Party Mix
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1. Don't Stop
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2. He Is Great - Barry D.
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3. Excedingly Abundantly - Tindai
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4. Excellent - Blood Brotherz
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5. Sing Hallelujah - Hu White
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6. He's Always There - Hu White
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7. Never Alone
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8. Test It - Cross Movement
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9. No Weapon
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10. Rhetorical Concepts - Mark J
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11. Gloria Dios
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12. Take Glory - Tindai
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Party Mix, Music, Various Artists, 90's, CCM, Gospel, Pop
Average customer rating:
- You 're The One That I Want
- Prepare to be transported to Summer Nights
- Great Soundtrack & Fun Extras from an Enduring Musical.
- If You Love Grease, You'll Love This - Only 1 Major Flaw
- Grease CD Reveiw
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Grease - Deluxe Edition
Olivia Newton-John , John Travolta , and Stockard Channing
Manufacturer: Polydor / Umgd
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ASIN: B0000C16OQ
Release Date: 2003-09-23 |
Tracks:
- Grease - Fankie Valli
- Summer Nights - Olivia Newton-John
- Hopelessly Devoted To You - Olivia Newton-John
- You're The One That I Want - Olivia Newton-John
- Sandy - John Travolta
- Beauty School Drop-Out - Frankie Avalon
- Look At Me, I'm Sandra Dee - Stockard Channing
- Greased Lightnin' - John Travolta
- It's Raining On Prom Night - Cindy Bullens
- Alone At The Drive-In Movie (Instrumental) - Jim Jacobs
- Blue Moon - Sha-Na-Na
- Rock N' Roll Is Here To Stay - Sha-Na-Na
- Those Magic Changes - Sha-Na-Na
- Hound Dog - Sha-Na-Na
- Born To Hand-Jive - Sha-Na-Na
- Tears On My Pillow - Sha-Na-Na
- Mooning - Cindy Bullens
- Freddy, My Love - Cindy Bullens
- Rock N' Roll Party Queen - Louis St. Louis
- There Are Worse Things I Could - Stockard Channing
- Look At Me, I'm Sandra Dee (Reprise) - Olivia Newton-John
- We Go Together - Olivia Newton-John
- Love Is A Many Splendored Thing (Instrumental) - Sammy Fain
- Grease (Reprise) - Frankie Valli
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- Grease (Instrumental Version) - Gary Brown
- Summer Nights (Sing-A-Long Version) - Jim Jacobs
- Hopelessly Devoted To You (Sing-A-Long Version) - John Farrar
- You're The One That I Want (Sing-A-Long Version) - John Farrar
- Sandy (Sing-A-Long Version) - Louis St. Louis
- Greased Lightnin' (Single Version) - John Travolta
- Rydell Fight Song (Instrumental) - Jim Jacobs
- Greased Up And Ready To Go (Instrumental) - Jim Jacobs
- Grease Megamix: You're The One That I Want/Greased Lightnin'/Summer Nights - Olivia Newton-John
- Grease Dream Mix: Grease/Sandy/Hopelessly Devoted To You - Olivia Newton-John
- Summer Nights (Martian Remix) - Olivia Newton-John
- You're The One That I Want (Martian Remix) - Olivia Newton-John
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There's no better example of American pop culture's hall-of-mirrors ethos than producer Alan Carr's relentlessly buoyant 1978 film adaptation of the stage musical Grease. Inspired by that decade's rampant 50's nostalgia, it now paradoxically evokes the campy 70's excesses that spawned it. That sense of recycled decades in collision is underscored repeatedly on this deluxe, double-disc Grease-fest, especially on the set's second disc of bonus materials that spans vintage singles of the title track (its instrumental B-side) and "Greased Lightnin'," some sing-along karaoke tracks, and a handful of alternately slick/techo-savvy remixes (originally produced for the film's 20th anniversary) that are testament to its enduring, era-defying appeal. The original soundtrack itself has been treated to a stellar digital remastering that fills disc one, and remains a joyous monument to camp, sheer ambition, and exuberant nostalgic illusions. Includes a slip-cased, double-fold-out case and new booklet with complete song lyrics. --Jerry McCulley
Customer Reviews:
You 're The One That I Want.......2007-04-03
The complete Grease experience. This cd is a two disc-set with disc one being the complete soundtrack, while disc two is all bonus material including the popular Grease Megamix. Fans of the movie would want to make this cd an essential part of their music collection.
Prepare to be transported to Summer Nights.......2006-03-26
Well here we are with a great piece of history.
This album has not only captured the spirit of the movie but the essence of a 1970's version of the 1950's. I have seen this play live and yes some things are different. Yet I grew up on the movie. I even find myself singing some of the songs now and then. Of course you will never see me singing "Look At Me, I'm Sandra Dee." However I do keep this in my car as great driving music. This album is not you can pick apart and say things like missing songs, in the wrong order etc. It sounds and feels just right. There will be many versions yet this one is the Grease - Deluxe Edition [ORIGINAL RECORDING REMASTERED] [SOUNDTRACK] gives you more information about each of the tracks allowing you to feel that you have inside information and to feel that you know more of what went into the making of each song.
