The Understanding [Clean]

Track Listings

1. U Know Bleek (Intro)

2. Do My... - Jay-Z, Memphis Bleek

3. I Get High

4. We Get Low

5. Change Up - Jay-Z, Memphis Bleek, Beanie Sigel

6. My Mind Right [Remix] - Jay-Z, Memphis Bleek, Beanie Sigel

7. Hustlers - Memphis Bleek, Beanie Sigel

8. All Types of S***

9. PYT - Amil, Jay-Z, Memphis Bleek

10. Bounce B****

11. They'll Never Play Me

12. Everyday - Memphis Bleek, Carl Thomas

13. Is That Your Chick (The Lost Verses) - Missy Elliott, Jay-Z, Memphis Bleek, Twista

14. In My Life

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The Understanding [Clean]

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Not Melody A.M., but understand it I did!
IT'S NO MELODY AM, NOT BY A LONGSHOT, BUT GOOD.
They are maturing.
Royksopp impress yet again, patience my fellow royksopp lovers
mmmm.... Karin Dreijer ...... the only good thing!

The Understanding
Röyksopp
Manufacturer: Astralwerks
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What Else Is There?

ASIN: B0009RQRP6
Release Date: 2005-07-12

Tracks:

Triumphant
Only This Moment
49 Percent
Sombre Detune
Follow My Ruin
Beautiful Day Without You
What Else Is There?
Circuit Breaker
Alpha Male
Someone Like Me
Dead To The World
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In 2002, the Norwegian duo of Svein Berge and Torbjorn Brundtland found a sweet spot between wispy Moon Safari-style pop and Boards of Canada-like atmospherics on the widely-admired Melody A.M. The Understanding sounds relatively absent-minded, careening around the room like a panicky fly. Some of it works well; the bouncy "Only This Moment" resembles Fischerspooner at their silliest (and thus, most fun), while "49 Percent" gets a huge lift from a New Jack vocal courtesy of Chelonis R. Jones. But the record is too often thwarted by syrupy synth-pop ("Follow My Ruin") as well as the lack of shifty downtempo rhythms and avant-garde underpinnings that kept Melody so pleasantly grounded. They haven't lost their knack for subtle hooks and well-placed cross-rhythms, like the slippery keyboard squibble that glides its way into "What Else Is There?" But the sophomore curse is hard to overcome, and though there's plenty here to recommend, Berge and Brundtland aren't able to break the spell. NOTE: The limited edition version of the record includes an all-new 5-song B-Side EP. -Matthew Cooke

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Not Melody A.M., but understand it I did!.......2007-06-09

I'll keep this short, and give a track-by-track later:

The moment I first heard Melody A.M. all the way thru, I cried sweet tears of bliss. Now, album 2 is no Melody, but either way, it rocks my socks. One play of "Follow My Ruin" will wow you. It wowed my English class. ;)

So don't knock this album. You'll groove to it, and that's a given.

IT'S NO MELODY AM, NOT BY A LONGSHOT, BUT GOOD........2007-04-14

Let me start by saying that I really wanted to give the album a 3 1/2, but whatever. Now, I'm sure I'm not going to say anything new that the previous 50-something reviews haven't already, but as I'm a new fan of Royksopp, I feel that maybe I might not be as biased as the long term fans. I'll admit that until I saw the Geico commercial, I never knew Royksopp existed. Hate me now long time fans; I care not in the least. Anyway, I think I purchased Melody AM about 2 or so months prior to The Understanding and was floored by it-ABSO-FREAKING-LUTELY FLOORED. So naturally I was going to grab The Understanding (although I'll confess, that I put off buying The Understanding for months because I wanted to hear Melody AM first).

Well, The Understanding...takes some understanding. After Melody AM, you wonder "Why the heck did they go in this direction?" You may feel like they spit in your eye with this one. I guess it takes an open mind. If you're the type of person who enjoys many genres, I can't see why you wouldn't like at least half of this album. I liked "Only This Moment" the moment I heard it; the vocals work so well together and it makes me feel...I don't know...hopeful or something (corny, I know). "Circuit Breaker" is funky and I like its energy, much like "49 Percent". "49 Percent" is my tie for fave with "Only This Moment". "Alphamale" does nothing for me, personally. "What Else Is There" was hard for me to swallow at first, but then it grew on me. It has a sort of desolate, macabre feel to it for me...I can imagine being in a desert at night, full of hallucinogenes and feeling insignificant against nature when I listen to it...and the chick singing really sounds a lot like Cindy Lauper, though not as eccentric. I feel that if you're truly a lover of music, you'll at least like this CD.

I noticed reviewers saying things like "I liked this until I heard it in Electronics Boutique" or "I loved it until it went mainstream." I really hate when people say things like "I loved this until it became mainstream," or "I wish everyone else would stay away from my genre of music." Good music is good music and no one has the right to try to horde music like some stingy troll or rancid dragon hording a stolen treasure. Personally, I feel that if you can't like something simply because other people like it or "play it out" then you're just a fickle supporter at best.

That being said, The Understanding doesn't compare to Melody AM, regardless of how aware I am of the different paths the two CDs follow. You won't suffer a great loss if you don't pick it up, like you would if you ignored Melody AM...but you won't be buying the worst CD on the planet if you get it. I don't know if that helps much, but there it is.

They are maturing........2006-10-13

So Royksopp comes back to us again, this time with more experience. What you will notice immediately after a play all, is that their is more lyrics and they have more meaning. It cannot be said that Melody A.M. is better or worse, for this album does not seem to be in the same envirometn we were introduced to not too long ago. This album, only being their second, shifts their musical paradigm. Shifts it so much, you might feel betrayed.

The tracks are laid out very suspiciously. One might feel a rollercoaster ride from track to track. On my first play all, i didn't like that feeling, now i love the ride. Starting very slowly, seemingly to skip a gear up, then shift back down is something some have a hard time with in their taste. The track "What else is there" seems so distant from anything they have ever attempted before, and greatfully pulled it off so well.

The track "49 percent" seems so daring, almost too daring for this genre, but again, bravo. You won't be absolutely positive that when "49 percent" starts to play, that it is still Royksopp. Rest asure though, it's just confirmation one how diverse their experience has matured their ears and emotion.

