Manchild

Track Listings

1. Intro

2. 1 Declare War

3. Furious Anger

4. Unconditional Love

5. Crime Story

6. Verses From The Arsenal

7. One Life To Live

8. Manchild

9. Am I My Brothers Keeper

10. Club Scene

11. Spectacular

12. Twin Glocks

13. Trust It's On

14. Cease Fire (Wild Flower 2000)

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
Hip Hop: Shyheim, the Wu Tang Clan's Youngest Member, AKA the Rugged Child, Released his Debut Album at the Age of 14. 'manchild' Further Broadens his Horizons, which Are Both Aggressive and Introspective.

Manchild,Shyheim,Wutan,Rap

Manchild

Tracks:

Red Hot Daddy
(I Want To Feel Your) Power And Love
Especially For You
Takin' It To The Streets
You Get What You Give
We Need We
These Are The Things That Are Special To Me
Funky Situation - Kenny 'Babyface' Edmonds/Manchild K
The Phuff
Koriko
Walk With Me (Ande Conmigo)
If You Don't Tell No One
Joy
Rowdy-Dowdy Blues/Don't Get Get Me Rowdy
Our Message
Maybe My Baby
One Tender Moment

Customer Reviews:

Progressive 'Nap.......2004-05-10

A comment on the band. I remember these guys from the East side of Indianapolis, the "In Crowd" night club, circa 1974-5. Knew Kenny, too. But it was the BAND, Manchild, that was as progressive as they come, real "Cool People." There should be more honest-to-goodness bands like that doin' it in the clubs today.

--Majok

C'mon now, how shameless can you get ??.......2001-11-18

.......the typical American recording industry "geniuses" make me nauseous! Babyface & Manchild ???????

Manchild, the incredibly versatile Jazz/Funk band DID have one "Kenny Edmonds" in the band---virtually a NON ENTITY, as the 2 lps(now cds) were masterminded by the musical excellence of ANOTHER, Reggie Griffin!

My guess, he's 1 part P**ED off that his musical vision is being passed off as an "incubatory stage" of "Babyface" K.E.'s career, yet 1 part happy that without this shameless misrepresentation by the record label, that this fine music would be lost forever!

The funk stuff goes from the Nasty "hard" FUNK to downright ordinary run of the mill, but R.G.'s doowop-spacey ballad gem, *Especially for You", the Earth Wind & Fire homage "We Need We", and not to forget the wonderful "These are the Things That are Special", which brings to mind VINTAGE 5 Stairsteps sounds.......... These cuts stand out and are Exceptional!

R.G. is also quite a guitarist, a kind of Hybrid Eddie Hazel/ Sugar Bonner/Roger Troutman....Jazzy chops with impeccable frasing--the solo in "Especially......" is flowing and melodic,the gritty jazzfusion solo on "Red hot daddy" kicks with power & inventiveness-- he is "blowing" some fantastic lines on that track---GUITARISTS TAKE NOTICE!

The future Babyface is really just another cog in the wheel that was Manchild. Without Reggie Griffin, there's no Manchild!

I've been intrigued lately, as i just figured out this "rare groove" thing these English djs have had going--- Im amazed this band hasnt been "discovered" by these guys......I ALWAYS marvel at how the English music scene "reinvents the wheel" and sends the great musics RIGHT BACK TO THE USA (or Brasil) where these "dicovered sounds have been languishing quasi-neglected.

These dj-scene chaps have revitalized the likes of Marcos Valle and Joao Donato from brasil, and keep the musics of "obscure" US artists like Leroy Hutson, Leon Ware and Terry Callier ALIVE! So, that's good.....

I must say to these djs, "Hats Off", BUT.........HOW DID YOU MISS "MANCHILD" (!!), hehehehe (English reissue probably wouldnt even MENTION Babyface, as *style* counts with these "rare groover" fans...

Dont get this on the merits of the Babyface connection, check it out for what it is...it's a worthwhile pickup.
3 1/2 stars in general, but 100 stars for the "feature" tracks!

Too much potential to last.......1999-12-16

These guys were phenomenal! I bought both albums new, and knew instantly that they were special. However a new (very progressive) power r&b/funk rock group was just too much for the "dumbing down the masses" strategy of urban radio. Too bad. These guys would have been a great compliment to the achievements of EWF, Marvin and Stevie Wonder. Of course Kenny Edmonds went on to the Deele (thanks to Midnight Star) and later vast riches and musical sterility.

Oh the shame.

What would have been, what could have been....

