Pick of the Litter
Track Listings
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1. Honest I Do
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2. I Don't Want to Lose You
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3. Love or Leave
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4. Sweet Love of Mine
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5. All That Glitters Ain't Gold
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6. You Made a Promise to Me
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7. They Just Can't Stop It (The Games People Play)
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8. Just as Long as We Have Love
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Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com
Under the steady hand of producer, arranger, and composer Thom Bell, the Spinners hit their stride in the mid-1970s, when Phillipe Wynne's mellifluous tenor led them to the pinnacle of luxurious Philly soul. This 1975 album celebrates love found, laments love lost, and pledges love again while the smooth vocals and rich orchestrations punctuate the message. "Games People Play" became a huge hit with its poetic lyrics and a female "character" answering Wynne's queries. The defiant "Love or Leave" and "All That Glitters Ain't Gold" add elements of funk and disco, providing contrast to the sweeter, string-heavy ballads. --Marc Greilsamer
Pick of the Litter,The Spinners,Rhino / Wea,Philly Soul,Pop,R&B,Smooth Soul,Soul,Soul/Reggae/Rhythm & Blues
Pick of the Litter
Average customer rating:
- Def Jam's Cash In On DMX (Rating: 8 out of 10- -4.0 stars)
- Good starting point for new DMX listeners
- DMX - The Definition of X: Pick of The Litter
- For DMX fans
- Where is "Get It On The Floor" from Grand Champ?
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The Definition of X: Pick of The Litter
Manufacturer: Def Jam
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ASIN: B000Q364MO
Release Date: 2007-06-12 |
Tracks:
- Prayer II
- Ruff Ryders' Anthem
- Get At Me Dog feat. Sheek of The Lox
- Stop Being Greedy
- How's It Going Down
- What These B*tches Want feat. Sisqo
- Blackout feat. JAY-Z & The Lox
- What's My Name?
- Where The Hood At
- Party Up (Up In Here)
- X Gon' Give It To Ya
- It's All Good
- Who We Be
- The Rain
- Here We Go Again
- No Love For Me feat. Swizz Beatz and Drag On
- We Right Here
- One More Road To Cross
- Slippin'
- Prayer 1
Customer Reviews:
Def Jam's Cash In On DMX (Rating: 8 out of 10- -4.0 stars).......2007-06-28
It's no suprise that Def Jam would drop a greatest hits album for DMX since he left the record label and dropped Year of the Dog...Again on Columbia back in late '06. DMX has been in the rap game since the early 90's finally getting noticed in '98 with the song "Ruff Ryders Anthem". Collaborating with artists like Jay-Z, Ja Rule (those were the good ol' days of Def Jam) he has dropped rememerable verses. He has dropped some dope albums like It's Dark and Hell Is Hot & Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood back in '98.
The Definiton of X: Pick Up The Litter is a good overview of DMX between 1998-2003. What I like about these albums is that most of the hit singles are on here (isn't that what a greatest hits is all about). Classic songs like "Get At Me Dog", "Party Up (Up In Here)", "Blackout", and "Slippin'" are on here, and are great to hear. I also enjoy "Who We Be" from The Great Depression album as wel, as each song brings back memories of bumping most of these songs throughout middle and high school.
It's no suprise that, like everybody else, has their own beef with what songs should and should not be on here. I personally believe some of the remixes are on here like "Ruff Ryders Anthem (remix)" and "Get At Me Dog (remix)", not to mention a few B-sides as well.
Overall, this is a great place to start listening to DMX, especially if you missed him in his earlier years. If you're like me, and own every album, picking this up would be pointless (a friend let me borrow this one). What I fear is that later on down the road, this will be the only entry point to DMX, as all of his albums on Def Jam will be out of print. But I hope that doesn't happen anytime soon. But even fans of X will be happy with this album. Peace.