Finally the track "Only this moment" needs mention. The lyrics sway from at begining "...Deep down inside i know our love will _DIE_." onto the middle "...Falling in love is not part of the plan." only to finalize the track with "...Deep down inside i know i will _SURVIVE_.". They're showing maturity very vividly in this track.

Nothing can take away from Melody A.M.'s tracks like "Eple", but we may very well never hear such diversity of music and signs of musical evolution than in this album. One thing is for sure however, with the path they have taken from their first album to this one, we cannot be sure at all what their third come back will sound like. Just can't even be estimated.

I find both of their albums equally wonderful today, and equally different in respect to sound. Give this one a play, at the very least, you definately won't feel you wasted your money.

Royksopp impress yet again, patience my fellow royksopp lovers.......2006-07-13

Melody A.M is one of the most beautiful discs I've ever heard. Royksopp shot up to one of my top 15 artists way back then with foot-tapping crunchers like "Poor Leno" , "Eple" and the melancholy "Sparks" I did not know what to expect from the Understanding, their second disc.

Royksopp definitely change their gears in this album. They evolve with a more worldly sound to them. What's strange is that even though The Understanding is not their best album, it still manages to show their mature side. In tracks like "only the moment", there is amazing co-ordination between the male/female vocals and the music. The sound is more indepth if you're into this particular genre. If this album does not do well like the first, it's probably because many of us(including me) were expecting them to carry on from Melody A.M but then they show more surprise cause there's such a noticeable shift in sound and the melodies seem so well jotted if you listen closely.

I've heard mixed reviews of 49 Percent and it's a love/hate track. No, it isn't George Michael singing :-) However, I'm not a big fan of it because I don't know why the sound is so butchered. "Boys" has a surprisingly queer intriguing melody. Not a stand out though. "Follow The Ruin" is one of the stand outs on the disc. Very nice sampling,good vocals that will remind you of the 90's dark-disco melodies,beautiful

Now, let me just jump to my favourite track on the disc. "What else is there" This song is a headbangers, dancers, lovers, haters, screamers, leave-me-aloners' delight. It contains the most alienated of sounds and vocal combination. Is this very European? I don't know. Whatever it is, it helps me zoom passed the roads while I drive in the wee hours of the morning. STATUATORY WARNING - What Else Is There may cause a huge adrenaline rush leading to a very VIOLENTLY EXCITED you.(cheesy?)

"Circuit Breaker" is groovy,stylish and morbidly delightful. I skip Alpha Male all the time. Lacklusture tracks like "Someone like me" make me want to give this disc a three stars but somehow in awe of how evolved Royksopp's musical structure is, I have to give it four stars.

"Dead to the world" is like a cheap free song from Cnet which you hear again and again cause it's a free 5mb download.

Overall, I wish I liked this album more. It's not perfect but yes, from a hardcore Royksopp fan's point of view, it is a step forward, possibly more than the debut cd. For fans, check out the Coldplay Clocks instrumental done by Rokysopp. It's delightful. The Understanding is not easy to understand. Yet, it has my all time favourite Royksopp track in "What Else Is There"

If you liked this cd and like Royksopp, check out "Mylo - Destroy Rock & Roll" too

mmmm.... Karin Dreijer ...... the only good thing!.......2006-05-26

Karin Dreijer is "F" INcredible..she is AMAZING el
single "what else is there" Es lo mejor del album, Te hace creer que el album entero tendra ese electronico oscro con letras magnificas, si hubiera cantado el album entero hubiera sido magnifico,... pero no se ve realemnte un esfuerzo, como dice una critica esta en el borde de lo bueno y lo malo...

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A Fine Soundtrack of a Fine Movie
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Music that transcends simple meaning...

A River Runs Through It

Manufacturer: Milan Records
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ASIN: B0007NFL54
Release Date: 2005-03-01

Tracks:

A River Runs Through It
Casting Presbyterian Style
A Land Filled With Wonder
Down The Alley (With You)
A Summer Of Lumber And Fishing
Shooting The Schutes
Three Fishermen
A Trip To The Unknown
A Four Count Rhythm
The Shiek Of Araby
Bye Bye Blackbird - Prudence Johnson
Je Ne Sais Quois
Swing Me High, Swing Me Low
A Place Remembered
A Remark Was Passed
Rugged Cross
Muskrat Ramble
Rawhide
The Wild Ride
Early Departure
The Splendor In The Grass
Jessie And Norman
Lolo's
The High Road
Yes, Quite A Day
A Fine Fisherman And The Big Blackfoot River
The Moment That Could Not Last
Too Deep For Tears
Without Complete Understanding
In The Half-Light Of The Canyon
Haunted By Waters - A River Runs Through It (Reprise)
Exclusive Interview With Mark Isham

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A River Runs Through It features Mark Isham's Grammy-and Academy Award-nominated score, plus the songs "The Sheik of Araby" written by Harry B. Smith, Ted Snyder & Francis Wheeler, "Bye Bye Blackbird" written by Mort Dixon & Ray Henderson, and "Muskrat Ramble" written by Ray Gilbert and Edward 'Kid' Ory.

Customer Reviews:

A Fine Soundtrack of a Fine Movie.......2007-07-15

I basically love the movie, because it's poetic along with Montana wilderness and I am a fly-fisherman. I have just bought this CD as my background music while I am tying flies. And it works very very well. Each track reminds me of each moment of the movie, especially, tracks from Track 25 "Yes, Quite a Day" to Track 31 "Hauted by Waters" just make me poignant. An exclusive interview with the composer is also very unique and worth to hear about the background of the movie. "The Moment That Could Not Last" last only 1:24, how about in our real life? Is it gonna be like Paul's? I am hautend by this soundtrack.

