Due Componimenti Impetuosi

On this CD:

1. Sonata for piano No 4
Composed by Giacinto Scelsi
Performed by Johan Bossers

2. Suite for piano, No 11
Composed by Giacinto Scelsi
Performed by Johan Bossers

Tracks:

Pathetic
Voyeur
Dammit
Boring
Dick Lips
Waggy
Enthused
Untitled
Apple Shampoo
Emo
Josie
A New Hope
Degenerate
Lemmings
I'm Sorry

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Terrific sales of their independent Cheshire Cat got Blink-182 signed to a major label (MCA) for 1997's Dude Ranch, which led to radio hits ("Dammit," "Josie") and platinum sales. No "sell-out" on the band's part, though, as Dude Ranch simply features another infectious collection of snotty vocals, punchy rhythms, vivid lyrics, and aggressive chords. San Diego producer Mark Trombino shines some of the scuffed edges, but this is still good ol' Blink at its sunny, effervescent best. Nice "emocore" spoof here ("Emo"), plus an odd knack for crafting bass-lines that recall--seriously!--New Order, and vocal harmonies that owe debts to the Beach Boys. --Mark Woodlief

Customer Reviews:

assville.......2007-05-19

ok blink rocked hard. boring is the best song, untitled is also sweet.

other blink songs; obvious, stftk, give me one good reason, reckless, dumpweed, asthenia and also not now.

Very Good!.......2007-01-21

A must have album.If you're new to Blink182, then this is a good album to start out with.Awesome songs like "Dammit" "Josie" and "I'm Sorry".Most of their songs are sex jokes."Voyeur" is...well, the name it's self explains what the song is about."Degenerate" is about Tom Delonge (Blink182 guitarist) is running around in the middle of the night drunk,naked,passes out and is found later in a guter.Later on in the song he sings about going to a farm to tip some cows.Finding that he left his pants down.He bends over to pull them up and finds a farmer pointing a gun at him.So mostly the songs are kinda "inapropreat"

The album Cheshire Cat is no different.In one song they sing about wetting themselves all the time.

But mostly you will find in allmost all of their songs that they're all about girls and love.Very "Pop-Punk"

But if you enjoy that kinda stuff and a good laugh then this album is for you.If you like Fall out boy and Panic!At the disco you'll probably like this band.

Unhappy.......2007-01-09

I ordered the game for my daughter on 11/28/06 quite confident that her wish list items were bought and I could forget about it. I never recieved it and was never informed by Amazon that it was returned as undeliverable. So on Christmas day when she opened her presents, she asked where it was. I told her I ordered it and we started looking about the house as to where it was. After going on the computer to the website I then found out that it was returned and my credit card had been reimbursed. Shame on them. I will not use them again. I believe they got too big for their britches and the customers are the ones paying the price.

Blows everything out of the water!!!!.......2006-09-14

Dude Ranch makes EOTS and TOYPAJ look like the worst albums ever. Except for the blink's self-titled album, the record beats everything they have ever done. I was entertained through out the whole album and every song was as good as the last, particulary "Emo" which actually reminds me of some of Jimmy Eat World's old stuff. The guitar is actually really good compared to blink's other records (i.e. Degenerate, I'm Sorry, Waggy) though it definately isn't anything close to something like Jimmy Hendricks or Van Halen, but who cares :) To sum it up, your blink-182 collection is not complete without Dude Ranch!

Still sets the bar after all these years.......2006-08-21

It's been almost ten years now since Blink 182 released Dude Ranch (oh God, I'm getting old!) , and yet it still sets the bar for what a pop-punk album should sound like. While "Enema of the State" may have sold more albums and truly made Blink 182 a household name, many people were introduced to Blink 182 via the radio single "Dammit (Growing Up)". While many simply placed the cd back on their shelves after they played that song out, many others discovered that they were quickly falling in love with Mark, Tom and Scott and the rest of the "punk" rock movement of the late 90's. While I'm sure Tom Delonge's voice was an awful shock to many who purchased Dude Ranch after hearing "Dammit", older fans as well as new recruits were addicted. Dude Ranch starts off with the best formula Blink had to offer; Mark and Tom trading off vocals over a fast punk rock beat. If "Pathetic" didn't/doesn't do it for you, you should probably put down the cd. However if you find it hard to wipe the smile off your face, you'll find out that the rest of the album is truly a punk rock classic. "D*ckips", "Apple Shampoo", "Emo", "A New Hope" and "Josie" (which had some small success as the follow up to Dammit)are my favorites, but their are really no bad songs on Dude Ranch (although I don't usually listen to "I'm Sorry" anymore). This is the last time Blink 182 would sound this way for an entire album. Scott Raynor would leave the band and be replaced by the more talented Travis Barker, but whose drumming is truthfully less "punk rock" than Scott's was. Tom's vocals would become overproduced, and Mark's catchy little bass solo's would become almost non-existent. I'm not sure how this album comes or will come across to those who discovered Blink later in the band's career, but I can speak for all of the older fans when I say that Dude Ranch is a true classic, that can never be replicated or replaced. *****

