Underground Heroes

Underground Heroes

Track Listings

1. Intro

2. Think of You

3. Get Up

4. All Night

5. Southie

6. Boozy A.M.

7. Interlude

8. Alpine Pools

9. After The Rain

10. Sunsets

11. Dennison

12. Plane Jane

Editorial Reviews
XLR8R
...swanky house and slinky downtempo that could turn sh*t into sugar.

Product Description
In tribute to the many people who have inspired him, Pacific Northwest pioneering electronic artist Gavin Froome returns with Underground Heroes, an album of understated yet stylish musical gems. Underground Heroes is infused with a diverse and cosmopolitan nature, accurately representing his native city Vancouver’s development as a leading international hub for music, design, and architecture. Well known for his sophisticated sound on previous releases ‘Post+Beam’ (2001) and Mobile Villager (1999), Gavin continues his growth as an artist with his most eclectic album yet. Ranging from stomping house to jazzy downtempo, its no wonder his tracks have been acclaimed by a wide variety of DJ’s from Carl Cox to Giles Peterson. ‘Underground Heroes’ has all of this, from ‘Boozy AM’, a jazzy groove that will be on XLR8R’s next Incite CD, as well as dance-floor house cuts like ‘Sunsets’, which was licensed as the first track on the D’Julz latest on-line mix project and will appear on the new Renaissance collection compiled by Sander Kleinenberg

Underground Heroes is an album for those who appreciate Jazzanova, St. Germain, Compost Records, and Ben Watt.

Underground Heroes,Gavin Froome,Nordic Trax,Dance,Dance Music,Pop

Zion I & the Grouch Are Heroes in the City of Dope
Average customer rating:

Good album...

Heroes In The City of Dope? They should run for mayor.

Good cd

I'm very dissappointed.

It's basic. buy it.

Zion I & the Grouch Are Heroes in the City of Dope
Zion I & the Grouch
Manufacturer: Om Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music
General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music
General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
West Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B000I2IS04
Release Date: 2006-10-10

Tracks:

Noon Time
Hit Em
Lift Me Up
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Current Affairs
Too Much
The Faint Of Heart
Make U Fly
Smack
Open The Door
Trigger
Digital Dirt
10 Fingers 10 Toes 10lbs 10oz
Hero
Bad Lands

Album Description

Zion I & The Grouch come together to make a classic album transcending the traditional West coast sound. "Heroes In The City Of Dope" tells the story of two individuals' lives in one of the most drug and poverty infested regions in the world (Oakland, CA) as they rise above the violence and temptations of the 'hood. One of the most refreshing hip-hop albums to emerge in years. For fans of Living Legends, Hieroglyphics, Talib Kweli, De La Soul, Mistah Fab, Martin Luther, Blackalicious, Lyrics Born, Jurassic Five, Aceyalone, Freestyle Fellowship, and Project Blowed.

Customer Reviews:

Good album..........2007-04-28

Big Zion I fan... but this is probably the least favorite album of mine. The more i listened to it... the more it grew on me.. but... its nothing compared to their earliest albums. PLUS... i'm not to fond of the GROUCH. oh well, still a good cd... recommend it for true zion i fans.

Heroes In The City of Dope? They should run for mayor........2007-04-26

This is my first taste of both Zion I and The Grouch. I'd always heard good things about them, especially the former, but never really gave either a chance. I'll be honest in admitting that I've never been big on most West Coast emcees; there's a handful of exceptions(Murs, Game, Snoop, Kurupt, E-40, Del, Cube, Dre, Asia), but beyond that, the West has never really presented me with some of my favorite hip-hop cuts. While I know that there's three very different, and prominent styles in the West(Gangsta rap artists like Snoop, Bay Area/Hyphy artists like Mr. F.A.B., and the 'different' emcees like Del), I wasn't sure what to expect from either Zion or The Grouch. What I got was Heroes In The City of Dope; an album that certainly puts the emphasis on dope.

The production on this album is magnificient. Flawless from start to finish. The majority of it was produced by the producer half of Zion I, Amp Live, who has a great range of diversity in his sounds. Getting soulful like Chi-town's best on tracks like Make You Fly, and bringing it to the Bay with Bad Lands, Amp Live constructs an album behind the boards that is sonically pleasing no matter what region you represent.

Zion is an amazing rapper. I'll state that now. While The Grouch is quite an ill emcee in his own right, Zion is in a league of his own. Borrowing social consciousness that is similar in vein to fellow California emcee, MUrs, Zion manages to craft together a string of songs with a positive message, while also being able to shed some light on the topics he chooses, providing some humor in between. His vocal tone is very smooth, akin to Q-Tip in range, and his flow almost seems effortless in execution. The Grouch has a bit more raspy of a tone, but still sounds right at home alongside Zion's. A member of the Living Legends crew which includes the aforementioned Murs, The Grouch is a bit more cynical than Zion, but still presents a positive message, even when criticizing something such as the Hyphy movement.

As a pair, the two share some incredible chemistry, something that is rare for two emcees who seem randomly placed together. This is best displayed in tracks like Current Affairs and Bad Lands, where both emcees go back and forth without missing a step. While every single track on here is certifiably dope, the stand-out tracks are still evident; lead single Hit 'Em features tight production that sounds like it could crossover given exposure, as well as an ill guest spot by Mistah F.A.B. Make You Fly features the elegant Esthero, who croons a beautiful chorus for the track; equally gorgeous is the beat Amp Live provides to it, and the pair of dope verses from both Grouch and Zion. Smack is another great track that shows the duo's chemistry, while Digital Dirt is a track that blames technology for some of society's current ills.

