Even in Darkness [Explicit Lyrics]

Editorial Reviews
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When asked to name a current crew that conceptualizes to the standard set by Public Enemy and their crack production team, the Bomb Squad, hip-hop historian Harry Allen didn't hesitate before saying, "The Dungeon Family. I think those guys are scientists." That's an observant description of the Atlanta-based collective, featuring Goodie Mob, Outkast, and Society of Soul alongside the production teams Organized Noize and Earth Tone 3. Even in Darkness displays the ensemble's ability to isolate various elemental aspects of hip-hop and recombine them into fresh-sounding, organically pure compositions. Breaking it down, you'll find you're on Planet Rock: a strong portion of Funkadelic mixed in with second-generation bass culture, turntablism, and sweet soul harmonies (courtesy of Cee-Lo and the amazing Sleepy Brown). But don't get nervous--conceptualization does not mean intellectualization. These are straight-up hip-hop party tunes, floss rhymes and all. As the Dungeon Family themselves advise, "Follow the lights, they lead to something." Something exceptional. --Rebecca Levine

From URB Magazine
Early Outkast ushered in a new sound in hip-hop, a soundtrack as fitting for a driveby as a cipher, and perhaps best suited to backyard barbecues. Since then, the sound has evolved to include interplanetary road music - Atliens, Aquemini and Stankonia suggest André 3000 and Big Boi may have come from a world similar to, but far more sophisticated than, their native Atlanta.

The Dungeon Family album is their posse record, compiling over a dozen rappers. As far as I know, it's hip-hop policy that posse albums suck. Recent memory brings up D-12, Flipmode Squad and Junior M.A.F.I.A., whose work pales in comparison to that of their leaders. Someone messed up - this album is really good.

It's no Outkast record, or even Goodie Mob, but it's easily the next best thing. The crew keeps the Outkast/DF sound crunk with collaborations from the various groups. Lone "guest" Bubba Sparxxx fits right in on "White Gutz," amid five DF clique members. The few low points are overshadowed by the many bangers, from Dirty South anthem-to-be "Crooked Booty" to "Rollin'," which feels like an old soul replay with a funk guitar lead and "shoo bop shoo bop" in back.

The biggest disappointment is that nobody really gets a chance to shine. Dré and Big are noticeable for their familiarity, and Cee-Lo Goodie for his trademark sing-song. Otherwise, the many tight verses just need room to breathe. Maybe we'll get that on the Dungeon Family solo and group records undoubtedly to come. Maybe that's the point.

Josh Levine

Even in Darkness,Dungeon Family,Arista,Alternative Rap,Dirty South,Pop,Rap,Rap & Hip-Hop,Southern Rap

Even in Darkness [Explicit Lyrics]

Even in Darkness [Explicit Lyrics]

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DUNGEON FAMILY IS CLASSIC

Good Group...Horrible Chemestry (Rating: 6 out of 10- -3 stars)

One of the best rap CDs in recent history

Dope Party Record

Let There Be Light

Even in Darkness
Dungeon Family
Manufacturer: Arista
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Southern Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B00005QXKE
Release Date: 2001-11-20

Tracks:

Intro: Presenting Dungeon Family
Crooked Booty
Follow The Light
Trans Of Express
On & On & On
Emergency
Forever Pimpin' (Never Slippin')
G Minutes (Dungeon Family It's On)
White Gutz
Rollin'
They Comin'...
Excalibur
What Is Rap?
Outro: Curtains (Of 2nd Generation)

Amazon.com

When asked to name a current crew that conceptualizes to the standard set by Public Enemy and their crack production team, the Bomb Squad, hip-hop historian Harry Allen didn't hesitate before saying, "The Dungeon Family. I think those guys are scientists." That's an observant description of the Atlanta-based collective, featuring Goodie Mob, Outkast, and Society of Soul alongside the production teams Organized Noize and Earth Tone 3. Even in Darkness displays the ensemble's ability to isolate various elemental aspects of hip-hop and recombine them into fresh-sounding, organically pure compositions. Breaking it down, you'll find you're on Planet Rock: a strong portion of Funkadelic mixed in with second-generation bass culture, turntablism, and sweet soul harmonies (courtesy of Cee-Lo and the amazing Sleepy Brown). But don't get nervous--conceptualization does not mean intellectualization. These are straight-up hip-hop party tunes, floss rhymes and all. As the Dungeon Family themselves advise, "Follow the lights, they lead to something." Something exceptional. --Rebecca Levine

Customer Reviews:

DUNGEON FAMILY IS CLASSIC.......2007-02-18

This is a really good CD. it has a varity of styles all synthesized together to make a classic. Every member brings their own element to the table. The beats are original, the lyrics are creative, overall it is a very good CD. Not for people who like that commercial garbage all on BET and MTV. This is for people who appreciate rap music. Rap is rythem and poetry, and this is exactly that. The group consists of Outkast, Big Rube, Mello, Witchdoctor, T-Mo, Backbone, Khujo, Big Gipp, Freddie Calhoun, Cee-Lo, Mr. DJ, Ray Murray, Sleepy Brown, Rico Wade, all of which are very talented dudes. If you don't already got this, definately buy it, you won't be disappointed, it's a classic for sure.