Review(How original huh?).......2007-01-25

Personally, this is one of the absolute BEST soundtracks I have ever listened to. The music is calming, soothing, and truly wonderful. The music is so well put together and nicely coordinated and I feel like I am watching the movie again...it also makes great to read the Laura Ingalls Wilder books too. Try it...you might be suprised how well it fits. :)

Music that transcends simple meaning..........2006-07-16

Mark Isham's score for the motion picture A River Runs Through It is one of the most memorable and emotionally captivating film scores of all time. The arrangements of strings, piano, woodwinds create a meditative and reflective range of music throughout the film capturing all the emotions of this powerful drama about an American family in rural Montana. It is at once deeply haunting, moving, nostalgic and sentimental and captures the innocence and beauty of nature and childhood, as well as darker themes of rebellion and tragedy. There is a profound sense of emotion that is embedded within the music that sweeps over me every time I hear it. A combination of happiness, sadness, excitement, and reflection. There is something simply sweeping and majestic within his music. I couldn't think of anything else that would better compliment the film. Highly recommended.

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Just didn't expect this
A step up from Melody AM, and that's quite a feat
Chilled Vocal Album
The One That Got Away
Chilly

The Understanding
Röyksopp
Manufacturer: Astralwerks
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Binding: Audio CD

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Triumphant
Only This Moment
49 Percent
Sombre Detune
Follow My Ruin
Beautiful Day Without You
What Else Is There?
Circuit Breaker
Alpha Male
Someone Like Me
Dead To The World
Tristesse Globale

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Go Away
Clean Sweep
Boys
Head
Looser Now

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Customer Reviews:

Just didn't expect this.......2005-11-18

As one of the reviewers said if you really liked MELODY AM, you might be up for a surprise here. I suggest you listen to this album very carefully before buying it.

From mellow electro of MELODY AM, they went to electro-POP with an aftertaste of the 80's for many songs in THE UNDERSTANDING.

Sometimes, I hear some sounds of Eurythmics, Depeche Mode, and others in the after-taste portion of the songs.

Music is always hard to describe, that's the best I can do.

Their songs 11-12 of THE UNDERSTANDING are probably the ones I prefer, still they're not brilliant, and #11 reminds me of AIR.

A step up from Melody AM, and that's quite a feat.......2005-11-13

If you absolutely loved "Melody AM", then this album may be a little bit of a disappointment for you. If, however, you loved "Melody AM" but found it ever so slightly lacking, like I did, you will probably be elated with this offering.

I loved "Melody AM" but missed the vocals that I tend to relish on downtempo/trip-hop records. While Melody had vocals, they felt a little bit like an afterthought. The star of the show on that album was the atmospheric, Nordic soundscapes. While completely enjoyable to listen to, Melody AM just didn't translate for me like this album so consistenly does.

This CD truly starts for me on the bubbly and effervescent "Only This Moment". I loved the uptempo beat of this track, particularly when combined with both male and female vocals. While I almost always prefer female vocals on electronica, this entire CD make me fall in love with the male vocalists (though the female vocals were flawless). Throw in the decadent "Follow My Ruin", the wistful "Beatiful Day Without You", and the soaring vocals on "What Else Is There" and I am in complete heaven. Again, great male vocals on "Follow My Ruin", totally changed my perception of how electronica/house music should be sound. The female vocals on "What Else is There" are beyond compare, though I do agree with one of the other reviewers that Cyndi Lauper somewhat comes to mind. Maybe that is why I love this song - I have seen Cyndi in concert three times and have always admired her unusual voice and unwillingness to conform. Yet, for me, this song even blows away anything she has offered.

This entire album is fantastic, not a single "skip it" song in entire collection. For hardcore Melody AM fans, you will still find some atmospheric offerings that should be to your liking. The bonus CD was worth the couple extra dollars. I expect that both CDs will be in constant, heavy rotation for some time to come.

Chilled Vocal Album.......2005-09-18

The Undestanding is a great chilled vocal album, and precisely that is what makes it different from Melody am. This guys are pros, you won't be dissapointed by the vocals.

This one is (i'd dare to say) an experiment from royksopp on the vocals. You'll listen a female and male vocals with nice lyrics throughout the album.
In my opinion they did very well with them! Even though you might expect a less vocal album, i guarantee your satisfaction.

4 traxx on this album are rated 5stars on my media player, but the track i just can't stop listening to is 49%. It's a continuos (something like soft drum & bass) build up during those 5:12min. Excelent male vocals and very touching lyrics.

Melody AM did not had as many vocals as The Understanding, keep that in mind before buying this album.

The One That Got Away.......2005-09-11

THE UNDERSTANDING is that their first brilliant album, MELODY AM, was a fluke. Either that, or they weren't able to grasp what made MELODY AM brilliant. Hopefully they will work it out before releasing their next albumn. (tip: less voice, its not your strong point)

Chilly.......2005-09-01

I'm new to Royksopp, having missed their debut. I'm not sure what exactly I was expecting from them, although their name and nationality suggested the post-rock of Sigur Ros. Actually, they're much closer to the chill-out electro of bands like Faithless, but with a few more tricks up their sleeve. It seems they've learned a thing or two from Aphex Twin about tempos and intensity. There's a vast iciness at work under all of this, which keeps things interesting.
Well worth getting the bonus disc, some of the songs of which are the equal to the album's highest moments.

Home Grown! The Beginner's Guide to Understanding the Roots, Vol. 1

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Great introduction to The Roots...............
The TRUTH
Do you like good music...real music, soul music?
JAZZ HIP HOP!
Roots Rap Right, and Here's the Proof

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No Hometro/Proceed 2
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What They Do
The Next Movement
Good Music
The Lesson
Star
The Hypnotic
Silent Treatment
You Got Me
Clones
What You Want
Act Too (Love Of My Life)
Do You Want More?!!!??!
It's Comin' (Live At The Trocadero, Illadelph December 1993)
Double Trouble

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With the Roots signing to Def Jam, their soon-to-be-old label Geffen has taken advantage by releasing a two volume anthology of the Roots' best songs from this perioid (1994 - 2004). Unlike other greatest hits compilations by artists who can't justify the hubris, the Roots catalog runs ocean deep and these two albums are able to pull from off-the-beaten-path album cuts ("Double Trouble"), rare remixes (Black Thought's "Distortion to Static" mix), live recordings ("It's Comin"), plus the occasional mega-hit ("You Got Me"). Even for hardcore Roots fans, they might yet be surprised by a few of the inclusions here, especially "Good Music," a song off The Roots' very first album, Organix, released independently before they signed to Geffen. Between the two volumes, #1 is far and away superior in terms of song selection. Volume 2 isn't nearly as strong but it has some interesting tidbits, including a live medley of "The Seed/Melting Pot/Web" from BBC's Radio One. --Oliver Wang

