUST A WAY THE GREEDY INDUSTRY D3 RECORDZ WANTED TO MAKE MONEY OFF THIS MAN. WHEN THIS CD WAS COMING OUT ODB WAS IN JAIL AND HE DIDN'T EVEN KNOW IT WAS COMING OUT. I GAVE THIS CD 1 STAR BECAUSE IT ONLY HAD ONE GOOD ORIGINAL SONG ON THERE AND THAT WAS LINTBALLZ WITH BROOKLYN ZOO AND SUNZ OF MAN,TO ANY TRUE WU FAN OUT THERE I ADVISE YOU TO STAY AWAY FROM THIS CD.

Review of ODB's third solo effort.......2003-07-22

I have always been a fan of Ol' Dirty Bastard. His first two albums were both highly enjoyable. His vocal talent, which is so awful that it's brilliant (i.e. Biz Markie) and his drugged-out flow are truly one of a kind. That being said, D3 has done his fans wrong.

Despite what any album summary might tell you, ODB did not record this album while on the run from the law. In fact, none of these songs were even recorded by him. Almost half of the tracks on the album are skits taken from MTV interviews. Of the remaining, more than half are old vocals over awful beats. They actually take a well-known track from his first solo album and put another beat behind it. Even the lead single featuring cult rap group, Insane Clown Posse has recycled ODB lyrics. There are only about three tracks that have unreleased vocals on them and none of them are worth it.

This album contains no production or guest appearances from any member of the Wu-Tang Clan and in fact would be better served to call itself a "remix" album than try to pawn itself off as a brand new ODB album, which it is not.

My first listen was my last..........2002-12-07

First song has the worst group ever, ICP, that automatically makes this CD horrible from the beginning. The majority of ODB's lyrics are just cut out of old Wu-Tang songs. The production is horrible. Stay away from this CD, I don't even consider it a Wu CD.

Average customer rating:

Very unique and emotional album
The tightest Mo thug Members CD!!!
Save your money
Poetic Hustlaz are tight
The best albumn i've heard in my life.

Trials & Tribulations
Poetic Hustla'z
Manufacturer: Relativity
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Intro & Insanity
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Trials & Tribulations
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Customer Reviews:

Very unique and emotional album.......2006-12-18

Following the success of Bone Thugs-N-Harmony's "E. 1999 Eternal," their friends and Mo Thug Family affiliates Poetic Hustla'z released their debut "Trials and Tribulations" in 1997. This is an album I really like and think is one of the greatest Bone related projects ever recorded. It's really a shame that it was promoted so poorly, because I think this is such a great record. The trio of Tony Tone, Mo!Hart and Boogy Nikke are three emotional, talented, and lyrical rappers from Cleveland. You can hear some hints of Bone influence in their flow, which sometimes borders on the sing-song delivery Bone is so famous for, but really Poetic Hustla'z are an original and creative act, and sometimes their style reminds me a little of early Outlawz music. The production is always excellent. Usually, there is a subdued feeling aided by piano and strings on most tracks, leading to a thoughtful, contemplative tone. They are very emotional MCs, pouring a lot of feeling into their lyrics on most of the tracks, and they often sound depressed, so it's very interesting to hear their philosophies. Some appearances come from Krayzie Bone and Flesh-N-Bone, as well as some female R&B singers for some hooks. It's fairly short at just under 50 minutes, but that may be why it's so consistent. I highly recommend "Trials and Tribulations," this is an embarrassingly slept-on and really great album.

The album begins with "Intro & Insanity," where Poetic Hustla'z collaborate with Flesh-N-Bone to speak of ghetto paranoia and life over a great beat. "Don't Trust a B...." speaks of women and troubles, it's probably the worst song on the album but is still actually pretty good. "Day & Night" speaks of the troubles of trying to make ends meet, the hook and beat are good. I really like "Parlay With a Hustla," the beat is funky and soulful and the MCs match it well with good verses. "Time Will Reveal" is an emotional and deeper song. "Cross Me and You Die" is a little angrier and threatening. "Weekend Buzz" is a classic, an absolutely gorgeous ode to smoking and relaxing. Bone Thugs themselves never made a weed song as good as this. The soaring saxophone is perfect on this song, making it sound soulful and happy, and the raps from Tony, Hart, Boogy, and Krayzie Bone are joyful just like the excellent beat. This is followed by the title track, a depressed yet optimistic look at life with excellent production and singing. I also really love "Smilin' in Your Face," a song about well-wishing haters that has maybe the best production, thick with upbeat synths and piano, and the chorus always makes me yell along. The album finishes with the conscious "Searchin' 4 Peace," followed by an instrumental of "Time Will Reveal."

