Soul Survivor [Explicit Lyrics]

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With his first solo album, Pete Rock reminds us why his past work with partner CL Smooth resulted in some of the most luscious hip-hop beats the art form has ever known. While Rock's lyrical presence falters, his musical craft makes up the difference as the Soul Brother No. 1 switches from the sublimely soulful ("Mind Blowin'") to the ultrafunky ("Da Two") to the dramatically sinister ("The Game"). Soul Survivor may lack the lyrical credentials to contend to be the year's best hip-hop album, but it easily ranks as one of the year's most listenable efforts. Sit down, max, and relax to the sultry sounds of Pete Rock. --Oliver Wang

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Pete has reassumed his position as track master by employing a more versatile approach to his production.... Still not afraid to slap suckas with horns when absolutely necessary, the Chocolate Boy Wonder amazes....

Soul Survivor [Explicit Lyrics]

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Soul Survivor [Explicit Lyrics]

Soul Survivor [Explicit Lyrics]
Survivor
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • didnt care for it
  • 2 1/2 Stars... What a Mess
  • not able to put it on my MP3 because of security code
  • Destiny's Child Still Surviving
  • The writing really is on the wall.
 Survivor
Destiny's Child
Manufacturer: Sony
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  1. The Writing's on the Wall
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ASIN: B00005B5ZU
Release Date: 2001-05-01

Tracks:

  1. Independent Women Part I
  2. Survivor
  3. Bootylicious
  4. Nasty Girl
  5. Fancy
  6. Apple Pie A La Mode
  7. Sexy Daddy
  8. Independent Women Part II
  9. Happy Face
  10. Emotion
  11. Dangerously In Love
  12. Brown Eyes
  13. The Story Of Beauty
  14. Gospel Medley
  15. Outro (DC-3) Thank You

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One listen to the eagerly anticipated third CD from the world's biggest girl group and it's clear there is one child with the most destiny. To paraphrase the hip-hop legends, "Who's house?" Beyoncé's house, and with the lead vocalist producing or cowriting all of the 14 tracks, it's hard to imagine what those other two chicks even do (other than act grateful to still have a gig). Seizing creative control is a bold move for Miss Knowles, and anytime an R&B act eschews the beat of the week, they have to be commended. But the problem is that Beyoncé, even with her ambition, has yet to suss out that the key to a pop-R&B smash is hook and melody. With the exception of the now-played-out title track (Can we all take a moratorium on this mighty goddess theme for a second, please?) and the equally you-go-girlish "Independent Woman Part 1," most of the tracks here lack a strong core. Beyoncé crams a litany of thoughts and motifs into her mini-anthems, with samples ranging from Stevie Nicks to Tarzan Boy, but though the cuts sizzle and sparkle and throw off much attitude, Survivor is way too frenetic. Even with some strong singing and songs (most notably the laid back "Fancy"), Survivor lacks real emotion. --Amy Linden

Customer Reviews:

2 out of 5 stars didnt care for it.......2007-07-31

as much as i love destiny's child i will have to say this is their worst album! well to me all of the albums released in the "survivor era" sucked.....like for instance the christmas album was horrible i was expecting christmas songs that made your feel warm and jolly inside and instead it was just them harmonizing over beats that shouldnt have been on there...and around the survivor time i felt like beyonce was over doing her ad-libs and it was very unflattering and nerve-wreaking! i tried so hard to like this album but i juss cant do it my absolute fav. is destiny fufilled i wish they would have released more albums in that caliber alot often but yea if i were you i would not buy this! unless you are just a big DC fan like myself and just have to get your hands on it to complete your DC collection...but to me this album as a whole sounds like they recorded it in a toy factory or something...seriously because the beats are wack and all you hear is clinking and booms and wretch sounds and things of that sort so it reminds me of a toy factory or some kind of mechanic shop and their harmonies were more dull(i hated beyonce most at this time because all she did was repeat words in repition to make it seem like she was a great singer and she sang almost every note in the same key i sooooo hated her voice around this time i guess it was maturing a bit...but i'm glad she grew out of it...for awhile i guess that is because she sang so beautifully on her 1st album "dangerously in love" and on the destiny fufilled album but lately with her newest album B'Day....she does too much screaming and yelling instead of singing it would have been nice i guess if there were alot more ballads) and all you can hear is beyonce....i think either she does all of the choruses alone or either they turn down kelly's and michelle's mics.....you can hear kelly juss a tad bit if you listen closely because in a way her and beyonce's voices are a bit the same as far as tone goes...its just that kelly's voice is more light-hearted to me...the worst song would have to be independent woman part 2....and the production seemed overworked and disney channel friendly like on "nasty girl" there is a little cooing you hear that is irritating as hell.....a total waste and its hard to believe that this album heightened their success to its peek

2 out of 5 stars 2 1/2 Stars... What a Mess.......2007-03-09

Right away, I will say that this album is a hot mess. This album has nothing but fillers and if it wasn't for the turmoil from the original lineup this horrible album wouldn've ever surfaced. For the exception of "Survivor", "Independent Women Part I, "Brown Eyes", and "Dangerously In Love" the rest is horrible. If you don't have this album, download it instead or you'll be disappointed.

