Total Control [Clean]

Total Control [Clean]

Track Listings
1. One for the Cuties - MC Lyte, Yo-Yo
2. Yo Yo Funk - MC Lyte, Yo-Yo
3. Bonnie and Clyde II - Ice Cube, Yo-Yo
4. Steady Risin' - Yo-Yo
5. Same Ol' Thang (Everyday) - Yo-Yo
6. Tre' Ride - MC Breed, Yo-Yo

Total Control,Yo-Yo,Elektra / Wea,Hardcore Rap,Hip-Hop,Pop,Rap,Rap & Hip-Hop,Soul/Reggae/Rhythm & Blues,West Coast Rap

Total Control [Clean]
Total Control
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • She May Not Be In "Total Control", But Still A Solid Album (Rating: 7 out of 10- -3.5 stars)
  • Yo Yo goes old school.
  • TOTAL CONTROL !!!!!!!!!
 Total Control
Yo-Yo
Manufacturer: Elektra / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000002HLM
Release Date: 1996-10-29

Tracks:

  1. One For The Cuies
  2. Yo Yo Funk
  3. Bonnie And Clyde II
  4. Steady Risin'
  5. Same Old Thang (Everyday)
  6. Tre Ride
  7. Body Work
  8. How Can I Be Down
  9. Thank You, Boo
  10. Yo Yo's Night

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars She May Not Be In "Total Control", But Still A Solid Album (Rating: 7 out of 10- -3.5 stars).......2007-05-12

After comming off an excellent You Better Ask Somebody back in 1993, Yo Yo drops her fourth album "Total Control". Only 10 tracks long, this album has a different atmosphere than her previous. On this album, she sounds more grown up and a little more mature when you compare them to some of her previous albums. There are some tracks that came from left field, and something I didn't expect to hear though.

Starting with the first track "One For The Cuties" with MC Lyte. Yo Yo and Lyte do lay down some good rhymes about looking for and finding men. In fact, expect a number of those "I'm-glad-I-have-a-man-to-satisfy-my-needs" type of song on this album. "Yo Yo Funk" is one of the best songs on the album as she and Battlecat lays down a nice funky beat to rhyme to. Next is the "Bonnie And Clyde Theme II" that features Ice Cube. Both rappers made the prequel to the song on her previous album. This version of the song has a funky Roger Troutman sound bassline towards it, and I actually this one better than it's previous. The next track is an upbeat "Steady Risin" as she flows smoothly on the song. "Steady Risin'" has a nice beat as well by Tone Toven, as Yo Yo rhymes about getting a man in her life and has Dori singing the hook. "Tre' Ride" features MC Breed on the hook, and is a song about riding and bouncin in her car which I wasn't feeling too much, but it's still a solid song. "Body Work" features Teena Marie and is another song about getting a man in her life. "How Can I Be Down" features Ruff Dogg, and is solid boyfriend/girlfriend sounding cut, and has an upbeat Battlecat beat. "Thank Yo, Boo" is another upbeat song about gaining independance from a boyfriend, in which I find skippable. The final track "Yo Yo's Night" features Warren G., and could have been a good song, but her loud vocals make it skippable. If she would have rhymed in a softer voice, it would have been a real good track.

The overall albumis a solid but at the same time uneven. It has a lot of up beat production and mature type of lyrics, even though some of the subject matter may get repetative, and the fact there are a few hit or miss tracks. I would say out of the 10 tracks, about 6 or 7 of them I liked, in which I give this album a 7 out of 10. In this album, you will find Yo Yo to have a little more of a mature style, and not so much gangsta type tracks, as her last album has. This album is still better than some of the albums that came out in '96. If you can, I recommend that you purchase this album used. If you want to hear Yo-Yo at her full potential, I recommend you check out Black Pearl & You Better Ask Somebody. Peace.

