Almost Famous [Clean]

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1. Thorn - Eightball
2. Spit - Eightball
3. No Sellout - Eightball, Koncrete Kite
4. Holla Back - Eightball, Carl Thomas
5. Live This - Eightball
6. Daddy - Eightball & MJG
7. 4u - Eightball
8. Slab Rider - Eightball
9. Stop Playin' Games - Eightball, Puff Daddy
10. Do You Really - Eightball & MJG
11. 2nite (Don't Do It!) - Eightball, Koncrete Kite
12. Witcha' Lookin Ass - Eightball, Ludacris
13. Stripes - Eightball
14. Like Dat' - Eightball
15. Don't 4get - Dorasel, Eightball,

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Almost Famous [Clean]
Almost Famous
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • The Movie Made Me Want the CD
  • I love this movie and I love this soundtrack...
  • One Of The Best Movie Sound Tracks, Evah
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 Almost Famous
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ASIN: B00004XR5G
Release Date: 2000-09-12

Tracks:

  1. America - Simon and Garfunkel
  2. Sparks - The Who
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  4. I've Seen All Good People: Your Move - Yes
  5. Feel Flows - The Beach Boys
  6. Fever Dog - Stillwater
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  15. The Wind - Cat Stevens
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  17. Something In The Air - Thunderclap Newman

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Writer-director Cameron Crowe (Jerry Maguire, Say Anything, Singles) was a teenager when Rolling Stone magazine sent him out to write cover stories in the 1970s. Nearly 30 years later, Crowe tells the tale in satisfying fashion and extensive detail with Almost Famous, accompanied by a soundtrack that accurately reflects the time of his trial by fire. Led Zeppelin have never before licensed a performance to a soundtrack, so "That's the Way" earns the distinction. A live version of Lou Reed's "Waiting for the Man" performed by David Bowie in 1972 typifies the emerging underground glam movement. Classic rock from Simon & Garfunkel, Rod Stewart, Elton John, and Yes fill things out. Cat Stevens's "The Wind" is rescued from the Timberland commercial. Nancy Wilson of Heart contributes the original score (one track, "Lucky Trumble," featured here) and a track by the fictitious hard-rock band Stillwater, whose "Fever Dog" sounds like a lost track from the hard-rock-guitar wars of the 1970s. Add in tracks by garage-rock faves the Seeds, soul strutter Clarence Carter, and Southern rockers Lynyrd Skynyrd and the Allman Brothers Band and you've got an expansive collection of tunes to sift through. More than 50 songs are featured in the film. Next question: when's volume 2? --Rob O'Connor

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars The Movie Made Me Want the CD.......2007-03-16

I bought this CD because I loved the music in the movie. I was not let down, just awesome.

4 out of 5 stars I love this movie and I love this soundtrack..........2007-02-24

but I wish, like many reviewers have already stated, that it contained some more of the wonderful music that was played in the film. Personally I would have been happy if Hendrix, Black Sabbath, and more Zeppelin were included! A two-disc soundtrack would have been awesome! With that said, the songs that are on here are fantastic!!! Among the others I really love simple man, fever dog, tiny dancer and something in the air! If you loved the movie, buy it! If you're into classic rock, buy it! If you've never seen the movie...you must! The heart of the movie IS the music!

5 out of 5 stars One Of The Best Movie Sound Tracks, Evah.......2006-10-30

Cameron Crowe has great taste in music. Every movie that he has ever made, also has a great soundtrack to go with it and this is no exception. Basically, the movie Almost Famous was an autobiography of a young Cameron Crowe. When he was fifteen years old, he was already writing for Rolling Stone Magazine. Geesh, when I was fifteen I was just learning to write my name...

I really like this album because there are songs on it that you just don't hear on ordinary music stations...even the so called 'classic rock' stations. To hear the Seeds singing, Mr. Farmer, threw me back to the day when my cousin had the original 45 of the group. There is also the infamous group, Stillwater, the group which the movie is focused on. Stillwater wasn't actually a real group in the 70s, but the song that they played in the movie, 'Fever Dog' sounds like something pulled out from that crazy time. I think it was actually written by Peter Frampton who was practically rock 'n roll royalty in the mid 70s with his classic two album masterpiece, Frampton Comes Alive. Here's a shocker for you if you didn't already know this, parts of Frampton Comes Alive was done in the studio and the background of clapping and cheering was put in later. Sorry to bum you out...oh, and you know the tooth fairy, she doesn't exist, either...so take the tooth out from under your pillow. For godssakes, you're 39 years old....