1 out of 5 stars not able to put it on my MP3 because of security code.......2007-01-09

not able to put it on my MP3 because of security code

4 out of 5 stars Destiny's Child Still Surviving.......2006-07-26

Destiny's Child has always had a fresh, upbeat sound. They are still carrying it throughout this album, I wasn't let down when I bought it. The songs are hot, they make you want to dance a little and sing along.

The songs that were released as singles were all amazing. "Independant Women" was a great release and appeared on a major movie soundtrack, Charlie's Angels. The song "Survivor" took the world by storm, I must have listened to it a thousand times in one week it was so good. "Bootylicous" was a great song to sing along with, it just made me want to hear more and more Destiny's Child.

There are a couple of songs that just never got through to me, but that's common on most albums. But that's probably just me, because I am mostly into more upbeat songs, and a couple of them weren't. But the overall the album was great, Destiny's Child really got down with the songs on this CD. I found some really great songs such as "Nasty Girl" and "Fancy". I'm glad I bought this album, it turned out to impress me.

3 out of 5 stars The writing really is on the wall........2006-07-15

Doesn't the mediocrity of this cd disprove the claims that Latavia and Letoya were just "backup singers" who were in the group just because they were all such great friends? The Writing's On the Wall is a much better album, and that's not an accident.

You can't screw with chemistry. The first lineup had it. This one didn't. Now they're over. And the world sighs with relief that the fakeness and pretend love and togetherness no longer has to be witnessed.

Now to be fair, half the cd ranges from tolerable to good. The other half is obvious filler. The album as a whole is over-produced and lacks soul that rhythm and blues is supposed to epitomize, therefore it must not be r&b afterall. But this is no real revelation.
The Surviving Elements: From Soul Survivor II Sessions
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • ain't that lovin, pete
  • The boy wonder does it again...
  • For Pete's sake dammit!
  • STRICTLY FOR THE CITY...
  • LONG LIVE THE CHOCOLATE BOY WONDER!!!!!
 The Surviving Elements: From Soul Survivor II Sessions
Pete Rock
Manufacturer: Rapster
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ASIN: B0006GVKO8
Release Date: 2005-01-25

Tracks:

  1. You Remind Me
  2. Hip, Skip and Jump
  3. (Pimp) Strut
  4. Glowing
  5. Smoking Room Only
  6. Flying
  7. Marching On
  8. Placebo
  9. Standard
  10. Midnight and You
  11. Fairground
  12. Stormy Weather
  13. Hip 2 Hip
  14. U Are What You Are
  15. Intrigue

Album Description

Anyone who listened to the Soul Survivor II instrumentals, know that beneath the surface of the talented, featured MC's and vocalists were gems so jazz and melodic they could have stood alone. For producers like Pete, consolidating their libraries of beats to 13 tracks for a full length is not easy. Too often producers are marginalized to the backdrop and their vast catalogs are rarely unearthed to the public.

Taken from the Soul Survivor II sessions, The Surviving Elements allows a window into Pete's process and gives listeners a chance to indulge in his musicality. Like Petestrumentals, The Surviving Elements is a testament to Pete Rock's love of the groove; a homage to a craft endangered by saturation, sample clearance legislation and pop crossover appropriation. Lean back, rhyme over it and spread the word!

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars ain't that lovin, pete.......2006-09-16

Only Pete Rock would have the wherewithal to chop up my favorite Johnnie Taylor song into a rugged banger. There's also some obvious uses of Herbie Hancock and Curtis Mayfield (among others ;), which might explain why this went out of print so quick. In fact, I've heard Pete discredit this release as done behind his back. But still, it is one of the dopest records of all-time, even better than the hallowed Petestruments (which you can't even get with my favorite track, "what you waitin for" anymore). Tru headz who really understand beatsmithery need only apply. Get this before they really jack up the used prices, spark a spliff, and work on your turns or/and rhymes. Modern art.

4 out of 5 stars The boy wonder does it again..........2006-06-03

This CD is definitly one of my favorite top 10 instrumental cd's of all time...now i'm gonna throw pete rock fans for a loop.. I recently heard "you remind me" being ripped up lyrically by cl smooth on a promo for cl's new cd "american me". Please if anyone has this "HIT", please send to me at heatmyser1975@yahoo.com ---- Peace and Blessings..RB3

5 out of 5 stars For Pete's sake dammit!.......2006-01-05

The guy should have his hands bronzed.