Heroes In The City of Dope is an excellent album that any hip-hop head should have in their collection. There are absolutely no complaints to be made, and it's certainly recommended, to new-comers and fans alike.

Good cd.......2007-01-27

Takes some time to get use to, but after a phew listens. You really start to appreciate the music immensely. Track 2, 11, 15 are my 3 favorite songs. The rest of the songs are really well written and produced well. How ever those three songs are my favorite. Number, 11 is my new favorite song out of my whole collection of music, so far.

I'm very dissappointed........2007-01-02

I am a long time fan of the Grouch's material. This album does not feature any production by the Grouch, and it is far inferior to his unique production style. The one song I heard from this duo from grouch's my baddest btchs cd, was very dope, far better than anything on this album. There is far too much singing and pop appeal to this album for my taste. Although this album is far better than any mainstream hip hop, buy any other grouch album, the first CMA album, or either G&E album before this release. It has one really good track, the 2nd track. The rest is truely forgettable. I'm not familiar with Zion I's material, but this is really unimpressive stuff from him. Grouch is the only reason i give this album even 2 stars. Production lacks, singing ruins otherwise good songs, and Zion I is really just boring to hear.

It's basic. buy it........2006-10-24

I have been down with Zion I from Mind Over Matter, and basically they have evolved into one of the most diverse and intelligent hip hop groups to come out in the past couple of years. Fans of old Talib Kweli (reflections eternal) and blackstar should get this album. Two of the best MCs out there and you'll know it after hearing this album. Just check it thats it.

Average customer rating:

Unsung heroes need their praises sung!
Excellent hip hop record

Unleashed
Unsung Heroes
Manufacturer: 75 Ark Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Magnificent
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Amateurs Get Hung
Transatlantic
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Work It Out
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A Changed Man
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Divine Gifts
Universal
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High On Nothing

Customer Reviews:

Unsung heroes need their praises sung!.......2001-12-04

GREAT album! Creative, intelligent lyrics, pimp guitar sampling, this is a must have if you are into hip-hop.

Excellent hip hop record.......2000-10-18

this album is an example of excellent UK production. Outstanding guest appearances from J-Live, Mr Complex, L-Fudge and other US MC's. Recommended to rock a blockk party, or perfect for just chillin in the crib...awesome!

Average customer rating:

Their best release!
PHBBT
excelent

Underneath the Underground
Anti-Heroes
Manufacturer: Gmm Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music

Hardcore | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music

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ASIN: B00000JWEU
Release Date: 2001-06-05

Tracks:

More Stupid Than Stupid
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Matt And Me
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Rich People Don't Go To Jail
World War 1.3
Sunset Limited
Election Day
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Customer Reviews:

Their best release!.......2004-12-19

For more info see my Anti-Heroes "American Pie" review.
Underneath the Underground has to be my favorite cd they've recorded. This one and American Pie is a must own for any old school punk fan. Even you hot topic punks should own this before you buy one more cookie-cut "studio punk" cd. You friends will be most impressed with your "hard-core" tastes.o_0
Theres not a bad song on here but i supposed the highlight tracks would be More Stupid Than Stupid, N.L.C., I'm True(my favorite) Matt and Me, Red and White and Black and Blue, Sunset Limited(MUST read the lyrics for this song. A strong and positive story, second favorite!) Election Day.
As you can see theres a lot offered here and by no means are the other tracks fillers. Bands like this are a rare treasure nowdays. Check it out or miss out.

PHBBT.......2000-10-19

The Anti-Heros end their three year recording break with Underneath the Underground, a fast snotty record guaranteed to be the soundtrack to many a nights of drunken madness.

excelent.......1999-08-06

drunken angry oi at its bes

Go Contrary, Go Sing ~ Heroes and Zeroes of the North American Underground

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Go Contrary, Go Sing ~ Heroes and Zeroes of the North American Underground

Manufacturer: brooklyn records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000FZVVQW

Product Description

Stripped Down, Acoustic, Simple, Ex Members (some current) of DOA, Dead Kennedys, The Pist, Iron Cross, Stiff Little Fingers, Dead Boys, Hudson Falcons, Roachenders and more

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Falling Further Underground
Lesser Heroes
Manufacturer: Lesser Heroes
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000OP7IA6

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Unleashed
Unsung Heroes
Manufacturer: Scenario
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music

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ASIN: B00004YYYS
Release Date: 2000-09-25

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Magnificent
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Path Is Narrow
Changed Man
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Divine Gifts
Universal
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Just Relax (Interlude)
High on Nothing

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Underground Heroes
Gavin Froome
Manufacturer: Nordic Trax
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0002M5TH0
Release Date: 2004-10-26

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Intro
Think of You
Get Up
All Night
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Interlude
Alpine Pools
After The Rain
Sunsets
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Plane Jane

Product Description

1. Intro
2. Think of You
3. Get Up
4. All Night
5. Southie
6. Boozy A.M.
7. Interlude
8. Alpine Pools
9. After The Rain
10. Sunsets
11. Dennison
12. Plane Jane

Format: CD

Underground Heroes
Average customer rating:
Underground Heroes

ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music
Dance & DJ | Imports | Stores | Music
ASIN: B0007TFAT0
Release Date: 2005-04-26

Unleashed
Average customer rating:
Unleashed
Unsung Heroes
Manufacturer: Crown
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music
General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B00005NNW4
Release Date: 2001-09-21