Vinyl II
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Vinyl II, Music, Guenevere Measham, Stephen Prina, Kirsten Barron, Kate Reddish, Daphne Chen, Melissa Reiner, Stephen Prina, Alternative Pop/Rock, Chamber Music & Recitals, Classical, Film, Film Music
Average customer rating:
- Awesome Fun B-Boy Music (Rating: 10 out of 10- -5 stars)
- 50 STARS IF YOU ASK ME
- Creativety, humor, honesty and charm all in the mix - the perfect hip-hop record
- The most entertaining hip hop album EVER
- YES! THE MOST ORIGINAL HIPHOP ALBUM OF ALL TIME
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Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde
The Pharcyde
Manufacturer: Delicious Vinyl
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
General
| Rap & Hip-Hop
| Styles
| Music
West Coast
| Rap & Hip-Hop
| Styles
| Music
Experimental Rap
| Rap & Hip-Hop
| Styles
| Music
Pop Rap
| Rap & Hip-Hop
| Styles
| Music
Similar Items:
- 93 'Til Infinity
- Mecca and the Soul Brother
- People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm
- Midnight Marauders
- The Low End Theory
ASIN: B00005A09L
Release Date: 2001-03-20 |
Tracks:
- 4 Better Or 4 Worse (Interlude)
- Oh Shit
- It's Jiggaboo Time (Skit)
- 4 Better Or 4 Worse
- I'm That Type Of Nigga
- If I Were President (Skit)
- Soul Flower (Remix)
- On The DL
- Pack The Pipe (Interlude)
- Officer
- Ya Mama
- Passing Me By
- Otha Fish
- Quinton's On The Way (Skit)
- Pack The Pipe
- Return Of The B-Boy
Amazon.com
Like De La Soul's Three Feet High & Rising, the Pharcyde's 1992 debut came at a time when hip-hop was headed in one direction, but the group was going somewhere else entirely. A crew of spunky b-boys armed with a self-deprecating sense of humor, the Pharcyde made an album that was fresh and profoundly honest. "Ya Mama" is a clever array of mother jokes set to cartoonish beats; "On the DL" has each MC unguardedly making self-denigrating confessions (like Fat Lip admitting to masturbating--previously a hip-hop no-no); and "Passin' Me By" is an ode to hopeless crushes on unattainable women. The group's playfulness was also infused with smarts, too, most visibly on "Officer." Recorded around the time of the Rodney King verdict, the song was an indictment of racial profiling--shrouded, of course, in a comic tale that parodied Public Enemy's "Black Steel in the Hour of Chaos." With animated beats from J-Swift (the West Coast version of Prince Paul) and four distinct rhyming styles, particularly Slim Kid Tre's melodiousness and Fat Lip's nerdiness, this album captures an innocence rarely seen in the music's posturing ways. It's something that this album captures forever. --Joseph Patel
Customer Reviews:
Awesome Fun B-Boy Music (Rating: 10 out of 10- -5 stars).......2007-03-02
If I had to pick an album that can discribe the type of personality that I have, it would be this one here, "Bizarre Ride II The Pharcyde". Funny that this album dropped back in 1992 and came from Los Angeles. A time and a place where gangsta rap was beginning to get in full spin, this group provided an excellent alternative in hip hop music. I remember when I saw the video "Passing Me By" a few years ago and thought it was an awesome song. Another excellent song would be the jammin' song "Soul Flower", a party track that packs a punch. Infact this whole CD here will be garunteed to provide something for anyone to like. From laughable songs like "Oh Sh.." and "Officer" to those love songs like "Otha Fish" to old school '88 type hip hop like "Return Of The B-Boy". This CD has it all.
No CD is perfect in anyway, but I find this to come very close to perfection. This masterpiece by The Pharcyde is one of the best CDs you can have if you love hip hop. It brings back memories of back when hip hop was fun and at the same time showed off your skills on the mic ("Housing MFs like a real estate agent" - "I'm The Type Of ***** In Charge). That is exactly what this album is all about, making fun music.
I always said that the west coast can come with come of the most creative music in hip hop. This album continues to validate my statement. I heard their follow up "Labcabincalifornia" was dope as well, and I will check that out also.
Lyrics: A+
Guest Appearances: N/A
Production: A+
Musical Vibes: A+
Overall: A+
My Favorite Tracks: Oh Sh.., I'm The Type Of ***** In Charge, Soul Flower (Remix) [personal favorite], On The Down Low, Officer, Ya Mama, Passing Me By, Pack The Pipe, Return Of The B-Boy
Peace Everyone!!!!
50 STARS IF YOU ASK ME.......2007-01-31
this is a great reason why radio sucks today. there was once a period where you could hear gems that came off this single until you were sick of them. now, you have to fight sleep (at least where i dwell) just to hear quality material like this.
this is class all the way. great west coast hip hop. shoot, this makes me remember groups like freestyle fellowship, da wascals, madkap, and the nonce. before this came out, i never heard a west coast act that made me forget that they were from california. they do not make them like this anymore...........ANYWHERE!!!!! i recommend absolutely everything.