Good starting point for new DMX listeners.......2007-06-21
Like a lot of people my age, DMX is an artist I've grown up listening to, and while he's never been my favorite rapper, I've always thoroughly enjoyed his music, be it pump-up jams, depressed narratives, or collabos with the Ruff Ryders. "The Definition of X: Pick of the Litter" is a poorly labeled greatest hits compilation of his five Def Jam albums. DMX left Def Jam in 2005, so his most recent album, 2006's Year of the Dog...Again is not represented on this disc. The bulk of the album's tracklist is taken from his first two albums, It's Dark and Hell Is Hot and Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood, both released in 1998. These albums are widely considered classic material and contain a lot of his darker, angrier work. There are six songs from 1999's And Then There Was X, his most commercially successful album, containing most of his most popular hits. 2001's The Great Depression and 2003's Grand Champ both contribute two tracks, which is suitable because while both solid albums, they contained less great material than his first three. Like with any greatest hits compilation, everyone's always going to have a little beef with the tracklist, personally I would have liked to see some tracks from the Ruff Ryders albums and some more soundtrack cuts, and a few notable hits are missing such as "I Miss You" and "Get It on the Floor." If you've had access to a radio or cable TV over the last eight years, chances are you know most, if not all, of these songs. But overall, this is a very potent collection of some great music.
DMX is a passionate and totally engaging rapper, and he can range from sullen and depressed to inspired and pumping. His best known work would be his club hits such as "Party Up (Up in Here)" and "Ruff Ryders Anthem." These upbeat bangers, of which there are many on this collection, are all wonderfully produced and extremely entertaining. And while there's less in the tracklist, you also get a taste of his sullen and spiritual side with songs like "The Rain" and the "Prayer" interludes. The tracklist is pretty well rounded and well selected.
If any DMX fans are confused by this recent release, don't be fooled by the misleading title and art, because this is a greatest hits collection. Those fans who own his Def Jam albums need not purchase this, because they will have all those songs already. But if you're just getting into DMX or never got around to buying one of his albums, this would certainly be a worthwhile purchase. I know I've spent countless hours listening to the songs on this tracklist over the years, and a few others probably will now too thanks to this collection.
DMX - The Definition of X: Pick of The Litter.......2007-06-20
DMX (A.K.A. Earl Simmons) delivers a greatest hits album with "The Definition of X: Pick of The Litter" which features material from his first five album's, no joints from his 2006 release "Year of the Dog... Again" are included on this release.
Tracklisting
1 Prayer III (...And Then There Was X)
2 Ruff Ryders' Anthem (It's Dark and Hell is Hot)
3 Get At Me Dog (It's Dark and Hell is Hot)
4 Stop Being Greedy (It's Dark and Hell is Hot)
5 How's it Going Down (It's Dark and Hell is Hot)
6 What These B*tches Want (...And Then There Was X)
7 Blackout (Flesh Of My Flesh, Blood Of My Blood)
8 What's My Name? (...And Then There Was X)
9 Where the Hood At (Grand Champ)
10 Party Up (Up in Here) (...And Then There Was X)
11 X Gon' Give it to Ya (Cradle 2 The Grave Soundtrack)
12 It's All Good (Flesh Of My Flesh, Blood Of My Blood)
13 Who We Be (The Great Depression)
14 The Rain (Grand Champ)
15 Here We Go Again (...And Then There Was X)
16 No Love 4 Me (Flesh Of My Flesh, Blood Of My Blood)
17 We Right Here (The Great Depression)
18 One More Road to Cross (...And Then There Was X)
19 Slippin' (Flesh Of My Flesh, Blood Of My Blood)
20 Prayer (Skit) (It's Dark and Hell is Hot)
Being a DMX fan I own all six of his album's, so none of this material is new to me. I think every fan will have preferred track's that they would like to see make (or be cut off) this release and have their own opinion on how the track listing should of been arranged. I could talk extensively about mine, but won't. My favourite DMX track is "Slippin'", I think "The Rain" is one of the DMX track's which has been slept on some so I was glad to see it included on this release. DMX has done some great soundtrack track's over the years - Belly, Cradle 2 The Grave, Exit Wounds, he has also made some memorable guest appearances. End of the day "The Definition of X: Pick of The Litter" may be a good starting point for newcomers, older fan's can be on the lookout for his seventh solo album currently titled "Soul of a Man" and for his appearance on the Belly sequel "Beast".