Little-known band spawned today's top talent.......1998-12-06

The title of this 1997 compilation is a misnomer, as Kenneth "babyface" Edwards was not the lead singer for the band, founded in Indianapolis in 1974. It would take three years for the group to score a hit and yes, Face shared writing credit. Manchild's lead vocalist, Flash Ferrel, had a grittier, funky tenor than Face's subdued sound, which was well suited to the band's musical style. The seven-member outfit developed a local following and eventually signed with the now-defunct Chi-Sound Records. The lushly arranged, etheral ballad, "Especially For You," went to No. 70 on the R&B charts in 1978. That track is included on this disc, which features the cuts from the two LPs Manchild released before it broke up in 1980. Manchild was a true R&B band that developed a sound that mixed elements of R&B with jazz. This CD features raw, bottom-heavy,funk-laced tracks,particularly the southern blues thump of "Don't Get Me Rowdy," penned by Reggie Griffin. Griffin, Face and band member Daryl Simmons have all enjoyed successful careers as R&B writers, producers and performers. This CD is an excellent addition to music lovers who also enjoy entertainment history.

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Man-Child...
The best from Hancock in the '70s.
A space funk masterpiece
Hang Up YOUR Hang Ups!
Great Follow-up to (2) classics.......................

Man-Child
Herbie Hancock
Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music

Hard Bop | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music

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Thrust
Secrets
Sextant
Head Hunters
Mr. Hands

ASIN: B00000255O
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

Hang Up Your Hang Ups
Sun Touch
The Traitor
Bubbles
Steppin' In It
Heartbeat

Album Details

1992 Digitally Remastered Edition of One of the Best Regarded of all the Keyboard Wizard's Solo Albums.

Customer Reviews:

Man-Child..........2007-05-17

I was a 16-year-old when I heard "Steppin' in It." If anyone had told me that this was a fusion/jazz compilation, I would have given them the following response: "I don't have a clue of what you're talking about, but I do know one thing, this music is from outer space!"

I didn't know what to make of the music on this album, but it forced me to stretch my mind to accept what my ears were taking in. As my focus was Dance music at the time, this album, though funky, was "different." It took time for me to appreciate what Herbie was laying down.

Thirty-two years later, I can look back and say, "outstanding!" Five stars for Herbie Hancock and "Man-Child."

The best from Hancock in the '70s........2006-03-21

"Headhunter" and "Thrust" tend to receive the most accolades, and both are solid albums, but this neglected gem is the most accessible and consistently funky work from this period in Herbie Hancock's career. For someone looking to experience the brilliant yet accessible sound of "Takin' Off" and "My Point of View" redone in a fusion/funk setting, this album is a great place to start.

A space funk masterpiece.......2005-03-08

A real Herbie fan would realize that there was so much inovation on this album. Check the vicious landing of the space ship traitor and the gorgeous fender on sun touch and hang up your hang ups OWWWWWWW.Some reviewers think they know Herbie because of rock it and thrust but know Herbie from his jazz tradtional to fusion to eclectic transitions and then go back and listen to manchild.Talk what you know people this album is brilliant!! Own it and be prepared!!!disc commander

Hang Up YOUR Hang Ups!.......2005-01-13

Considering that this album is the follow up to Herbie Hancock's brilliant 'Headhunters' and 'Thrust',the albums that wrote the book on the funk-jazz sound 'Man-Child' is bound to be as magical an album as the mysterious cover art suggests and it is."Hang Up Your Hang Ups" is a strident,funky blacksploitation thats chocked FULL of guitar and Moog breaks for you hip-hop samplers!Elsewhere "Sun Touch" and "Bubbles" are smoldering,drippy funky fusion filled with lush,melodic keyboard and analog synth textures."The Traiter","Heartbeat" and "Steppin In It" are harder edged uptempo funk.Overall 'Man-Child' comes off as the 'pure funk album' Herbie was planning to make with his previous two records because the jazz influences are kept to a bare minimum.For fans of fusion and mid 70's electronic Moog/ARP funk this album is a treasure but for those interested in earlier,more abstract fusion this may not be your thing.It's only a pitty that some very similar sounding and conceived albums by George Duke and Jan Hammer from roughly this same period remain out of print.It's a testament to the fact that,luckily,Hancock managed to be connected with Columbia records who have kept classic funk LP's by Herbie Hancock like this in print!

Great Follow-up to (2) classics..............................2004-07-28

I definately recommend- Headhunters & Thrust before you buy this one, but once you have those, Man-Child is just as essential. This is a killer continuation of the funk H.H. & the Headhunters started with the album of the same name. It's like "Headhunters" opened the door- "Thrust" F*@#'d S*@# up and "Man-Child" was a sweet goodbye to some of the best funk music you will ever hear....... Ya dig?