Creativety, humor, honesty and charm all in the mix - the perfect hip-hop record.......2006-06-18
Bizarre Ride II The Pharcyde (Delicious Vinyl 1992)
In a time when gangsta rap dominated completely - not just on the westcoast, but in the whole country - there was this nice quartet. A breath of fresh air and a style unlike anything else. Slim Kid Tre, Imani, Fat Lip & Bootie Brown was a part of the rising freestylescene in L.A., and they were more inspired by Native Tongues rather than N.W.A. and Ice-T. Bizarre Ride II The Pharcyde shows musical creativity and it sounds playful. There wasn't any pressure. You could just be yourself, and that's an important premise for many classics.
Humor, honesty and charm are three other important clues, and it was this that separated The Pharcyde from the other rappers. The production is mostly handled by J-Sw!ft, he rotated between funky b-boy songs as "I'm That Type Of N*" and "Officer" and more jazzy stuff like "4 Better Or 4 Worse" and "Otha Fish". It's a lot of James Brown and J.B.'s samples, but also jazznames like Herbie Mann and Lou Donaldson. On the classic single "Passing Me By" they used Quincy Jones' "Summer In The City", but it also features a Jimi Hendrix sample. The other singles, "Ya Mama" and "Otha Fish", are also reckoned classics. On "Otha Fish" Slim Kid (now better known as Tre) could swing free with his wonderful laidback singin'. The record has a totally unique feel and energy, and not since De La Soul's revolutionary debut from 1989, 3 Feet High & Rising, had we heard an album this consistent positively and unceremonious. The Pharcyde didn't quite manage to follow up the success, even though their second, Labcabincalifornia, was a respectably try. However Bizarre Ride... have assured them a spot in "the Hip-Hop Hall Of Fame", and this set belongs home in every serious collection.
The most entertaining hip hop album EVER.......2006-04-28
"Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde" is a prime example of hip hop at its best. I believe that it is one of, if not the, very greatest hip hop album ever recorded. I have listened to hundreds of albums, all of the ones that other people claim to be the best ever, yet nothing entertains me like "Bizarre Ride". I love everything about it. The MCs (Slim Kid Tre, Fatlip, Imani Wilcox, and Bootie Brown) are absolutely hilarious, and they seriously make me laugh everytime I put this in the player. J-Swift made his mark as one of the world's greatest producers, creating beautiful jazzy, funky, and ridiculous beats for them. The subject matter goes all over the place. At one minute they're telling a silly story, the next bashing the police, and the next telling mama jokes. They yell and chant every chorus. Their immature, harmonious voices, along with a great flow, will keep you listening for the end and you'll keep coming back for more "Bizarre Ride".
The first full song is called "Oh Sh*t", a hilarious mix of stories that made the four use the exclamation. Between being busted and finding your lady is a man, over a jazzy and bluesy beat, this song is great. "4 Better Or 4 Worse" also has a great soulful beat, awesome chorus and on-point lyrics. "I'm That Type Of N**ga" is just a happy, catchy song, with a sax loop, funny chorus, and more great rhymes. "Soul Flower" is maybe my favorite beat here, it makes my head bob and puts me on the brink of dancing every time, and the beat to "On the DL" is just as great, a bass and drum heavy track with great vibes. The lyrics and hooks to both do not slack, and both are classics. "Officer" is an anti-police anthem, but it's done in the signature Pharcyde style, half-kidding the entire song. It almost sounds like a parody of a Public Enemy song, with the spinning, loopy beat and chorus. "Ya Mama" is maybe the funniest song I've ever heard. The beat is great, and I know you think you've heard mama jokes before, but wait till you hear this. A peg leg with a kickstand? An afro with a chinstrap? Where do they get this stuff? This is perfectly followed by "Passin' Me By", indisputibly one of the greatest hip hop songs of all time. The beat is among the best ever, and the lyrics tell the stories of the girls that got away. It's as legendary a hip hop song as any. "Otha Fish", one of my favorites, has a toned down, happy beat with flutes, providing hope to any lovesick teen. "Pack the Pipe", a silly story which involves giving weed to a 4-year old, and "Return of the B-Boy", an excellent groove, finish the album amazingly in a way only the Pharcyde could. Throughout the album, hilarious skits like "Quinton's on the Way", "It's Jigaboo Time", and "Pack the Pipe" only enhance the tracks.
"Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde" is a must-have for anyone who likes hip hop. It has the funniest lyrics and immaculate production. Everything went right on "Bizarre Ride", and I speak of it among the best ever, with other greats from the early 90s period like Pete Rock & CL Smooth, Souls of Mischief, and A Tribe Called Quest. You don't know what you're missing without this in your collection.