From listening to the beats I can only come up with one conclusion why these masterful tracks were not used...the beats are too complex for most rappers to flow over. They are just another level. The drum track in Pimp Strut and the bassline in Fairground are all you need to hear to understand why Pete is the Chocolate Boy Wonder.

Yeah, pick up Petestrumentals as well.

5 out of 5 stars STRICTLY FOR THE CITY..........2005-10-09

Pete Rock has been one of my favorite producers ever since he made "Mecca & The Soul Brother" with C.L. Smooth. Personally, to me he's Hip-Hop's answer to Miles Davis. With "Surviving Elements", it only helps prove my point. Building off of the strides of "Petestrumentals", here's an album with a whole array of different vibes. "You Remind Me" is the proper way to freak an Al Green sample and the later tracks, such as "Hop, Skip & Jump" and "(Pimp)Strut" have a soul reminiscient of those old 80's joints blasting at block parties. The light-headed feel of "Smoking Room Only" gives me the feeling of soaring over the city in the evening. "Midnight and You" is the definitive beat to play during a late night on the stoop with your peoples (real introspective), followed up to drive it home with "Stormy Weather", a quiet storm joint. The banger of the album is "U Are What U Are", very reminiscient of when PR was still with CL. And the album closes out with, "Intrigue", a somber melody with a feel that there is still more to come...

5 out of 5 stars LONG LIVE THE CHOCOLATE BOY WONDER!!!!!.......2005-08-06

in this present age of predictability,cliche and the ever
present,highly overused moniker of "bling" or "krunk" over
saturation..its a joy to know that the artistry of the real
HipHop culture still shines through..and with aural masterminds
such as the legendary Pete Rock behind the sp1200;you know
thats exactly what the listener will experience'a-r-t-i-s-t-r-y.
mr Rock always has the distinct ability to take the listener on
a vibrational, soul drenched,jazzy journey .{he's quite consistant with this skill} and on "the Surviving Elements"there
certainly are no exceptions to speak of .Pete Rock is considered among the best beatsmith in HipHop HANDS DOWN.and a
major influence for up and coming producers such as 9th Wonder, Nicolay and others.if youre looking for the eulusive vibe,the soul thats so sadly missing in today's RB garbage.or just great
HipHop music.REAL HipHop MUSIC!! then do yourself and your ears
a big favor; pick up masterpiece! i gaurantee you will not be disappointed.
Soul Survivor
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Dont Sleep
  • Soul Survivin' 101
  • One of my favorite rappers/producers
  • The perfect profile of 1990s hip hop
  • A&T 90.1 THANKS FOR PUTTING SOME OF THESE SONGS OUT!!!
 Soul Survivor
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Release Date: 1998-11-10

Tracks:

  1. Soul Survivor Intro
  2. Tru Master
  3. Half Man Half Amazin
  4. Respect Mine
  5. Tha Game
  6. #1 Soul Brother
  7. Rock Steady Part II
  8. Truly Yours 98
  9. It's About That Time
  10. One Life To Live
  11. Take Your Time
  12. Mind Blowin
  13. Soul Survivor
  14. Da Two
  15. Verbal Murder 2
  16. Strange Fruit
  17. Massive [Hold Tight]

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With his first solo album, Pete Rock reminds us why his past work with partner CL Smooth resulted in some of the most luscious hip-hop beats the art form has ever known. While Rock's lyrical presence falters, his musical craft makes up the difference as the Soul Brother No. 1 switches from the sublimely soulful ("Mind Blowin'") to the ultrafunky ("Da Two") to the dramatically sinister ("The Game"). Soul Survivor may lack the lyrical credentials to contend to be the year's best hip-hop album, but it easily ranks as one of the year's most listenable efforts. Sit down, max, and relax to the sultry sounds of Pete Rock. --Oliver Wang

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Dont Sleep .......2007-07-03

This is a great album a freaking classickkkk if you dnt have grab a copy worth the money !!!!!

5 out of 5 stars Soul Survivin' 101.......2007-04-16

Let me start by saying that Pete Rock is the most underrated rapper/producer in the game. Next in line would be DJ Quik. Pete Rock's laid back flow continues to impress as he steps his production game up further with this great effort Soul Survivor. Standout Tracks: TRU MASTER(Inspectah Deck And Kurupt light up this first single), HALF MAN HALF AMAZIN(another classic combo with M E T H O D Man), RESPECT MINE, THA GAME(the best collabo on this album), # 1 SOUL BROTHER, ONE LIFE TO LIVE(Its the MC Eiht with soul brother # 1), TAKE YOUR TIME(relaxing without the mary jane influence), SOUL SURVIVOR, ITS ABOUT THAT TIME, STRANGE FRUIT and DA TWO(classic Pete Rock and CL Smooth track). Filler: Verbal Murder 2(Big Pun's verse was fire but the rest of the track was iffy plus the sampling of Fat Albert...... Pete Rock can do better than this. Bottom Line: Pete Rock's Soul Survivor is one of the best albums of 98 and is definetly a slept on album of 98. Pete Rock and the guests were blazing plus Pete is still nice with the production. One of the better albums of that year.