Great Soundtrack & Fun Extras from an Enduring Musical........2004-07-06
I'm enjoying listening to this great soundtrack that I loved as a child after a long hiatus. I had it on 8-track 25 years ago. So it's fitting that I should get the 25th Anniversary Edition on CD. The 24 songs from the movie are just as everyone remembers them, so I'll talk about the Bonus Disc, which contains 10 alternative versions of the songs plus 2 previously unreleased instrumentals from the film.
Track 1 on the Bonus Disc is an instrumental version of the film's theme, "Grease", written and produced by Barry Gibb. Frankie Valli's voice has been replaced by a saxophone. The chorus is vocal, but the voices are not those in the original song. You could use this as a sing-along version, as it would be easy to sing over the sax. Tracks 2-5 are officially sing-along versions. "Summer Nights" includes the chorus vocals from the film and sounds good. "You're the One That I Want" has new chorus vocals of questionable merit. "Sandy" is a new arrangement. It's not as good as the film version, but you can sing along. Track 6 is the single version of "Greased Lightning" that you may have heard on the radio back in the day. It's differs from the original in that the bad words have been replaced for radio airplay. Tracks 7-8 are previously unreleased instrumentals from the film. "Greased Up and Ready to Go" is lively. Tracks 9-10 are mixes that I occasionally hear on the radio. The "Grease Megamix" and the "Grease Dream Mix" are fun, if awkward. Tracks 11-12 are Martian Remixes of "Summer Nights" and "You're the One That I Want". They retain the original vocals, but set them to a Latin rhythm. They make pretty good dance tracks.
This 2-disc set isn't in a jewel case. The case is paperboard with 4 panels that fold out. This is inside of a clear vinyl slip case on which the tracks are written. This isn't convenient packaging. On the bright side, the case won't crack in the mail. Tucked inside one of the panels is a booklet that contains lyrics and credits.
The "Grease: 25th Anniversary Deluxe Edition" is a terrifically fun soundtrack to one of the all-time great movie musicals. And for all those preteen girls who go wild over the movie with each new generation, the bonus material is perfect for parties and horsing around.
If You Love Grease, You'll Love This - Only 1 Major Flaw.......2004-05-15
Disc 1 is like the original album, which I also own. 1 major flaw is that "Love Is A Many Splendored Thing" cuts off at the very end of it! I was upset by this, hence the 3 stars instead of 4. Disc 2 is a lot of fun w/some remixes and sing-a-longs, all in all, I'm pretty happy with it being that I'm a HUGE Grease fan. If you like Grease, you'll love this, it's fun. Too bad when they "remastered" it, they didn't catch there 1 mistake. Oh well, at least I have it on another album.
Grease CD Reveiw.......2004-04-26
This Grease CD is the best! I listen to it every week. I just love Your The One That I Want.:) Amazon.com has everything!Olivia Newton-John and the boy singer have the best voices. Now thatnks to Amazon.com I can listen to it! The Grease CD is the best!:)
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- Oh David what were you doing?
- To try and clarify
- Time to PARTY!!!!
- a big fan's big disappointment
- MESOPOTAMIA REMIXES....WHY????
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Party Mix!/Mesopotamia
The B-52's
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ASIN: B000002LN6
Release Date: 1990-12-29 |
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- Party Out Of Bounds
- Private Idaho
- Give Me Back My Man
- Lava
- Dance This Mess Around
- 52 Girls
- Loveland
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- Cake
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Customer Reviews:
Oh David what were you doing?.......2006-06-15
I will start by stating that this review will concern the Mesopotamia section of this release. I remain unacquainted with Party Mix.
For starters Mesopotamia receives a lot of criticism which I feel is largely undue. The title track is arguebly the B52s' greatest achievement. The danceable beat is still evident but it is joined by what I regard as a desire to produce more complex sounding material. The vocal arrangement on this track is particularly memorable. And it has the kind of funk-like vibe that only David Byrne circa 1981 could produce. In other words very much like the sound of Talking Heads and in my opinion a curious hybrid of My life in the Bush of Ghosts, the Catherine Wheel and Wild Planet.
Not all the material on this record is quite so strong. I have the feeling that Mr Byrne was not entirely happy in the capacity of producer of this set. Some of the mixes aren't quite there and the indecision shown by the simultaneous release of different mixes of some tracks on both sides of the Atlantic suggests that someone within the record company at least shared my concerns (with reference to Loveland and Cake). Did Charles Blackwell want an Lp instead of an Ep? Was he concerned about keeping the name of the B52's in the music headlines?
The appearance of an early version of Queen of Las Vegas on Nude on the Moon really aides in attempting to understand what all parties were trying to achieve with this set. Byrne wanted to work with the B52s and again I suggest that the B52s wanted to broaden the scope of their sound. This mix which is so wildly different to the version on Whammy demonstrated the B52s as the missing link between the Talking Heads and Sly and Robbie era Grace Jones. It really is that good and it appears perverse that the track was not included on this release.