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DEVIN THE DUDE'S BIGGEST FAN!!!!!!!!!
Inhale The Smoked Out Rhymes (Rating: 7 out of 10- -3.5 stars)
Consistent
Entertaining, very entertaining
Devin Does It

Waiting to Inhale
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ASIN: B000MTFFJA
Release Date: 2007-03-20

Tracks:

Boom I
She Wants That Money
Almighty Dollar
I Hope I Don't Get Sick-A-This
What A Job
Broccoli & Cheese
Boom II
She Useta Be
Lil' Girl Gone
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Just Because
Don't Wanna Be Alone
Somebody Else's Wife
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Cutcha' Up
Nothin' To Roll With
Til It's All Gone

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DEVIN THE DUDE'S BIGGEST FAN!!!!!!!!!.......2007-06-21

DEVIN IS A GREAT RAPPER BUT WHO IS VERY UNDERRATED. I HAVE ALL OF HIS C.D. EVEN THOUGH HE DOSENT GET ALLOT A PLAY DOWN HERE IN JACKSONVILLE FLA. WAITIN TO EXHALE IS A GREAT AND FUNNY C.D. I WOULD RECOMMENED IT TO ANY ONE WHO LOVES DEVIN OR IS LOOKING FOR SOMETHING NEW OR WHO JUST WANTS TO KNOW WHO THE DUDE IT. EVEN THOUGH IN MAGAZINES IT SAYS THIS IS DEVINS BEST CD YET I THINK THAT THE OTHER 3 WERE BETTER. TO THE XTREMM , JUST TRYIN TO LIV AND THE DUDE ARE OFF THE CHAIN. I WOULD JUST RECOMMENED EVERYBODY TO GET THE DEVIN THE DUDE C.D. HE MAKES U LAUGH, AND ALSO IT GREAT MUSIC TO SMOKE TO!

Inhale The Smoked Out Rhymes (Rating: 7 out of 10- -3.5 stars).......2007-05-04

I really haven't been paying attention to Devin The Dude much. The only times I've heard him was on Dr. Dre's "F You" and on Scarface's "Sex Faces" and "In And Out". Dude can drop some nice rhymes judging from those two songs. I finally had a chance to check out his latest album "Waiting To Inhale" (I also purchased "To Tha X-Treme" and "Just Tryin' To Live" as well).

Devin's music has a laid back atmosphere with his slow flow. As many realised, he's in to two things: weed and women. I'm not mad at that A lot of the songs on here are about those two topics, over some slow sounding beats, and it can be enteraining. "She Want That Money" is one of the entertaining tracks that on this album. "I Hope I Don't Get Sick-A-This" and "All Mighty Dollar" has some nice beats that goes with Devin's flow. "Lil' Girl Gone" with Lil Wayne and Bun B is a nice song about little females who end up in very bad situations.

Some tracks I wasn't feeling was "What A Job" even though I love Snoop Dogg and Andre 3000. "Just Because" is a funny but the song itself is so slow, I'm just not feeling it. "Don't Wanna Be Alone" is a long slow don't-leave-me-girl song that has Devin singing, and is hard to build a tollerance for.

Overall, I feel that Devin's fourth album is a very good album. I personally like "To Tha X-Treme" better than this album. I believe that his albums are poorly promoted and are the reason why he gets slept on. Heck, he doesn't even get play in his home state of Texas, or at least not in San Antonio (I used to live there). If he had better promotion, I would believe that at least one of his albums would go gold or maybe platnum. No doubt Devin's talents maybe the best kept secret from Houston (and the only good album to come from there this year), and I recommend that you check out this album, especially if you like to smoke weed. Peace!

Lyrics: B+
Production: A-
Guest Appearances: B+
Musical Vibes: B+

My Favorite Top 5 Tracks:
1. Somebody Else's Wife
2. Cutcha' Up
3. Lil' Girl Gone
4. Till It's All Gone
5. She Wants That Money

Honorable Mention Tracks:
1. All Mighty Dollar
2. Don't Wanna Be Alone

Consistent.......2007-05-01

If you never heard of him, then wake up. It's The Dude... What do you expect? Good laid back, mellow music? Search no further. He never disappoints.

Entertaining, very entertaining.......2007-04-30

I read a review that said that it is impossible to not be turned into an instant fan after listening to a Devin The Dude album and that is so true.