But this record is no fairy tale, it's a real solid entry on my favorite movie soundtracks list. The first being from the movie, Singles, which was also, coincidentally enough, also by Cameron Crowe. For the most part, I tend to lean toward jazz and soul music, but I still love great rock 'n roll, and this compilation has everything from mellow Cat Stevens to the loud and racous the Who playing a little known instrumental called, Sparks, and it is all great stuff.

So, are you gonna get it or what? I'm done blabbering. I'm just waiting for Big Foot and the Loch Ness Monster and we're gonna go to lunch...

Peace and Blessings.

4 out of 5 stars Stillwater CD.......2006-08-12

In response to Str8upChevy, there is a 6 song Stillwater EP as part of the Almost Famous Untitled - Director's Cut DVD. It has all the songs they play in the movie plus a couple others.

4 out of 5 stars Stillwater.......2006-08-11

I now realize that Stillwater wasn't an actual band, but does anyone know who performed the songs that are considered to be "Stillwater" songs? As soon as I seen the movie, I immediatly came to the computer to look up the band Stillwater. That sound I heared from the songs they played in the movie are exactly what I love listening to, so to find out that it isn't even a real band.....that was depressing. I already have 90% of everything else in the movie, as that was what I grew up listening to, so it was nice to hear such great songs in one movie. I highly recommend this soundtrack to anyone that's reading these reviews. If anyone knows how to obtain more of the Stillwater tracks played in the movie, please let me know or post it here. Thanks!!
Honky Chateau
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • The Honky Cat breaks from the pack
  • Elton Goes Pop.
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 Honky Chateau
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Release Date: 1996-05-14

Tracks:

  1. Honky Cat
  2. Mellow
  3. I Think I'm Going To Kill Myself
  4. Susie (Dramas)
  5. Rocket Man (I Think It's Going To Be A Long, Long Time)
  6. Salvation
  7. Slave
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  9. Mona Lisas And Mad Hatters
  10. Hercules
  11. Slave (Alternate Version)

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By 1972, Elton John was already a rising star in America, although most casual listeners still identified him as part of the singer/songwriter explosion, thanks to the success of "Your Song" and "Levon." Honky Château changed all that, beginning with the success of "Honky Cat," a rousing New Orleans-ish R&B powerhouse that kicks off this terrific collection of songs. This was the album that first revealed John as a pure-pop craftsman, and he's all over the musical map on this set, moving from country-ish rock to blues-based rockers. But the best things here still might be two gorgeous ballads: "Mona Lisas & Mad Hatters" (displaying the young vocalist at his best) and the hit single "Rocket Man" (which had many rock fans debating which was the better space odyssey of the day--this or Bowie's). And lyricist Bernie Taupin was revealing a new, slightly darker side here via tunes like "I Think I'm Gonna Kill Myself." --Bill Holdship

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars The Honky Cat breaks from the pack.......2007-06-12

The first three Elton John albums found many pegging him as a singer/songwriter, and the more straightforward songs among "Elton John," "Tumbleweed Connection" and "Madman Across the Water" were certainly easy to construe as such. But then came "Honky Chateau," where Elton's tentative steps into more rock territory found traction. Many of the trademarks of those early albums are still here (the naked emotionalism, the fascination with America's rural south), but he was also discovering the edge - like Jon Luc Ponty's violin solo on "Amy" -that concert goers had been buzzed with.

The first single, "Honky Cat," was the harbinger. Set more to a New Orleans piano roll than any previous song, it was poppier than any of his other singles. "Rocket Man" immediately raised the bar. Riding the same trail David Bowie and Major Tom did, "Rocket Man" followed a space oddity of an astronaut with job satisfaction issues; "It's just my job, five days a week." These two hits pushed Elton and lyricist Bernie Taupin off and away from their past labels and moved then onto a fast lane towards rock stardom. Throughout the other songs on the album, Elton's strength for melodies was in full bloom and his confidence was growing, while Bernie's words were as oblique as ever (which was one of his strongest suites).