As for the remainder of the tracks on Mesopotamia it needs to be reiterated that much of the material is strong but the 'final' mixes are weak. In both versions I find Loveland to out stay its welcome. The 'outside of the USA' mix of Cake however is in my opinion vastly superior to the version which can be found on the original American release. Deep Sleep is a curious 'mood' piece reminiscent of My Life in the Bush of Ghosts and is unlike anything else in the B52s' catalogue. Throw that Beat in the Garbage Can does not work and Nip it in the Bud is essentially 'straight-ahead' Eighties rock. I enjoy the track on its own terms but its vibe jars with the rest of the release.
To sum-up this is a curious release which I believe probably suffered from too much pressure from Warners and Island respectively. Everything needed more time BUT there is a lot to enjoy and lyrically I believe the band was never more surreal than on the tracks one can find here. Give it a whirl and I defy any true B52s fan not to fall in love with the title track at the very least.
To try and clarify .......2006-03-21
Leaving aside Party Mix which was fairly inspired at the time but a bit superflous now, Mesopotamia has a bit of a back history. This is my understanding of it, feel free to correct me if i got it wrong, I would like to know for sure myself
The original album was released in America on Warner records and in Europe on Island records. Apparently there was a mix-up in sending the master tapes trans-atlantic and Island ended up with three songs (loveland, cake and throw that beat) in extended form. Maybe unfinished mixes or maybe different takes, no-one seems to be sure.
When it was re-released the Island records version uses the original Warner release (albeit with a misprinted cover saying the album contains an extra song, lava, which it doesn't).
This, the Warner records re-release, contains the same Warner Version, but remixed. the changes aren't huge but are noticeable. The songs were not cut or shortened, they just do not use the extended Island records versions that some people who bought it originally are used to.
Hope this clears up some of the confusion in the reviews.
Time to PARTY!!!!.......2005-12-05
The first half of this CD is a terrific remix of B-52s classics like 52 Girls, Lava, Party Gone out of Bounds, etc. Basically the best of the first two B-52s CDs. The second half is a reissue of thier third CD. It was a disappointing effort and would continue with thier next CD "Whammy".
Buy it for the remixes and play it at parties or to jam out on a long trip, you could do worse!
a big fan's big disappointment.......2005-09-13
When pop artists work entirely on instinct, the results can be inexplicably good. It's often hard to take apart the pieces and explain what makes the whole thing so wonderful, because it feels like the music sprang up, fully grown, right out of the band's collective brain. And that's the way most of the B-52's music feels: inspired, soulful and really nuts.
But this double-EP is a good example of how too much thought can destroy a work of instinct. The remixes for "Party Mix!" are just annoying, but easy to dismiss, since you're getting "Mesopotamia" on the same CD. But I was just crest-fallen when I got this disc home and listened to one of the most brilliant pieces of early-80s pop gone sour.
I'd heard that the band didn't like the results of Mesopotamia's original production and felt that it sounded more like David Byrne, their producer, than their own work. But Byrne took the band's wonderful qualities and pushed them in a new and unexpected direction. It was a very successful experiment.
For the CD release, the band went back and re-mixed the whole EP, dumbing down the hard, syncopated percussion, adding cheesy echoes and reverbs, and just cutting time out of some tracks all together. The result is an uncomfortable grafting of bad pop clichés onto the stark original. It doesn't sound like the original or like the B-52's better music. Fortunately, for those of us who still have decent vinyl copies of the original, we can rip our own CDs and pray they come to their senses in time to release the original version.
MESOPOTAMIA REMIXES....WHY????.......2004-11-26
First of all i want to say that i LOVE this record (i'm talking about "Mesopotamia"; nothing to say about "Party mix!" besides it's excellent). Well, i LOVED the ORIGINAL RECORD, the one i knew when it came out. I had no idea it had been remixed in 1990, and istening to the results...i can't figure out why it was remixed. I had it on vinyl and thought i'd buy it on cd. "That's great, "Party mix!" and "Mesopotamia", the 2 ep's on one cd", that's what fans may think...And then you realize...song timings are different...WHY?WHY WAS IT REMIXED?
"Loveland" and "Cake": 5 minutes long each?? They where 8 and 7 minutes long respectively. The remixer's work it's incredibly horrible; the B-52's said that they wanted to make a danceable record when it came out, and they made it, really well. The remixer, though, has taken away all the spirit: verses, choruses and arrangements are removed, new effects (echoes on voices, louder guitars)are thrown in without a single tiny bit of taste, the volume of the "sytethized" claps is unheardable when not removed too, and vocals that where not used in the original record are here misused...The song structure is rewritten too...Was the band happy with these remixed version? I just can say that fans are gonna be very very disappointed, i know that for sure cause i am still. And NO OPENNING HORNS ON "CAKE"???That had to be the biggest disappointment of 'em all.
Today i've taken my vinyl to a record store near my home where they'll put it on cd for 6 euro. I had no choice.
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- Sir Mix-A-Lot - Mack Daddy
- One Of The Better Rap CDs
- YEAH....I GOT THIS ONE TOO!!!!