YES! THE MOST ORIGINAL HIPHOP ALBUM OF ALL TIME.......2006-04-25
FRESH. The feeling you get from Bizarre Ride II is similar to that off a bottle of chilled water on a summer's day...REFRESHING. Now that may sound to cliched, but it's true. At a time when Hiphop was constantly progressing as different artists and groups were bringing something new to the table, and making a name for themselves (1992) the Pharyce stepped up and blew away any competition for that time. This album has that x-factor that only a true Hiphop fan can appreciate. Now I do not agree with reviewers that say that this is one of the last great hiphop albums to come out before commercialism started to ambush Hiphop, since 1993/1994 was pretty much the beat years for hiphop with virtually the most innovative and creative albums in hiphop coming out, but I can see how this album can over-shadow any later releases. Now, for the music. The album contains 11 tracks and 5 skits (some of the most entertaining skits that only enhance the flow of the album further) all of which display their own individuality and carry their own memorability. "Passin Me By" is considered to be one of the best hiphop songs off all time, and it can be understood why as Fatlip etc drop a little tale over one of the most addictive and fresh melodies ever laid down (courtesy of J-SWIFT. However, unlike some releases this does not over-shadow any other song on the album resulting in you finding your "favourite" track will continually change until the day you die. "On the DL" is one of the most refreshing Hiphop songs I have ever heard, period, displaying nothing short of amazing lyrics, originality and production that only keeps you hitting the rewind button. Similarly, tracks like Ya Mama and Officer offer a more entertaining experience that contributes to justification of the albums deserved trademark title of "originality", whilst tracks like "oh Sht" and "soul flower remix" give a catchy and addictive vibe that are ideal for when you feel a bit hype or just want to engage with your music! It's all here, you are reading a review for one of the most unique and replayable albums in history, regardless of genre. The Pharcyde display styles that no other hiphop group posess or can match, and this album is the perfect oppurtunity to indugle in Hiphop's most creative side! This needs to be in the hands of a person who truly appreciates Hiphop with that Jazzy Fresh Vibe. If not, look elsewhere as this is not for you...You will not understand.PEACE
Lyrics? - 10/10
Beats? - 10/10
Originality? - 1000/10
Replay Value - 10/10
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Average customer rating:
- cracker began here.
- I'm so happy to have this!
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II & III
Camper Van Beethoven
Manufacturer: Cooking Vinyl
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
General
| Alternative Rock
| Styles
| Music
General
| American Alternative
| Alternative Rock
| Styles
| Music
Indie Rock
| Indie & Lo-Fi
| Alternative Rock
| Styles
| Music
Jangle Pop
| Indie & Lo-Fi
| Alternative Rock
| Styles
| Music
General
| Rock
| Styles
| Music
Pop Rock
| Pop
| Styles
| Music
Similar Items:
- Camper Van Beethoven
- Telephone Free Landslide Victory
- Our Beloved Revolutionary Sweetheart
- Key Lime Pie
- New Roman Times
ASIN: B0001Z4OTW
Release Date: 2004-04-27 |
Tracks:
- Abundance
- Cowboys From Hollywood
- Sad Lover's Waltz
- Turtlehead
- I Love Her All The Time
- No Flies On Us
- Down And Out
- No Krugerrands For David
- Goleta
- 4 Year Plan
- Devil Song (original version)
- Vampire Club
- (We're A) Bad Trip
- Circles
- Dustpan
- Sometimes
- Chain Of Circumstance
- ZZ Top Goes To Egypt
- Cattle (Reversed)
- Form Another Stone
- Circles Dub
- (Were A) Bad Trip (vinyl version)
- No More Bullshit
Album Description
In 1986 Camper followed up Telephone Free Landslide Victory with II and III which further illustrated the kitchen sink apporach to song writing, but even more importantly strengthened the proto indie rock sound, with touches of country as evidenced in "Sad Lovers Waltz" that would influence the bands from Pavement to Uncle Tupelo. Before Sonic Youth were godfathers of college rock, Camper Van Beethoven had already covered their "I love Her All the Time." The re-issue contains 6 unreleased or original versions of songs not previoulsy found on II & III.
Customer Reviews:
cracker began here........2006-12-08
I have to say I bought this album becuase I'm a big fan of cracker if you like cracker you will love ths album, if you lik folk and country music you wil like this albumb if you just want to hear something different then the crap thats played on todays radio then you should all love this album it's very interesting though you hav to really listen to it for a few songs beforre you wil reall like it
hope this helps happy days to everyone
I'm so happy to have this!.......2004-06-21
I think this is the best album Camper Van Beethoven has done. I've been on the verge of buying the Cigarettes & Carrot Juice box set (which features this album and four others, all excellent) for a while now. The box was the only way that this music could be bought when I first came across it. Then I saw the new reissues with extra tracks when I was out shopping the other day. I'm a sucker for extra tracks. I usually prefer to have them at the end of the disc with some buffer space, rather than mixed in with the album as they have been here, but the new track listing seems to work pretty well, with the exception of the repetition of "(We're a) Bad Trip." It doesn't hurt the album much, though, it just leads to the inevitable need to explain it to my wife when she says "Didn't we already hear this song?" All the bonus tracks are worth having and I'm glad to have this new extended version of the album.