Lyrics: B+
Production: B+
Guest Appearances: B
Musical Vibes: B+
Overall: B+

Top 5 Favorite Tracks:
1. Bonnie And Clyde Theme II (featuring Ice Cube)
2. Yo Yo Funk
3. Steady Risin'
4. Same Ol' Thang (Everyday)
5. How Can I Be Down (featuring Ruff Dogg)

Honorable Mention:
Tre' Ride (featuring MC Breed)

5 out of 5 stars Yo Yo goes old school........2007-03-11

This cd is really bangin. Much to the fact several songs on this release contain samples from old school jams from the past. You will hear alot of late 70's to 80's soul recording sample thru out this release, as well as some pretty slick rhymes...this sista got some skillz for real. Take time to listen to the clips and realize that this is a worth your time cd to listen to, and a must have for any rap fan collection..

Last note: YoYo was a bit 'less' gangster on this unlike her previous releases. It still have the west coast favor to it though.

5 out of 5 stars TOTAL CONTROL !!!!!!!!!.......2002-05-17

This album was and still is very underrated. Besides her breaktrough single"YOU CAN'T PLAY WITH MY YOYO" with a guest spot by Ice Cube and her appearance on the very popular single by the queen of dancehall, PATRA called " ROMANTIC CALL", here on the east coast ,this cd debuted quietly and then pasted.From what I here this set is bangin'.I have always enjoyed her rapping and stylish but striaght forward lyrics.Support Yo-Yo ,she and other female rappers.She has more good material to bring to the table. F.Y.I . I'm a 17 year old reviewer.
Total Control
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
  • Shaky start for Europe six string slinger
  • Europe's loss
  • John Norum doesn't need Europe
  • John Norum rocks!!!!!!!
  • Energetic and melodic.
 Total Control
John Norum
Manufacturer: Sbme Import
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000007W47
Release Date: 1997-12-04

Tracks:

  1. Let Me Love You
  2. Love Is Meant to Last Forever
  3. Too Many Hearts
  4. Someone Else Here
  5. Eternal Flame
  6. Back on the Streets
  7. Blind
  8. Law of Life
  9. We'll Do What It Takes Together
  10. In Chase of the Wind
  11. Wild One [*]

Album Details

Now Deleted in the USA

Customer Reviews:

2 out of 5 stars Shaky start for Europe six string slinger.......2006-01-18

John Norum has put out a couple of great releases over the years. Alas this isn't one of them. Without going into all the stuff about his leaving Europe, one thing that did stick in my mind was him allegedly saying he didn't like the poppier direction that Joey Tempest was determined to take the band in. And then he puts out this?!?

Sorry, but this is overly poppy nonsense. The album actually got a little promotion but it didn't help and by all accounts the tour tanked as well. There are a couple of decent songs on here but the standard is just way too low. Check out later stuff like Another Destination to see what a solid album this bloke can actually pull off and if you like that, track down his live album or Optimus. If your hankering for more, then give this album a whirl.

Oh, before you go - a live ep - Live in Stockholm - was recorded on the tour for this album. Like the album, it featured the talents of Goran Edman on vocals. Four live tracks plus an instrumental track that didn't make the album. The instrumental track is perhaps the highlight. One for diehard completists only and very hard to track down.

5 out of 5 stars Europe's loss.......2005-01-29

"Total Control" is probably my favorite solo album from John Norum. It was recorded just after he left Europe in 1987. It's melodic, guitar driven rock and roll with European flavor. My biggest impression from the album has been this is rebellion against Europe and "The final countdown". Mr. Norum proves you can make a great melodic rock album with some keyboards, without sacrificing the guitars at all. This is better than "The final countdown" and just as good if not better than "Out of this world". The album proves Europe made a mistake by not giving John more room in the writing process as many of the songs on "Total Control" could've lead to a stronger follow-up to "The final countdown" had they been in the Europe family. Joey Tempest admitted in later years that when John Norum left Europe it was "the beginning of the end". Europe continued to be great, but would've been better with John.

