Over the Airwaves

Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com
A jazz guitarist dedicating his album to jazz radio stations and programmers might, at first glance, seem like a shameless ploy for more airplay. But one listen to Mark Elf's exquisite Over the Airwaves reveals this isn't an album that will need any such gimmick to be embraced by radio programmers--or listeners, for that matter. Elf, a New York-based guitarist whose command of the instrument stretches from cascading, arpeggiated solos to intricate chord melodies that sometimes echo Joe Pass, is one of the jazz world's better-kept secrets. Elf's instrumental and compositional mettle ring clearly on his six tunes and the six standards, which all show refreshing arrangements that highlight the interplay between Elf, bassist Jay Leonhart, and drummer Ralph Peterson. While Elf is capable of head-turning theatrics, it's his versatility that really dazzles, as he shifts from high-speed bop runs in his own "On at KLON" to a gorgeous, unaccompanied intro to Billy Strayhorn's "Lush Life." His wonderful solo guitar version of "Let's Call the Whole Thing Off" shows Elf maintaining the song's swinging bass line, chordal accompaniment, and melody all at once. Among contemporary jazz guitarists, Elf has much in common with Jimmy Bruno: they're both frighteningly talented soloists who don't let their considerable technique get in the way of their often heartfelt and impassioned music. --Ezra Gale

Over the Airwaves, Music, Mark Elf, Jazz, Jazz Music, Mainstream Jazz, Neo-Bop, Pop, Standards
Get Ya Mind Correct
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Sweet, and syrupy; just the way it should be.
  • Still N Luv Wit My $$$
  • Worthwhile
  • weak !
  • The Only Good Album With Paul Wall
 Get Ya Mind Correct
Paul Wall & Chamillionaire , and Swishahouse
Manufacturer: Paid in Full
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000068QV5
Release Date: 2002-06-25

Tracks:

  1. My Money Gets Jealous
  2. N Luv Wit My Money
  3. Thinkin' Thoed
  4. Skit
  5. Falsifying
  6. U Owe Me
  7. Skit
  8. The Other Day
  9. Game Over
  10. I Wanna Get
  11. Balla Talk II
  12. Go Grind
  13. Skit
  14. Luv N My Life
  15. U Already Know
  16. Play Dirty
  17. Outro

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Sweet, and syrupy; just the way it should be........2006-10-12

Chamillionaire and Paul Wall are two of the few emcees I like in the mainstream scene. It's not because they have anything truly provocative to say, but simply because they present their rap with so much flair and style, that it's impossible to overlook them. Chamillionaire has gone a more lyrical route, while Paul Wall is continuing the subject matter that the Screwed Up Click made famous in the underground in the mid-nineties. On this release, it's easy to tell both men were brought up listening to Screw's music, much like the rest of the Houston scene, and they use the perfect mix of harmonizing flows about 'Lacs and grills, over trippy, and hypnotic beats.

While it's true that Paul nor Chamillionaire are profound lyricists, dropping GZA knowledge on this release, they are both damn good rappers, able to flip sweet punchlines galore. Clever metaphores abound throughout this album, while Chamillionaire sings the hooks in each song. I know Cham gets some flack for singing the hooks in his songs, and has even be labeled "50 Cent Jr." by some people because of it, but for the Chamillionaire detractors, face it; Chamillionaire has a slick voice, and is one of the few rappers who SHOULD handle his own hooks(the only other I can think of is Cee-Lo, and, well, he's made a career out of crooning now).


The Swishahouse crew handle production duties, and as one would expect, that's a good thing. It's hard to get an album sounding this authentic to the Houston sound Screw crafted over a decade ago, but 4 years ago, Swishahouse brought it; and they're still bringing the tight production today. These aren't songs to 'get crunk' to; these are songs to chill to. This is an ideal album to listen to whether you're taking a late night drive, or simply chilling out in your home with your headphones on. Calm, cool, and downright dope, the production on this album matches the charismatic duo perfectly.

If you're a fan of the H-Town sound, then this is perfect for you. Even if you're not, it's still incredibly difficult not to love this release. If you can find it, pick it up. Highly recommended.