Album Description

Luckily, for those whose familiarity with the Philadelphia crew doesn't extend beyond watching them play with Jay-Z for his unforgettable Unplugged album or Eminem at the 2003 Grammys, Home Grown! The Beginners Guide To Understanding The Roots Volume One and Two, will provide the sonic DNA for the illustrious group. The comprehensive collections showcase everything from popular hits like the soulful "What They Do," to unreleased heat like "Quicksand Millennium" and "You Got Me," featuring Jill Scott (the Grammy winner featured Erykah Badu), to hard-to-find remixes of "Don't Say Nuthin'" to live performances like "Sacrifice (Live On BBC's Radio One's Worldwide Show with Giles Peterson)." The 29-song opus features Beanie Sigel (who made his major label debut appearance on "Adrenaline"), Eve, Jill Scott, Common, Roy Ayers, Raphael Saadiq, Dice Raw, Jaguar Wright, D'Angelo, and Mos Def, and is undeniable evidence of the influence they've had on the musical landscape over the course of their incredible career.

Of course, as evidenced by album titles like Phrenology and The Tipping Point, The Roots have always taken a very cerebral approach to making music. ?uestlove's musings on each song in the liner notes shows just how much thought the group puts into their creative process. Each volume has a 20-page insert that is filled with behind-the-scene insights that offer amazing glimpses into the group's experiences. Gems like their unbelievable tale of having to go through 11 different singers before finding someone to sing on "Break You Off" or dealing with the controversy surrounding Eve and Jill Scott on "You Got Me," makes this as worthwhile a read as a listen.

Customer Reviews:

Great introduction to The Roots......................2006-12-30

Nuff Said. Go Cop it! Also do yourself a favor and get that Game Theory while you're at it!

The TRUTH.......2006-08-17

The Roots represent, that unrefined and pure hip hop. This CD is wonderful because it provides you with a sample of their great work. They are the truth, and unfortunately they are not recognized to the level that they should. The blending of live instruments is so pure in their music. I think that often individuals have been so tuned into radio, and commercial music, when they hear the purity of the Roots, they really don't know how to appreciate it. Well this is only a sample of the great work of the Roots. They are truly without a doubt the ultimate. Check this out, and then get more of their CD's to really feel their true talent.

Do you like good music...real music, soul music?.......2006-07-13

This compilation of 'Roots' songs is most definately one of the best albums I own. A must for hip-hop lovers, and anyone else who can appreciate quality, inventiveness, and genuine artistry in their music (regardless of what kind). The album perfectly compliments the groups musical versatility, with skillful wordplay, mezmorizing beats, and creative, singable hooks in towe. Reminds me why I continue to love the group, even as my faith in the genre diminishes... not that they necessarily fit any one genre completely. They're hip-hop in it's purest form , but also a subtle fusing of rap, jazz, soul, and even a bit of rock & Roll... What's not to love?

This is music to chill out to and appreciate for what it's worth... smart, intriguing, genuinely entertaining hip-hop/soul music.

A collection as diverse as the 'Roots' career itself; the album captures everything I love about this brand of hip-hop music. This is definately the best compilation of songs out of the two 'Homegrown' albums. 'Star', 'What they do', 'good music', and 'hypnotic' are classics. One of the few albums out that is absolutely worth buying.

JAZZ HIP HOP!.......2006-03-18

WHAT!! This CD only has 9 reviews!!
that's crazy man...
Vol.1 contains most of their best efforts
and is way better than Vol.2
i think they made a mistake by making a title of this album too long (newbies might get confused and don't even know what it is), but This cd ROCKS!

Roots Rap Right, and Here's the Proof.......2006-03-18

Roots is a group I've loved for a short time, but one I'm absolutely sure I would have loved had I found them earlier. The first album I ever owned of theirs was Tipping Point, and the first time I ever consciously heard their music was on the video game Gran Turismo 4. From that moment, I knew I liked their sound. They rapped the way it's supposed to be done, with a lot of heart and style, and, which is the most important to me, they don't plague their music by singing about drugs or anything of that nature.

This collection is of the Roots best songs since 1994 (or '93, when you consider the independent track). It's great hearing their sound progress through the years, while also realizing that they've stayed completely true to themselves and their spoken-word style backed by jazzy beats. Because this is essentially a greatest hits album, made before Roots switch to a different record producer, most of the songs are good, especially in this volume. My personal favorite songs are "The Lesson" feat. Dice Raw, which is almost a straight rap to a simple bebox beat, "Silent Treatment," mostly for its beat and sounds, and "Act Too," featuring Common.

Still, even being a greatest hits album, Roots just aren't old enough as a group for some of their fans to actually need this album, or the second volume of this. The title is right, because it's a great way to introduce people to the Roots sound and style, but anyone who has been with them for a few years won't find much on these CDs, unless you're a collector. Personally, I loved the chance to catch up on what I missed, and I'd recommend this CD to people who want to find something new with something old.

Home Grown! The Beginner's Guide to Understanding the Roots, Vol. 2

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...
Left-Overs are Good Too
A cd for everyone....
Remember The Roots are a band! Duh!
HOME GROWN! THE BEGGINERS GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING THE ROOTS

Home Grown! The Beginner's Guide to Understanding the Roots, Vol. 2
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Release Date: 2005-11-15

Tracks:

Sacrifice (Live On BBC Radio One's Worldwide Show)
No Alibi
Essaywhuman?!!!!! (Organix Version)
Break You Off (Dub/Sound Check At Bogart's Cincinnati, OH 2003)
Quicksand Millennium
Pass The Popcorn (Revisited)
Don't Say Nuthin' (Remix)
Adrenaline
The Lesson Pt. 3
Y'all Know Who
Thought@Work
BOOM!
The Seed/Melting Pot/Web (Live On BBC Radio One's Worldwide Show)
Din Da Da

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Customer Reviews:

..........2006-12-05

Like I've said before, I don't like compilations or greatest hits record but this is actually a good retrospective of The Roots. It has some great remixes, live stuff, and quality songs from past albums. We all know that they are talented musicians and can write a great pop song or a great political thriller and this showcases all of that. The live version of The Seed/The Web is pretty much a masterpiece that needs to be heard by everything. Blackthought and ?uestlove really let loose and it makes for a fun get down.