Mr. Norum is all about the guitar and this album is a great showcase for his talent as expected. John gives a respectable vocal performance but his range is limited, especially in comparison to Joey Tempest (it's clear why Joey would always remain Europe's lead singer). Standout tracks are "Let me love you", "Love is meant to last forever", "Eternal flame" and "Back on the streets". Of course all John Norum fans must own this CD, but it's also essential for Europe fans, especially those who love "Wings of tomorrow" and "Out of this world".

3 out of 5 stars John Norum doesn't need Europe.......2003-04-03

When John Norum left Europe, he was rather disappointed in their direction towards a softer sound in pursuit of another major hit. So, you might expect his first solo effort "Total control" to be a hard and heavy album. Maybe, just maybe Norum was slightly harder than his old mates in Europe with their "Out of this world" (featuring Norum's replacement Kee Marcello).

The best way to describe "Total control" is that it's a rather fast and melodic album, and those who like Europe should also find this one interesting. Best songs are "Let me love you", "Love is meant to last forever", and "Back on the streets" (sung by Göran Edman), but the other tracks holds up rather well. Norum has a much rougher voice than Europe's Joey Tempest, and he can clearly stand on his own as a singer, although he got Glenn Hughes to sing most of the songs on the follow up "Face the truth".

This is a solid melodic hard rock album well worth 3 solid stars!

5 out of 5 stars John Norum rocks!!!!!!!.......2001-02-16

I've waited for 14 years to get this CD into my hands, due to the blessing of the web and Amazon, I've finally got it. The first time I listened to it was from a bad recording in a cassette. Then, it was impossible to find it in my country, and finally, got the record. While I'm writing this, I'm listening to it. It is simply excellent. I really recommend it if you're looking for late 80's really well made rock music, in this ages where virtuosism is almost forgotten, John Norum really rocks!!!!!!

3 out of 5 stars Energetic and melodic........2000-08-29

I have had Total Control in my music collection for many years. I first became aware of John Norum when I got the album from the band Europe called The Final Countdown in 1987. I have always admired his guitar playing on that album--he especially did a great job with the song's guitar solos. Total Control is the debut solo album that he released some time after leaving Europe. This disc is in a melodic hard rock musical direction. There are a total of eleven tracks--one of the tracks is an instrumental. Total Control is heavier and more guitar-oriented than The Final Countdown. John Norum performs the lead vocals on almost all of the songs. Göran Edman sings on three tracks--he subsequently went on to be the lead vocalist on two Yngwie Malmsteen albums (Eclipse and Fire and Ice). John Norum and Göran Edman both do well with the vocals. The album's musicianship, songwriting, and production are solid and satisfying. There's a nice European flavor to a lot of the material on Total Control. I've always liked that aspect. John Norum delivers plenty of cool guitar riffs and solos. I've always admired his guitar skills--he's a great guitarist. Keyboards are also used sparingly. Some of the tracks that I like are "Love Is Meant to Last Forever," "Too Many Hearts," and "In Chase of the Wind." "Love Is Meant to Last Forever" is a nice hard rock song with melody. The ballad "Too Many Hearts" is also a good song with a cool guitar solo. The guitar instrumental "In Chase of the Wind" is a great showcase for his guitar skills--it's an emotional instrumental. A couple of songs on this album are cover tunes. "Back on the Streets" is a Vinnie Vincent Invasion tune, and "Wild One" is a Thin Lizzy song. His versions of these songs are cool. John Norum wrote almost all of the album's material with bass guitarist Marcel Jacob. John Norum did a good job with Total Control. I still like to listen to it from time to time. This is a pretty cool album.
Total Control
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • She May Not Be In "Total Control", But Still A Solid Album (Rating: 7 out of 10- -3.5 stars)
  • Yo Yo goes old school.
  • TOTAL CONTROL !!!!!!!!!
 Total Control
Yo-Yo
Manufacturer: Elektra / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

GeneralGeneral | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music
Gangsta & HardcoreGangsta & Hardcore | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
West CoastWest Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
Pop RapPop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
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  2. You Better Ask Somebody
  3. Make Way for the Motherlode
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ASIN: B000002HNX
Release Date: 1996-10-29