That motion was also significantly aided by the codification of Elton's band. Stalwarts Nigel Olsson, Dee Murray and Davey Johnston sounded terrific here, recording as Elton's backing for the first time. They matched Elton's flair, making songs like "Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters" and "I Think I'm Gonna Kill Myself" spark. Gus Dudgeon obviously understood what Elton was aiming for and kept his production to a more minimal level than on the other albums. The result was the first Elton John album to reflect the personality that would come to dominate the public image of his showmanship. It also became the first of Elton's seven consecutive #1 albums.

4 out of 5 stars Elton Goes Pop........2007-04-24

I have the greatest admiration and affection for Elton John. He has tackled and conquered most styles of music with great success. HONKY CHATEAU is his fifth album, released in May 1972. I hope to review all his seventies albums and this is the first I drew "out of the hat".

After his two previous albums which were artistic, but not commercial triumphs, Elton went for the larger audience with HONKY CHATEAU and created a more pop orientated album, without sacrficing his artistic ideals. He started to shake off the obsession with the American Wild West and sang about more modern subjects. Americana is atill in evidence especially on HONKY CAT, SLAVE, MONA LISAS AND MAD HATTEERS and ROCKET MAN but it is more varied. Nothing wrong with that as I was getting tired of hearing about people labelled as "guns" in his previous albums. The seeds of what can be described as Elton's band, Nigel Olsson, Davey Johnstone and Dee Murray originated here and they were the core of musicians during Elton's golden period in the early and mid 70's. Even Ray Cooper plays on some tracks.

The cover is one of the most misleading I have seen. Who is that bearded, serious guy? Surely a better cover could have been deivsed. Anyway to the album itself. I would like to give it 4.5 stars but am not allowed by the rating system. Song titles are followed by the song time.

It kicks off with HONKY CAT (5.13). I haven't heard Elton having this much fun since he sang THE CAGE on his self-titled album which was three albums previous. This is a great song with great Taupin lyrics. Definitely one of my favourites.

Next is MELLOW (5.32). This one I can skip although most reviewrs consider it a highlight. I like the verse but not the chorus and it goes on too long. On of my peeves with artists is songs that go on longer than they should. This is one of them. Too many chorus repeats.

Song 3 is I THINK I"M GOING TO KILL MYSELF (3.34). This is very light-hearted and not to be taken seriously. Just listen to the arrangement! Honky-tonk piano, tap dancing and spoons. Sounds like a big spoof.

SUSIE (DRAMAS) (3.24). Another favourite and it is the first gutsy song on the album. The Dramas part escapes me and is not necessary. BLACK-EYED SUSIE would have been a better song title.

Then comes ROCKET MAN (4.41). One of Elton's biggest hits. Great tune, great vocal, great arrangement but some of the lyrics are lazy especially in Verses 3 and 4. "Mars ain't the kind of place to raise your kids. In fact it's cold as hell" are two wonderful lines but what follows "and there's no-one there to raise them if you did" doesn't make much sense". The next verse about "it's just my job five days a week, a rocket man" etc is also a letdown.

The next two songs: SALVATION (3.58) and SLAVE (4.20) are the two most dismissed songs by other reviewers. SALVATION is quit a nice song with a gospel feel to it but I think SLAVE is a highlight. It has a very laid back whimsical feel to it although the lyrics are on the angry side and it is rare on an Elton song that the keyboards take a back seat. Great acoustic guitar, country guitar and banjo all played by Davey Johnstone!

AMY (4.03) is probably the weirdest song on the album and one of Elton's most unique songs in that there is no tune!. You cannot sing or whistle it but that is why I like it. Very odd lyrics but I love the line "Amy you're the girl that wrecks my dreams". Aslo listen to the bizarre electric violin played by Jean-Luc Ponty!

MONA LISAS AND MAD HATTERS (5.00) gets the most praise and it does hit the nail on the head about New York City. My only problem is that it cries out for a third verse and not an amalgamation of Verses 1 + 2. I feel the song is over half-way through and it has nothing to say for the last two minutes. Sorry for going against the grain of thinking. But it is my one main gripe about Elton John in that some songs could be shorter. TINY DANCER, MY FATHER"S GUN, BENNIE AND THE JETS and SOMEONE SAVED MY LIFE TONIGHT are other examples.

