Behind the Front [Explicit Lyrics]

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The Black Eyed Peas' debut, Behind the Front, may sound thoroughly familiar: like A Tribe Called Quest, they sprout positive, deftly delivered lyrics out of their light jazz, R&B, and funk tracks; like the Roots, this multi-ethnic outfit's three MCs drop science in front of a live band that builds its grooves organically; and at their best, such as on the pop and reggae-flavored "Karma," the group can out-Fugee the Fugees. For some reason, though, the mostly mild, largely scratchless and sample-free record can--at times--be downright tepid. But for the most part, it works--sometimes brilliantly--and as a break from the mostly belligerent voices in hip-hop's mainstream, we can definitely use more of what the Peas have to offer. --Roni Sarig

Rolling Stone
...Behind the Front offers an organic mixture of sampled melodies and live instruments aimed at those of us seeking a little enlightenment with our well-oiled boogie.

Behind the Front [Explicit Lyrics]

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Behind the Front [Explicit Lyrics]

Behind the Front [Explicit Lyrics]
Behind the Front
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Even Raw, Better Group Emerged from Underground
  • As bad as the food its name is derived from
  • criminally underrated album
  • Da' Peas Pre-Fergie Debut and One Of Their Best To Date!
  • B4
 Behind the Front
Black Eyed Peas
Manufacturer: Interscope Records
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ASIN: B000007SAT
Release Date: 1998-06-30

Tracks:

  1. Fallin' Up
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  3. Joints & Jam
  4. The Way You Make Me Feel
  5. Movement
  6. Karma
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The Black Eyed Peas' debut, Behind the Front, may sound thoroughly familiar: like A Tribe Called Quest, they sprout positive, deftly delivered lyrics out of their light jazz, R&B, and funk tracks; like the Roots, this multi-ethnic outfit's three MCs drop science in front of a live band that builds its grooves organically; and at their best, such as on the pop and reggae-flavored "Karma," the group can out-Fugee the Fugees. For some reason, though, the mostly mild, largely scratchless and sample-free record can--at times--be downright tepid. But for the most part, it works--sometimes brilliantly--and as a break from the mostly belligerent voices in hip-hop's mainstream, we can definitely use more of what the Peas have to offer. --Roni Sarig

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Even Raw, Better Group Emerged from Underground.......2006-08-06

Another better group got the deal from the underground, where conscious and dedicated artists have always been since the birth of the hip hop--simply, that was the first impression of Black Eyed Peas when they released their first album, Behind The Front, in 1998. The scene enjoyed their attitude trying to inherit the hip hop sprit, criticizing the superficial image--"I see you try to diss our function by stating that we can't rap. Is it cause we don't wear Tommy Hilfiger or baseball caps" ("Falling Up"). However, the album is monotonous and raw due to lack of variety in MC styles and beats. Fast and plain raps on light funk continue without significant changes in contents and moods. Skits, which would disappear in next album and later, make it more tiresome.

1 out of 5 stars As bad as the food its name is derived from.......2006-06-20

Black Eyed Peas have been making a name for themselves by selling to the non-intellectuals, with dumbed down lyrics, lame beats, and annoying vocals. Only in America is this the formula for certain success. Just when you thought that no band could cause an aneurysm more than Gwen Stefani, it looks like Black Eyed Peas has become number one.

5 out of 5 stars criminally underrated album.......2006-02-08

The Black Eyed Peas (before they became huge) used to be good. Really good. 'Behind the Front' is quite simply one of the best pure hip-hop albums I've heard in my lifetime. The beats are incredibly catchy, yet they're not the typical kind of recycled beat garbage you hear on their Elephunk and Monkey Business albums. These beats are fresh, lively. I would heartily recommend this album to ANYONE. Not just lovers of hip hop. Anyone who enjoys really groovy beats and adequate lyrics will love this album.

I suppose I can't blame BEP for selling out. Their first two albums were great, but they were getting no exposure, so they did what needed to be done (added Fergie and started putting out garbage) in order to make money. I'll just always wonder what might have been....