- Who can forget the #1 single in 1992- Baby Got Back
- Awesome cd
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Mack Daddy
Sir Mix-A-Lot
Manufacturer: American Recordings
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ASIN: B000062XAE
Release Date: 2002-03-12 |
Tracks:
- One Time's Got No Case
- Mack Daddy
- Baby Got Back
- Swap Meet Louie
- Seattle Ain't Bullshittin'
- Lockjaw
- The Boss Is Back
- Testarosa
- A Rapper's Reputation
- Sprung On The Cat
- The Jack Back
- I'm Your New God
- No Holds Barred
Customer Reviews:
Sir Mix-A-Lot - Mack Daddy.......2006-09-19
After taking 3 years away from the game, Sir Mix-A-Lot returns with his third solo album, "Mack Daddy". Spawning the biggest hit of his career, "Baby Got Back", this album is what really shot Mix's career into stardom.
1. One Time's Got No Case - 4.5/5
2. Mack Daddy - 4/5
3. Baby Got Back - 4.5/5
4. Swap Meet Louie - 4.5/5
5. Seattle Ain't Bull*******' - 4/5
6. Lockjaw - 4.5/5
7. The Boss is Back - 4/5
8. Testarossa - 4.5/5
9. A Rapper's Reputation - 4/5
10. Sprung on the Cat - 3.5/5
11. The Jack Back - 4.5/5
12. I'm Your New God - 4/5
13. No Holds Barred - 4.5/5
Overall:
55/65
4.5 Stars
After the long wait, Mix doesn't disapoint. This album is filled with great production, great lyrics from Mix and his signature sick, rugged flow. This album is near classic and doesn't really have any weak tracks on it. A definite in any rap collection.
One Of The Better Rap CDs.......2006-02-28
Most people think "Baby Got Back" is the best song on this album, but i'm under the inpression it's one of the worst. Most the other songs have great flow, potent lyrics that are either wise or hilarious, and aren't halfway as annoying. I honestly bought this album for the song "Lcokjaw", which is probably my favorite song on the album. But all in all, a great alubm. I beleive it was money well spent.
YEAH....I GOT THIS ONE TOO!!!!.......2005-12-26
More bangin A$$ Tracks from MIX-A-LOT!!! This MACK DADDY definitely deserves more recantation for sure!!! I agree with the other dude....MIX-A-LOT is a true pioneer to the hip-hop game!!
Who can forget the #1 single in 1992- Baby Got Back.......2005-12-11
Back in 1992, Sir Mix-A-Lot topped the Hot 100 Singles chart with Baby Got Back and was on top of the rap singles chart. I never actually saw the video because of the controversy. Then again, the most controversial rap group in the 90s was without 2 Live Crew and the N.W.A. Now in 2005, it's hard to find a controversial rap artist unless you count Eminem. I'm sure he generated controversy for Stan.
Anyway, this one of the best rap albums from the 90s and I'm glad that I have original version. It's just too bad that I didn't get the cd.
An awesome album with two successful singles.
A two-hit wonder that deserved more recognition.
Awesome cd.......2004-01-25
This is awesome I like Baby Got Back this has awesome beats buy it if u do not already own it
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- Sir Mix-A-Lot - Swass
- What up MIX...
- One of the best ever. Please forgive 'Baby Got Back'
- A Classic Old School Rap Album, But A Flawed Reissue...
- ya'll gonna make me lose my cool...
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Swass
Sir Mix-A-Lot
Manufacturer: Sony
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ASIN: B00000AEJ5
Release Date: 1998-09-01 |
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- Buttermilk Biscuits (Keep On Square Dancin')
- Posse On Broadway
- Gold
- Swass
- Rippin'
- Attack On The Stars
- Mall Dropper
- Hip Hop Soldier
- Iron Man
- Bremelo
- Square Dance Rap
- Romantic Interlude
- F The BS
Customer Reviews:
Sir Mix-A-Lot - Swass.......2006-09-18
Sir Mix-A-Lot burst out onto the scene with his debut release, "Swass." Stemming such singles as "Square Dance Rap" and "Posse on Broadway", Mix definitely brings some new style to the game. This album went on to sell over 1.7 million copies.
1. Buttermilk Biscuits (Keep on Square Dancin') (Featuring Kid Sensation) - Kid Sensation Solo - 3.5/5
2. Posse on Broadway - 4.5/5
3. Gold - 4.5/5
4. Swass - 5/5
5. Rippin' (Featuring Kid Sensation) - 4.5/5
6. Attack on the Stars - 4/5
7. Mall Dropper (Interlude) - No Rating
8. Hip Hop Soldier - 4.5/5
9. Iron Man (Featuring Metal Church) - 5/5
10. Bremelo - 3/5
11. Square Dance Rap (Featuring Kid Sensation) - 4/5
12. Romantic (Interlude) - No Rating
13. F the BS - 4/5
Overall:
46.5/55
4.5 Stars
Very solid debut from Sir Mix. Most of the tracks have a very old school feel to them which is great. There's only two tracks I don't care for but the rest of the album is great.
What up MIX..........2005-12-24
This is great Ol'School album from your boy MIX-A-LOT. For me this makes the 4th time getting the SWASS Album (2 Cassette-2CD's). Another must have from my personal collection!!!