Tracks:

  1. One For The Cuties
  2. Yo Yo Funk
  3. Bonnie And Clyde II
  4. Steady Risin'
  5. Same Ol' Thang (Everyday)
  6. Tre' Ride
  7. Body Work
  8. How Can I Be Down
  9. Thank You, Boo
  10. Yo Yo's Night

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars She May Not Be In "Total Control", But Still A Solid Album (Rating: 7 out of 10- -3.5 stars).......2007-05-12

After comming off an excellent You Better Ask Somebody back in 1993, Yo Yo drops her fourth album "Total Control". Only 10 tracks long, this album has a different atmosphere than her previous. On this album, she sounds more grown up and a little more mature when you compare them to some of her previous albums. There are some tracks that came from left field, and something I didn't expect to hear though.

Starting with the first track "One For The Cuties" with MC Lyte. Yo Yo and Lyte do lay down some good rhymes about looking for and finding men. In fact, expect a number of those "I'm-glad-I-have-a-man-to-satisfy-my-needs" type of song on this album. "Yo Yo Funk" is one of the best songs on the album as she and Battlecat lays down a nice funky beat to rhyme to. Next is the "Bonnie And Clyde Theme II" that features Ice Cube. Both rappers made the prequel to the song on her previous album. This version of the song has a funky Roger Troutman sound bassline towards it, and I actually this one better than it's previous. The next track is an upbeat "Steady Risin" as she flows smoothly on the song. "Steady Risin'" has a nice beat as well by Tone Toven, as Yo Yo rhymes about getting a man in her life and has Dori singing the hook. "Tre' Ride" features MC Breed on the hook, and is a song about riding and bouncin in her car which I wasn't feeling too much, but it's still a solid song. "Body Work" features Teena Marie and is another song about getting a man in her life. "How Can I Be Down" features Ruff Dogg, and is solid boyfriend/girlfriend sounding cut, and has an upbeat Battlecat beat. "Thank Yo, Boo" is another upbeat song about gaining independance from a boyfriend, in which I find skippable. The final track "Yo Yo's Night" features Warren G., and could have been a good song, but her loud vocals make it skippable. If she would have rhymed in a softer voice, it would have been a real good track.

The overall albumis a solid but at the same time uneven. It has a lot of up beat production and mature type of lyrics, even though some of the subject matter may get repetative, and the fact there are a few hit or miss tracks. I would say out of the 10 tracks, about 6 or 7 of them I liked, in which I give this album a 7 out of 10. In this album, you will find Yo Yo to have a little more of a mature style, and not so much gangsta type tracks, as her last album has. This album is still better than some of the albums that came out in '96. If you can, I recommend that you purchase this album used. If you want to hear Yo-Yo at her full potential, I recommend you check out Black Pearl & You Better Ask Somebody. Peace.

Lyrics: B+
Production: B+
Guest Appearances: B
Musical Vibes: B+
Overall: B+

Top 5 Favorite Tracks:
1. Bonnie And Clyde Theme II (featuring Ice Cube)
2. Yo Yo Funk
3. Steady Risin'
4. Same Ol' Thang (Everyday)
5. How Can I Be Down (featuring Ruff Dogg)

Honorable Mention:
Tre' Ride (featuring MC Breed)

5 out of 5 stars Yo Yo goes old school........2007-03-11

This cd is really bangin. Much to the fact several songs on this release contain samples from old school jams from the past. You will hear alot of late 70's to 80's soul recording sample thru out this release, as well as some pretty slick rhymes...this sista got some skillz for real. Take time to listen to the clips and realize that this is a worth your time cd to listen to, and a must have for any rap fan collection..

Last note: YoYo was a bit 'less' gangster on this unlike her previous releases. It still have the west coast favor to it though.