"Trials and Tribulations" is a well-produced, emotional rap album that showcases the best of three talented MCs. It's sad that this album was so badly marketed and sold so poorly, because unfortunately they never made another album. This album is still in print as far as I know, so while it's available I suggest listeners purchase it while they can. Fans of Bone Thugs will certainly enjoy this, and I also suggest it to hip hop fans in general because this is a really enjoyable record.

The tightest Mo thug Members CD!!!.......2005-04-07

this CD is the bomb! my favorite member is Tony Tone, i think all the songs on here are all tight and well produced. Poetic hustla'z should come back with a new CD and it should feature Bone thugs n harmony. Well anywayz yall should get this CD and put in your Bone thugs and Mo thugs Collection.
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Save your money.......2004-10-08

Weekend Buzz is the only track worth listening too and you're better off saving your money if you didn't like the Harmony's Bhudda Luvaz.

Poetic Hustlaz are tight.......2004-02-24

Poetic Hustlaz are tight, this is one of the best mo thugs albums. i wish they were still on mo thugs and dont more thangs, hit me up whitedawgHLE@aol.com if you like mo thugs and bone thugs for sum cds like
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Romeo antoino swear not bye the mood
Bone thugs Faces of death
The B Side
St Claire Soldierz
mind of a souljah
silent warrior
my story
the remixes 1-2
rip
bone battles
radio edits
leathaface the legends
double r
knieght ridahs

The best albumn i've heard in my life........2004-02-05

I haven't seen anything come close to this albumn, like some other guy said, every track is solid and no other albumn in the world i've come across can offer this. If you like mo thugs and have never heard this albumn then you will be impressed (The best 30 bucks i've spent on music..... ever) and yeah I want more of this stuff!

Tracks:

Almost Happy
Think
What Am I Gonna Do?
A Place In The Sun
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She's Got To Go
Thrift Shoppin'
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Dee Major Tom
Our First Time
Shake
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Suburban Sons

Customer Reviews:

Trials and Tribulations of the Odd Numbers.......2001-08-01

This is an excellent, energetic CD by a power/pop trio who have a mod/punk influence. The drumming is technically amazing and the vocals and other instruments complement this with a clean, polished sound. I highly recommend the CD and am sure these boys will hit it big soon!

Trials and Tribulations of the Odd Numbers.......2001-08-01

Average customer rating:

Trials and Tribulations
Four Past Midnight
Manufacturer: SOS Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music

General | Rock | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000A2H4SY
Release Date: 2005-09-13

Tracks:

End of the Line
It's Not Right
Victim
So Fragile
Killer
4PM Crew
New World
Fight and Unite
All for Free
Down and Out
No Excuse
I Never Needed You
Jamie Lee Curtis Looks Like Shit!!
Majors on the Street

Average customer rating:

Trials & Tribulations
In-Cog-Nito
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000FTKH1S
Release Date: 2006-03-07

Tracks:

Trials & Tribulations
Horse to Water
In the End
Lazy River
Turnstiles
Save the Bale
Faulty Alternator
Sunshine on the Sidewalk > Franklin's Tower

Average customer rating:

Is There a Getto in the Sky

Manufacturer: Black Boy
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000CAJTDW
Release Date: 2005-01-18

Average customer rating:

Trials & Tribulations
New Society
Manufacturer: Edge
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Rock | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000RNOBPK

Product Description

1. 1 20 3 2. Conscience Free 3. Peace of Mind 4. CUD 5. Diffusion of Responsibility 6. 16 Times 7. Double Standard 8. Fuck the Flowers 9. Time and Circumstance 10. Mr. Poppy 11. Shabazar's Palace 12. Past tense 13. Butterfly Tattoo