Last song is HERCULES (5.20) which is a lot of fun and ends the album on a fun singalong note! Obscure lyrics again from Bernie. I can just about glean from the words that it is about a girl in love with a muscle boy but the words incorporate much more that I cannot fathom.

There is also a bonus track, a fast rocking version of SLAVE(2.51) which is worth listening to but the album version is much better.

5 out of 5 stars one of the best.......2007-03-15

Like most other reviewers have said this is a great album.
Although Rocket Man and Honky Cat were big singles, I actually prefer some of the album tracks. Mellow is a great gospel influenced track. Hercules is cracking rock 'n' roll song. Its a very happy album, and there isn't really a poor track on it.
For me probably only beaten by Tumbleweed and Yellow Brick Road. Its probably also a good buy for anyone new to Elton's music as well, as there isn't the darkness of some of the earlier albums (which are very good as well but more of an aquired taste), or the sometimes overly MOR later albums.

5 out of 5 stars elton john- honky chateau.......2007-01-19

got this one because of mona lisas and the madhatter. great song. what can you say elton does it agian.

5 out of 5 stars Classic EEJ!.......2007-01-12

Being a diehard Eltonite since '71, of CORSE I LOVE this LP (ok, CD)...
We begin with Honky Cat ("WHOO"!). Next: we "mellow" out with "Mellow".
1 of my all time faves is " I Think I'm Gonna Kill Myself!" as :1, it's a campy tongue in cheek number, & 2: at the time, I was in High School.
Enuff said! "Suzie (Dramas)" is next followed by my all time epic fave:
Rocket Man!!! Side 2 starts with "Salvation". Then "Slave"& rock out to
"Amy". Calming down with "Mona Lisas & Mad Hatters" & we conclude with (a cat named) "Hercules!" (EJ's middle name, as it were!) BOOGIE ON!!!
Almost Famous EP
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    		Almost Famous EP
    Yung Berg
    Manufacturer: Epic
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    Release Date: 2007-07-24

    Tracks:

    1. Sexy Lady
    2. Into It
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    4. Almost Famous
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    Almost Famous
    Average customer rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars
    • Unexpected!
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    Lumidee
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    Release Date: 2003-06-24

    Tracks:

    1. Almost Famous
    2. Honestly
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    4. Never Leave You (Uh Oooh, Uh Oooh)
    5. For Keeps
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    5 out of 5 stars Unexpected!.......2007-05-20

    I heard her by accident LoL ... but she is so great i like it a lot i say this because when i don't like a cd or song i'm very strict and i say it at loud!! ... so i really recomend her cds!!

    1 out of 5 stars THE MUSIC INDUSTRY AT ITS WORST!.......2007-05-17

    I AM 52 YEARS OF AGE, IN THE SIXTIES I HAVE LISTEN TO THE BEST OF MOTOWN,TEMPTATIONS, SUPREMES, SMOKEY ROBINSON ETC..., IN THE 1970'S , THE BEST OF ROCK, LED ZEPPELIN, GRAND FUNK RAILROAD, THE BEST OF FUNK, JAMES BROWN, THE FUNKADELICS, IN THE 80'S CAMEO, THE GAP BAND, CONFUNKSION,..
    I HAVE NEVER HEARD THE POOREST EXCUSE FOR AN ALBUM, IN ALL MY LIFE, THIS GIRL, DRONED ON AND ON POPULAR RADIO STATIONS ALL OVER THE COUNTRY, SHE HAS ABSOLUTELY NO TALENT WHAT SO EVER!!!!! IT WAS THE WORST LISTENING EXPERIENCE OF MY LIFE, IF SHE EVER CAME TO PITTSBURGH PA, WHERE I RESIDE, I WOULD PROTEST NON STOP UNTIL SHE WENT AWAY!! I DON'T KNOW WHAT SHE DID WITH WHO, TO GIVE HER ANY KIND OF RECORDING CONTRACT. SHE SHOULD BE BANNED AND SHUNNED

    5 out of 5 stars I loved this album!.......2007-02-05

    The only thing that was bad about Lumidee's album, was the fact that she did not get the proper promotion for it! Not every song on her album is a hit, but she has more hits then just the Uh-Oh song. People talk about her album like it's trash, but that's because she didn't get the air play she deserved on the radio. I bet that if everyone heard her songs on the radio, over and over again, like every other song, they would be singing a different tune! As for me, I actually listened to her album dispite her not getting any air time, and I liked it a lot. I still like it. She's got a nice voice, nice lyrics, and a good look. I'm always looking forward to more work from her! Like her song, She's like the wind. That song is hot too!