5 out of 5 stars TOTAL CONTROL !!!!!!!!!.......2002-05-17

This album was and still is very underrated. Besides her breaktrough single"YOU CAN'T PLAY WITH MY YOYO" with a guest spot by Ice Cube and her appearance on the very popular single by the queen of dancehall, PATRA called " ROMANTIC CALL", here on the east coast ,this cd debuted quietly and then pasted.From what I here this set is bangin'.I have always enjoyed her rapping and stylish but striaght forward lyrics.Support Yo-Yo ,she and other female rappers.She has more good material to bring to the table. F.Y.I . I'm a 17 year old reviewer.
Total Control
Average customer rating: Not rated
    		Total Control
    John Norum
    Manufacturer: Sony
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    GeneralGeneral | Rock | Styles | Music
    ASIN: B000008J0G
    Release Date: 1990-10-25

    Tracks:

    1. Let Me Love You
    2. Love Is Meant to Last Forever
    3. Too Many Hearts
    4. Someone Else Here
    5. Eternal Flame
    6. Back on the Streets
    7. Blind
    8. Law of Life
    9. We'll Do What It Takes Together
    10. In Chase of the Wind
    11. Wild One [*]
    Total Control
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      		Total Control
      Total Control
      Manufacturer: The Orchard
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      GeneralGeneral | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
      Pop RapPop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
      ASIN: B00005B8QE
      Release Date: 2001-04-17

      Tracks:

      1. Changes - Romey Rome
      2. Wet 'Em Up - Thick-N-Thin
      3. Can't Make Me - Jr Nites
      4. I'll Be There - Gyrl B/o
      5. Big Things - Mr. Thoroughbred
      6. Why Y'All Haten - II Tru
      7. Some Like It Hot - Afta Maff
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      9. Bix, Bitches, & Blunts - Mr. Thorobred/Romey Rome/Lil Moe
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        		New York Rush

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        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD
        ASIN: B000BRFK3O

        Product Description

        Track List: 1. E-Mail XPress~~2. Phone Interlude~~3. E-Mail XPress~~4.Thank You Interlude~~5. E-Mail XPress~~6. Phone Interlude~~7. New York Rush
        Atlanta Madness [Maxi Single]
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          		Atlanta Madness [Maxi Single]
          A+ A Plus , Total Control , Carlos Thornton , Benny Tillman , Tony Parker , and Rickie Fambro
          Manufacturer: Guest Shot
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

          GeneralGeneral | R&B | Styles | Music
          ASIN: B000TZA2FY

          Product Description

          TRACKS: (1) Atlanta Madness 4:17 (2) Atlanta Madness - Club Mix 8:59 (3) Atlanta Madness II - Rap Version 4:32 (4) Atlanta Madness - Instrumental 4:30
          The Lose Control LP
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            		The Lose Control LP
            Total Control
            Manufacturer: Double Action Entertainment, Inc
            ProductGroup: Music
            Binding: Audio CD

            GeneralGeneral | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music
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            ASIN: B000CA8G72
            Release Date: 2005-08-09

            Tracks:

            1. Be About It Ft. Mr. Bones
            2. Lose Control
            3. Stick!!
            4. Way We Ball Ft. Storm P.
            5. Baby Mama Drama (Skit)
            6. It’s Like That
            7. As If...
            8. Man Who Loves You (Part 1)
            9. Get Down
            10. Romantic Evening (Skit)
            11. Let It Flow Ft. The Dark Boy Hustler$
            12. TC Bump Ft. Montana Deleon
            13. Baby Girl Ft. $Horty P. From the Dark Boy Hustler$
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            Vol. 1-Sex & Money Compilation
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              		Vol. 1-Sex & Money Compilation

              Manufacturer: Total Control
              ProductGroup: Music
              Binding: Audio CD

              GeneralGeneral | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
              ASIN: B000CAF4EA
              Release Date: 2003-11-18
              Atlanta Madness [maxi single]
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                		Atlanta Madness [maxi single]
                A+ Plus , Total Control , Carlos Thornton , Benny Tillman , Tony Parker , and Rickie Fambro
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                Binding: Audio CD
                ASIN: B000TZF1FK

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                6. Afekz of Metatron
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