Good Group...Horrible Chemestry (Rating: 6 out of 10- -3 stars).......2007-02-03

Boy oh boy was this an awkward album. This is one of those elemets that there are too many ingreedients in the pot and ended up a mess. That is exactly what this album sounds like to me, a big mess. When I kept hearing about the Dungeon Family (starting on the Witchdoctor LP), I was ready of what they were going to sound like all together. Throughout then, the group has acquired a lot of wack artists in addition to what they already have. In 2001, you have "Even In Darkness".

I see a lot of people giving this 5 stars because of the fact that Outkast and Goodie Mob were involved in the project. If it were them alone with a few others (Killer Mike, Cool Breeze, Witchdoctor) then my score would have been higher. One problem was that this album had no chemestry like the solo albums (listen to this album then listen to something like "Still Standing", and you'll hear the difference). The artists on here just didn't mix. "6 Minutes" and "Trans DF Express" are awesome tracks, but all the artists just seemed out of place when they did their verses. Another problem was that if the artists weren't widely known, they were inexcusably wack. With the exception of Killer Mike and Slimm Calhoun, "Curtains (DF 2nd Generation)" is one of those songs that I'm talking about. Even some of the known artists dropped a wack verse every so often, like Cool Breeze on "Forever Pimpin" and Witchdoctor on "What Is Rap"(and these are my two FAVORITE artists from the DF Crew. It hurts me so much to knock them. And lets not forget everyone who joined in on "Crooked Booty".). Also most of the concepts on the songs failed to keep a listeners attention, like the song "On and On and On".

Now I'm done knocking this album, because there is some good about this album. As I mentioned before, some of the highlights of this album are "Trans DF Express" and "6 Minutes (Dungeon Family It's On)". The G-Funk type song "Follow The Light" is another dope song that sounds experimental, but allows the listener to grove with it. The only outside guest appearance is Bubba Sparxxx on the song "White Guts", and he drops a dope verse.

This isn't a bad album, but it is not as good as these revewers say here. There are many hits on here, but there are many missses here as well. Trufully, I'm at least glad to see that this album made it to see the light of day for my curiousity, especially from a group who helped put my hometown on the map. I won't lie, talent trufully exists here amongst most members of DF, but the concept behind this album doesn't though. Buy this album if you are only curious of what these members sound as a group. Otherwise I recommend that you just stick with the solo albums and leave this on the shelf.

Favorite Tracks: Follow The Light, Trans DF Express, 6 Minutes (Dungeon Family It's On), White Guts

Honorable Mention: Curtains (DF 2nd Generation)

Peace Everyone!!!

One of the best rap CDs in recent history.......2005-07-05

The Dungeon Family is still in my CD rotation after 4 years or however long it has been since it first hit the shelves. Following Stankonia, I can honestly say I was expecting Even In Darkness to be a notch below OutKast's acclaimed effort. I could not have been more wrong. Creativity, ability and perfect execution are all pushed to distances never reached in Southern Hip Hop before this release. Some highlight tracks are the "Crooked Booty," "Follow The Light," and "On & On & On." There are no weak songs, besides perhaps the intro. The "Trans DF Express" punishes the subwoofer, while songs like "Excaliber" show off Cee-Lo's amazing artistic ability. If you enjoy rap, soul music, southern hip hop, or OutKast, you can't pass on Even In Darkness.

Dope Party Record.......2005-04-22

This is a dope party album with come occasional intellectual commentary scattered throughout. Its not crunk, its not gangsta or jiggy, its just some tight beats with some tight flows by some tight MCs. Its a great summmer BBQ type of disc.