I have never heard any of this Dude's albums even though I always found his guest appearances funny. I decided to take a chance on his latest and I haven't been disappointed at all.

Lyrically Devin is the funniest thing I've ever heard. Its crazy how he can be funny even though he tackles some of the most over used subject matters. For example "She Useta Be" about a girl that was hot when she was young and put on a FEW pounds later on. Another is the Eminem influenced ode to killing his partner. Devin makes these topics fresh again.

Musically the album is very laid back defying the raunchy lyrical content but goes well with his lazy rap flow. Being independent Devin can ignore all rules regarding sampling and he really takes liberties with a wide range of samples which I cannot always place.

The album also scores because of Devin's ability to switch it up and take on more serious topics like on "Lil' Girl Lost" and "What A Job". Both tracks are definite highlights of the album.

Ultimately there is no need to be over analytical on this one, some will hate and some will love it, I just happen to be one of those that love it

Devin Does It.......2007-04-09

I liked this album. I liked a majority of the tracks, great beats and descent lyrics. I liked What a Job, Nothing to Roll With, and Almighty Dollar. A must have!

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Quincy's Best Album Ever
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ASIN: B000002GC2
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

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Quincy's Best Album Ever.......2007-06-20

Loved it in the 80's, loved it in the 90's, STILL LOVIN' IT TODAY!!!! One of my all time favourites!!!!! This album soars...... always lifts my spirits and gives me fresh vision.

The God Father of Record Production.......2006-07-08

It was the new era of music forging full steam ahead, and with the 70's behind us Mr. Q (Quincy Jones), 'The God Father of Record Production' is impressive once again... All of these tracks display why "melody is KING my friend!

--A. David Burleigh (aka: "Big Dave") an 'AmeriCanadian' Record Producre/ Artist/ Singer-Songwritre.

A Real Guilty Pleasure!.......2006-07-06

I've owned this on LP for many years, and at different points I've pulled this record out for a good listen. Last night, I was going through my records and decided to give it a go. This music is great! So many of the world's finest musicians here, including Herbie Hancock, Steve Lukather, Ian Underwood, and Stevie Wonder. This music I would even say has a strong jazz and funk element to it, and certainly many of the arrangements are more complex than much of the music played either in 1981 or today.

Every song here is a classic, and two of the tracks "Just Once" and "One Hundred Ways" are among the best-loved pop hits of the early 80's. "Ai No Corrida" and the title track are my favorites, though. They are hip, and there is plenty of instrumental meat behind the catchy vocals. If you like Steely Dan, Toto, early Michael Jackson albums, I think you will find a lot to enjoy here. Thanks for reading my review.

A Classic Indeed!.......2006-06-13

I bought this CD at the same time and for pretty much the same reason as I did Quincy Jones' prior album "Sounds..." (see my review) and I'm equally pleased with the purchase.

By the time Q released this one, he'd produced "Off The Wall" for Michael Jackson, "Masterjam" for Rufus & Chaka Khan, "Light Up The Night" for The Brothers Johnson, "Give Me The Night" for George Benson and I believe he produced Patti Austin's classic "Every Home Should Have One" round about the same time. He'd been busy and it showed. He had more or less honed his skills to perfection. To me, this album would've marked the musical if not commercial peak of his career but then of course, the following year he topped it all with "Thriller".

This is his best 'solo' output though, smooth as silk and as cool as cucumber. Not a note out of place and everything as clear as crystal, with horns crisp and tight. Patti Austin provides the lead vocals for four out of the nine tracks here: "Betcha' Wouldn't Hurt Me", "Somethin' Special", "Razzamatazz" and "Turn On The Action". Q's new find James Ingram provides lead vocals for three: "The Dude", the classic "Just Once" and "One Hundred Ways". "Velas" is a magnificent jazz piece by the harmonica player, "Toots" Thielemans and the opener, "Ai No Corrida" is lead by Charles May and someone introduced to us as "Dune". I wonder if anyone ever heard from HIM again?

The ex-Heatwave frontman Rod Temperton wrote three out of the nine and co-wrote one. Stevie Wonder contributed one he co-wrote with Stephanie Andrews and I heard the rest were either brought to Q's attention or he searched through a batch of songs (as producers do), until he had found the exact ones he wanted.

All the greats feature here: Stevie Wonder himself, Herbie Hancock, Ernie Watts, Michael Jackson, Steve Lukather, David "Hawk" Wolinski (he of Rufus and Chaka Khan fame), the legendary percussionist Paulinho DaCosta and Louis Johnson.

Great music never grows old and this is one they'll be playing well into the next century. Quincy Jones at his best!

A Classic.......2006-05-02

This was Q's first album after producing the "Thriller" album for Michael Jackson. That album had Q's touch all over it.