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I hope ya ready for the kick-off
HOT!
Shyheim is back
we have some potential here

Manchild/Furious Anger
Shyheim
Manufacturer: Priority Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music

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General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Indie Music | Stores | Music
ASIN: B00001SIDP
Release Date: 1999-10-05

Tracks:

Manchild (Clean)
Furious Anger (Clean)
Manchild (Instrumental)
Furious Anger (Instrumental)

Customer Reviews:

I hope ya ready for the kick-off.......2000-10-19

When Shyheim meets Big L.................. furious anger is tha bomb (psycho,yankee,achen) Yo young outlaw ! If you don't get this CD you'll probably die from the death penalty

HOT!.......2000-06-27

Damn I hate edited sh#t though. This song is hard as hell I just wish it was'nt edited, all that bleepin and gaps take away from da song. Amazon need to get sum unedited sh#t. Otha than that cop it, it's hot nobody got it, be original you wont regret it. This cat on his way to big thangs!

Shyheim is back.......2000-04-27

This album is the best i've never heard from Shyheim.The song 'Furious Anger' is just amazing and so is 'Manchild'.I advise everyone who like wu tang and pure hip hop to buy it!

we have some potential here.......2000-04-12

Shyheim's new stuff I think has the potential to become a classic wu album. Just by listening to the clips here, you can tell that his voice has changed drastically since 94. His voice sounds much better now! I think with his vocals and the rza's producing, we could another wu classic in the making!

Chicago... Soul's Kinda Town - Chi-sound Soul Survey 1976-1982

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Chicago... Soul's Kinda Town - Chi-sound Soul Survey 1976-1982
Windy City , Ebony Rhythm Funk Campaign , Magnum Force , Sidney Joe , Sidney Joe Qualis , Manchild , and The Chi Sound Orchestra
Manufacturer: Westside
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music

General | Rock | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000M4XSUS

Product Description

Chicago...Soul's Kinda Town - Chi-Sound Soul Survey 1976-1982 // DISC 1: 1. Windy City (Theme)-Windy City 2. (So You Think) Somethin's Missin'-Windy City 3. Win Or Lose-Windy City 4. Feeling Like I Don't Belon-Windy City 5. Let Me Ride-Windy City 6. Good Guys Don't Always Win-Windy City 7. Fool Or Your Man-Windy City 8. I Got Mine-Windy City 9. If By Chance-Windy City 10. Just For You-Windy City 11. I Still Love You-Windy City 12. Windy City Interlude 13. You Got Me Rushin'-EBony Rhythm Funk Campaign 14. Giving Me Less Love-Ebony Rhythm Funk Campaign 15. Where You Lead-Ebony Rhythm Funk Campaign 16. Understanding-Ebony Rhythm Funk Campaign 17. Windy City Interlude 18. Share My Love-Magnum Force 19. Come Fly Away With Me-Magnum Force Disc 2: 20. I Don't Do This (To Every Girl I Meet)-Sidney Joe 21. Let The Woman Show-Sidney Joe Qualis 22. I'll Run To Your Side-Sidney Joe Qualis 23. I Could Be So Good For You-Sidney Joe Qualis 24. Where Have You Been-Sidney Joe Qualis 25. I Don't Do This (To Every Girl I Meet)-Sidney Joe 26. Windy City Interlude 27. Especially For You-Manchild 28. We Need We-Manchild 29. These Are The Things That Are Special To 30. Joy-Manchild 31. Our Message-Manchild 32. One Tender Moment-Manchild 33. Takin' It To The Streets-Manchild 34. Windy City Theme (I'll Tell You What It Is later) - The Chi Sound Orchestra

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United States
Manchild
Manufacturer: One Little Indian
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Dance & DJ | Imports | Stores | Music
ASIN: B00004YRYK
Release Date: 2000-09-18

Tracks:

Rockin' The Place
The Cliches Are True
Regab
Bring The Tune Down
Return To The Dragon
Somethin' In My System
We Share The Same Kool
Hard Wax
The Bitch
The Backdoor Payoff
Wide Receiver
New London

Album Description

After a clutch of critically-acclaimed singles, UK based duo hailed as the new Prodigy/Chemical Brothers, release theirdebut album that features guest vocals from Sadat X, Andy Cairns (Therapy) and Kelly Jones (Stereophonics). Includes the singles, 'The Cliches Are True' and 'Something In My System'. 2000 release. Standard jewel case.