5 out of 5 stars Da' Peas Pre-Fergie Debut and One Of Their Best To Date!.......2006-01-18

The first time I ever saw The Black Eyed Peas incredible
live show was in the summer of 1998 in NYC, and the
next day I was at the Virgin Megastore buying this album.."Behind The Front"!!
I was hooked and turned everyone I knew on to them!
This was (to me) when "Da' Peas" were at their best...
before the addition of Fergie and that sing-songy
commercial BS that they do now!
I love everything on this CD, including the little
game-show-like snipets which link the songs together.
It was funky, funny, trippy, hip-hop and even though
alot of people say they had too much "Tribe Called Quest"
in their sound at the time, if you had seen them live back
then you would've known that "Da' Peas" had their own
thing brewin' in a big way!
I would take this one and their follow-up
"Bridging The Gap" over their new stuff any
day of the week!
Okay--"Elephunk" was cool for the most part,
but they were already diluting their funk by then
and were actively seeking a pop audience.
From the new set, aptly named "Monkey Business",
the only one that really moves me is "Don't Lie"
but the rest puts me to sleep!
4-Real!--If you want to feel what BEP was about,
then "Behind The Front" and "Bridging The Gap"
are the ones baby!
Incidentally, there were some hot videos from those
two CD's which got little airplay on MTV, BET or VH-1.
Why do you have to sell your artistic soul and dull
your creativity these days to get acceptance in the pop world?

4 out of 5 stars B4.......2005-11-28

They went Pop or Rock N roll of whatever that stuff is they are doing. This is a good CD if u dont like a lot of cussing and peaceful type of raps
Lyrics 8/10 Beats 8/10
Sousa Marches Played by the Sousa Band: The Complete Commercial Recordings 1897-1930
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Something very precious
  • Great historical resource
 Sousa Marches Played by the Sousa Band: The Complete Commercial Recordings 1897-1930

Manufacturer: Crystal Records
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ASIN: B00004SDBT
Release Date: 1997-09-30

Tracks:

  1. Introductary Speech By John Philip Sousa - John Philip Sousa
  2. The Stars And Stripes Forever - The Sousa Band/John Philip Sousa
  3. The Honored Dead - The Sousa Band/Arthur Pryor
  4. The Mikado March - The Sousa Band/Arthur Pryor
  5. Mother Hubbard - The Sousa Band/Arthur Pryor
  6. The Gladiator - The Sousa Band/Henry Higgins
  7. Semper Fidelis - The Sousa Band/Walter B. Rogers
  8. The Picador - The Sousa Band
  9. The Thunderer - The Sousa Band/Walter B. Rogers
  10. The Washington Post - The Sousa Band/Arthur Pryor
  11. Corcoran Cadets - The Sousa Band
  12. The High School Cadets - The Sousa Band/Nathaniel Shilkret
  13. The Beau Ideal - The Sousa Band
  14. The Liberty Bell - The Sousa Band/Arthur Pryor
  15. Manhattan Beach - The Sousa Band/Walter B. Rogers
  16. The Directorate - The Sousa Band/Arthur Pryor
  17. King Cotton - The Sousa Band/Arthur Pryor
  18. El Capitan - The Sousa Band/Arthur Pryor
  19. The Bride Elect - The Sousa Band/Henry Higgins
  20. March From 'The Charlatan' - The Sousa Band/Arthur Pryor
  21. Hands Across The Sea - The Sousa Band/Rosario Bourdon
  22. Hail To The Spirit Of Liberty - The Sousa Band/Herbert L. Clarke
  23. The Man Behind The Gun - The Sousa Band/Walter B. Rogers
  24. The Invincible Eagle - The Sousa Band/Walter B. Rogers
  25. The Stars And Stripes Forever - The Sousa Band/Arthur Pryor

Tracks:

  1. Imperial Edward Coronation March - The Sousa Band/Herbert L. Clarke
  2. Jack Tar - The Sousa Band/Arthur Pryor
  3. The Diplomat - The Sousa Band/Herbert L. Clarke
  4. The Free Lance - The Sousa Band/Herbert L. Clarke
  5. Powhatan's Daughter - The Sousa Band
  6. The Fairest Of The Fair - The Sousa Band/Arthur Pryor
  7. The Glory Of The Yankee Navy - The Sousa Band/Walter Rogers
  8. The Federal - The Sousa Band/Edwin G. Clarke
  9. The Stars And Stripes Forever - The Sousa Band/Arthur Pryor
  10. The Lambs' March - The Sousa Band/Herbert L. Clarke
  11. New York Hippodrome - The Sousa Band/Herbert L. Clarke
  12. The Pathfinder Of Panama - The Sousa Band/Herbert L. Clarke
  13. Liberty Loan - The Sousa Band/John Philip Sousa
  14. U.S. Field Artillery - The Sousa Band/John Philip Sousa
  15. Bullets And Bayonets - The Sousa Band/Joseph Pasternack
  16. The Chantyman's March - The Sousa Band/Nathaniel Shilkret
  17. Sabre And Spurs - The Sousa Band/John Philip Sousa
  18. Solid Men To The Front - The Sousa Band/John Philip Sousa
  19. Wedding March - The Sousa Band/Arthur Pryor

Tracks:

  1. The Golden Star - The Sousa Band/Joseph Pasternack
  2. Comrades Of The Legion - The Sousa Band/Joseph Pasternack
  3. On The Campus - The Sousa Band/Joseph Pasternack
  4. Who's Who In Navy Blue - The Sousa Band/Joseph Pasternack
  5. Keeping Step With The Union - The Sousa Band/Joseph Pasternack
  6. The Dauntless Battalion - The Sousa Band/John Philip Sousa
  7. The Gallant Seventh - The Sousa Band/Joseph Pasternack
  8. Nobles Of The Mystic Shrine - The Sousa Band/John Philip Sousa
  9. Ancient And Honorable Artillery Company - The Sousa Band/Nathaniel Shilkret
  10. The Black Horse Troop - The Sousa Band/Joseph Pasternack
  11. The National Game - The Sousa Band/Joseph Pasternack
  12. The Gridiron Club - The Sousa Band/Arthur Pryor
  13. The Pride Of The Wolverines - The Sousa Band/Arthur Pryor
  14. The Sesquicentennial Exposition March - The Sousa Band/Arthur Pryor
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  17. The Harmonica Wizard - The Sousa Band/Rosario Bourdon
  18. The Royal Welch Fusiliers (No.2) - The Sousa Band/Rosario Bourdon
  19. The Salvation Army - The Sousa Band/Rosario Bourdon
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  21. Solid Men To The Front - The Sousa Band/Arthur Pryor
  22. The Stars And Stripes Forever - The Sousa Band/Arthur Pryor

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Something very precious.......2004-11-16

John Philip Sousa was a great musician and a great American. These recorded relics are very fascinating, and sometimes most vivid, reminders of his greatness

5 out of 5 stars Great historical resource.......2000-08-24

This set consists of every recording released under the name of "the Sousa Band", from 1897-1930. Since some of these recordings are over 100 years old, they tend to be somewhat scratchy and occasionally faint. If you're a casual fan or you're buying your first Sousa record, your money can be better spent elsewhere.