That album was my first introduction to Quincy Jones (I was 20 at the time) . So when "The Dude" was released I bought it immediately.

I was very impressed once again. It had all the "slick" production values I knew from "Thriller" and a great lineup of artists.

And it introduced the very talented James Ingram to the masses (who would go on to have a number of R&B hits on his own later).

I played "The Dude" to death back then.

Quincy is indeed a very all-around talented man. From producer, to writer to musician, arranger, conductor and entrepreneur.

My only criticism of this album (speaking of James Ingram) is that I frankly got sick of "Just Once". I'm still tired of it. It's still payed to death on AC radio.

It's a great song, but enough is enough already. :-)

In any event, if you've not heard this album, I highly recommend it and most any album from "Q" for that matter.

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One Dude you can't sleep on.
Just Tryin Ta Live
Rap not Hip-pop
LISTEN UP LISTEN UP
Devin Go Hard

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One Dude you can't sleep on........2006-10-19

As I've mentioned in many of my other reviews, hip-hop that originates from Houston has a close spot in my heart. DJ Screw's style of slowed-down, chopped up music hooked me upon my first listen of it, and even though he's gone now, the rest of H-Town continue to carry on his legacy of slow-tempo, syrupy music, with a slurry accent.

I've got a lot of favorites residing in Houston, ranging from Chamillionaire, to Big Moe, to Paul Wall, to Lil' Keke, to Lil' Pokey, among others. However, my favorite of the entire bunch is, ironically, the rapper with the least amount of ties to DJ Screw - Devin The Dude. I was turned onto Devin through Dr. Dre's 2001 record, like many others presumably were. His chorus on "**** You" was so explicit, yet so hilarious, and his verse was so smooth, I had to check this kid out. Finding out he comes from the H-Town turned me onto the cat even more, and once i listened to Tryin' Ta Live, I was hooked.

Devin The Dude is the smoothest emcee this side of .. heck, I really don't know who's smoother than Devin. Some would argue Too $hort is, but even the first pimp of rap had a hard time matching the charisma that resonates from Devin's body. Not only is this Dude the coolest thing this side of Smirnoff Ice, he also has lyrics to back it up; he may not be the mathematical emcee some backpackers fiend for, but he does have tight rhymes, laced with humor rarely found elsewhere.

Southern grooves are found all over this album, and hilarious tales are retold by the player you can never hate on. This album and To Tha X-Treme are both tight as hell, but I think this one may rank a little bit above it's successor, due to songs like "I-Hi" and "Lacville '79." Still, if you're one of the hip-hop heads who enjoys good music no matter where it comes from, Devin's sophomore effort, Tryin' Ta Live, is for you.

Just Tryin Ta Live.......2006-09-26

Another great record to have in your collection. I enjoyed it a lot. Fans of Too $hort should really be into this. Chances are if you like Short Dog you'll probably be into Devin for the same Reasons. Check it out and see if this is for you.

Rap not Hip-pop.......2006-08-14

Perfect name for this CD. this is an album that could have been written by you or me if only we had the talent. Instead of taken the Southern cop-out route, Devin decided to do what the great blues and country singers of the past did, and that write something EVERYONE can relate too and find entertaing at the same time. Instead of standing on a soap box and rapping about trappin, killin, and everything else a dumb black male is expectied to write about, he talks about not being able to get into the club cause hes unknown and broke, getting kicked out of the club cause hes too drunk, hoping his car will make it from point A to point B, trying to be a playa only to have it blow up in his face. All stuff that we've done and still do. Instead of saying hes the one that did all the killing he'll speak from the point of view of the person who heard something happen and rushed down to see what was going on. Instead of saying "I got all the Dro" he celebrates the fact that he found a bag underneath his couch seat. We've all been there.

LISTEN UP LISTEN UP.......2006-02-07

OK im sure alot of you like who is this guy, NAH he cant be good i never heard of this guy!!! Well guess what sometimes you have to look for good music it wont always come to you. If you want to know what this guy sounds like i would say alot of his songs have an andre 3000 (from outkast) feel to them the way he uses his voice. This truly is mellow and flows beautiful i cant critisize this guy he is amazing, greatest songs of his i think are "see what i can pull" "doobie ash tray" and "its a shame ft poo bear" dont just buy this cd buy all three you wont be dissapointed

Devin Go Hard.......2005-09-05

Dis cd come real.Devin da realest in da game 2 day. He don't pop like some invincible super thug that get into a different war everyday. Devin talk about da real (Life, women, and R & B(YEAHHHHHHHHHH)). Pick dis cd up with at least a quarter of dat good.U gon need it!!!