5 out of 5 stars One of my favorite rappers/producers .......2007-01-03

Man what can I say about Pete Rock I love his flow. People know him more of a producer but to me he is a nice rapper also his flow as always been nice and is much better then most rappers out there and he does not get respect for it also. Now to his producing out of the world he knows how to lay a beat down and it would be a dream to be in the studio with him while he is doing his thing just to be in that type of hip hop enviroment where you breath and live hip hop is something that is what makes me still love hip hop even at 37. I dont have a favorite cut on this album as I like most of them and it will be the same on all of my reviews for Pete Rock you can say I am biased between him and Primo as I can never find a fault it is not like I am looking for one. I have at least 100 records from Pete Rock and will keep buying stuff that he brings out.

5 out of 5 stars The perfect profile of 1990s hip hop.......2006-04-05

If someone asked you for an album that represented 90s rap, what would you give them? "Ready to Die", "Doggystyle", "Illmatic", "The Chronic"? I know for sure that I would right away hand over "Soul Survivor". Although it is not even close in recognition or popularity, "Soul Survivor" is an album that has everything that was great about 90s rap: intricate, focused old-school beats, well delivered hooks, and a guest roster reminiscent of any 1990s Source awards. Pete Rock shines brightly on his first solo album. Without partner CL Smooth, he is given space to work with his favorite artists and produce the kind of beats he wants to. He stays right on track, producing many peaceful, laid back, and beautiful beats with complex horn and drum patterns, along with a few harder, streetwise ones. Pete is not the greatest lyricist on the mic, but his guests hold their weight, for the most part delivering lyrics to fit the beats. Pete sings most of the hooks, and his chilled baritone voice is perfect for the job. "Soul Survivor" is a great album that should definitely not be slept on.

After his obligatory intro, he bursts in with the great "Tru Master", with the unlikely team of Inspectah Deck and Kurupt. The beat has horns, flutes, and bass, very well done, and the MCs reminisce over old times. On "Half Man Half Amazing", Method Man and Pete rock over a stringed production. "Respect Mine" has a great hook, head bobbing beat and good lyrics from the OC. "Tha Game" is maybe Pete's hardest track ever, with a tough instrumental and rappers Prodigy, Raekwon, and Ghostface Killah delivering hard raps. On "#1 Soul Brother", Pete boasts of his DJ skills over a spinning xylophone. "Rock Steady" uses an altered Erik B beat for a catchy track with Lord Tariq and Peter Gunz. "Truly Yours" teams some of the greatest ever (Pete, Large Professor, and Kool G Rap) for a diss track with a great beat directed at various people, and the sax loop is the same as in Nas's "It Ain't Hard to Tell", but he gives it new life. My favorite here is probably "One Life to Live", with a surprising appearance by west coast vet MC Eiht. The beat has muted horns and a peaceful drum pattern, and Eiht and Pete chronicle their careers. "Take Your Time" and "Mind Blowin'" are both beautiful, toned down tracks with creative production. "Soul Survivor" is Pete's best solo rap here, dropping lots of philosophy and thoughts over a great instrumental. "Da Two" is Pete and CL's reunion, and the excellent song with great lyrics, hook, and beats brings back memories. The last three tracks are all very strong efforts with an impressive roster, including Noreaga, Big Pun, Common, Tragedy Khadafi, Heavy D, Sticky Fingaz, Cappadonna, and Beenie Man.

"Soul Survivor" is one of the more complete albums of the 90s and a great compilation of the best MCs combined with the best producer of all time. This is one of Pete's greatest releases ever, and he shows exactly why he should be remembered as the world's greatest DJ.