However, these recordings are an invaluable resourse for students, performers, and teachers. Even with the limitations of early recording devices, there is no better demonstration of the style and nuance of the "March King" than these performances under his own baton. Also, the chance to actually hear Sousa's voice as he introduces the great "Stars and Stripes Forever" is to step into the past.
Band Behind the Front
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    		Band Behind the Front
    Bucky Jonson
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    A Box of Sousa
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • A Box Of Brilliance
    		 A Box of Sousa

    Manufacturer: Altissimo Records
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B00005Y7U0
    Release Date: 2001-10-16

    Tracks:

    1. Semper Fidelis
    2. Presidential Polonaise
    3. Manhattan Beach March
    4. Comrades of the Legion March
    5. Saber and Spurs March
    6. Gridiron Club March
    7. King Cotton March
    8. Easter Monday on the White House Lawn
    9. Who's Who in Navy Blue March
    10. Invincible Eagle March
    11. Excerpts from Mars and Venus
    12. Washington Post March (1890)
    13. Washington Post March (1988)
    14. Stars and Stripes Forever [Live]
    15. Man Behind the Gun
    16. Selections from the Operetta, the Bride Elect
    17. Reine de la Mer
    18. Sound Off
    19. Royal Welch Fusiliers
    20. By the Light of the Polar Star
    21. Beneath the Southern Cross
    22. Mars and Venus
    23. Gallant Seventh
    24. Thunderer March [Historic 1896 Recording]
    25. Fairest of the Fair
    26. Hands Across the Sea
    27. Diplomat
    28. Rifle Regiment
    29. Occidental
    30. Riders for the Flag
    31. Hail to the Spirit of Liberty
    32. High School Cadets
    33. Boy Scouts of America
    34. Picador
    35. Directorate
    36. Black Horse Troop
    37. Nobles of the Mystic Shrine
    38. Beau Ideal
    39. Belle of Chicago
    40. Corcoran Cadets
    41. National Game
    42. Loyal Legion
    43. Liberty Bell
    44. Liberty Bell [Historic 1894 Recording]
    45. Century of Progress
    46. Atlantic City Pageant
    47. Free Lance
    48. Glory of the Yankee Navy
    49. March of the Mitten Men
    50. Minnesota March
    51. Northern Pines
    52. Our Flirtations
    53. Pride of the Wolverines
    54. Solid Men to the Front
    55. White Rose
    56. Bullets and Bayonets
    57. In the Land of the Golden Fleece
    58. Pathfinder of Panama
    59. Liberty Loan
    60. Peaches and Cream
    61. National Fencibles [Historic 1890 Recording]

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    Box Set of 4 CDs by The United States Marine Band.

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars A Box Of Brilliance.......2004-01-13

    Brilliant is a good word for this set of must have band classics, all of these songs are as american as apple pie. Its a must have for any true patriot or band lover. Sousa is the Motzart of the marchign band world and truly this capture so much more than any other collection.
    Janácek: Moravian Folk Poetry in Songs
    Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
    • Moravian songs, via Janacek, Godar, Bittova and Skampa
    • Skampa Quartet is great - the singer... yikes
    		 Janácek: Moravian Folk Poetry in Songs
    Leos Janacek , Iva Bittová , ¿kampa Quartet , Vladimír Godár , and Skampa Quartet
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    Release Date: 2005-03-01

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    2. Stst'/Steadiness
    3. Lavecka (Bench)
    4. Stesk (Woe) - Skampa Quartet
    5. Obrk Mileho (Lover's Likeness)
    6. Svatba Kom (Gnats Wedding)
    7. Kouzlo (Charm)
    8. Slib (Promise)
    9. Orisek Lovy (Hazel Nut) - Skampa Quartet
    10. La (Love)
    11. Jablunka (Apple Tree)
    12. Jabucko (Sweet Apple)
    13. Co Je to Za Nebe (What Sky)
    14. Safva C (Alderman's Daughter)
    15. Cervenab(Little Red Apples)
    16. Dobr(Good Hunt)
    17. He Warden)
    18. Kony Mil [My Lover's Horses]
    19. Kv MilodejnLove Herbs)
    20. Pcko (Posy)
    21. LoucenMilou
    22. Jindy a NynThen and Now)
    23. T (Uneasy)
    24. VzknMessage)
    25. Belegrade (Belgrade) - Skampa Quartet
    26. Milenec Vrah (Lover Killer)
    27. Pomluva (Calumny)
    28. LoucenParting)
    29. Sirota (Lonely Soul)
    30. Osamel Alone)
    31. Komu Kytka (For Whom the Posy)
    32. Z Od Mil (Love Shining)
    33. Polajka (Thyme)
    34. Kol(KolTown)
    35. Psano (Love Letter)
    36. Karafi(Carnation)
    37. Rozmarsemary)
    38. Pamy (Mementos)
    39. Zpevulenka (Tender Little Tune)
    40. Nejistota (Uncertainty)
    41. Kukacka (Cuckoo)
    42. Zahrcka (Fence)
    43. Muzikanti (Musicians)
    44. Vernost' (Faithfulness)
    45. Bolavlava (Headache)
    46. Osud (Fate)
    47. Daleko ProvdanWedded Far Away)
    48. Budk (Wakening)
    49. Dobrada (Sound Advice)
    50. Slzy echou (Tears of Comfort)
    51. Koukol (Corncockle)
    52. Kalina (Guelder Rose)
    53. Pohreb Zbojnv