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Take a Toke and Listen..
Smoked Out Brilliance {5 Stars} [Review No. 400!!!]
To Tha X-Treme, and back, Devin delivers again.
dope
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Despite the album's title, the only thing extreme about this CD is how masterful the laconic rapper is in the art of lounging. Houston's king of chill singsongs his way through a languid haze of weed smoke and booty calls, offering 17 tracks of icy coolness. Impressively, the entire album slouches along at the same, easy tempo: this isn't for the dance floor but the after-party. A range of producers (D-Boy, Domo, Cory Mo, and others) deserve credit for keeping the vibe ultra-smooth, soulful, and slinky. Devin is perfect with that kind of groove, and he spends most of his time kicking verses about smoking out and chasing women. It's not always the deepest content, though songs like "Briarpatch" and the anti-police anthem, "Go Fight Some Other Crime," show off his subversive side. --Oliver Wang

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Take a Toke and Listen.........2007-04-10

WEll for those who already know, there isn't much left to say. I love Devin and all of his cd's and witty verses put on others tracks. His music relaxes, makes u think and makes fun of ordinary everyday things. You will be amused to say the least.

Smoked Out Brilliance {5 Stars} [Review No. 400!!!].......2006-12-18

Too many great cuts on this album for it to get anything less than 4 stars. I mean, tracks like "Too Cute", "To Tha X-Treme", "Go Fight Some Other Crime", "Devin's Medley", "Briarpatch", and "Right Now" bring this album up to 4 stars all by themselves. He even sprinkled in a few topics out side of blunts and women like police harrasment and heartbreak amongst other things. Devin's down to earth, humurous lyrics and laid back, everyman aura is virtually impossible not to love....especially when he's supplied with dope production. Once he gets that combination going, he's practically addictive and hard to turn away from.

There aren't any wack tracks or lyrics, but there are a few cuts that just didn't grab this listener. "What?" was great lyrically, but the production simply had no affect on me. Honestly, that's the only track that I would label as skip material. The rest of the album is great.

To That X-Treme is one of those albums that has a vibe that's all but impossible to recreate. It's also one of those albums that only Devin can make; no one else could possibly come off this smooth over these beats. Easily one of 2004's best albums (and top 5 on my best rap albums of 2004 listmania list), I recommend making this album a collection piece. You can thank me later.

Standout Tracks: To Tha X-Treme, Anythang, Too Cute feat. Erica Marion (My Favorite), She Was Gone, Go Fight Some Other Crime, Right Now, Devin's Medley, Tha Funk feat. Eightball, and Briarpatch

To Tha X-Treme, and back, Devin delivers again........2006-10-19

The Devinition of Cool; no, I didn't mispell that. Devin is the most laid-back, chilled out, mellow individual you'll ever run across in the game. He doesn't have an incredibly large range of subject matter, but what he does rap about, he manages to do better than 95% of emcees who tried before him. And, despite being such a calm character, he does manage to get deeper than the average rapper; his philosophies on life are truly worth listening to, as he never chooses side in the arguement of what's right, and what's wrong. He simply watches, lights up some Buddha, observes, and gives us his report.

He may be one greened-up dude, but he doesn't justify this hobby as right. Devin doesn't tell his listeners to 'spark some up' like so many other emcees; instead, he'd rather you give you a musical high, while he is under the influence of marijuana. It's almost like his high wears off on you through your music; because as you listen to this album, all of the struggles in your life dissapear, and you're taken to a carefree realm, where your mind is at the greatest stage of clarity.

It sounds so deep, and it is; however, this is not Killah Priest knowledge that Devin's dropping. Devin's just your average man, with the only difference being that he is able to tap into his mind, as well as his conscience, and pour his mellow little heart out all over his music. Devin is proof that the simplest things in life are truly the most complex; and explaining the unique vibes Devin gives you with his music would take far too long for this review.

So, how do I sum up Devin? He's dope as hell. Fly beats, littered with even flyer rhymes. Devin never turns in a weak performance; the beat may fail him, but he will never dissapoint on the microphone. Every track on this album is as dope as the next. It's impossible to deny Devin of the props he deserves; pick this up if you enjoy good music. End of story.

dope.......2006-09-29

not as dope as "jus tryin' to live" but still another great hip-hop CD to add under devin's belt. u like devin the dude...u will like this CD. but byfar the worse cd he has made. yet its better than the radio. its pretty dope

Im Feelin This One.......2006-08-18

Mayne, I love this album. Devin makes mostly mellow kick back and chill at tha end of tha day type of music. He mostly talks about sex, relationships, smokin weed, and other bluntly real topics in broad detail. If there was ever a 'Bob Marley of hip hop' it would be Devin tha Dude. If you get tired of tha fake gangsta rappers talkin about lives you will probably never ever live, brang yourself back 2 reality & pop in some Devin tha Dude. Get this album.