Let There Be Light.......2005-03-30

In the event of an "Emergency" the Dungeon Family is here to save you from the repititious sound and concepts that exist in rap/hip-hop. Outkast, Goodie Mob, Society of Soul, Witchdoctor, Cool Breeze and Backbone got together to create a fusion of futuristic sounds and lyrics to calm the average hip-hop/rap lover. Even In Darkness belongs mostly to Big Boi of Outkast and Big Gipp of Goodie Mob. Production was held down by Organized Noize and Earthtone III. "...Oooh, call the police / I will verbally murder one of these sucker mc's..." said by member Backbone on "Emergency" which features Mello of P.A. (or 66 Mello if you know your history). "On & On & On" is has a Miami sound with foreign chords to add to the uptempo composition. "White Gutz" is also a standout which starts off with the pimping flow of Big Boi, following Bubba Sparkxx and is taken over with the non-rhyme of Big Gipp. "Sitting on four hundred wires that's what they love / incence swinging from the mirror that's what they love / six coats lick with the glaze that's what they love / driving with the dealership tag that's what they love / harrigbone straight on my shoulder that's what they love / the smell of new leather in the cold that's what they love / straw hats, v-neck tees that's what they love / moonroof open blowing smoke that's what they love / Romeo cologne every week that's what they love / that's what they love / that's what they love..." By the time you get to "Excalibur" the DF will have you in awe with this mideval with organs and 808 kick to win you over. "...360 degrees / of emcees / making these rap niggas sound like they're swinging from trees..."

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Old Fashioned Sincerity
One of the worst recordings ever made
Pete's Dad

Handel's Messiah

Manufacturer: Golden Classics
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Oratorios | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Oratorios | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

4-for-3 Classical | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music

4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music
ASIN: B00013ND8M
Release Date: 2004-02-10

Tracks:

Overture
Comfort Ye My People
Ev'ry Valley Shall Be Exalted
And the Glory of the Lord
Thus Saith the Lord of Hosts
But Who May Abide the Day of His Coming?
And He Shall Purify the Sons of Levi
Behold a Virgin Shall Conceive
O Thou That Tellest Good Tidings to Zion
For Behold, Darkness Shall Cover the Earth
People That Walked in Darkness
For Unto Us a Child Is Born
Pastorale Symphony
There Were Shepherds Abiding in the Field
Glory to God in the Highest
Rejoice Greatly, O Daughter of Zion
Then Shall the Eyes of the Blind Be Open'd
He Shall Feed His Flock Like a Shepherd
His Yoke Is Easy, His Burden Is Light
Behold the Lamb of God

Tracks:

He Was Despised and Rejected of Men
Surely, He Hath Borne Our Griefs
And With His Stripes We Are Healed
All We Like Sheep Have Gone Astray
All They That See Him, Laugh Him to Scorn
He Trusted in God That He Would Deliver Him
Thy Rebuke Hath Broken His Heart
Behold, And See If There Be Any Sorrow
He Was Cut Off Out of the Land of the Living
But Thou Didst Not Leave His Soul in Hell
Lift Up Your Heads, O Ye Gates
How Beautiful Are the Feet of Them
Why Do the Nations So Furiously Rage
Let Us Break Their Bonds Asunder
He That Dwelleth in Heaven
Thou Shalt Break Them With a Rod of Iron
Hallelujah - London Philharmonic Chorus
I Know That My Redeemer Liveth
Since by Man Came Death - For as in Adam, Even So in Christ
Behold, I Tell You a Mystery
Trumpet Shall Sound
Worthy Is the Lamb That Was Slain
Amen

Customer Reviews:

Old Fashioned Sincerity.......2006-12-30

This is not the best recording of Messiah but it is by no means a disaster. Susskind was an able conductor with a valid view of this great piece. The recording from the 1950s is more than adequate (there is some roughness in the treble but it is full and clear - though some edits are very obvious indeed). The orchestra is excellent and the choir sing well. The soloists - all of them - are superb, among the very best in any version of Messiah! Susskind's tempos are slow by modern standards but there is good rhythmical bounce and a genuine sense of the greatness of the piece. If you can adjust to the broad tempos and the big scale conception then you will discover important aspects of this masterpiece in this performance - and the set costs next to nothing!

One of the worst recordings ever made.......2006-05-10

This is only my second one star review. And I am rather generous with stars. But this recording is just horrible, especially considering that all of the participants are legendary musicians. First of all, this is extremely old fashioned Handel. The textures are way too heavy for music of the baroque. But worst of all, the performance just sits there like mud on your tires that won't come off. Yes, the price is very low, but whatever you do, do not buy this recording.

Pete's Dad.......2005-12-11

I have had a CD of the London Philharmonic version of the Messiah conducted by Fredrick Jackson for several years and enjoyed listening to it. However, the quality of the recording leaves something to be desired.

Average customer rating:

Good Group...Horrible Chemestry (Rating: 6 out of 10- -3 stars)
dungeon/outkast
dungeon/outkast
Great CD!