One of the best ever. Please forgive 'Baby Got Back'.......2005-11-01
OK so it almost 2006 and this last weekend I am still trying to convince some stranger that this was one of the best hip-hop albums ever made. I dont know why, its not as socially responsible as Public Enemy, it doesn't flow like A Tribe Called Quest, and it doesn't jam like Jurassic 5, BUT ITS DAMN GOOD! I DON'T KNOW WHY. I remember trying to convince someone back in 1988 how good this album was as they nodded their head to the racy lyrics of Too Short. I am gonna keep trying Mix-a-lot.
FYI - I made sure this CD was playing when my first son was born - well at least on the way to the hospital.
A Classic Old School Rap Album, But A Flawed Reissue..........2004-10-05
Unfortunately, many people have pigeon-holed Sir Mix-A-Lot as a "Weird Al" style rapper who busts rhymes about big butts and buttermilk biscuits. Sadly, this just isn't true. Swass is a pristine example of old-school rap that was just starting to become mainstream when this ablum was initally released. As well, Mix-A-Lot helped bring Seattle to the rap mainstream when most artists were based either in New York or L.A.
I must admit that Swass is one of my favorite rap albums ever. Each song has it's own individual flavor. And although the subject matter (i.e. Biscuits, etc.) may be stupid by today's standards, the rhymes still flow nicely and are well thought-out. However, this reissue has a serious flaw that simply cannot be overlooked. The version of "Rippin'" contained on this release has been remixed and it isn't good. Although the primary beat is the same, it seems that Mix-A-Lot completely re-rapped the song to try and update it with "hipper" language. It doesn't flow well and pretty much ruins the song. This is huge because Rippin' was one of the great standout singles (along with Posse on Broadway and Buttermilk Biscuits) on Swass. What makes this even more perplexing is that none of the other songs on this reissue have been touched.
So in the end, it turns out that Swass is still a classic example of old school rap. However, if you are looking for the original version of the song Rippin', skip this reissue and go try and buy the original release in a used record store.
ya'll gonna make me lose my cool..........2003-02-14
man, i'm tired of hearin' all you haters slam my boy mix-a-lot. he's the shizzl for rizzl, dog. porky-joe don't know what he's talking about. maybe if i dropped some "heat rocks" up in his a$$ he'd feel me. beeatch!
anyhoo, this album has so many sweet beats on it, i actually threw up the first time i heard it. i dropped my first copy in the urinal at school three days after i picked it up at cd whorehouse, so i haven't listened to it in about 8 months. however, i do know that my bowels are needing to move. i'll finish this review later. peace out-->
Average customer rating:
- Sir Mix-A-Lot - Swass
- What up MIX...
- One of the best ever. Please forgive 'Baby Got Back'
- A Classic Old School Rap Album, But A Flawed Reissue...
- ya'll gonna make me lose my cool...
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Swass
Sir Mix-A-Lot
Manufacturer: American Recordings
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
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ASIN: B000062YC4
Release Date: 2002-03-12 |
Tracks:
- Buttermilk Biscuits (Keep On Square Dancin')
- Posse On Broadway
- Gold
- Swass
- Rippin'
- Attack On The Stars
- Mall Dropper
- Hip Hop Soldier
- Iron Man
- Bremelo
- Square Dance Rap
- Romantic Interlude
- F The BS
Customer Reviews:
Sir Mix-A-Lot - Swass.......2006-09-18
Sir Mix-A-Lot burst out onto the scene with his debut release, "Swass." Stemming such singles as "Square Dance Rap" and "Posse on Broadway", Mix definitely brings some new style to the game. This album went on to sell over 1.7 million copies.
1. Buttermilk Biscuits (Keep on Square Dancin') (Featuring Kid Sensation) - Kid Sensation Solo - 3.5/5
2. Posse on Broadway - 4.5/5
3. Gold - 4.5/5
4. Swass - 5/5
5. Rippin' (Featuring Kid Sensation) - 4.5/5
6. Attack on the Stars - 4/5
7. Mall Dropper (Interlude) - No Rating
8. Hip Hop Soldier - 4.5/5
9. Iron Man (Featuring Metal Church) - 5/5
10. Bremelo - 3/5
11. Square Dance Rap (Featuring Kid Sensation) - 4/5
12. Romantic (Interlude) - No Rating
13. F the BS - 4/5
Overall:
46.5/55
4.5 Stars
Very solid debut from Sir Mix. Most of the tracks have a very old school feel to them which is great. There's only two tracks I don't care for but the rest of the album is great.
What up MIX..........2005-12-24
This is great Ol'School album from your boy MIX-A-LOT. For me this makes the 4th time getting the SWASS Album (2 Cassette-2CD's). Another must have from my personal collection!!!
One of the best ever. Please forgive 'Baby Got Back'.......2005-11-01
OK so it almost 2006 and this last weekend I am still trying to convince some stranger that this was one of the best hip-hop albums ever made. I dont know why, its not as socially responsible as Public Enemy, it doesn't flow like A Tribe Called Quest, and it doesn't jam like Jurassic 5, BUT ITS DAMN GOOD! I DON'T KNOW WHY. I remember trying to convince someone back in 1988 how good this album was as they nodded their head to the racy lyrics of Too Short. I am gonna keep trying Mix-a-lot.