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Customer Reviews:

The Dude.......2006-09-26

An Essential Rap Record for all those who enjoy just some smooth/cool gangsta shh... Everything about this album has already been said earlier. Just do yourself the favor and cop it. His BEST, in my opinion.

P.S. Make sure you play this LOUD when driving around. Peace!

Devin's Tha Man.......2006-04-02

"The Dude" is sadly a very under-rated and overlooked album, however it happens to be one of the best records out there. Devin's smooth, chilled out flows over the hella relaxed beat makes for great music to smoke to. "The Dude" has much rotation in my CD Player, and if y'all would give it a listen, im sure it'd get much play in yours too. Peace Rap-A-Lot 4 Life!!!!

Show Em What They P**** Made 4.......2005-05-17

Women, Weed, Alcohol, what else is there? Devin's best release to date. "Show Em" f/ K.B. stands out as one of the album's highlights as Devin & K.B. go back & forth on whether or not to f*** a pair of busted females in filthy lyrical verses respectively. "See What I Could Pull" isn't too far behind as Devin's lay back and let the p**** come to me style is in full effect. Other noteworthy tracks include the mellow no bull**** serenade "Bust One For Ya" as well as "Sticky Green" f/ Scarface. There are a few filler tracks that keep the album from classic status, but you cant get much closer than this.

4.5 star solo debut from the Dude.......2005-04-30

Just from the album cover you know what to expect. Some funny dirty lyrics and plenty of weed & alcohol references. Probably tied for my favorite Devin album (as of 4/05) with his "To The X-Treme". This is his most consistant of his first 3. Of the 16 tracks on here (3 are also on Scarface's "My Homies" album), 1 is ok, 2 are near classics and the rest are great or good songs. Guests are a little more common than he has on his other 2 albums but you still get enough of the Dufde to satisfy you. Production is great for him, relaxed and laid back beats laid by, Devin & Domo (each do 4 songs), Tone Capone, Scarface, and N.O. Joe each do 2, and Mr. Lee & Vintage each do a track. A must have album for his fans or any fan of dirty lyrics and funny stories (like DJ Quik, Akinyele, or Too $hort).

#1 - 9.5 (great dirty song)
#2 - 9 (f/ Scarfce -- about weed)
#3 - 8.5 (dirty song -- f/ Spice 1 & DMG)
#4 - 8.5 (also on Scarface's "My Homies" album)
#5 - 7.5
#6 - 8.5 (f/ Randy-Ran)
#8 - 8
#9 - 8.5 (also on Scarface's "My Homies" album)
#10 - 9 (upbeat song -- f/ K.B. & K-Dee)
#11 - 9 (relaxing beat (also on Scarface's "My Homies" album)
#12 - 8 (f/ Scarface, Jugg Mugg, Killemall, Ant Live)
#13 - 8 (very dirty one -- f/ K.B.)
#14 - 8.5 (anotehr dirty upbeat song -- f/ K.B. & Odd Squad)
#15 - 8 (f/ K.B. & K-Dee)
#16 - 9 (funny song about how he can't quit drinkin' and smokin')
#17 - 9.5 (great beat and story -- short 12 bar verses however --- f/ Kuirshan)

Devin Copeland -- b. around 1974 -- b. St. Petersburg, FL moved to Houston, TX

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Love this album.......2005-04-20

If you're into Redman, Luda, Outkast, than Devin might be a great artist to get into....

Once I started listening to Devin i was hooked....His beats are very laid back and his lyrics and flow perfectly compliment them....What I love about Devin is just his laid back approach on the mic that seems to come out effortlessly....He crafts great stories that usually involve gettin weed and pu**y....But hey, it makes for great music....I highly suggest startin with this album--he might get ya hooked

Average customer rating:

good
The Simple Truth.
Smokin Tunes Fron The Dude
I had to do it!!!

Devin the Dude
Devin the Dude
Manufacturer: Virgin
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Just Tryin' ta Live
To Tha X-Treme
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Ridin' Dirty

ASIN: B00007GX9W
Release Date: 1998-06-16

Tracks:

The Dude
Sticky Green
Don't Wait
Do What You Wanna Do
Mo Fa Me
Alright
Bust One For Ya
See What I Could Pull
Write & Wrong
One Day At A Time
Boo Boo'n
Like A Sweet
Show Em'
Ligole Bips (Southern Girls)
Can't Change Me
I Can't Quit
Georgy

Customer Reviews:

good.......2007-05-24

I wasent able to find this specific album at any music stores, I was shocked when I looked for it on your web-site and immediately got my results with 4 in stock on top of that. Thanks