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Moravian songs, via Janacek, Godar, Bittova and Skampa.......2006-05-09

    This is a unique recording of Janacek's transcriptions of Moravian folk songs. Originally for piano and voice, they have been transcribed by Slovak composer Vladimir Godar for string quartet and (occasionally) three-voice male chorus. Here they are performed by renowned Czech singer and violinist Iva Bittova, accompanied by the Skampa Quartet and chorus. The effect is not so much of classical liede, but of authentic eastern European "popular" songs - the sonority of the string quartet adds to this in no small part. Janacek would be proud.

    2 out of 5 stars Skampa Quartet is great - the singer... yikes.......2005-07-28

    I honestly did not know what I was getting myself into when I bought this CD. I love Janacek, I love folk songs... how could I go wrong? Iva Bittova! I was concerned that she would have a 50yr old woobly voice, but instead what exists is a thin VERY nasal tone... perhaps she should be singing traditional Bulgarian music! The voice is expressive, just ugly.
    The recording quality is not very good, either. On many of the tracks, Iva seems to be muffled and in the background of the recording.
    Really - dont waste your time and money, unless you really would just like to have a recording of over 50 Janacek songs.
    Cemetery Shoes
    Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
    • psychobilly romper room stomp
    • Meh.
    • Clever, smart, interesting music
    		 Cemetery Shoes
    Johnny Dowd
    Manufacturer: Bongo Beat Records
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B00062IEKA
    Release Date: 2004-10-12

    Tracks:

    1. Brother Jim
    2. Garden Of Delight
    3. Whisper In A Nag's Ear
    4. Rest In Peace
    5. Wedding Dress
    6. Shipwreck
    7. Dear John Letter
    8. Easter Sunday
    9. Christmas Is Just Another Day
    10. Dylan's Coat
    11. Rip Off

    Customer Reviews:

    4 out of 5 stars psychobilly romper room stomp.......2006-06-05

    I have been listening to the "cemetary shoes" album. Okay now be warned before you rush into Johnny he is considered to be in the Genre of "PSYCHOBILLY" so if you do not have at least a passsing appreciation of Rockabilly, punk, goth, and alt country. So don't blame me if he scares the hell out of you or you just don't get it, but if you can get past any prejudices or dislikes you initially have of the music and really listen to the man, he has something to say and a very unique way of saying it. you can hear a few samples of Johnny on his website at www.johnnydowd.com Here are the lyrics to one of his songs that I really like the words to,

    Billy Blu



    A crooked little man / lives in the underground
    Sometimes he goes up / but mostly he stays down

    People call him Billy / William is his name
    In the coming darkness / he's the keeper of the flame

    He repairs radios / with alien transistors
    Cosmic commnication / between brothers and sisters

    He has information / unavailable to most
    He converses with angels / and sleeps with ghosts

    Silence is a sadness / a bird with a song
    Billy is a sailor / between right and wrong

    A world of light and promise / is beyond his memory
    In the present he is occupied / preparing for eternity