Average customer rating:
- Not a Classic...But Definitely A Keeper
- Absolutely Essential
- Classic Album everyone should have!
- sjakes
- Off the Hook
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Vinyl Room
Sleepy's Theme
Manufacturer: Bang II Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
General
| R&B
| Styles
| Music
General
| Soul
| R&B
| Styles
| Music
General
| Rap & Hip-Hop
| Styles
| Music
Southern Rap
| Rap & Hip-Hop
| Styles
| Music
Pop Rap
| Rap & Hip-Hop
| Styles
| Music
Similar Items:
- Brainchild
- Mr. Brown
- A S.W.A.T. Healin' Ritual
- East Point's Greatest Hits
- Concrete Law
ASIN: B000009OEY
Release Date: 1998-07-14 |
Tracks:
- Intro
- Can't Let Go
- Court Room
- Choked Out Satuday Night
- Still Smokin'
- The Carwash
- Simply Beautiful
- Bong Experience Dude!!
- Fallin' In Love Again
- Curse On You
- Black Cherry
- Grind On
- The Ride (Private Party)
- Private Party
- Conversation
- Menage A Trois
- 4:30 AM
Customer Reviews:
Not a Classic...But Definitely A Keeper.......2005-11-14
I am giving this album 4 stars because it has managed to hold up over the years. When I initially purchased it back in 1998? I would have rated it as a 3.5.
Sleepy Brown and Organized Noize struck out on their own path with this album...and gives you a taste of that Down South "Campbleton Road to the SWATS" Soul they do so well.
There are moments of sheer brilliance on this album like "Choked Out Saturday Night" and the instrumental "Coversation" (which, honestly? Sounds like Liquid Funk Concentrate!!)...and even the filler cuts like "Grind ON" are listenable.
The reason why I haven't given this a higer rating is because the sound gets to be a tad bit monotonous towards the end. But as a whole? This is an album that any Organized Noize and/or Soul Lover should own.
Absolutely Essential.......2005-11-09
I bought this on the strength cuz of a review in Rap Pages- from the moment i put it in, i was hooked. It's Sleepy Brown from the unf#ckwittable Dungeon Family and you will be glad you found it.
Classic Album everyone should have!.......2004-05-21
Sleepy Brown is the man known for his crooning on various Dungeon Family projects. Pick up any DF release and Sleepy Brown is definitely found on that album. Also now widely referred to as the "Down South Nate Dogg", Sleepy showed in 98 that he had the skills for a solo project. Every song on this album has a 'vibe'. A big band in the background and real instrumentation along with thumping bass and unique singing made this album an instant dirty south classic. Organized Noize and the Dungeon Family only gives us the quality anyway...it's become standard for them. But Vinyl Room has risen above the usual expectations and standards. The album almost has a 'blunted' feel too it with its thick southern sound. Every song is a classic. From the excellent horns in 'Grind On' to the wonderful horn solo in 'Choked Out Saturday Nite' to the drums of Curse On You, this album is an all night jam. The smoky baby maker Private Party is an 8 minute opus. Every song is infectious and memorable. Sleepy Brown sounds like a new school Curtis Mayfield on some of these songs. The only problem I seem to have are the useless skits...they definitely mess up the flow of a great album, but since the quality of the album is so good they can be overlooked(not easily though). Overall Vinyl Room is definitely a must have if you consider yourself a fan of good soul music. Don't Sleep!
sjakes.......2003-09-24
I'm surprised that cd of this caliber does not have more exposure. I hunted it down after hearing a piece of the cut, "Grind On" on another cd. Took me 9 months to get it (seconhand)but I'm glad I didn't give up the search.It's an allround pleaser. Sleepy has real skills!!!! With lyrics that are sad, romantic,and funny...you will not be bored.
But how can I tell you about the MUSIC..the stuff is lush!!! For the 70's folks you'll be crawlin' down memory lane with this one. If you liked TSOP and MFSB you sho' gon' luh dis heah !!!!
Off the Hook.......2003-04-22
This CD is sweet. Sleepy's theme and all those associated with this camp i.e. OutKast, Dugeon Family, Goodie Mob, all have nice laid back southern funk beats. The only thing that keeps this album from getting a full 5 stars is the little silly interludes. I didn't feel that they added anything to the album. The music is on point though from beginning to end. These guys will probably never make it big and that is what will keep there music soooo fresh and soooo clean. Buy this with no regrets.