FYI - I made sure this CD was playing when my first son was born - well at least on the way to the hospital.
A Classic Old School Rap Album, But A Flawed Reissue..........2004-10-05
Unfortunately, many people have pigeon-holed Sir Mix-A-Lot as a "Weird Al" style rapper who busts rhymes about big butts and buttermilk biscuits. Sadly, this just isn't true. Swass is a pristine example of old-school rap that was just starting to become mainstream when this ablum was initally released. As well, Mix-A-Lot helped bring Seattle to the rap mainstream when most artists were based either in New York or L.A.
I must admit that Swass is one of my favorite rap albums ever. Each song has it's own individual flavor. And although the subject matter (i.e. Biscuits, etc.) may be stupid by today's standards, the rhymes still flow nicely and are well thought-out. However, this reissue has a serious flaw that simply cannot be overlooked. The version of "Rippin'" contained on this release has been remixed and it isn't good. Although the primary beat is the same, it seems that Mix-A-Lot completely re-rapped the song to try and update it with "hipper" language. It doesn't flow well and pretty much ruins the song. This is huge because Rippin' was one of the great standout singles (along with Posse on Broadway and Buttermilk Biscuits) on Swass. What makes this even more perplexing is that none of the other songs on this reissue have been touched.
So in the end, it turns out that Swass is still a classic example of old school rap. However, if you are looking for the original version of the song Rippin', skip this reissue and go try and buy the original release in a used record store.
ya'll gonna make me lose my cool..........2003-02-14
man, i'm tired of hearin' all you haters slam my boy mix-a-lot. he's the shizzl for rizzl, dog. porky-joe don't know what he's talking about. maybe if i dropped some "heat rocks" up in his a$$ he'd feel me. beeatch!
anyhoo, this album has so many sweet beats on it, i actually threw up the first time i heard it. i dropped my first copy in the urinal at school three days after i picked it up at cd whorehouse, so i haven't listened to it in about 8 months. however, i do know that my bowels are needing to move. i'll finish this review later. peace out-->
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- Mack Daddy
- Mix is Mack!
- The finest achievment of western civilization.
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Mack Daddy
Sir Mix-A-Lot
Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
General
| Rap & Hip-Hop
| Styles
| Music
West Coast
| Rap & Hip-Hop
| Styles
| Music
Pop Rap
| Rap & Hip-Hop
| Styles
| Music
Similar Items:
- Chief Boot Knocka
- Swass
- Samantha Fox - Greatest Hits
- It Takes Two
- Laugh Now, Cry Later
ASIN: B000002LRO
Release Date: 1992-02-04 |
Tracks:
- One Time's Got No Case - Sir Mix-A-Lot
- Mack Daddy - Sir Mix-A-Lot
- Baby Got Back
- Swap Meet Louie
- Seattle Ain't Bullshittin'
- Lockjaw
- Boss Is Back
- Testarossa
- Rapper's Reputation - Sir Mix-A-Lot
- Sprung on the Cat
- Jack Back
- I'm Your New God
- No Holds Barred
Customer Reviews:
Mack Daddy.......2003-10-22
This mabey be an oldie but there is no denying that sir mix alot has style phat beats and grove and the famous big but song is hillarious you would have to buy it to know
Mix is Mack!.......1998-05-14
The perfect CD to put on when a mack got to smoove it out with his shorties. Pour the wine, light the candles, and rev up your Testarossa baby, cuz Mix ain't stoppin' 'til them boots is knockin'! See y'all at the SeaTac Mall! Peace.
The finest achievment of western civilization........1997-08-27
Mack Daddy represents the pinacle of rap as an art form. This fine disk includes the greatest song of all time "Baby Got Back". No household is complete without this aural masterpiece! END
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Swass
Sir Mix-A-Lot
Manufacturer: American
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
General
| Rap & Hip-Hop
| Styles
| Music
West Coast
| Rap & Hip-Hop
| Styles
| Music
ASIN: B000KRNF00
Release Date: 2006-12-07 |
Tracks:
- Buttermilk Biscuits (Keep on Square Dancin')
- Posse on Broadway
- Gold
- Swass
- Rippin' - Kid Sensation, Sir Mix-A-Lot,
- Attack on the Stars
- Mall Dropper
- Hip Hop Soldier
- Iron Man - Metal Church, Sir Mix-A-Lot,
- Bremelo
- Square Dance Rap
- Romantic Interlude
- F the BS
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- Before Flex Went Corporate Pt. II {4 Stars}
- This CD Is Hot
- It's alright...