For DMX fans.......2007-06-18
This album really showcases DMX best work throughout the years. But for the years he was in DEF JAM. From (Dark And Hell Is Hot) to (Grand Champ) basically from 1998 to 2003. Doesn't have any of the other hits from recent years after DEF JAM like ( Get It On The Floor & We In Here). But I'm not dissapointed at all with this purchase. I'm a big DMX/Ruff Ryder fan since he first came out in 1997/98. It's nice to have DMX hits all in 1 CD, plus if buy the LIMITED DELUXE EDITION you get a free DVD with DMX videos. How can you go wrong with that. I don't regret at all purchasing this album from 1 of my favorite HIP HOP artists of all time. Well worth my money. So all you Ruff Ryder fans should pick this up no doubt.
Where is "Get It On The Floor" from Grand Champ?.......2007-06-16
The sole reason why I didn't purchase this album is because "Get It On The Floor" was not included. I was at Best Buy with Pick of the Litter in my hand when I slowly came to this awful realization as I scanned the track list on the back--I reluctantly put it back on the shelf. DMX is one of the best-selling rappers of all time, born with a golden, milllion-dollar voice other artists would kill for. Pick of the Litter should've been one of the best albums in the history of hip hop; instead, it's like purchasing Jay-Z's greatest hits without "99 Problems," Tupac's without "California Love," or Nas's without "Made You Look."
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- Pick of the Litter
- TY BESS (THE MUSIC MAN)
- Brilliant Detroit Spinners!
- Another classic album by The Spinners & Thom Bell
- Phillippe "Soul" Wynne is truly missed, R.I.P.
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ASIN: B0000033H6
Release Date: 1995-03-28 |
Tracks:
- Honest I Do
- I Don't Want To Lose You
- Love Or Leave
- Sweet Love Of Mine
- All That Glitters Ain't Gold
- You Made A Promise To Me
- Games People Play
- Just As Long As We Have Love
Amazon.com
Under the steady hand of producer, arranger, and composer Thom Bell, the Spinners hit their stride in the mid-1970s, when Phillipe Wynne's mellifluous tenor led them to the pinnacle of luxurious Philly soul. This 1975 album celebrates love found, laments love lost, and pledges love again while the smooth vocals and rich orchestrations punctuate the message. "Games People Play" became a huge hit with its poetic lyrics and a female "character" answering Wynne's queries. The defiant "Love or Leave" and "All That Glitters Ain't Gold" add elements of funk and disco, providing contrast to the sweeter, string-heavy ballads. --Marc Greilsamer
Customer Reviews:
Pick of the Litter.......2006-12-21
It's the Spinners, enough said! Get your copy and go back to when people really sang songs! Five stars...
TY BESS (THE MUSIC MAN).......2006-12-12
Here we go again!.people i can,t tell you enough how much these men had an inpact on the music in the 70,s.Just like the rest of there albums just play it!.Honest i do ,i don,t want to lose you,you made a promise to me and love or leave.This was the fourth album and just like the other three this is also a mega album(cd).Find the one you love get some good wine put on this cd and enjoy the spinners.As always enjoy!
Brilliant Detroit Spinners!.......2006-05-28
Without a doubt, this was the best album The Detroit Spinners made. The writing, the singing and the musical arrangement for this album was superb. This group is sadly missed. One of the best albums of the Seventies!
Another classic album by The Spinners & Thom Bell.......2003-10-18
This is one of the best smooth soul albums I've ever heard. It sounds great even today and it is one of the most accomplished albums by the great musical team The Spinners + Thom Bell. This is sweet, timeless Philly Soul.
Phillippe "Soul" Wynne is truly missed, R.I.P........2002-09-08
This is what soul should sound like, thought-provoking lyrics, beautiful orchestrated production, and LIVE instrumentation. Of The (Detroit) Spinners big 3 albums, "Mighty Love", the self-titled one, and "Pick of the Litter", this one is usually considered the weakest, but I disagree, there isn't a single throwaway track on this album. Of course the hit "(They just can't stop it)Games People Play" is on here, but you also get the funky "Love or Leave", the tear-jerking brutal honesty of "Sweet Love of Mine", and the two ballads "You Made a Promise to Me" and "I Don't Want to Lose You" are standouts in themselves. The Essence of Philly Soul, in my arrogant opinion, soul at its zenith.