Even in Darkness (Clean Version)
Dungeon Family
Manufacturer: Arista
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music

Southern Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music

Experimental Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music

Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
ASIN: B00005RGHY
Release Date: 2001-11-20

Tracks:

Intro/Presenting Dungeon Family
Crooked Booty
Follow The Light
Trans DF Express
On & On & On
Emergency
Forever Pimpin' (Never Slippin')
6 Minutes (Dungeon Family It's On)
White Gutz
Rollin'
They Comin'...
Excalibur
What Iz Rap?
Curtains (DF 2nd Generation)/Outro

Customer Reviews:

Good Group...Horrible Chemestry (Rating: 6 out of 10- -3 stars).......2007-02-03

Boy oh boy was this an awkward album. This is one of those elemets that there are too many ingreedients in the pot and ended up a mess. That is exactly what this album sounds like to me, a big mess. When I kept hearing about the Dungeon Family (starting on the Witchdoctor LP), I was ready of what they were going to sound like all together. Throughout then, the group has acquired a lot of wack artists in addition to what they already have. In 2001, you have "Even In Darkness".

I see a lot of people giving this 5 stars because of the fact that Outkast and Goodie Mob were involved in the project. If it were them alone with a few others (Killer Mike, Cool Breeze, Witchdoctor) then my score would have been higher. One problem was that this album had no chemestry like the solo albums (listen to this album then listen to something like "Still Standing", and you'll hear the difference). The artists on here just didn't mix. "6 Minutes" and "Trans DF Express" are awesome tracks, but all the artists just seemed out of place when they did their verses. Another problem was that if the artists weren't widely known, they were inexcusably wack. With the exception of Killer Mike and Slimm Calhoun, " Curtains (DF 2nd Generation)" is one of those songs that I'm talking about. Even some of the known artists dropped a wack verse every so often, like Cool Breeze on "Forever Pimpin" and Witchdoctor on "What Is Rap"(and these are my two FAVORITE artists from the DF Crew. It hurts me so much to knock them. And lets not forget everyone who joined in on "Crooked Booty".). Also most of the concepts on the songs failed to keep a listeners attention, like the song "On and On and On".

Now I'm done knocking this album, because there is some good about this album. As I mentioned before, some of the highlights of this album are "Trans DF Express" and "6 Minutes (Dungeon Family It's On)". The G-Funk type song "Follow The Light" is another dope song that sounds experimental, but allows the listener to grove with it. The only outside guest appearance is Bubba Sparxxx on the song "White Guts", and he drops a dope verse.

This isn't a bad album, but it is not as good as these revewers say here. There are many hits on here, but there are many missses here as well. Trufully, I'm at least glad to see that this album made it to see the light of day for my curiousity, especially from a group who helped put my hometown on the map. I won't lie, talent trufully exists here amongst most members of DF, but the concept behind this album doesn't though. Buy this album if you are only curious of what these members sound as a group. Otherwise I recommend that you just stick with the solo albums and leave this on the shelf.

Favorite Tracks: Follow The Light, Trans DF Express, 6 Minutes (Dungeon Family It's On), White Guts

Honorable Mention: Curtains (DF 2nd Generation )

Peace Everyone!!

dungeon/outkast.......2001-12-27

after listening to it a few days after it really became better so i guess u cant really judge an album the first or second day u have it after awile i listen to all the songs on this album it has really improved in the days its really great my fav songs r now 1.white gutz 1.trans df express 1.on&on&on and iam not really sure wats my third and second but those three are dam hot tracks other hot tracks r 6mins,intro,what iz rap and they comin rollin is k and really now if your a df fan this is a great cd to buy the first time i rated it 3 but go cop this album and my fav artist in the df is cee-lo my fav group out of the df is outkast NO DOUBT! other killer artist in the df is bigrube,dre,bigboi,t-mo and sleepy is good but i got to say BIG UP to the goodie mob,outkast,organized noize productions,and earthtone3 productions cee-lo,t-mo,khujo,witchdoctor,bigrube,mr.df,bigg gipp,andre3000,bigboi,ray,sleepy brown,freddie calhoun,backbone,rico BIG BIG BIG BIG BIG BIG BIG UP DUNGEON FAMILY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

dungeon/outkast.......2001-12-16

i got this album yesterday and when i started to listen to it it wasnt all that hot at first cause most times when u listen to a cd the first time its not that good. so iam still listning to it but i still think the df could have don better even the intro was better than most of the songs the best songs were the intro,trans df express,and on and on and on df i sugest that u spend more time on the songs than the intro to make the next df album better but in the end its still a good album to by if your a df fan./ big up jamaica

Great CD!.......2001-12-08

This cd was great. The beats were excellent and the rappin' was hot! I would definately tell anybody who likes the DF to buy this cd!

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