5 out of 5 stars A&T 90.1 THANKS FOR PUTTING SOME OF THESE SONGS OUT!!!.......2005-11-23

BIG UP TO THA FULL MOON BLOCK W..N..A.A 90.1 FM STERO GREENSBORO...NOTHING BUT UNDERGROUND SOUND, I MISS THOSE DAYZ.IF YOU DONT BY THIS YOUR NOT A HIP HOP HEAD!!!
Soul Survivor II
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • The Soul Brother Like No Other {4 Stars}
  • The Soul Brother is back
  • SOUL BROTHER #1...ALWAYS
  • Pete Rock is on point!
  • HE DID IT AGAIN!!
Soul Survivor II
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ASIN: B0001LYF0O
Release Date: 2004-05-11

Tracks:

  1. Truth Is
  2. We Good
  3. Just Do It
  4. Give It To Ya
  5. It's The Postaboy
  6. It's A Love Thing
  7. One MC One DJ
  8. Beef
  9. No Tears
  10. Head Rush
  11. Fly Till I Die
  12. Warzone
  13. Da Villa
  14. Niggaz Know
  15. Appreciate

Album Description

Pete Rock, producer extraordinaire, MC and Hip Hop royalty. At the dawning of the 1990s, Pete Rock manned the boards and his MC counterpart C.L. Smooth handled microphone duties on two of the most influential and timeless contributions to Hip-Hop ever released. 1992's Mecca & The Soul Brother and 1994's The Main Ingredient have gone on to shape and influence an entire generation of music listeners as well as producers such as The Neptunes, Kanye West, Just Blaze and 9th Wonder.

Constantly producing and remixing music's brightest stars (Nas, Public Enemy, Mos Def and Talib Kweli, Notorious B.I.G., Run DMC, Q-Tip, Mary J. Blige) and having released a classic solo album Soul Survivor (1998) and Instrumental excursion Petestrumentals (2001) Pete Rock returns With Soul Survivor 2.

Acting as MC, and producer Pete Rock has assembled a cast of Hip Hop's most talented artists to deliver more than just a sequel to Soul Survivor. Pete teamed up with Dead Prez to create "Warzone", a club and street anthem for 2004 reminiscent of the heyday of Public Enemy and NWA when the music had so much soul that you couldn't help but dance to it, but at the same time it also presented a strong social message. Recently reunited, Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth have crafted a summertime anthem titled "Love Thing", which brings to the forefront Justin Timberlake back-up singer Denosh. Other standout collaborations with Pete Rock on the album include the poignant Pharoahe Monch on "Just Do It", the soulful North Carolina group Little Brother on "Give It 2 Ya", and Slum Village's certified head banger "Da Villa". The album also features collaborations with Talib Kweli, Kardinal Offishall, RZA, GZA, Postaboy, J-Dilla, Black Ice, Leela James, Skillz and Krumbsnatcha.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars The Soul Brother Like No Other {4 Stars}.......2007-03-16

When you talk about most Pete Rock releases, they're usually showcases for his production skills. Every now and then he'll drop these albums with him rhyming on them. On this release Pete plays the background and lets the guests handle all the rapping. Artists like Talib Kweli, RZA, GZA, Dead Prez, Kardinal Offishall, J. Dilla, Slum Village, Little Brother, Leela James, and a few others all show up to lend their talents to Pete Rock's excellent production -- the cherry on top, in this case, would be when Mecca & the Soul Brother resurface and drop two dope tracks. Even the RZA & GZA collabo -- even though I thought it would never work. Top that off with the musical snippets/interludes between tracks and you have an album that demands your attention. Any fan of the Chocolate Boy Wonder should be familiar with that aspect of P.R. releases.

As far as skip material goes, I found "Just Do It", "One MC, One DJ", "It's The Postaboy" and "Beef" fell under that category. Don't get me wrong, none of these songs have bad beats, but the flows and rhymes on them are forgettable -- with the exception of "One MC, One DJ" which actually has the opposite problem (great lyrics, forgettable production). Some may disagree, but I simply didn't feel those tracks. The rest of the album is definitely on point though.

Soul Survivor is nothing short of guaranteed satisfaction. It'd be nice to hear P.R. go back to those jazz samples every now and then, but the man still has an ear for production that no producer has been able to approach since he came out back in the day. There are a few tracks on this LP that fall short of Soul Brother No. 1's pedigree, but they are in the minority. With that being said, I still think a good 85% of the tracks on this joint are pulled off seamlessly. I recommend checking this out.

Standout Tracks: Headrush [RZA & GZA], Give It To You [Little Brother], No Tears [Leela James] (My favorite), Truth Is [Black Ice], Fly 'Til I Die [Talib Kweli & CL Smooth], Ni**** Know [J. Dilla], It's A Love Thing [CL Smooth], and We Good [Kardinal Offishall]

4 out of 5 stars The Soul Brother is back.......2006-04-05

Of course this album isn't as good as his first one, I don't think anyone was exspecting it to be as good. It's a step below Soul Survivor, which means it is still good. What I like about it the most is that it doesn't have alot of guest apperances that were also on the first one. He did new stuff with a bunch of different artists. Great varitity. I think this album has some real hot beats, but the songs last too long. My favorite tracks are "Just Do It" w/ Pharoahe Monch, "Beef" w/ Krumbsnatcha, and "Appreciate" w/ C.L. Smooth.