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The Mix Tape, Vol. 2: 60 Minutes of Funk
Funkmaster Flex
Manufacturer: Relativity
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
General
| Dance & DJ
| Styles
| Music
General
| Dance Pop
| Dance & DJ
| Styles
| Music
General
| Soul
| R&B
| Styles
| Music
East Coast
| Rap & Hip-Hop
| Styles
| Music
Gangsta & Hardcore
| Rap & Hip-Hop
| Styles
| Music
General
| Rap & Hip-Hop
| Styles
| Music
Old School
| Rap & Hip-Hop
| Styles
| Music
Pop Rap
| Rap & Hip-Hop
| Styles
| Music
Similar Items:
- Funkmaster Flex Presents The Mix Tape Volume 1: 60 Minutes Of Funk
- The Mix Tape Volume III: The Final Chapter
- The Professional, Pt. 2
- Backstage: A Hard Knock Life
- The Streetsweeper, Vol. 1
ASIN: B00000K3HW
Release Date: 1999-08-24 |
Tracks:
- Talkin' Shit (Veronica Webb and Jermaine Dupri)
- Clear My Throat (DJ Kool)
- I'm Not Feeling You (DJ Kool)
- Freestyle (Jay-Z)
- How About Some Hardcore (MOP)
- Freestyle (Lil Kim)
- Tour (Capleton)
- Freestyle (Lady Saw)
- Clear My Throat (DJ Kool)
- Freestyle (Nas)
- Freestyle (Foxy Brown)
- Hip Hop Hooray (Naughty By Nature)
- Uptown Anthem (Naughty By Nature)
- How I Could Just Kill a Man (Cypress Hill)
- Time 4 Sum Aksion (Redman)
- Freestyle (Redman)
- Freestyle (Ras T)
- Freestyle (Michelob)
- Set It Off (Greg Nice)
- Flash Light (Parliament)
- Outstanding (Gap Band)
- Rising to the Top (Ken Burke)
- Freestyle (Dav)
- Freestyle (Mary J. Blige)
- Relax & Party (Ivory)
- Crowd Participation (DJ Flexxx)
- No Joke/Follow Me (Buckshot DA B.D.I. EMCEE)
- Freestyle (Boot Camp Click)
- Freestyle (Akinyele)
- Method Man (Wu-Tang Clan)
- Freestyle (Notorious B.I.G./Da Lox)
- Freestyle (Puff Daddy & Mase)
- Mobb Deep Blend (Mobb Deep Blend)
- Freestyle (Lost Boyz)
- Release Yo' Self (Method Man)
- Freestyle (Das Efx & PMD)
- Freestyle (Xzibit)
- Freestyle (Cormega)
- Clear My Throat (DJ Kool)
- Sucker M.C.'s (Run DMC)
- Back to Life (However Do You Want Me) (Soul II Soul)
- Here We Go (Run DMC)
- Mona Lisa (Slick Rick)
- Flex Outro
Customer Reviews:
Before Flex Went Corporate Pt. II {4 Stars}.......2006-09-10
Why Flex calls his albums 60 minutes of funk when they're more like 72 minutes of funk is beyond me. Not that it's a bad thing though, Flex brings the noise on this album. There are plenty of bangers and club rockers on this album. It has a lot more meat to dig into this time around. His first album was good, but there was a severe drop off toward the end of that album. Flex does a great job of blending, scratching, and juggling on Volume 2. Jay Z freestyles, DJ Kool snippets, classic old school rap, it's all there for the taking on this LP.
The first problem I have with this album is the use of 70's funk. I'm as big a fan as anyone of classics like "Flashlight", "Outstanding", and "Rising To The Top", but they stuck out like sore thumbs. Simply put, they didn't fit on the album....and he didn't blend them very well either. Secondly, whoever told Mary J. Blige she could rap should be tied up and forced to listen to her horrid rapping for a month straight. Also, if you're looking for the 12" version of the classic "No Joke/Follow Me" (which is mixed and scratched 20 times better than the album version), then look elsewhere, it's not included on this album. I actually bought the single on wax before I bought this album and I remember being thoroughly disappointed. The rest of the album is pretty tight though.
The Mixtape Volume II: 60 Minutes Of Funk is the last great Funkmaster Flex album. Volume III is good, but it's where Flex starts to lose his street appeal and aims for the mass appeal. If you want to hear some dope stuff from back when Flex still had his ear to the street, then check this and Volume I out. Two thumbs up from this listener.
Standout Tracks: Boot Camp Clik Freestyle (My Favorite), Back To Like (However Do You Want Me), Clear My Throat, Nas Freestyle, No Joke/Follow Me, Sucker MC's, Tour, Jay Z Freestyle, Relax & Party, Puff Daddy & Mase Freestyle, Lil' Kim Freestyle, I'm Not Feeling You, and Lady Saw Freestyle
This CD Is Hot.......2001-06-06
Me being a DJ myself this is probably one of the most impressive cds i have heard in a while. With flex you can always count on him beacsue hes got the beats and the top rap stars to make this cd a hit. it has like 45 tracks mosstietly freestyle but thats aight still got a t least 82 minutes of audio. so get this cd or any other funkmaster flex cd. Mix tape volume 4 is the best.
It's alright..........2000-06-14
The beats are alright but their nothing compared to the newest CD, The Tunnel. Most of the songs are alright, the best being the Busta Rhymes song.