    Lucifer is coming / don't let the children hear
    The devil's in the wood pile / judgment day is near

    Things that seem simple / are extremely complicated
    When you scratch the surface / of things gold-plated

    © Johnny Dowd

    I hope the more adventurous of you take a listen and give him half a chance and those less adventurous look at all the pictures of his pretty face (well at least that was the one good thing one young lady could find about him). On another interesting note about Johnny he didn't record his first album until he was 50 years old. Well guess I can't complain I didn't put out my first book until I was 34, and I had twenty odd years of material back logged. Which we can really blame on Bob because I really didn't think much of the "bits" I wrote until I heard SBR and I thought man I want to make statements like that. I look at Johnny's lyrics and it so often reminds me of the ways that I string words together. So take a listen, check out what he says, and always keep an open mind, remember don't judge a book by it's cover (or a book of poetry by it's title).

    2 out of 5 stars Meh........2004-11-12

    Man oh man...you know I love JD, but this album is sort of making me question me faith. I question whether two stars is really fair, but I gave three to The Pawnbroker's Wife, and this is definitely inferior to that one, so that's what it's getting. The most obvious disappointment here--and I think most fans would agree with me on this--is the absence of the immaculate Kim Sherwood-Caso's vocal talents. This was always a big part of the appeal of any Dowd album; she made good songs into stunning songs, and I suspect that, even if the ones here aren't as good as usual, she could have partially redeemed some of them. I certainly hope the two of them haven't had some sort of falling out, and that we'll hear more of her in future Dowd recordings.

    Here's what's good about this album: the frenzied 'Garden of Delights.' I would say that this is the one song here that approaches classic status; an unnervingly intense tale of murder/suicide. Also pretty good: 'Wedding Dress,' with its entertaining southern gothic lyric (maybe Dowd should write books). That and 'Brother Jim' have a gospel feel to them (even if one's about a crossdressing butcher and the other a clerical murderer). 'Whisper in the Nag's Ear' might be okay on its own, but it just seems pointlessly overdone compared to the spare original version on Pictures From Life's Other Side.

    But...most of the songs are just kind of there. Not unpleasant to listen to, but not exactly exciting either. I expect a lot more from the guy who wrote 'Worried Mind' and 'Hell or High Water.' Better luck next time.

    5 out of 5 stars Clever, smart, interesting music.......2004-11-09

    Johnny Dowd makes me appreciate having ears to hear with and a mind to think with. Here is a man who, in a just world, would enjoy the success that more commercial musicians do today; that he does not is a real crime (then again, the world's loss is his fans' gain). His music is deep, dark and thoughtful, but well crafted, like an Alfred Hitchcock film. The tunes take some getting used to, as does his voice, because they cover material not usually associated with today's homogenized and emasculated pop and radio scene. But like most acquired tastes, you wonder how you ever got along without it. He writes music like the moon casts shadows, makes you look over your shoulder, and consider your fate. His albums, including his recent, Cemetary Shoes, deal with topics from the seamy side of life, a portion of the world that is anathema to the Britneys, the Jessicas, and the other pop tarts of music. If you appreciate artistry, thought and challenge, check out the Dowd catalog. Stretch your imagination a little. Take a chance on his music and experience an enveloping warmth that is cognition and emotion melding.
    Behind The Front [Edited]
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • Good, but not the best!
    • The brothers is "Fallin Up"
    		 Behind The Front [Edited]
    The Black Eyed Peas
    Manufacturer: Interscope Records
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    GeneralGeneral | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
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    Similar Items:
    1. Bridging the Gap
    2. Monkey Business
    3. Elephunk

    ASIN: B00000AF4G
    Release Date: 1998-08-25

    Tracks:

    1. Fallin Up
    2. Clap Your Hands
    3. Joint & Jam
    4. The Way U Make Me Feel
    5. Movement
    6. Karma
    7. Be Free
    8. Say Goodbye
    9. Duet
    10. Communication
    11. What It Is
    12. Que Dices
    13. A8
    14. Love Won't Wait
    15. Head Bobs
    16. Positivity

    Customer Reviews:

    4 out of 5 stars Good, but not the best!.......2006-01-14

    Out of all the black eyed peas cd's, this is probably 2nd best. If you're looking for a classic black eyed peas cd, go for monkey buisiness. Believe me, I have every black eyed peas cds ever made and I'm a true fan. But this is still a must get cd for any true fan of this awsome hip-hop/punk/pop band!