Average customer rating:
- Awesome Fun B-Boy Music (Rating: 10 out of 10- -5 stars)
- 50 STARS IF YOU ASK ME
- Creativety, humor, honesty and charm all in the mix - the perfect hip-hop record
- The most entertaining hip hop album EVER
- YES! THE MOST ORIGINAL HIPHOP ALBUM OF ALL TIME
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Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde
The Pharcyde
Manufacturer: Delicious Vinyl
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
General
| Rap & Hip-Hop
| Styles
| Music
West Coast
| Rap & Hip-Hop
| Styles
| Music
Experimental Rap
| Rap & Hip-Hop
| Styles
| Music
Pop Rap
| Rap & Hip-Hop
| Styles
| Music
Similar Items:
- 93 'Til Infinity
- Mecca and the Soul Brother
- People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm
- Midnight Marauders
- The Low End Theory
ASIN: B000006C7B
Release Date: 1998-04-28 |
Tracks:
- 4 Better Or 4 Worse (Interlude)
- Oh Shit
- It's Jiggaboo Time (Skit)
- 4 Better Or 4 Worse
- I'm That Type Of Nigga
- If I Were President (Skit)
- Soul Flower (Remix)
- On The DL
- Pack The Pipe (Interlude)
- Officer
- Ya Mama
- Passing Me By
- Otha Fish
- Quinton's On The Way (Skit)
- Pack The Pipe
- Return Of The B-Boy
Amazon.com
Like De La Soul's Three Feet High & Rising, the Pharcyde's 1992 debut came at a time when hip-hop was headed in one direction, but the group was going somewhere else entirely. A crew of spunky b-boys armed with a self-deprecating sense of humor, the Pharcyde made an album that was fresh and profoundly honest. "Ya Mama" is a clever array of mother jokes set to cartoonish beats; "On the DL" has each MC unguardedly making self-denigrating confessions (like Fat Lip admitting to masturbating--previously a hip-hop no-no); and "Passin' Me By" is an ode to hopeless crushes on unattainable women. The group's playfulness was also infused with smarts, too, most visibly on "Officer." Recorded around the time of the Rodney King verdict, the song was an indictment of racial profiling--shrouded, of course, in a comic tale that parodied Public Enemy's "Black Steel in the Hour of Chaos." With animated beats from J-Swift (the West Coast version of Prince Paul) and four distinct rhyming styles, particularly Slim Kid Tre's melodiousness and Fat Lip's nerdiness, this album captures an innocence rarely seen in the music's posturing ways. It's something that this album captures forever. --Joseph Patel
Customer Reviews:
Awesome Fun B-Boy Music (Rating: 10 out of 10- -5 stars).......2007-03-02
If I had to pick an album that can discribe the type of personality that I have, it would be this one here, "Bizarre Ride II The Pharcyde". Funny that this album dropped back in 1992 and came from Los Angeles. A time and a place where gangsta rap was beginning to get in full spin, this group provided an excellent alternative in hip hop music. I remember when I saw the video "Passing Me By" a few years ago and thought it was an awesome song. Another excellent song would be the jammin' song "Soul Flower", a party track that packs a punch. Infact this whole CD here will be garunteed to provide something for anyone to like. From laughable songs like "Oh Sh.." and "Officer" to those love songs like "Otha Fish" to old school '88 type hip hop like "Return Of The B-Boy". This CD has it all.
No CD is perfect in anyway, but I find this to come very close to perfection. This masterpiece by The Pharcyde is one of the best CDs you can have if you love hip hop. It brings back memories of back when hip hop was fun and at the same time showed off your skills on the mic ("Housing MFs like a real estate agent" - "I'm The Type Of ***** In Charge). That is exactly what this album is all about, making fun music.
I always said that the west coast can come with come of the most creative music in hip hop. This album continues to validate my statement. I heard their follow up "Labcabincalifornia" was dope as well, and I will check that out also.
Lyrics: A+
Guest Appearances: N/A
Production: A+
Musical Vibes: A+
Overall: A+
My Favorite Tracks: Oh Sh.., I'm The Type Of ***** In Charge, Soul Flower (Remix) [personal favorite], On The Down Low, Officer, Ya Mama, Passing Me By, Pack The Pipe, Return Of The B-Boy
Peace Everyone!!!!
50 STARS IF YOU ASK ME.......2007-01-31
this is a great reason why radio sucks today. there was once a period where you could hear gems that came off this single until you were sick of them. now, you have to fight sleep (at least where i dwell) just to hear quality material like this.
this is class all the way. great west coast hip hop. shoot, this makes me remember groups like freestyle fellowship, da wascals, madkap, and the nonce. before this came out, i never heard a west coast act that made me forget that they were from california. they do not make them like this anymore...........ANYWHERE!!!!! i recommend absolutely everything.
Creativety, humor, honesty and charm all in the mix - the perfect hip-hop record.......2006-06-18
Bizarre Ride II The Pharcyde (Delicious Vinyl 1992)
In a time when gangsta rap dominated completely - not just on the westcoast, but in the whole country - there was this nice quartet. A breath of fresh air and a style unlike anything else. Slim Kid Tre, Imani, Fat Lip & Bootie Brown was a part of the rising freestylescene in L.A., and they were more inspired by Native Tongues rather than N.W.A. and Ice-T. Bizarre Ride II The Pharcyde shows musical creativity and it sounds playful. There wasn't any pressure. You could just be yourself, and that's an important premise for many classics.