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Chief Boot Knocka
Sir Mix-A-Lot
Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
General
| Rap & Hip-Hop
| Styles
| Music
West Coast
| Rap & Hip-Hop
| Styles
| Music
Pop Rap
| Rap & Hip-Hop
| Styles
| Music
Similar Items:
- Mack Daddy
- Mack Daddy
- Return of the Bumpasaurus
- Daddy's Home
- Seminar
ASIN: B000002MPE
Release Date: 1994-07-19 |
Tracks:
- Sleepin' Wit My Fonk
- Let It Beaounce
- Ride
- Take My Stash
- Brown Shuga
- What's Real
- Double da Pleasure
- Put 'Em on the Glass
- Chief Boot Knocka
- Don't Call Me da Da
- Nasty Dogs and Funky Kings
- Monsta Mack
- Just da Pimpin' in Me
- I Check My Bank
Average customer rating:
- Sir Mix-A-Lot - Seminar
- Full of great songs!
- Mix's best album
- My Posse's On Broadway 'Yo!
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Seminar
Sir Mix-A-Lot
Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
General
| Rap & Hip-Hop
| Styles
| Music
West Coast
| Rap & Hip-Hop
| Styles
| Music
Pop Rap
| Rap & Hip-Hop
| Styles
| Music
Similar Items:
- Swass
- Mack Daddy
- Return of the Bumpasaurus
- Daddy's Home
- Chief Boot Knocka
ASIN: B00000AEJ8
Release Date: 1998-09-01 |
Tracks:
- Seminar
- Beepers
- National Anthem
- My Hooptie
- Gortex
- The (Peek-A-Boo) Game
- I Got Game
- I'll Roll You Up
- Something About My Benzo
- My Bad Side
Customer Reviews:
Sir Mix-A-Lot - Seminar.......2005-03-10
After the success of his debut, "Swass", Sir Mix-A-Lot doesn't take long to record a follow-up. "Seminar" was released two years later in 1989 and spawned such hits as "Beepers" and "My Hooptie."
1. Seminar - 4.5/5
2. Beepers - 3.5/5
3. National Anthem - 4.5/5
4. My Hooptie - 4/5
5. Gortex - 4/5
6. The (Peek-A-Boo) Game - 4.5/5
7. I Got Game - 4.5/5
8. I'll Roll You Up - 3.5/5
9. Something About My Benzo - 2/5
10. My Bad Side - 4.5/5
Overall:
39.5/50
3.5 Stars
Back when I was younger I used to love this album, but now I realize Mix didn't really have any creativity in the hooks and thats mainly what brings this album down. Also the god awful "Something About My Benzo" is just straight up wackness. Mix has one of the most distinct voices and flows in the game. Still check this album out though because besides the hooks, Mix tears it up!
Full of great songs!.......2002-04-13
I agree that if you buy only one Mix-A-Lot album, this should be the one. It is funny, clever, and bumpin'. It's not the perfect album, but it shows both Mix's strengths and weaknesses.
Mix's strength are the songs that are funny, or at least tongue-in-cheek, and "Beepers", "My Hooptie", "Gortex", "I Got Game", and "Something About My Benzo" are all brilliant. Mix's self-deprecating in the midst of boasting are what make his song lyrics great.
For example, in "I Got Game" (I think Mix's all-around best song), a great, driving cut about a day in which he goes out to pick up as many freaks as he can, after picking up one girl, he says "Roll to the hotel/game was strong/she thought I spent bank/but I really spent coupons". The lyrics to this song are all playa.
Mix's weakness is for songs that potray him as hard, or songs with a serious message. On this album, they clash, and the serious songs don't make a good showing.
"My Bad Side" is a hard hitting rap song where Mix is mad, and it works, as does "I'll Roll You Up", but "Seminar", "National Anthem", and "Peek-A-Boo Game", other songs where he takes a serious tone, fall flat and sound preachy and tedious. That's especially true for "National Anthem", which while it may have a serious message, doesn't fit at all between the hilarious "Beepers" and the odd, funny "Gortex". I actually just skip the serious songs when I listen.
And the oddest sounding song on the album, a funny, slow-ride, take-it-easy rap about Mercedes Benzes that makes you wish you own one, "Something About My Benzo", should really be more of a classic. "Not one I got three/I collect 'em you see/ an SEL, a 190, and and SEC".
On the whole though, this album is the bomb, because the good songs are really, really good, Mix's beats are strong, and his lyrics are tight and humorous. This is a great classic hip hop album. You should own it!
Mix's best album.......2001-10-20
If you buy only one Mix-A-Lot album, make sure it's Seminar. Mix has a style all his own. First, you can understand what the heck he's saying. That gives him a step up on many of the rap community. Next, he does not promote doing drugs. Another step up... Furthermore, his basslines never disappoint. This album is a must to show off your system's woofer output. Finally, I love his tough edge twisted with great comedic wit.
This is Mix for true rap fans. Baby Got Back may be his best selling song, but I prefer Seminar with title track, Somethin' bout my Benzo, Gortex (which I sing every time I hear the word), and Hooptie. Hooptie is a classic example of Mix-A-Lot. Comedy, rhyming skills, and basslines all mixed in a perfect package.
Must have for anyone that wants a rap representation in their collection or for the huge rap fans.
Posse up!
-A
My Posse's On Broadway 'Yo!.......1999-02-15
All the songs on this album rock! A must have for anyone who likes old-school or funny type rap!
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