    5 out of 5 stars The brothers is "Fallin Up".......2000-06-15

    The lyrical content is full of positive rhymes. I reccomend the Black Eyed Peas to any real hip-hop head that's about uplifting they're brothers.
    Behind the Front
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      		Behind the Front

      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      GeneralGeneral | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
      ASIN: B000AA7B5C
      Release Date: 2005-07-26
      Behind the Front
      Average customer rating: Not rated
        		Behind the Front

        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

        GeneralGeneral | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
        West CoastWest Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
        Experimental RapExperimental Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
        Rap & Hip-HopRap & Hip-Hop | Imports | Stores | Music
        ASIN: B000EMH8WC
        Release Date: 2006-04-25
        The Funky Misfit
        Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
        • A cool trip to a place you've never been before!
        		 The Funky Misfit
        James Hollihan
        Manufacturer: Nuevotron
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

        Cool JazzCool Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Jazz | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | R&B | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music
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        ASIN: B0001I9W8C
        Release Date: 2004-01-23

        Tracks:

        1. The Funky Misfit
        2. Groove DeVille
        3. Across the Desert Sky
        4. The Hush of Love
        5. The Waltz of the Leaves
        6. Cypress Shores
        7. It Came From Brazil
        8. Solitude
        9. Cafe Blue
        10. Angel Noir

        Album Description

        An instrumental extravaganza full of twists and turns. It's smooth, it swings, it grooves, and it struts. Every song has a unique voice, telling it's own story.

        Customer Reviews:

        4 out of 5 stars A cool trip to a place you've never been before!.......2004-03-02

        The Funky Misfit takes us on a journey back to the late 50's. The cool album cover art gives us a hint of the voyage he'll take us on. James Hollihan is a multi-talented musician from Tennessee who has composed, arranged and produced award winning recordings with other artists in the past. This is his first recording venture on his own. His musical style is reminicent of guitarists, Lee Ritenour and Wes Montgomery with a hint of Henry Mancini in it. The title track and "Groove DeVille" reminds me of a acid jazz, b-side from Heavy Shift without the signature saxophone. It's hip, very cool and smooth. I expected more of the same genre on the rest of the album, but I was not at all disappointed in the long run. Other highlights included, "It Came from Brazil", which has a Bossa Nova flavor to it. My personal favorite, along with the title track, was "Angel Noir", which was very haunting and sophisticated. Overall, this is a great CD to have during quiet times and dinner jazz. Consider purchasing the fine CD.

        Soul Music:

        1. Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde [Explicit Lyrics]
        2. Black Sunday [Explicit Lyrics]
        3. Bridging the Gap [Explicit Lyrics]
        4. Connected [Explicit Lyrics]
        5. Country Grammar [Explicit Lyrics]
        6. Crunk Juice [Explicit Lyrics]
        7. Cypress Hill
        8. Eazy-Duz-It [Explicit Lyrics] [Original recording remastered]
        9. Fear of a Black Planet [Explicit Lyrics]
        10. Ghetto Pop Life

        Soul Music

        soul music

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        De Lalande: De Profundis / Confitebor tibi Domine/Miserere

        Engine (+3 Bonus Tracks)

        Perception [Import]

        A Sunflower At Christmas [Import]

        Fight to Survive

        Elton John And Tim Rice's Aida (1999 Concept Album) [Cast Recording]

        Centenary Edition 1988-1997, Vol. 10

        Feels Like

        Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon [Import] [Soundtrack]

        Duke Ellington Boulevard

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        Recital 1

        Bright White