Humor, honesty and charm are three other important clues, and it was this that separated The Pharcyde from the other rappers. The production is mostly handled by J-Sw!ft, he rotated between funky b-boy songs as "I'm That Type Of N*" and "Officer" and more jazzy stuff like "4 Better Or 4 Worse" and "Otha Fish". It's a lot of James Brown and J.B.'s samples, but also jazznames like Herbie Mann and Lou Donaldson. On the classic single "Passing Me By" they used Quincy Jones' "Summer In The City", but it also features a Jimi Hendrix sample. The other singles, "Ya Mama" and "Otha Fish", are also reckoned classics. On "Otha Fish" Slim Kid (now better known as Tre) could swing free with his wonderful laidback singin'. The record has a totally unique feel and energy, and not since De La Soul's revolutionary debut from 1989, 3 Feet High & Rising, had we heard an album this consistent positively and unceremonious. The Pharcyde didn't quite manage to follow up the success, even though their second, Labcabincalifornia, was a respectably try. However Bizarre Ride... have assured them a spot in "the Hip-Hop Hall Of Fame", and this set belongs home in every serious collection.
The most entertaining hip hop album EVER.......2006-04-28
"Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde" is a prime example of hip hop at its best. I believe that it is one of, if not the, very greatest hip hop album ever recorded. I have listened to hundreds of albums, all of the ones that other people claim to be the best ever, yet nothing entertains me like "Bizarre Ride". I love everything about it. The MCs (Slim Kid Tre, Fatlip, Imani Wilcox, and Bootie Brown) are absolutely hilarious, and they seriously make me laugh everytime I put this in the player. J-Swift made his mark as one of the world's greatest producers, creating beautiful jazzy, funky, and ridiculous beats for them. The subject matter goes all over the place. At one minute they're telling a silly story, the next bashing the police, and the next telling mama jokes. They yell and chant every chorus. Their immature, harmonious voices, along with a great flow, will keep you listening for the end and you'll keep coming back for more "Bizarre Ride".
The first full song is called "Oh Sh*t", a hilarious mix of stories that made the four use the exclamation. Between being busted and finding your lady is a man, over a jazzy and bluesy beat, this song is great. "4 Better Or 4 Worse" also has a great soulful beat, awesome chorus and on-point lyrics. "I'm That Type Of N**ga" is just a happy, catchy song, with a sax loop, funny chorus, and more great rhymes. "Soul Flower" is maybe my favorite beat here, it makes my head bob and puts me on the brink of dancing every time, and the beat to "On the DL" is just as great, a bass and drum heavy track with great vibes. The lyrics and hooks to both do not slack, and both are classics. "Officer" is an anti-police anthem, but it's done in the signature Pharcyde style, half-kidding the entire song. It almost sounds like a parody of a Public Enemy song, with the spinning, loopy beat and chorus. "Ya Mama" is maybe the funniest song I've ever heard. The beat is great, and I know you think you've heard mama jokes before, but wait till you hear this. A peg leg with a kickstand? An afro with a chinstrap? Where do they get this stuff? This is perfectly followed by "Passin' Me By", indisputibly one of the greatest hip hop songs of all time. The beat is among the best ever, and the lyrics tell the stories of the girls that got away. It's as legendary a hip hop song as any. "Otha Fish", one of my favorites, has a toned down, happy beat with flutes, providing hope to any lovesick teen. "Pack the Pipe", a silly story which involves giving weed to a 4-year old, and "Return of the B-Boy", an excellent groove, finish the album amazingly in a way only the Pharcyde could. Throughout the album, hilarious skits like "Quinton's on the Way", "It's Jigaboo Time", and "Pack the Pipe" only enhance the tracks.
"Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde" is a must-have for anyone who likes hip hop. It has the funniest lyrics and immaculate production. Everything went right on "Bizarre Ride", and I speak of it among the best ever, with other greats from the early 90s period like Pete Rock & CL Smooth, Souls of Mischief, and A Tribe Called Quest. You don't know what you're missing without this in your collection.