5 out of 5 stars SOUL BROTHER #1...ALWAYS.......2006-02-21

Even though this album came out two summers ago, I'm still bumping it like it's brand new. Pete Rock never fails to please and manages to stay consistant with the times. It's because of his golden ear and mastery of the boards that he continues to influence young up-and coming producers. With "Soul Survivor II", he makes the tracks for the artists instead of sticking to the horns n bass formula. The stand out tracks are:

1. "Truth Is" feat Black Ice- From Mount Vernon to Philly, Black Ice drops def poems like rainfalls and PR brings the heat. This track is about what happens when MC's with a message get into the industry.

3. "Just Do It" feat. Pharoahe Monch- Beat and rhymes so gutter, you'll be sick for a week. This is probably the dirtiest beat he ever made.

4. "Give It To Ya" feat. Little Brother- The very first time I heard LB and I'm still a fan to this day. Light, mellow track about their hopes of getting into this industry. Listen close to the 2nd beat. It's "Skinz" (Mecca & The Soul Brother)remixed.

6. "It's A Love Thing" feat. CL Smooth and Denosh- throws it back to the good ol' days. CL's laid back flow and PR's horns complement each other. Stuff like this'll have you begging for a reunion album.

7. "One Mic & One DJ" feat. Skillz- the rock n roll meets the menace from VA.

9. "No Tears" feat. Leela James- introducing Leela James ladies and gentlemen. Remeniscient of Aretha Franklin and Nina Simone. The soul you NEED to hear. Reminds me of "Get By" by Talib Kweli.

12. "Warzone" feat. dead prez- OH MY GOD. This track is undescribible.

13. "Da Villa" feat. Slum Village- the banger of the album. I was feeling Slum Village before this. But after this I realized what kind of beasts these two can be, 'specially Elzhi.

14. "Niggaz Know" feat. J. Dilla- who says producers can't rap? R.I.P. Dilla.

15. "Appreciate" feat. CL Smooth- Mecca & The Soul Brother bring the album to a full circle by giving thanks to everybody who's supported them over the years. The beat got 60's soul all over it.

All in all, this is arguably Pete Rock's most consistant and critically acclaimed solo album. By improving on his game and bringing more soul to the table, this is a testament that Pete Rock ain't going anywhere anytime soon.

4 out of 5 stars Pete Rock is on point!.......2005-12-03

I have been a Pete Rock fan since way back.. I use to tape him on the radio(mixing,cutting & scratching records)when he was on WBLS Friday nights b4 Future Flava's.

I like this album, the beats are on point except for the real commercial sounding stuff. Also, some (not all) but some of the guest appearances I am not feeling.

To be honest I prefer Pete Rock ryhming over his own beats.. To me his lyrics are just as good if not better than alot of the MC's that he put on his records.

I would have liked a little more turntablism on this album and even on some of his instrumentals. I don't mean scratching on every song but just a little more to blend in with those beats.

Overall, this CD is good, on point and far better than the type of so called hip hop that is out there now. The intro is hot and most of the songs are banging. You need a decent system to get the full effect of a Pete Rock track.

I look foward to the next Pete Rock release.

4 out of 5 stars HE DID IT AGAIN!! .......2005-11-23

YOU GOT TO LOVE THIS... BRING BACK THA DAYZ WERE IT WAS JUST SMOOTH AND MELLOW MUSIC,YOU KNOW THIS IS GOING TO BE ANOTHER PETE ROCK CLASSIC.
Soul Survivor
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Cooling Down with Bobby
  • This "CD" put the "E" in easy listening.
  • Great CD!
  • fabulous
  • My favorite Bobby Caldwell cd
 Soul Survivor
Bobby Caldwell
Manufacturer: Sin-Drome Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000001PHW
Release Date: 1995-10-24

Tracks:

  1. Walk On By
  2. I Give In
  3. Don't Ask My Neighbor
  4. Your Precious Love
  5. Show Me
  6. At Last
  7. Back In The Fire
  8. Promise
  9. Until You Come Back To Me
  10. Let It Be Me

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Cooling Down with Bobby.......2002-08-05

This is a great CD to unwind and relax after such a hectic day. Altough 'Back in the Fire' is a bit inconsistent with other songs, the rest of them are still sweet, great to cuddle up with your loved ones.

5 out of 5 stars This "CD" put the "E" in easy listening........2001-03-11

This Cd covers a wide range of selections that at one time or another have been favorites of everyone. He has blended his style and the arrangement of these songs so well that if we didn't know better we might think of the songs as his and his alone. I love to listen to them all, but my favorite is "Promise". I recommend this Cd to anyone who truly enjoys relaxing, pleasant, and comforting music.