Left-Overs are Good Too.......2006-04-16

After the first, near-perfect volume of the Roots greatest hits collection, Home Grown! The Beginner's Guide to Understanding the Roots, Vol. 1, I was wondering what could be put on the second volume to achieve the title of greatest hits. Honestly, though, after listening, I'm certain that this isn't really a greatest hits, but a collection of left-overs that weren't great enough to be on vol. 1. Still, though, like Thanksgiving, left-overs can be good too, which is why I gave this collection a solid 4 rating.

Here is a list of tracks and my personal ratings on each:

1. Sacrifice: ..................**
2. No Alibi: ...................****
3. Essaywhuman?!!!!!: ..........***
4. Break Off: ..................*
5. Quicksand Millennium: .......****
6. Pass the Popcorn: ...........***
7. Don't Say Nuthin': ..........***
8. Adrenaline: .................*****
9. The Lesson Pt. 3: ...........****
10. Y'all Know Who: ............****
11. Thought@Work: ..............****
12. BOOM!: .....................****
13. The Seed/Melting Pot/Web: ..***
14. Din Da Da: .................***

As you can see from the above list, Adrenaline is perhaps the stand-out track on this album, but "The Lesson Pt. 3", "No Alibi", and "BOOM!" are also pretty good. But in the end, this depends on personal tastes. What I will say is that if you are a long-standing fan of Roots and have a lot of their albums, very little here is worth it. If you're a newer fan of this excellent group, then this is a great disc. No title was ever truer. This is a good CD for beginners, and a great companion to the first volume of Home Grown!.

A cd for everyone...........2006-02-17

The Roots have put out so much good music that their greatest hits compilation couldn't fit onto one CD!!! Home Grown! The Beginner's Guide to Understanding the Roots Volumes I and II are the perfect introduction to the Roots for people who don't know much about this amazing band. But they're also perfect for the dedicated fans because they have some rare remixes and live recordings. Both Volumes I and II prove why the Roots are the most innovative group in hip-hop. They are one of the few bands who are able to attain commercial success yet maintain their musical integrity. I just bought a copy of both volumes and I would honestly recommend them to anyone, even people who aren't into hip-hop.

Remember The Roots are a band! Duh!.......2005-12-30

I'm not sure who the newbies are posting reviews on this CD, but remember that the title of this CD is "The Beginners Guide to Understanding The Roots". It is not even remotely possible for a newbie Roots fan to 'understand' what is the greatest Hip Hop band ever without a listen to volume II. Whereas volume I is more of a "greatest hits" type CD, volume II is purely for 'schoolin' the newbies. I prefer this volume, because this CD has more material that I don't already have elsewhere. This CD was worth buying just for this version of "Don't Say Nothin", and who could ever have enough versions of "Essaywhuman"? Yes this CD is more of a showcase for the band, but this is a ledgendary band, what is there not to love.

I am a late 30'ish woman, and I love this music as much as students of mine that are 19 and 20. If you don't like stellar instumentation, then the Roots are not necessarily the band for you. As for me, I'll be the lady with the greying Afro dancing with abandon at the next Roots concert, hoping to hear some of these versions.

HOME GROWN! THE BEGGINERS GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING THE ROOTS.......2005-12-12

Who are the roots? If by now you haven't already heard of the Philadelphia bred Hip-Hop "band", the term `Hip-Hop head' means nothing to you. More famously consisting of front-men Tariq "Black Thought" Trotter, lyricist, and Ahmir "?uestlove" Thompson, drummer and producer for the group, the Roots have done more than state their presence in the music world. With a well-deserved Grammy under their belt and world tours in their résumé comes HOME GROWN! THE BEGGINERS GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING THE ROOTS. A two-volume, separately packaged release compiled of songs old, new and never before heard come together not to create a "best of" album but more of an icebreaker to their music. The album title, which speaks for itself, is a must have for any roots fan. Whether a diehard since the Organix sessions or newbie following up the release of their most recent The Tipping Point sessions, both volumes give the ultimate Roots experience.
Volume two, a 14 track CD picks up where Volume one leaves off. Cognate to Volume one, it too includes unreleased tracks, remixes and live performances. With songs like the Kool G Rap and Big Daddy Kane inspired "BOOM!" to remixed versions of "Break You Off" and "Don't Say Nuthin," the album does well at grabbing you by the ears. Liner notes narrating the groups in studio struggles, song inspirations and meanings, also makes as a nice special feature for the record. Summing up your whole musical career isn't an easy task but ?uestlove takes the challenge head on with HOME GROWN! and succeeds.
As early as 1987, live instruments have been the forte of the group going 18 years strong. As a band, they reflect their grooving capabilities on the snare driven segue of "The Seed/ Melting Pot/ Web," where revisits "The Seed" with a more soulful vibe. Rather than the rock version as it appeared on the Phrenology album in 2003, the Seed fits into the array of instrumental arrangements on the full-flavored, musical "Melting Pot," giving the listener a short vacation from the fabricated synthesizers and drums of the cliché rap album. Then at his own cue, Black Thought comes in pushing forward his bravado with "And it weights a ton/ `Riq Gee's Motherf**kers I'm a son of a gun/ Black master of any trade under the son/ Talk sharp like a razorblade under the tongue," putting "Web" into the blend. It gives the album a distinct feeling of being at a live Roots performance.
Adding to the "live" feel of the album is "Essaywhuman?!!!!!." With a disquiet crowd establishing the environmental setting of what would be a club, a younger Black Thought finds himself beat boxing and rapping simultaneously over a jazz song. Tariq Trotter's stage moniker, having some near bursts of laughter and reactions to statements made by audience outbursts keeps the authentic feel to the Roots crew's music.
While "Pass The Popcorn (Revisted)" may feel to old-school for the modern day Hip-Hop fan, "No Alibi" makes you feel like its '96 again. Both eerie and gloomy, think of post War Report Tragedy Khadafi's intellect over a Mobb Deep instrumental to get the gist of the dreary street image it portrays. It also contains one of Black Thoughts more impressive work as a lyricist. "My grains habitual and I should never go against/ The ritual I've been mastering ever since" shows a spoken ethic to be followed by Trotter and the Roots though their career. Keeping to their independent, yet open-minded creative ability is what kept them afloat for so long.
A remake of "Din Da Da" by German musician George Kranz finds ?uestlove fulfilling his desire to make a danceable drum solo. While a lyric enthusiast would rather cut the album short to 13 tracks, leaving "Din Da Da" out of the big picture, it does however follow the formula to the drum and rhythm based endings to most of the Roots albums.
Along with guest appearances by Philly native Beanie Sigel and Dice Raw, HOME GROWN! THE BEGGINERS GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING THE ROOTS is a good start or add to your Roots collection. If you have just unwrapped the cellophane plastic around the jewel case, I advise you to pick up a pair of headphones and prepare yourself to be schooled.