    5 out of 5 stars Almost is the word.......2006-11-11

    I think Lumidee had a good niche. A little off key but it worked for her. I only wish she had better promotions behind her. To quote her, "I got the whole world singin off key" She couldn't have been more right. She had us all singin "Uh ohh" Hope she finds her way back into the clubs.

    5 out of 5 stars Fun Album.......2006-05-11

    Lumidee's album may not be the deepest, but is a very fun listen. She has a good voice too!
    Almost Famous EP
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      		Almost Famous EP
      Yung Berg
      Manufacturer: Epic
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      ASIN: B000R7I3S2
      Release Date: 2007-07-24

      Tracks:

      1. Sexy Lady [Radio Edit]
      2. Into It [Clean Version]
      3. Where Do We Go [Clean Version]
      4. Almost Famous [Clean Version]
      5. Sexy Lady [Clean Version][Mix]
      6. Painkiller - Nikki Flores, Yung Berg
      7. [CD-Rom Track]
      Almost Famous
      Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
      • Already Famous
      • Wut It Dew Fam
      • 2nd solo is a decent one
      • Eightball- Almost Famous
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      8ball
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      ASIN: B00005RIM9
      Release Date: 2001-11-20

      Tracks:

      1. Thorn
      2. Spit
      3. No Sellout
      4. Holla Back
      5. Live This
      6. Daddy
      7. 4U
      8. Slab Rider
      9. Stop Playin' Games
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      12. Witcha' Lookin ***
      13. Stripes
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      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars Already Famous.......2006-10-25

      I always saw the potential for greatness in 8-ball since his double album magnum opus Lost. With that album he proved that he was as nice as the best of them. He continues the effort with this one. Standout Tracks:THORN, SPIT, NO SELLOUT, HOLLA BACK, LIVE THIS, 4U, STOP PLAYING GAMES(good track but did it really need Puffy?), DO YOU REALLY(Vintage 8-ball & MJG track), 2NITE, WITCHA LOOKIN A**, STRIPES and DONT 4 GET(Good track but Eightball getting floored by Dorasel and Thorough is a cause of concern). Filler: Daddy(awful, tries to hard to be a tearjerker) Slad Rider(cheap knockoff of Jay-z Hard Knock Life. It even has kids singing on the hook. For shame!) and Like Dat(its never a good sign when a chick record bores you to tears). Bottom Line: Almost Famous is Eightball's best album next to Lost. Tight Production(some of the dopest beats were produced by Nitti. Go figure), Eightball flows smoothly from track to track and the guest appearances were just as grand as 8-ball. Cd collection material for any Eightball fan.

      5 out of 5 stars Wut It Dew Fam.......2005-10-27

      Man If you know whatI know about 8-Ball & MJG this cd is hard it got p-diddy Mr. MJG concrete and many more this cd is hot it's one of those cd that you go to add to your collection and that's real any way much love from the other side of the planet Tulsa Oklahoma stay up and keep grinding $$$$$.

      4 out of 5 stars 2nd solo is a decent one.......2005-09-02

      Eightball is back with his 2nd solo 3 years after his almost classic double disc "Lost". Not his best solo album, I hav eit at barely a 4 star album. You get what you excpect and have known 8ball to deliver for the past 10 years, nothing new but still solid. Packed with 15 songs, 1 is a classic, 2 I skip, 6 are ok, and the other 5 are good. Guests are rapping on about half the songs. Prodcuction is decent as well. Nitti does 7 songs, Corey Woodard does 5, Corline 6000 & DeWayne Martin do 2 and OOmp Camp does 1. A good album for his fans to pick up but still not his best work to date.