The Simple Truth........2006-07-26

This is one of the best Hip Hop Albums of all time. It is definately one of the most slept on albums. Devin will always be underappreciated. He does not talk about Bling, Guns, Money, Shooting or all of the unimportant things in life that the music Industry is making artist shove down the young African Americans throat. The Subjectts are more down to earth and simple. Now some are explicit but they are all things that the average person can relate to. All of the songs are delivered through his ultra smooth flow that make rapping seem easy. You will catch yourself laughing through the entire CD because he says the things that most of you are scared to say. Bottom line is Devin is SIMPLY super talented and provided us with a Classic CD in the Dude. Its 8 years Old and I still Never leave home without it.

Smokin Tunes Fron The Dude.......2006-06-14

Devin's 1998 debut is filled with such an entertainment value ranging from the beats to the lyrical content. The beats on most of the songs are awesome. Generally, they are laid back Texas deep G-Funk with a nice bass to them. He can flow tight and his delivery is funny and clever. The way he dsescribes his sexcapades, his obsession with dank, and even him boo boo'n will get you crackin' up throughout the album! Devin also has some deeper tracks about life and making choices in songs like "Alright," and "Do What You Wanna Do," and how people can be so scrutinizing and critical in "Write And Wrong." The guitar riffs on "One Day At A Time" "Alright" "Write And Wrong" and half of the other tracks are hella funky, so the album will also get you into a relaxed mood. Anyone into Old School Dirty South rap, West Coast rap, or G-Funk will have instant satisfaction with The Dude, but anyone into good, keep-it-real, witty rap, will dig this underground classic as well!

I had to do it!!!.......2004-12-28

I bought this album early in my college career and became infamous for it. It was first heard at our parties, and people kept asking us "did Outkast do a new, more mellow CD about smoking?"
NO. This isn't Outkast, but it's great nonetheless. Personally, there are a few tracks I could live without (I'm not a fan of "Show Em" of "ligole Bips"), but the standout tracks of "Mo fa Me," "Do what you want," "See What I can Pull" and even "Georgy" quickly made me forget about the tracks I don't care for much.

This is down south, slow drawl, light up some Coughee music. It's laid back, mellow, and just the right tone for chillin, getting ready to go out or just playin at the party. Most of the tracks are good and everyone I've shown it to has asked me "who is that."

I've already had this CD stolen from me on 3 different occassions and it's been worth buying again each time. If you're not sure if you'll like the album, but you like Down south rap, buy Scarface's "My Homies" album, as a couple of the tracks are on there and are just a fine sample of the great things in store for this album.

I love it and almost 6 years later, it's STILL bumpin in my car regularly.

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Apollo 440 shows two sides
Easily one of the most underrated albums in recent years
its, nice but its not worth 40 bucks
Highly underrated...
Why 2 discs?

Dude Descending a Staircase
Apollo 440
Manufacturer: Import [Generic]
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Gettin High on Your Own Supply
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ASIN: B00009NJ5H
Release Date: 2003-06-24

Tracks:

Dude Descending a Staircase - Apollo 440, The Beatnuts
Hustler Groove - Apollo 440, Lightnin' Rod
Disco Sucks - Apollo 440, Ewan MacFarlane
N'Existe Pas - Apollo 440, Ewan MacFarlane,
Electronic Civil Disobedience - Apollo 440,
1, 2, 3, 4 - Apollo 440, Pete Wylie
Escape to Beyond the Planet of the Super Ape - Apollo 440,
Time Is Running Out - Apollo 440, Tommy Blaize
Children of the Future - Apollo 440, Jalaluddin Mansur Nuriddin,

Tracks:

Diamonds in the Sidewalk - Apollo 440, Jack Kerouac,
Something's Got to Give - Apollo 440, , Xan
Christiane - Apollo 440, Elizabeth Gray,
Existe - Apollo 440,
Bulletproof Blues - Apollo 440, Ewan MacFarlane
Suitcase '88 - Apollo 440,
Check Your Ego - Apollo 440,
Rope, Rapture & The Rising Sun - Apollo 440,
Bad Chemistry - Apollo 440, Ewan MacFarlane

Album Description

2003 album for the British electronica outfit features a guest appearance from New York hip hop act The Beatnuts. 18 tracks including the single 'Dude Descending A Staircase'. Sony.