Rating: 4 out of 5
Key Tracks: No Alibi, The Lesson Pt. 3

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Very weak album
The Mis-Understanding (Rating 5 out of 10- -2.5 stars)
The Understanding of Memphis Bleek
No Diss My View
Memphis Bleek - The Understanding

The Understanding
Memphis Bleek
Manufacturer: Roc-a-Fella
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00004YWGB
Release Date: 2000-12-05

Tracks:

Intro - U Know Bleek
Do My...
I Get High
We Get Low
Change Up
My Mind Right (Remix)
Hustlers
All Types Of S***
PYT
Bounce B****
They'll Never Play Me
Everyday
Is That Your Chick (The Lost Verses)
In My Life

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The Roc-A-Fella platinum formula strikes again. All the usual suspects are present: honcho Jay-Z, Beanie Sigel, Amil, and the record's featured artist, Memphis Bleek. Lyrically light-years ahead of his debut album, Coming of Age, Bleek returns with an effort that easily avoids the sophomore jinx. The strings and pattering snares on the "My Mind Right" remix make it better than the original, particularly with the added vocal talents of Jigga, H. Money Baggs, and Sigel. Carl Thomas returns to his hook-crooning roots on the female-targeted "Everyday," an attempt to show Bleek's sensitive side. Twista brings an added dimension to the alternate version of "That Your Chick," the first single; however, things get a little too sappy on "In My Life," which samples Foreigner's classic, "I Want to Know What Love Is." You don't have to be a brain surgeon to understand this brand of Understanding. It's the patented Roc blend of drinking and smoking, guns and glory. Love it or leave it. --Kenji Jasper

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Very weak album.......2007-02-23

Bleek cant hold an album down by himself. His debut album and this is proof. Some decent beats but he doesn't do anything with them. The best tracks are the features. I only like 2 tracks. My mind right remix and Is that your chick. I say burn those 2 tracks and forget the rest of this album.

The Mis-Understanding (Rating 5 out of 10- -2.5 stars).......2006-10-23

Question: When has Memphis Bleek delivered a top notch album? Maybe his recent "534" album, thats it. As of 2006, he's four albums deep and seems to haven't acquired the status of some [former] Roc-A-Fella artists (i.e. Beanie Sigel, Freeway, Kanye West, etc.) As being Jay-Z's close friend, Jay always says he's one hit away. But giving him the benefit of the doubt, I decided to check out this album for only one reason. The hit song "Is That Your (Chick)" with Jay-Z, Missy Eliott, and Twista. It's ironic because the song was origonally Jay's and was supposed to be on the "Vol. 3: Life And Times Of S. Carter" album, Bleek was just thrown in there...thats why it's subtitled "The Lost Verses".

Anyway there are many other songs on the album too that are below expectations. "We Get Low" is one of these tracks. "Bounce B****" will make you laugh, because of how horrible it sounds, along with the production. And "Everyday" with Carl Thomas, is a prime example of how wack Bleek is. And his good friend Jay-Z doesn't make anything better either on some tracks. "Do My" is one of those tracks that are below both Jay's and Bleek's expectations. But Jay, Beanie Sigel and H. Money Bags will outshine Bleek on the track "My Mind Right".

There are some good songs here thought that I have a feel for. "I Get High" is a laid back track about smoking weed while driving. Bleek and Beans will do a decent job on the song "Change Up" (I wouldn't credit Jay-Z on what he does though). "They'll Never Play Me" Bleek actually flips his word play and makes it a good song. The album's closer "In My Life" is a real good emotional track that I like very much.

As you can hear, Bleek can pull some tracks on his own on this album, but he fails to do on others. In most songs that he makes with a guest, he is outshined (see next album M.A.D.E.). I won't lie though, Bleek has had a somewhat successful career, because he stood in Jay-Z's shadow. Trust me, if he was on his own, he would have fallen off real fast, and would have never have made it to "534". I guess if you're a Bleek fan or want to hear one of his albums, go ahead and cop this. Otherwise, save your money.

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

Fav Tracks: I Get High, My Mind Right (Remix), They'll Never Play Me, Is That Your (Chick) [The Lost Verses], In My Life

Peace Everyone!

The Understanding of Memphis Bleek .......2006-02-03

Bleek returns with a much larger improved LP, The Understanding shows the maturity of young Memphis Bleek. Great collaboration with great production work. Roc-A-Fella strike with a formula that worked for Bleek, along with the entire Roc-A-Fella team showing their support for Bleek. However, this album does start to get a little bland and start to lose it's touch, but with cuts like "I Get High" and My Mind Right(Remix)" it shows that Bleek has a shot at Jay's title when he retires.

No Diss My View.......2005-11-28

I dont see what all the hype is about I mean Memphis is OK Lyrically but his beats are garbage no disrespect but why does Jay-Z get all the hot beats and they give the others garbage I gave it 3 stars because lyrically Memph is Hot but it would be 5 stars if this was an accapella CD I mean I like the songs Mind Right and My favorite I get High but the rest accapella and I 4got is that your chick but it gets 3 stars from me.