      #1 - 10 (CLASSIC - great beat)
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      #4 - 8.5 (f/ Carl Thomas)
      #5 - 9 (nice beat)
      #6 - 7.5 (f/ MJG -- deeper song about their kids and being away alot)
      #7 - 7 (f/ Cliche)
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      3 out of 5 stars Eightball- Almost Famous.......2004-01-19

      Eightball's second solo album "Almost Famous" (2001) is a good release. For years Eightball and MJG have being dropping slept on albums, so it does not surprise me that this is yet another one. Running in at fifteen tracks, appearances come from MJG, Carl Thomas, Koncrete Kite, Dorasel, Ludacris and P.Diddy. Eightball lays down a story of day by survival on the powerful opening track "Thorn", does a Rap/R & B collabo for the ladies with singer Carl Thomas on "Holla Back", talks about heaven and hell on "Live This" and addresses how business can effect his family situations on "Daddy". 8Ball goes deep when talking about the game, losing friends and delivering the message that things can get better on "4U". Eightball reps himself on the laidback "Slab Rider", and MJG drops in for "Do You Really". My favourite track on this one is the fastpaced "Stripes" a track which Eightball lyrically rips up, backed by a memorable beat. Thugged out "Don't 4get" closes things off. While I dont feel every track on this release, I liked a number and recommend "Almost Famous" for people who new to Eightball and longtime fans. 3.5.

      4 out of 5 stars Tight CD..U should try it out.......2002-05-03

      Is being Almost Famous better than being Famous? Well maybe. For Eightball ( and his partner MJG) they have always been known with the underground southern heads and have gotten critically acclaimed albums such as On Top Of The World and Coming Out Hard. They have the respect of everyone in the industry but for some reason they haven't quite blown up. On one end I want them to blow up and get money and live lavish and get the respect they deserve but on the other hand while they are still underground their head won't get too big and they will continually pump out the quality music. Eightball walks the thin line between Famous and Not famous carefully and making sure not to slip and fall off into the abyss of mediocrity.

      He perfectly displays his status on the song "No Sellout' which should be self explanatory. Keeping It real is this man's philosophy and once he hits stride he never stops. The production if I must say is EXCELLENT. This surprised me a little because most of the producers are basically no names. ( not for long though ) The guest rappers such as Ludacris and P. Diddy and Carl Thomas mostly just do the hooks making this a true solo venture. Eightball has a variety of topics to explain to the listener and he is a pretty good storyteller. Songs like Daddy, Slab Rider and Holla Back show these qualities. Stop Playin Games is the club banger and down south classic and Witcha Lookin Ass is a elbow throwing club song and is also tight.

      Most people were blind to the fact that this album dropped last year and didn't sell well because of lack of promotion. It's all good though. I'm happy with Eightball being Almost Famous. This album will not disappoint his fans and people new to Eightball should checc it out for real though and witness why the South is on top.
      Almost Famous
      Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
      • summer CD
      • Da bomb
      		 Almost Famous
      Lumidee
      Manufacturer: Universal
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      Contemporary R&BContemporary R&B | R&B | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | R&B | Styles | Music
      ASIN: B0000A98ZT
      Release Date: 2003-07-07

      Tracks:

      1. Almost Famous
      2. Honestly
      3. Crashin' a Party - DJ Tedsmooth, Lumidee, N.O.R.E.
      4. Never Leave You (Uh Oooh, Uh Oooh)
      5. For Keeps
      6. Go With Me
      7. Only for Your Good
      8. Suppose to Do
      9. Air to Breathe
      10. My Last Thug
      11. Break Away
      12. Me & You
      13. Uh Oooh [Remix] - Busta Rhymes, Fabolous, Lumidee

      Customer Reviews:

      4 out of 5 stars summer CD.......2005-03-26

      If you expect all songs to be like her first hit, you'll be disappointed - of course - but it is a decent R&B album. It works very nicely in the summer time with an easy mood. It's ok as a debut, but Lumidee had such a big hit that everyone expects much more than this.

      5 out of 5 stars Da bomb.......2004-12-13

      I have got 2 admit this CD is the bomb! I bought it a while ago and still can't get enough, it's like the only thing I lisen 2!