Album Details

Manchild Are Max Odell and Brett Parker with Guest Vocals from Sadat X, Andy Cairns (Therapy) and Kelly Jones (Stereophonics). When They Go on the Road They Are an 8-piece Live Band with Drummer, DJ, Rapper, Breakdancer, Guitarist, Bass Player and of Course Max and Brett.

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The Church's understated pop genius

Manchild & Myth
Peter Koppes
Manufacturer: Rykodisc
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music

General | Jazz | Styles | Music

General | Rock | Styles | Music
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From the Well
Spirit Level

ASIN: B000008HFH
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

Take a Vow
These Three Things
Wise and the Wicked
What's the Matter?
Quest
Comes as No Surprise
Opus
Sahara
Colosseum
Drink from the Cup
Into the Bright Light
Let You Walk Away
Our Love
When Reason Forbids
At the Castle [Instrumental]
Air [Instrumental]

Customer Reviews:

The Church's understated pop genius.......2003-05-18

I've always loved this album because it's not the same as The Church, yet it has all the trademarks:Beautiful textural guitars, great songwriting, and a great vibe. Mr. Koppes is not the vocalist that Steve Kilbey is, but who cares? With songs like "Take a Vow", "These Three Things", and "Comes as no Surprise", you're in for a real late eighties pop treat. There's sixteen songs on this CD, and it can be had for pennies. Check it out.

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A Child To Man
A MANCHILD IN THE PROMISE LAND
A MANCHILD IN THE PROMISE LAND
the rugged child

Manchild
Shyheim
Manufacturer: Priority Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Visions Of The Tenth Chamber
The Greatest Story Never Told
The Lost Generation
The Last Shall Be First
Don't Go Against the Grain

ASIN: B00000J7Q0
Release Date: 1999-11-02

Tracks:

Intro
I Declare War
Furious Anger - Big L, Shyheim
Unconditional Love
Crime Story
Verses From the Arsenal
One Life to Live - Shyheim, TMF
Manchild - Shyheim, Tekitha
Am I My Brother's Keeper - Method Man, Shyheim
Cllub Scene
Spectacular
Twin Glocks
Trust It's On
Cease Fire (Wild Flower 2000)

Customer Reviews:

A Child To Man.......2005-06-10

The youngest member of Wu-Tang drops his third lp, Manchild, and has matured both lyrically and physically. Shyheim's title song produced by Nashiem Myrick featuring Tekitha took us on a journey thoughout his life struggles and successes. As this album starts with "I Declare War", this paints the premise of the continuation of the entire album. Big L lends a hand on "Furious Anger" and "Trust It's On" that which he produced this east club-hop song where Shy and Infamous Bluesteele attack with force. Shyheim takes "Verses From The Arsenal" as he shows his growth with his so called verbal intercourse compared to the other two album. "One Life To Live" featuring PR Terrorist-Dom Pacchino (Killarmy) & T.M.F. team up where it mostly skills than a life story or actuality. Track 11, "Spactacular", is the standout with its looped keys and banging track. Lil' Vicious on the hook adds to the strength to this song as Shy proves he's just that. The rugged child is still rugged, but now he has an edge.

1. Intro
2. I Declare War
3. Furious Anger featuring Big L
4. Unconditional Love featuring Ray J
5. Crime Story
6. Verses From The Arsenal
7. One Life To Live featuring PR Terrorist & T.M.F.
8. Manchild featuring Tekitha
9. Am I My Brothers Keeper featuring Method Man
10. Club Scene
11. Spectacular
12. Twin Glocks
13. Trust It's On
14. Cease Fire (Wild Flower 2000)

A MANCHILD IN THE PROMISE LAND.......2001-10-15

SHYHEIM COMES BACK WITH HIS THIRD ALBUM. JUST AS,
IF NOT HOTTER THAN HIS PREVIOUS TWO ALBUMS. THIS ALBUM HAS FEATURES FROM BIG L(R.I.P), METHOD MAN, VICIOUS(LIL VICIOUS WHO SHYHEIM DID A SONG WITH YEARS AGO), SQUIG TRUST AND MORE. "FURIOUS ANGER" IS THE JOINT WITH BIG L AND THIS TRACK IS REAL HOT. THE PRODUCTION ON THIS WHOLE ALBUM IS CRAZY.EVEN "UNCONDITIONAL LOVE" FEATURING RAY J(RAY J ACTUALLY SOUNDS GOOD ON THIS TRACK) WITH IT'S COMMERCIAL-LIKE PRODUCTION IS HOT. BUT THEN AGAIN IT'S A SHYHEIM JOINT SO IT GOTTA BE HOT. THE ALBUM I GOT WAS WHEN IT 1ST DROPPED ON WU TANG RECORDS. THE ONE THAT'S OUT NOW IS ON WU INTERNATIONAL. IT'S THE SAME ALBUM BUT IT'S AN IMPORT SO IT COSTS MORE. BUT IT'S WELL WORTH IT. COP IT(AND HIS OTHER TWO ALBUMS AS WELL).