Memphis Bleek - The Understanding.......2005-03-30

Following up his gold certified debut, "Coming of Age", Memphis Bleek returned a year later with his sophomore album, "The Understanding."

1. Intro - U Know Bleek

2. Do My... (Featuring Jay-Z) - Pretty good beat, Bleek spits good, Jay-Z's and Bleek's hook is good - 4.5/5

3. I Get H*** - Good beat, Bleek spits good, hook is good - 4.5/5

4. We Get Low - Alright beat, Bleek spits pretty nice, hook isn't bad - 3.5/5

5. Change Up (Featuring Jay-Z & Beanie Sigel) - Pretty good beat, Beanie and Bleek rip it, Jay-Z just talks on the end...its pointless, no hook - 2.5/5

6. My Mind Right [Remix] (Featuring Jay-Z, Money Bags, & Beanie Sigel) - Pretty good beat, everyone spits good, Bleeks hook is good - 4/5

7. Hustlers (Featuring Beanie Sigel) - Not feeling the beat, Bleek and Beans spit good, Bleek's hook is good - 3.5/5

8. All Types of S*** - Good beat, Bleek spits hard, hook is good - 4.5/5

9. Pyt (Featuring Jay-Z & Amil) - WACKKKKKK beat, Bleek spits good...not really feeling Amil cause her voice sounds pretty bad, Jay-Z spits a pretty good hook - 2/5

10. Bounce B**** - Pretty good beat, Bleek spits good, hook is so-so, 3.5/5

11. They'll Never Play Me - Good beat, Bleek comes real hardcore, hook is real hard as well - 5/5

12. Everyday (Featuring Carl Thomas) - Not feeling the beat, Bleek spits good, Carl sings a good hook - 3.5/5

13. Is That Your Chick (The Lost Verses) (Featuring Jay-Z, Twista, & Missy Elliot) - Good beat, Jay spits 3 verses, Bleek spits 2, and Twista spits 1, they're all good, Missy spits a good hook - 4/5

14. In My Life - Great beat, Bleek spits great, good sampled hook - 5/5

Overall: 50/65

3.5 Stars

Memphis Bleek is just another artist to catch "the sophomore curse." This album had a couple good tracks but there were more average ones than anything else. Only pick it up if you're a big fan of Roc-A-Fella, if not just stay away.

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THE REAL UNTOUCHABLES.. TRU
ALL-TIME BAY AREA NO LIMIT CLASSIC!!!!!
REAL NO LIMIT
A Miscalculated Obeisance to Friml
TRU the original

Understanding the Criminal Mind
Tru
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THE REAL UNTOUCHABLES.. TRU.......2006-09-29

when tru dropped no one knew what hit them, the miller bro's run this rap game dont ever question that.

ALL-TIME BAY AREA NO LIMIT CLASSIC!!!!!.......2005-08-01

THIS IS SOME OF THE BEST ISHHHHH TA COME OUT THE BAY BACK IN THE EARLY 90'S. ALL THE NO LIMIT RELEASES BETWEEN 88 AND 98 WERE CLASSICS UNTIL THEY CHANGED UP TO A FAKE ARTIFICIAL FORMAT IN 2000 WITH THE NEW NO LIMIT BULL ISHHHHH!!!!! ANYONE WHO DOESN'T HAVE THIS IN THEY COLLECTION NEEDS TO SNATCH IT. THIS IS SOME SUPER RAW MASTER P MUSIC. AFTER LISTENING TO THIS ALBUM FOR PEOPLE JUST HEARING THIS TODAY IN 2005 INSTEAD IN 1992, YOU'RE GONNA BE LIKE WHAT THE F*** HAPPENED TO MASTER P NOWADAYS????? HE DEFINITELY HAD HIS OWN TREND AND STYLE UNTIL HE STARTED FOLLOWING THE CROWD. HE WAS TOO BLIND TO SEE IT I GUESS. I'LL STILL ALWAYS BE A NO LIMIT FAN BUT NOT A NEW NO LIMIT FAN. I LIKE NO LIMIT RECORDS WHEN IT WAS THE TANK LOGO WAAAAAY BEFORE THEY CHANGED THE TANK LOGO TO FACE TO THE RIGHT. ANYWAYS THIS ALBUM BROUGHT BACK MEMORIES TO THEM TIMES OF 1992. TIME FLEW BY SO QUICK. BUT FOR THOSE OF Y'ALL WHO THOUGHT NO LIMIT STARTED OFF IN THE DIRTY SOUTH YOU WRONG. NO LIMIT RECORDS STARTED IN 1988 IN RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA. THE CITY WHERE T.R.U. REALLY STARTED. REST IN PEACE TO BIG ED WHO'S ALSO ON HERE AS HE LAID SOME CLASSIC RAW LYRICS ON HERE. ALL THE PEOPLE ON T.R.U. BACK IN THESE DAYS MOSTLY DON'T RAP ANYMORE EXCEPT MASTER P, C-MURDER, AND SILKK. SOME OF THESE PEOPLE IN THEY GROUP DIDN'T RAP AND WAS JUST FOLKS. BUT THERE ARE CERTAIN ARTISTS THAT WERE ONLY FEATURED ON CERTAIN T.R.U. ALBUMS. MISSING FROM THIS T.R.U. ALBUM IS KING GEORGE, CALLI-G, AND MILKMAN. T.R.U. ACTUALLY FELL OFF AFTER "TRU 2 DA GAME" BUT REALLY FELL OFF AFTER THEY GOT RID OF MOST OF THE T.R.U. MEMBERS. BUT MASTER P SHOULD HAVE KEPT ALL THE ORIGINAL NO LIMIT ARTISTS PERIOD LIKE THE ORIGINAL T.R.U., LIL RIC, DANGEROUS DAME, SONYA C, BIG ED BEFORE HE DIED, CHILEE POWDAH, MILKMAN. IF HE WOULD OF KEPT ALL THEM WITH ALL THIS RAWNESS HE HAD BACK THOSE DAYS, HE PROBABLY WOULD OF BEEN THE NEXT N.W.A. ON THE WEST COAST. BUT HE MADE HIMSELF FALL OFF WITH THE MISTAKES HE MADE AND I DEFINITELY AGREE WITH THE OTHER PERSON WHO SAID HE SHOULDA JUST RETIRED FROM MAKING ALBUMS AT "MP DA LAST DON" BECAUSE THAT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE HIS LAST AND SHOULD HAVE BEEN. OH WELL, CAN'T CHANGE TIMES BUT TOO BAD MASTER P LET THE TIMES CHANGE HIM.