      This is 4 u Lumidee:

      U ROCK ! UR DA BOMB :) :D
      Almost Famous
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
      • Absolutely Amazing
      • Outstanding!
      • One of the best from the Undaground.
      • Classic release
      • LL!
      		 Almost Famous
      The Living Legends
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      GeneralGeneral | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
      Gangsta & HardcoreGangsta & Hardcore | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Rap & Hip-Hop | Indie Music | Stores | Music
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      ASIN: B00005UT74
      Release Date: 2001-10-10

      Tracks:

      1. Gotta Question For Ya
      2. Night Prowler feat. Slug
      3. That Looks Good
      4. Black Glass
      5. Rabbit Hole
      6. Common Ground feat. JC
      7. Flawless
      8. What Would I Be feat. N8 the GR8 and Krush
      9. Anything You Want
      10. Gift Wrap
      11. War Games
      12. Forces of Nature
      13. Osaka Tales
      14. Soap Boxn
      15. Not Here feat. Pep Love and Jo Wilkinson
      16. Nothing Less feat. Slug

      Album Description

      This highly anticipated release is the first official Living Legend crew album. Simply put, it is the hottest thing out. Features guest spots from Slug of Atmosphere

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars Absolutely Amazing.......2006-10-12

      This is an amazing album. If you're into the underground hip hop scene, this is a must for your collection. With their amazingly talented, massively poetic lyrics and pulsating, electricfying beats, you can't help but constantly throw this disc on. You don't have to be into the scene to appreciate the art in this music. Your ears and mind will do the judging, concluding Living Legends in fact, as legends. This is one of, if not, the best album from these guys to date.

      5 out of 5 stars Outstanding!.......2006-04-25



      This is One great great great Album! Hella ill beats, even better lyrics and raps. These guys know how to rap and they do it with more confidence than ive ever heard.

      Any head can get down to this awesome number. Buying is a must for any Hip Hop Realest! 5 Stars!

      5 out of 5 stars One of the best from the Undaground........2006-01-20

      Almost famous...an album the LL crew put together in 2001 is one of the best CD's of the underground rap scene. With funky beats and crazy emcees, this is a rap fans delight. These guys are the defintion of underground and they dont want to be in the limelight they just want to be heard in a legendary sort of way. Represent the Legends.

      Top Trax:
      #2 Night Prowler Feat. Slug, #8 What would I be, #11 War games, #12 Forces of Nature, and #16 Nothing Less Feat. Slug

      5 out of 5 stars Classic release.......2005-02-08

      All of the tracks on this album are excellent. The first track is nice because the members spit their battle verses. My favorite tracks on this album are Night Prowler, Black Glass, Osaka Tales, Forces of Nature, and Nothing Less. Not that the other tracks arent good, I just feel that people will still be singing those particular songs for years and years and years and years from now. Easily a hiphop classic album.

      5 out of 5 stars LL!.......2004-10-29

      I first heard this album when it came out back in '01 and it's still in rotation to this day. I love all the members of LL (especially Grouch, Murs, and Eligh) and their shows are awesome too.
      Sometimes in Bad Weather
      Average customer rating: Not rated
        		Sometimes in Bad Weather

        Manufacturer: Almost Famous
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD
        ASIN: B0002RJB2Y
        Almost Famous
        Average customer rating: Not rated
          		Almost Famous
          8ball
          Manufacturer: 8 Ways Ent.
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

          GeneralGeneral | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
          Southern RapSouthern Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
          Pop RapPop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
          ASIN: B000B5KQX0
          Release Date: 2005-10-25

          Tracks:

          1. Thorn
          2. Spit
          3. No Sellout
          4. Holla Back
          5. Live This
          6. Daddy
          7. 4U
          8. Slab Rider
          9. Stop Playin' Games
          10. Do You Really
          11. 2Nite (Don't Do It!)
          12. Witcha' Lookin ***
          13. Stripes
          14. Like Dat'
          15. Don't 4Get

          Product Description

          1. Thorn
          2. Spit
          3. No Sellout
          4. Holla Back
          5. Live This
          6. Daddy
          7. 4U
          8. Slab Rider
          9. Stop Playin’ Games
          10. Do You Really
          11. 2Nite (Don’t Do It!)
          12. Witcha’ Looking’***
          13. Stripes
          14. Like Dat’
          15. Don’t 4Get


          Format: CD

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          10. Desperado

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