5 out of 5 stars Great CD!.......2000-06-30

In my opinion, Bobby is one of the most underrated performers around. He is just a wonderful songwriter. This cd has some good remakes but the highlights are original songs like Promise, Show Me, Don't Ask My Neighbor, etc. Every song on the cd works.

5 out of 5 stars fabulous.......2000-04-14

this is one of the best collection of songs I've ever heard on one single album. The instrumentation and vocal harmony really grabs you. I listen to it constantly and I have turned many others on to Caldwells music.

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5 out of 5 stars My favorite Bobby Caldwell cd.......2000-01-19

This is as smooth as it gets. It just doesn't get any better for smooth sounds. Bobby pulled out all the stops this time!
Soul Survivor
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
  • The "Reverend" is beginning to get his stride!
  • Al shows his versatality
  • Money Man
 Soul Survivor
Al Green
Manufacturer: A&M Super Budget
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00004T9U5
Release Date: 2000-05-16

Tracks:

  1. Everything's Gonna Be Alright
  2. Jesus Will Fix It
  3. You Know And I Know
  4. Yield Not To Temptation
  5. So Real To Me
  6. Soul Survivor
  7. You've Got A Friend
  8. He Ain't Heavy
  9. 23rd Psalm

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars The "Reverend" is beginning to get his stride!.......2005-04-04

After reviewing Al Green's last three studio albums, I decided to rummage through my "archives" and look at earlier releases by the singer that I own. To my surprise, I had never critiqued 1987's "Soul Survivor," a hodgepodge of traditional, contemporary gospel, and pop "message" songs, made during the time that Green was first asserting himself as a minister.

While the title cut and "Everything's Gonna Be Alright" date themselves, due to 80's production values, the renditions of more traditional fare, like "Yield Not to Temptation," "Jesus Will Fix It," and "23rd Psalm," show the singer at his vocal best. These songs are staples of many a church choir or gospel quartet and fans of that style of singing will be most appreciative of Green's interpretations, respectively.

However, the singer really ascends into spiritual heaven with two covers: "He Ain't Heavy" and "You've Got a Friend," featuring a soul-stirring organ and vocal accompaniment from legendary keyboardist Billy Preston. This one song hints at what could have been if the two artists had decided to do a full-blown album of duets.

5 out of 5 stars Al shows his versatality.......2001-04-16

This is by far the best Album Al Green ever made. His smooth flasetto, his exceptional "feel" and sparkling clean vocals are showcased on this album. With a formidable studio musician crew headed by Paul Zaleski & Errol Thomas, classic songs such as " He Ain't Heavy" and "You've Got a Friend" are showcasaed by a masterful "out of the way production" by Zaleski & Thomas. The classic "Jesus Will Fix It" and "Everything's going to Be Alright" will keep your toes tappin.

Green's voice has never been better.

If you really want a good song after a good song on a CD by Al Green that is not hyped, this is it.

A Grammy Winner

2 out of 5 stars Money Man.......2000-07-26

Al Green definately has some good music but unfortunately you won't find any of it on this album, also I'm not just saying this because he "charges admission to his church in Memphis".
Only Survivor: The MCA Years
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • A "Soul Survivor" indeed.
  • The Soul Survivor's great MCA tenure holds well.
 Only Survivor: The MCA Years
Bobby Womack
Manufacturer: Mca
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000002P02
Release Date: 1996-03-26

Tracks:

  1. I Wish He Didn't Trust Me So Much
  2. Wanna Make Love To You
  3. That's Where It's At
  4. The Truth Song
  5. Let Me Kiss It Where It's Hurts
  6. A Woman Likes To Hear That
  7. So Many Rivers
  8. A World Where No One Cries
  9. Living In A Box
  10. I Ain't Got To Love Nobody Else
  11. When The Weekend Comes
  12. Only Survivor
  13. Inherit The Wind
  14. (No Matter How High I Get)I'll Still Be Lookin' Up To You

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars A "Soul Survivor" indeed........2007-03-22

During the mid-1980s Bobby Womack was signed to MCA Records. His 1985 and 1986 releases ("So Many Rivers" and "Womagic") were both superb albums which deserve to be reissued on CD. Nonetheless, this is a great compilation of a prolific--if lesser-known-- period of Bobby's impressive career.