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The Definition of X: Pick of The Litter [Deluxe Limited Edition CD+DVD]
Manufacturer: Def Jam
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ASIN: B000Q364QK
Release Date: 2007-06-12 |
Tracks:
- Prayer II
- Ruff Ryders' Anthem
- Get At Me Dog feat. Sheek of The Lox
- Stop Being Greedy
- How's It Going Down
- What These B*tches Want feat. Sisqo
- Blackout feat. JAY-Z & The Lox
- What's My Name?
- Where The Hood At
- Party Up (Up In Here)
- X Gon' Give It To Ya
- It's All Good
- Who We Be
- The Rain
- Here We Go Again
- No Love For Me feat. Swizz Beatz and Drag On
- We Right Here
- One More Road To Cross
- Slippin'
- Prayer 1
Tracks:
- Who We Be [Video]
- Where The Hood At [Video]
- Stop Being Greedy [Video]
- Get At Me Dog [Video]
- Ruff Ryders Anthem [Video]
- Slippin' [Video]
- What These B*tches Want [Video]
- Party Up (Up In Here) [Video]
Customer Reviews:
THE DEFINITION OF X.......2007-06-12
I MEAN THE NAME SPEAKS FOR ITSELF... ITS DMX AT HIS BEST WITH NUMBER 1 HITS FROM ALL HIS ALBUMS... IF U R A BIG DMX FAN LIKE I KNOW I AM.. THIS CD IS A MUST.. IY HAS THE SONG RUFF RYDERS ANTHEM TO WHERE THE HOOD...GREAT CD!!!!
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- A collection for the ages
- Howlingly good
- Addictive Listening
- Soul inspiring marriage of rock and celtic music
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Pick of the Litter: The Best of Wolfstone 1991-1996
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Customer Reviews:
A collection for the ages.......2002-09-22
I play the snare in a traditional Scottish pipe band, and as such I was a little skeptical at the odd combination of light rock and Celtic music, thinking that they were too different. Frankly, I was wrong. After listening to the CD twice, I couldn't stop those tunes and songs from dancing about in my head. This is a great album, and I recommend it to all.
Howlingly good.......2002-06-24
WOW, do I love this record. It's so soulful, fresh, thoughtful, musical, MOVING, rocking, human, honest--have I said enough? This music haunts me in the best way. (and gotta love that bagpipes/electric guitar sound) My favorite tracks: Glenglass, Tall Ships, Heart & Soul. (I love the lyric: It's in a bride's eternal answer/.../heart & soul)
Addictive Listening.......1999-04-14
I bought this CD on a whim, having never heard of Wolfstone or any of their music. I have been playing it constantly ever since, and now want to buy all their other CDs. I'm hooked!
Soul inspiring marriage of rock and celtic music.......1998-08-01
Few albums have moved my heart and my feet as much as this. If you like Celtic music you will love it. If you like folk/rock you will love it. The musianship is superb, the production is top notch and the music is moving to say the least. There is little more I can say - the music itself says it much more eloquently.
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The Definition of X: The Pick of the Litter
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ASIN: B000Q364MY
Release Date: 2007-06-12 |
Tracks:
- Prayer III
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- Stop Being Greedy
- How's It Going Down
- What You Want
- Blackout
- What's My Name?
- Where The Hood At
- Party Up (Up In Here)
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- It's All Good
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- The Rain
- Here We Go Again
- No Love 4 Me
- We Right Here
- One More Road To Cross
- Slippin'
- Prayer
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The Definition of X: The Pick of the Litter
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ASIN: B000Q364QU
Release Date: 2007-06-12 |
Tracks:
- Prayer II
- Ruff Ryders Anthem
- Get At Me Dog
- Stop Being Greedy
- How's It Going Down
- What These Bitches Want
- Black Out
- What's My Name
- Where The Hood At
- Party Up (Up In Here)
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- It's All Good
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- Here We Go Again
- No Love 4 Me
- We Right Here
- One More Road To Cross
- Slippin'
- Prayer
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Pick of the Litter
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ASIN: B000KJTIBI
Release Date: 2007-01-30 |
Tracks:
- Honest I Do
- I Don't Want to Lose You
- Love or Leave
- Sweet Love of Mine
- All That Glitters Ain't Gold
- You Made a Promise to Me
- They Just Can't Stop It (The Games People Play)
- Just as Long as We Have Love
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Rackets & Drapes , Callous , Trip , Friendlys , Relish , and Valiant
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Pick of the Litter
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