A MANCHILD IN THE PROMISE LAND.......2001-10-15

the rugged child.......2001-07-07

This album was excellent. There was only one song that i didnt really like. From beggining to end though the album was great. He had some wonderfull camio's (r.i.p. big L). The production was phenomenal. This album was definitely a step up for shy and shows that he's not going anywhere but into the crates.

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Solid Album
OK NOT THA BEST...JUST BUY THIS ...AND YOU WILL LIKE THA REST!!!
ANOTHA CLASSIC WU BANGA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
SHYHEIM outstanding album no doubt

Manchild
Shyheim
Manufacturer: Wutan
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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The Greatest Story Never Told
Shyheim a/k/a the Rugged Child
The Lost Generation
View From Masada
The Undaground Emperor

ASIN: B000059WJY
Release Date: 1999-11-16

Tracks:

Intro
I Declare War
Furious Anger - Big L, Shyheim
Unconditional Love
Crime Story
Verses From the Arsenal
One Life to Live - Shyheim, TMF
Manchild - Shyheim, Tekitha
Am I My Brother's Keeper - Method Man, Shyheim
Cllub Scene
Spectacular
Twin Glocks
Trust It's On
Cease Fire (Wild Flower 2000)

Album Details

Hip Hop: Shyheim, the Wu Tang Clan's Youngest Member, AKA the Rugged Child, Released his Debut Album at the Age of 14. 'manchild' Further Broadens his Horizons, which Are Both Aggressive and Introspective.

Customer Reviews:

Solid Album .......2006-03-26

This cd I ended finding in Germany after years and years of searching for it since its release I guess around 1998 or so. Well even though I already heard most of the tracks on the internet it was good and for me a real accomplishment to finally find it. It was no where in sight. The hottest track is with Big L - Furious Anger. There are a few cameos on this cd. Plenty of solid better than the original members type cd. I haven't heard his lastest cd but I think this is his best.

OK NOT THA BEST...JUST BUY THIS ...AND YOU WILL LIKE THA REST!!!.......2005-12-02

ALL I CAN SAY IS I LIKE IT,THAT'S ALL TO IT.

ANOTHA CLASSIC WU BANGA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.......2004-07-31

DONT BUY JUST ONE, U NEED TO BUY 3. ONE FOR DA WALL, ONE FOR DA CREEB, ONE FOR DA WHIP
DONT SLEEP ON DIS ONE YO!!! COP IT SON

PEACE YALL

SHYHEIM outstanding album no doubt.......2003-04-05

SHYHEIM
the youngster from wu
he really grew up
and hes even better
i can listen to this entire album start to finish
realllllll hiphop shyheims best album yet no doubt
just needed some hype but who knos if it blew up i dont think
shy would let it
but how u think L felt and his D.I.T.C. crew the greatest in history they get no reconition
and yes L shows up on this on probably the only song people have herd from this album and they think its just a single ha
well shyhiem sick sick sick enough said
the rugged child is the ruggedest of 99-00
word UP
mc GILL 909

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New band, Old Voice...Great Music!

Cliches Are True Pt.1
Manchild
Manufacturer: One Little Indian
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music
ASIN: B00004XQPL
Release Date: 2000-08-28

Tracks:

Cliches Are True (Radio Mix)
Cliches Are True (Utah Saints Mix)
Cliches Are True (Gentleman Thief Mix)

Album Details

Features Guest Vocals from Sadat X, Andy Cairns (Therapy) and Kelly Jones (Stereophonics).

Customer Reviews:

New band, Old Voice...Great Music!.......2000-11-24

The new band would be Manchild; the old voice is that of Kelly Jones, vocalist and guitarist for the Stereophonics. Put these two fine ingredients together, and what do you have? Great music! Personally, I think the song "Cliches are True" is great, both instrumentally and lyrically. I have a fondness for Kelly's voice, and he used it to its full potential on this single. The song is a bit pop-ish, but I liked it nonetheless even though that isn't one of my favorite genres. All in all, this is a single to check out!