5 out of 5 stars The Soul Survivor's great MCA tenure holds well........1999-11-02

With the jams "I Wish He Wouldn't Trust Me So Much", "Let Me Kiss It Where It Hurts", "When The Weekend Comes" "I'll Still Be Looking Up To You", this Womack Collection packs a Soul wallop that one would be hardpressed to find in boxed-sets of other artists. This is one to get, and one to keep.
Survivor
Average customer rating: Not rated
    		Survivor
    Destiny's Child
    Manufacturer: Sony
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B00005EBIJ
    Release Date: 2002-01-29

    Tracks:

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    2. Survivor
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    4. Nasty Girl
    5. Fancy
    6. Apple Pie a Mode
    7. Sexy Daddy
    8. Independent Women, Pt. 2
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    10. Emotion
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    12. Brown Eyes
    13. Story of Beauty
    14. Gospel Medley: You've Been So Good/Now Behold the Lamb/Jesus Loves Me
    15. Outro (DC-3) Thank You
    An Axe to Grind + Soul Survivor
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      		An Axe to Grind + Soul Survivor
      Ken Tamplin
      Manufacturer: KMG Records
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD
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      ASIN: B0009J502K
      The Ultimate Collection, Pt. 3: Soul Survivor/Chapter 13 + Bonus
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
      • Great album!
      • 1/3 of Gorefest's 6cd GOREOGRAPHY (part 3)
      		 The Ultimate Collection, Pt. 3: Soul Survivor/Chapter 13 + Bonus
      Gorefest
      Manufacturer: Nuclear Blast Americ
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B0009V60HW
      Release Date: 2005-08-23

      Tracks:

      1. Freedom
      2. Forty Shades
      3. River
      4. Electric Poet
      5. Soul Survivor
      6. Blood Is Thick
      7. Dog Day
      8. Demon Seed
      9. Chameleon
      10. Dragon Man
      11. Tired Moon
      12. Goddess in Black
      13. Soul Survivor [Demo Version]
      14. Electric Poet [Demo Version]
      15. River [Demo Version]
      16. Frozen [Demo Version]
      17. Chameleon [Instrumental][Demo Version]
      18. Freedom [Instrumental][Demo Version]

      Tracks:

      1. Chapter 13
      2. Broken Wing
      3. Nothingness
      4. Smile
      5. Idiot
      6. Repentance
      7. Bordello
      8. F. S 2000
      9. All Is Well
      10. Unsung
      11. Burn Out
      12. Super Reality
      13. Serve the Masses
      14. Chapter 13 [Demo Version]
      15. Nothingness [Demo Version]
      16. I Am You [Demo Version]
      17. Chapter 13 [Remix][#]
      18. Reality - When You Die/Forty Shades [Live]
      19. Demon Seed [Live]
      20. Erase

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars Great album!.......2007-03-21

      Gorefest's "Soul Survivor" is one of the best Rock/Metal albums of its era.A lot of people will say its a drastic departure from Gorefests pure death metal,but if a band doesnt evolve its sound then they will go down in history of the genre as just another statistic.Fortunately,"Soul Survivor" shows how talented Gorefest is.From beautifully crafted melodies to heavy riffs and nicely done solos,this album has it all.I've followed Gorefest since their begginings and this album is still my favorite.You have to be openminded enough to appreciate a masterpiece like this.

      5 out of 5 stars 1/3 of Gorefest's 6cd GOREOGRAPHY (part 3).......2006-09-28

      Some stats: Gorefest 'Soul Survivor' (1996) 18 trks CD TT= 77:23
      Gorefest 'Chapter 13' (1998) 20 trks CD TT= 77:06

      Ahh, Gorefest. The band that's not afraid to evolve yet stays pretty darn close overall to their Death Metal roots.
      Besides the above mentioned albums both cds are loaded with demos, previously unreleased, live and altered versions.

      1996's 'Sole Survivor' is the most criticized of their output, straying as far afield of Death Metal than they'd ever go. Because of this they lost a portion of their fanbase. Too bad cause its a great album though different. It's very Death 'n Roll...powerful guitar solos (ala Hendrix), blistering thunder-drumrolls, below-the-belt bass, and some keyboards(!)...but the vocals remain Gorefest all right, though not the growled rumble found on prior releases 'Mindloss' 'False' and 'Erase', but sort of growled-gargled singing here(!). The contrast might sound off-putting at first but it works with the awesome music. The distinct diversion found here stays with this release only (some say thankfully), for in 'Chapter 13' Gorefest get back on track.

      'Mindloss' and 'False' were perhaps Gorefest's purist Death Metal offerings. Then 'Erase' came into being, and though terrific Death Metal there were hints that this group wanted to expand their sound (death'n roll slips in).
      Perhaps in 'Soul Survivor' they went too far, too fast.

      Musically 'Chapter 13' is right on the mark. The music is classic Gorefest (they have a unique take on this Death Metal genre) but it does veer into Death'n Roll territory. Imagine Crowbar (without the sludge) mixed with Blue Oyster Cult. Hard as hell to pidgeonhole but damn good!! As a two-fer with extras, great pix and liner notes, it's a fine package to purchase.

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