YES! THE MOST ORIGINAL HIPHOP ALBUM OF ALL TIME.......2006-04-25
FRESH. The feeling you get from Bizarre Ride II is similar to that off a bottle of chilled water on a summer's day...REFRESHING. Now that may sound to cliched, but it's true. At a time when Hiphop was constantly progressing as different artists and groups were bringing something new to the table, and making a name for themselves (1992) the Pharyce stepped up and blew away any competition for that time. This album has that x-factor that only a true Hiphop fan can appreciate. Now I do not agree with reviewers that say that this is one of the last great hiphop albums to come out before commercialism started to ambush Hiphop, since 1993/1994 was pretty much the beat years for hiphop with virtually the most innovative and creative albums in hiphop coming out, but I can see how this album can over-shadow any later releases. Now, for the music. The album contains 11 tracks and 5 skits (some of the most entertaining skits that only enhance the flow of the album further) all of which display their own individuality and carry their own memorability. "Passin Me By" is considered to be one of the best hiphop songs off all time, and it can be understood why as Fatlip etc drop a little tale over one of the most addictive and fresh melodies ever laid down (courtesy of J-SWIFT. However, unlike some releases this does not over-shadow any other song on the album resulting in you finding your "favourite" track will continually change until the day you die. "On the DL" is one of the most refreshing Hiphop songs I have ever heard, period, displaying nothing short of amazing lyrics, originality and production that only keeps you hitting the rewind button. Similarly, tracks like Ya Mama and Officer offer a more entertaining experience that contributes to justification of the albums deserved trademark title of "originality", whilst tracks like "oh Sht" and "soul flower remix" give a catchy and addictive vibe that are ideal for when you feel a bit hype or just want to engage with your music! It's all here, you are reading a review for one of the most unique and replayable albums in history, regardless of genre. The Pharcyde display styles that no other hiphop group posess or can match, and this album is the perfect oppurtunity to indugle in Hiphop's most creative side! This needs to be in the hands of a person who truly appreciates Hiphop with that Jazzy Fresh Vibe. If not, look elsewhere as this is not for you...You will not understand.PEACE
Lyrics? - 10/10
Beats? - 10/10
Originality? - 1000/10
Replay Value - 10/10
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Vinyl II
Manufacturer: Cortical Foundation
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
General
| Alternative Rock
| Styles
| Music
Film Scores
| Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music
| Forms & Genres
| Classical
| Styles
| Music
Chamber Music
| Forms & Genres
| Classical (c.1770-1830)
| Historical Periods
| Classical
| Styles
| Music
General
| Classical
| Styles
| Music
General
| Chamber Music
| Classical
| Styles
| Music
Movie Soundtracks
| Soundtracks
| Styles
| Music
General
| Soundtracks
| Styles
| Music
ASIN: B0000560BK
Release Date: 2004-01-01 |
Tracks:
- Take 1
- Take 2
- Take 3
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Two Step to Heaven
Edward II
Manufacturer: Cooking Vinyl
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
General
| Folk
| Styles
| Music
General
| International
| Styles
| Music
General
| Celtic
| International
| Styles
| Music
General
| Rock
| Styles
| Music
ASIN: B000001SLE
Release Date: 1996-07-23 |
Tracks:
- Bjorn Again Polka
- Lovers' Two Step
- Swing Easy
- Staffordshire Hornpipe
- Jenny Lind
- Pomp And Pride
- Untitled Polka
- The Queen's Jig
- The Steamboats
- Cliffhanger
- Stack Of Wheat
- Brimfield Hornpipe
- Swedish Polka
- Two Step To Heaven
Average customer rating:
- Not a Classic...But Definitely A Keeper
- Absolutely Essential
- Classic Album everyone should have!
- sjakes
- Off the Hook
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The Vinyl Room
Sleepy's Theme
Manufacturer: Bang II Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
General
| R&B
| Styles
| Music
General
| Soul
| R&B
| Styles
| Music
General
| Rap & Hip-Hop
| Styles
| Music
Southern Rap
| Rap & Hip-Hop
| Styles
| Music
Pop Rap
| Rap & Hip-Hop
| Styles
| Music
Similar Items:
- Brainchild
- Mr. Brown
- A S.W.A.T. Healin' Ritual
- East Point's Greatest Hits
- Concrete Law
ASIN: B000009OFG
Release Date: 1998-07-14 |
Tracks:
- Intro
- Can't Let Go
- Court Room
- Choked Out Saturday Night
- Still Smokin'
- Simply Beautiful
- Song Experience Dude!!
- Fallin' In Love Again
- Curse On You
- Grind On
- The Ride (Private Party)
- Private Party
- Conversation
- 4:30 A.M.
Customer Reviews:
Not a Classic...But Definitely A Keeper.......2005-11-14
I am giving this album 4 stars because it has managed to hold up over the years. When I initially purchased it back in 1998? I would have rated it as a 3.5.
Sleepy Brown and Organized Noize struck out on their own path with this album...and gives you a taste of that Down South "Campbleton Road to the SWATS" Soul they do so well.
There are moments of sheer brilliance on this album like "Choked Out Saturday Night" and the instrumental "Coversation" (which, honestly? Sounds like Liquid Funk Concentrate!!)...and even the filler cuts like "Grind ON" are listenable.
The reason why I haven't given this a higer rating is because the sound gets to be a tad bit monotonous towards the end. But as a whole? This is an album that any Organized Noize and/or Soul Lover should own.
Absolutely Essential.......2005-11-09
I bought this on the strength cuz of a review in Rap Pages- from the moment i put it in, i was hooked. It's Sleepy Brown from the unf#ckwittable Dungeon Family and you will be glad you found it.