4 out of 5 stars Still N Luv Wit My $$$.......2006-02-12

I had just moved back to Houston from Seattle when this LP dropped and was in heavy radio-rotation around H-Town. Being away from the South for so long actually made me come back with a greater appreciation for Southern hip hop and the H-Town sound.

This probably isn't the album 4 you if you're looking for a Nas' "Illmatic," Jay-Z "Reasonable Doubt" or Wu-Tang "36 Chambers" type of album -- lyrical masterpieces.

That's not to hate on Paul and Cham b/c they got somethin' 2 say.

This is definitely an album you can ride 2 ... N Luv With My Money is still one of my favorites.

It's really too bad Paul and Cham fell out after this album though I'm not sure I'd even want them to try to top this LP if they got right again.

Fun, fun, fun hip hop album. Recommended for those who like to chill, have a good time and ride to some highly entertaining hiphop music.

4 out of 5 stars Worthwhile.......2006-02-08

I enjoyed this CD quite a bit. The production is pretty good, while both rappers do show some nice lyricism throughout the CD. In my opinion does a better job than Paul Wall, but that's just me. Either way, this CD is worth buying.

1 out of 5 stars weak !.......2006-01-05

anybody who likes chamillionare is trippin'. his flows are weak and his lyrics are weaker. come on "bullet proof vest on my chest so i won't get shot by cupid". is he still in kindergarten cause his flows sound like he's on a playground. paul wall is ok but he should stick to his day job makin' grillz. chamillionare needs to take his iced chain and melt it into a pacifier cause he's still an infant in da game.

5 out of 5 stars The Only Good Album With Paul Wall.......2005-11-06

Ladies and Gentleman....... Koopa is the King..... This album I have owned for a number of years and is still my favorite Chamillionaire album ever... This is such a good album even Paul Wall was good... In case you dont already know this album unlike Controversy Sells was approved by Chamillion and Paul Wall... This is not a garbage thrown together album like Controversy Sells and if you have never heard a Chamillion album this should definetly be your first and if you have never heard a Paul Wall album then you should only buy this one cause all the others with exceptions for The Color Changin Click albums is Boo-Boo... I knew it 5 years ago I still know it today when the Sound Of Revenge drops the sky is the limit for the Color Changin Reptile... Dyke Jones Phoney
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    Get Ya Mind Correct
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • Outstanding
    • One of The Best
    • They Got It Right The First TIme
    • Sick, just plain sick
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    5 out of 5 stars They Got It Right The First TIme.......2004-10-28

    Right here is the first ablum Chamillionaie and Pual Wall have made and I met these rappers when I lived in Texas and the under ground they came up from and to have their fisrt album in the source magazine that's Real. These Boys been on the grind and get and deffinatly shine on the album. You'll love the Screw version they cho chop it right Holla.

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    The Truth Over the Airwaves
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    • This CD is great! Realdeal Hardcore!
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    5 out of 5 stars This CD is great! Realdeal Hardcore!.......1999-07-04

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    Over the Airwaves
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      		Over the Airwaves
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      Amazon.com

      A jazz guitarist dedicating his album to jazz radio stations and programmers might, at first glance, seem like a shameless ploy for more airplay. But one listen to Mark Elf's exquisite Over the Airwaves reveals this isn't an album that will need any such gimmick to be embraced by radio programmers--or listeners, for that matter. Elf, a New York-based guitarist whose command of the instrument stretches from cascading, arpeggiated solos to intricate chord melodies that sometimes echo Joe Pass, is one of the jazz world's better-kept secrets. Elf's instrumental and compositional mettle ring clearly on his six tunes and the six standards, which all show refreshing arrangements that highlight the interplay between Elf, bassist Jay Leonhart, and drummer Ralph Peterson. While Elf is capable of head-turning theatrics, it's his versatility that really dazzles, as he shifts from high-speed bop runs in his own "On at KLON" to a gorgeous, unaccompanied intro to Billy Strayhorn's "Lush Life." His wonderful solo guitar version of "Let's Call the Whole Thing Off" shows Elf maintaining the song's swinging bass line, chordal accompaniment, and melody all at once. Among contemporary jazz guitarists, Elf has much in common with Jimmy Bruno: they're both frighteningly talented soloists who don't let their considerable technique get in the way of their often heartfelt and impassioned music. --Ezra Gale
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