Customer Reviews:

Apollo 440 shows two sides.......2006-11-28

"Dude Descending a Staircase" successfully straddles the fence between the ambient and the exciteable styles that Apollo 440 has previously shown. Fans of the former often point to "Millenium Fever" and much of "Electroglide in Blue" as proof that the band can create lush, atmospheric, complex electronic music. The other camp, those that dig much of "Gettin' High on your Own Supply" know that @440 can rock, with big beats, brash vocals and when necessary, power guitar. Their latest work, indeed underappreciated (and unreleased in the US...found mine in Holland just this year!), generally keeps these styles separated between two discs.
The first CD showcases the party tracks, starting with the title cut, featuring the Beatnuts on vocal. yes, it's a bit corny and the hip-hop flavor doesn't really suit the band. Luckily, the rest of the tracks shine. "Hustler's Groove" is funky, with soaring 70's guitar and a great dance beat. "Disco Sucks", "Civil Disobedience" and "1,2,3,4" are in the mold of the "Gettin' High" LP- singalong shouty vocals and that synth bass bubbling that features prominently on many of that LPs tracks. Another gem on the first dis is "Escape to beyond the planet of the super ape" which, despite it's silly title, is a great space jam. It should be noted here that the 3 primary musicians (the Gray brothers and Noko) are all accomplished multi-instrumentalists and producers, which comes through especially well on "Escape..."

The second LP is the more downtempo side. Beginning with a looped acoustic guitar over Jack Kerouac's beat poetry on San Francisco, "Diamonds in the Sidewalk" has atmosphere to spare. "something's Got to Give" and "Christiane" each feature Elizabeth gray, who's voice will be familiar to fans of the "Electrolide in Blue" LP. These tracks, and indeed, all of those on the second disc are jazzy, sultry, evocing 70's funk and soul, plenty of guitar and bass, some horns, and swirling string stabs. The highlight, perhaps is "Rope, Rapture and The Rising Sun", a 7 minute chillout of a track with so many layers coming and going, all of which integrate very well.

Overall, "Dude Descending a Staircase" showcases a mature sort of electronic band...one that knows how to have a good time and craft meaningful, emotive songs at the same time. Well worth tracking down.

Easily one of the most underrated albums in recent years.......2004-12-03

Such a shame really. More people need to hear this double-album and have a chance to absorb it's beauty. There are so many gems on this double-disc, and so much variety - from hard disco/funk, to electronic beats, to chill-out bliss, it's one giant mash-up with a hard-rock edge always threatening to bust-out from the sidelines.
I guess it never received a domestic-release in the U.S., which seriously limits who will hear it. Shame.
If you're a fan of their previous work (esp. "GETTING HIGH ON YOUR OWN SUPPLY"), then you will not be disappointed. Likewise, if you are a fan of playful, skillfully-created dance/funk/rap hybrids (ie. PROPELLERHEADS), indulge yourself.
Personally, I truly hope the band return soon with another masterpiece.

its, nice but its not worth 40 bucks.......2004-11-18

Unless your a big fan, I don't recommend shelling out the dough for this two disc set as nothing really stands out about this cd to validate the price.

Highly underrated..........2004-07-29

I think this album is underrated and has been overlooked. True, it is not like the previous albums but trying new stuff is a good thing. Just listen to the beautiful keyboards and guitars of Dude Decending A Staircase combining with the Beatnuts rapping. In Hustler's Groove the guitars again prove themselves so ignore the other reviews. This is a great album that is highly underrated and under estimated.

Check it out now, you won't be disappointed.

Why 2 discs?.......2004-06-08

I agree with the above review for the most part. He's right on with the songs that are really bad. Had those been left out and this cd condensed down to just one disc, we'd be looking at a pretty good release. Unfortunately a few tracks are just painful to listen to.

The ratings above on Disc 1 are a little high, most notably the title track, which is pretty awful (hip hop & electronica often don't mix). And he didn't even mention the 2 best tracks of the album, Christiane & Existe -- chillout tracks with a "secret agent" edge to them.

Tracks:

I'm Not Afraid Of The Police
I Feel The Earth Move
My Religion
Down To Mexico
Superloud
Individually Twisted
Kate Is A Star
G.V.R.O.
I Like Rock
Let The Computer Decide
Girl Crazy
Girls Who Can Read Your Mind
Girls Watching
Million Dollar Smile
Karn Evil #9
Gilberto Concerto
Second Loudest Guitar In The World

Album Description

Double disc version of 2003 release includes a bonus disc, 'Gilbert's Hotel', that features an additional ten tracks (same as the previous Japanese version), 'Three Times Rana', 'Black Rain Cloud', 'Escalator Music', 'Lay Off The Morphine', 'N.F.R.O.', 'Older Guy', 'The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway' (Genesis), 'Time To Let You Go', 'W.T.R.O.' & 'Universal'. 27 tracks in all. Mascot.

Average customer rating:

Waiting to Inhale
Devin the Dude
Manufacturer: Rap-a-Lot
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000MTFFJK
Release Date: 2007-04-03

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