Classic Album everyone should have!.......2004-05-21
Sleepy Brown is the man known for his crooning on various Dungeon Family projects. Pick up any DF release and Sleepy Brown is definitely found on that album. Also now widely referred to as the "Down South Nate Dogg", Sleepy showed in 98 that he had the skills for a solo project. Every song on this album has a 'vibe'. A big band in the background and real instrumentation along with thumping bass and unique singing made this album an instant dirty south classic. Organized Noize and the Dungeon Family only gives us the quality anyway...it's become standard for them. But Vinyl Room has risen above the usual expectations and standards. The album almost has a 'blunted' feel too it with its thick southern sound. Every song is a classic. From the excellent horns in 'Grind On' to the wonderful horn solo in 'Choked Out Saturday Nite' to the drums of Curse On You, this album is an all night jam. The smoky baby maker Private Party is an 8 minute opus. Every song is infectious and memorable. Sleepy Brown sounds like a new school Curtis Mayfield on some of these songs. The only problem I seem to have are the useless skits...they definitely mess up the flow of a great album, but since the quality of the album is so good they can be overlooked(not easily though). Overall Vinyl Room is definitely a must have if you consider yourself a fan of good soul music. Don't Sleep!
sjakes.......2003-09-24
I'm surprised that cd of this caliber does not have more exposure. I hunted it down after hearing a piece of the cut, "Grind On" on another cd. Took me 9 months to get it (seconhand)but I'm glad I didn't give up the search.It's an allround pleaser. Sleepy has real skills!!!! With lyrics that are sad, romantic,and funny...you will not be bored.
But how can I tell you about the MUSIC..the stuff is lush!!! For the 70's folks you'll be crawlin' down memory lane with this one. If you liked TSOP and MFSB you sho' gon' luh dis heah !!!!
Off the Hook.......2003-04-22
This CD is sweet. Sleepy's theme and all those associated with this camp i.e. OutKast, Dugeon Family, Goodie Mob, all have nice laid back southern funk beats. The only thing that keeps this album from getting a full 5 stars is the little silly interludes. I didn't feel that they added anything to the album. The music is on point though from beginning to end. These guys will probably never make it big and that is what will keep there music soooo fresh and soooo clean. Buy this with no regrets.
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Under Construction, Pt. II
Timbaland & Magoo
Manufacturer: Simply Vinyl
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
General
| Dance & DJ
| Styles
| Music
General
| R&B
| Styles
| Music
General
| Soul
| R&B
| Styles
| Music
General
| Rap & Hip-Hop
| Styles
| Music
Southern Rap
| Rap & Hip-Hop
| Styles
| Music
Pop Rap
| Rap & Hip-Hop
| Styles
| Music
R&B
| Imports
| Stores
| Music
ASIN: B000EPF8U8 |
Tracks:
- Intro/Straight Outta Virginia - Magoo, Timbaland
- Cop That Sh** - Magoo, Missy Elliott, Timbaland
- Shenanigans - Bubba Sparxxx, Magoo, Timbaland
- Leavin' - Attitude, Magoo, Timbaland
- That Sh** Ain't Gonna Work - Magoo, Timbaland
- Don't Make Me Take It There - Magoo, Timbaland, Frank Lee White
- Indian Flute - Magoo, , Sebastian, Raje Shwari, Timbaland
- Can We Do It Again - Magoo, Timbaland
- Naughty Eye - Magoo, , Sebastian, Raje Shwari, Timbaland
- N 2 da Music - Brandy, Magoo, Timbaland
- Hold On - Wyclef Jean, Magoo, Timbaland
- Insane - Magoo, Candice Nelson "G.G.", Timbaland
- Throwback - Magoo, Timbaland
- Hold Cutz - Magoo, Timbaland
- I Got Luv 4 Ya - Magoo, Timbaland
- Naughty Eye II (Hips) - Beenie Man, Magoo, Timbaland
Album Details
Re-issue featuring the Tracks 'cop that Disc', 'indian 'flute' and 'that Shit Ain't Gonna Work'. Includes Contributions from Missy Elliott and Bubba Sparxxx.
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II & III
Manufacturer: Cooking Vinyl/Koch
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
General
| Rock
| Styles
| Music
Pop Rock
| Pop
| Styles
| Music
ASIN: B000A2GAAC
Release Date: 2004-04-27 |
Music Track:
- Viviani: Capricci Armonici
- Wagner: Siegfried Idyll, Preludes & Overtures
- Zemlinsky: String Quartets
- A Glimpse of Heaven - St. Martin's Chamber Choir
- A Pittsburgh Wassail
- Altera Roma: Music in the Pope's Palace
- An Evening with Beethoven, disks a-d
- An Evening With Mozart [Box set]
- Anthology, Vol. 7
- Bach: Oeuvres pour 2 Clavecins
Music Track
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