REAL NO LIMIT.......2005-06-16

Now days there isn't such a thing as 'no limit', its a wack watered down thats been fu@ked up version since around 96 or 97 thats gone way past its limits and just fails i think. This was a tight album and the lyrics are haaaard. I like ea-ski's flow and his 92 album which you should check out too. but everyone else on here is good too. Master P gets enough respect from me, I like the way he went out there and funded his equipment and made sure he done whatever he could to make it. And when he started getting money from records too he started putting it in with his other money(!?!) and straight invested in no limit and equipment. He really knew how to hustle and has brains. But anyway, I like his beats too, he has a lot of flavour and makes nice melodies or uses the best samples if needing samples and just makes some tight tight beats. The lyrics are real and a lot of people can relate to this, it's no party anthem or 'here come the boys' hooty hoo s#it. Strictly for real raw heads. Anyway, If you smart, you probably got this already and rate it good. Unless you are some rich a@s Fa@@ot or someone who lives in a fairy tale place where nothing goes on except for mail not coming on time you will probably criticise what you don't understand. But if you don't have it, pick it up cos it's going to be impossible to find soon and you will miss what this label was all about when they kept it REAL! Peace!

A Miscalculated Obeisance to Friml.......2003-11-06

A "Tru" understanding of consequentialist rodomontade necessitates nonparticipation in this sort of epicene satrapy. "Tru" (who was born Barney Poofter and hails from Prince William Sound) attempts a totally unironic, ersatz Wienerschnitzel gemuetlicheit in this, his sophomore effort. He fails miserably to connect with his intended audience. Those days of wine and roses are gone, my friend, to return no more. Get with the program, Mr. Clueless: Rap is where it's at--and the more "G" it is, the better! Hardcore, no limit, raw and uncut...that's what the young kids want. But Mr. Tru-ly Clueless persists in trying to tempt his homeys with visions of lilac-scented damsels and tedious disquisitions on the minutiae of ballroom etiquette. Talk about being out of touch! When will this silly person wake up and realize it's all about bobbysox and smoky saxophones and accenting the upbeat and mastering that cool hepcat lingo?

If you guys want the real deal, I suggest you check out Dick Hyman's new CD. It's totally AWESOME!!!

TRU the original.......2003-09-07

This album is real raw but you see where it all starts. I wonder what happened to all the people featured on this album.

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Why is this so overlooked?

Understanding
Bobby Womack
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Why is this so overlooked?.......2000-09-07

This is wonderful piece of work from a much under-appreciated, but very important soul man. A real treat.

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Peggy Seeger ...

Heading for Home
Peggy Seeger
Manufacturer: Appleseed Records
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Release Date: 2003-10-07

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Heading for Home
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Album Description

As acclaimed for her socio-political compositions as for her bottomless repertoire of Anglo-American folk music, Peggy Seeger revisits her traditional roots on "Heading for Home," her 20th solo album.

Aside from the opening, self-penned title track, a meditation on mortality, the other songs on this CD are revived from America's past, including a handful never previously recorded by Peggy. Among those accompanying Peggy's vocals, banjo, dulcimer and guitar are her sons, multi-instrumentalists Neill (formerly of The Bible) and Calum (a Van Morrison sideman), who co-produced the CD, her daughter Kitty on backing vocals, and brother Mike, solo artist and founding member of the New Lost City Ramblers.

The spare instrumentation highlights Peggy's ageless, unaffected vocals on an assortment of songs about love, lust, war, murder, friendship, poverty, class inequality - the compositions may date from the past but are still alive and relevant today. Peggy's prominent, rippling banjo gives many of the songs a tinge of bluegrass and "mountain music," closing the circle between their oft-British origins and subsequent American adaptations.

Like her half-brother Pete and brother Mike, Peggy Seeger simultaneously preserves and extends the situations and plainsung emotions of traditional folk music while emphasizing the undying connections between roots music and modern-day life. "In my head, I try to be constantly involved with the people who made the songs, and to understand why they made them," Peggy told Dirty Linen magazine recently. "Folk music is its own person. It doesn't need us to bring along our individual egos to do something with it."

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Peggy Seeger ... .......2006-10-18

Peggy Seeger has enough talent for three people. Her singing and banjo playing blend very well together. She can sing like a bird and it just seems to flow out so easily. Music samples can't do her justice. When playing this on my stereo system I love to crank up the volume. Peggy has recorded 20 solo albums and contributed to more than 100 other recordings. This is a great CD and and you'll soon find yourself singing along with the tunes.

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Busy Tracks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A nice compilation collection for this 90s R&B girl group...

Understanding
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Busy Tracks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.......2007-05-24

These songs brings out the maturity & growth in the group because you can feel the power of emotions in each track. I call'em busy cause they give me tingles everytime I play them; never mind the negativity that has been put toward it by other audiences, TO XSCAPE: KEEP DOING YA THANG!!!!!

A nice compilation collection for this 90s R&B girl group..........2005-10-22

Although this isn't really a greatest hits collection for the girls of Xscape, it's a nice introducing to anyone who hasn't heard their music. It does contain their biggest hit off each album, "Hummin Commin At Cha"'s "Understanding", "Off The Hook"'s "Do You Want To", and "Traces Of My Lipstick"'s "My Little Secret". The other songs are a majority of their love songs off each album, and while they aren't each album's best tracks, any song Xscape recorded during their career with the original four girls (Kandi has since opted for a solo career, and they've replaced her with a new member) was known to be a worthwhile R&B track.

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