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Quality Control

by: Jurassic 5

Release Date June 19, 2000
Modern day rap is something that, in my opinion , has been bred from the whole egotistical and mass of abusive songs that came from the early 90's. Big Daddy Kane is, ofcourse, an exception from most of this scene, but there is no doubt that modern day 'gangsta-rap' is heavily influenced from this scene. The less offensive, more casually and laid back 'rap' was often left oiut the mainstream equation, with the afore mentioned Big Daddy Kane and Will Smith leading the way through various sub-genres of hip-hop. Jurassic 5 are, ironically, descendants of this smooth, summer-esque 'beats-and-rhymes' mindset of music. Which, in this day and age, is truly a brilliant thing indeed.

So, to the album itself. The album, as a whole, ... Read More:

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Power In Numbers

by: Jurassic 5

Release Date October 07, 2002
Dug this album out this morning for the first time in a while. Sick beats meet a bunch of MCs at the absolute top of their game.

This rates as my favourite straight hiphop album, and is J5's best work to date.

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Music For the Mature B-Boy

by: DJ Format

Release Date March 24, 2003
This album is great fun from beginning to end. A lighthearted beat infused concoction this album is always entertaining and never dull. Even the cheesy cookery analogy doesn't tire and adds a bizarre kind of depth to this funky and upbeat album.

The guest vocalists add a dash of pedigree to the catchy tunes and while it is not going to be heralded as groundbreaking it is a cracking album that will never fail to add cheer to your day.

There are no low points with this record and I would advise it as a fail safe record for those people wishing to dabble in the murky waters of the hip hop world. I can guarantee you will not disappointed!

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Endtroducing.....

by: DJ Shadow

Release Date March 25, 2002
I first got into electronic music a while ago, and frankly couldnt have asked for a better induction. I was recomended this by a friend when I said I liked the electronic stuff on Kid A and he told me that most of it was influenced by this man.
He was right, Shadow is a genius. His skill with a drum machine is matched only by his skill with a sampler and his talent for mixing, perfectly capturing an ever shifting mood with changes of tempo, time signature, key, instruments and genre. Its all captured here, like a beautifully preserved insect in a peice of amber. Jazz, soul, blues, and that ever present loaded-gun backbeat, tying every interesting sample and gorgeous melody together into an amazingly cohesive journey of beats.
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3 Feet High and Rising: Expanded Edition

by: De La Soul

Release Date June 02, 2003
Listening to this album for the first time as I write this review. Tis album is great. Buy it!!

I don't care if these guys are commercial because wvwn the most underground of Hip Hop have to become commercial to make their $$$ so they are all just wannabe gangbangers.

To make the cash they hae to 'sell their souls'

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Oracular Spectacular

by: MGMT

Release Date March 10, 2008
Sorry for this short and lazy review - which is no reflection of my feelings for this album. Oracular Spectacular is superb, MGMT is superb. And going for a bargain price at the time of writing too!

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Feedback

by: Jurassic 5

Release Date July 25, 2006
Like many of the reviews posted, I love J5's previous work. However, this new album seems to be a far cry from what listeners have become used to and love. Many of the tracks on the album seem to be "Pop-Hop" similar to most of the tripe played over the radio, especially "Brown Girl" and "Radio". The album has two saving graces, "Work It Out" and "Back 4 You" but this isn't enough to make a decent album.
Very disappointed

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Phrenology

by: The Roots

Release Date December 05, 2002
One of the most moving and albums i've heard in a long time that has a perfect blend of hip hop, rap and truly soulful tunes that really make you want shake that booty. My favourite track has to be the seed which i've played over and over again and just can't get enough of. To all you hip hop, body shaking lovers out there, this album is a must! xx

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Run Come Save Me

by: Roots Manuva

Release Date August 13, 2001
As far as I'm concerned, "Witness" is THE British hip hop anthem; a razor blade-ripped cyclone of a track, ideal for Roots Manuva to rap about beans on toast over (yes, it's that lyrical reference again). The rest varies from quite good to good. "Ital Visions" and "Evil Rabbit" predate Burial by a good five years when it comes to transferring the atmosphere of a rain-soaked London night into sound; in fact, save for the intro, the whole 60 minutes is loaded with heaviness, with mechanical clicks, robosynths and even the occasional sample (there's like 2 on the whole record...), with a sound not unlike Cannibal Ox's The Cold Vein. Like that album, of course, this also should've been condensed, but I applaud Manuva for choosing such a threatening and distinctive ... Read More:

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Vampire Weekend

by: Vampire Weekend

Release Date January 28, 2008
Unlike some other reviewers I never listen to Radio 1 and I am immune to any hype that's going around. This is a refreshing and different sound and I would recommend it to anyone. Like other old farts I was a fan of Paul Simon's African phase, and love the sound. I get the impression these guys are doing this for the joy of the music, not to get more sales, and to me that makes all the difference.