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[moserw]

Probably the first white rappers way back in 1986 and way before Eminem. This became the most successful rap album of the 1980s and the first to top the Billboard charts. Leaving all that aside, loads of fun even today. An absolute must along with Run DMC's Raising Hell album, 2 of raps best albums and both from 1986.

 

[grubyhalo]

Probably the first white rappers way back in 1986 and way before Eminem. This became the most successful rap album of the 1980s and the first to top the Billboard charts. Leaving all that aside, loads of fun even today. An absolute must along with Run DMC's Raising Hell album, 2 of raps best albums and both from 1986.

If you like old-school rap and hip-hop, try listening to The Roots. It's my all time favorite hip-hop band, not that I listen to lot of hip-hop...

 

[moserw]

If you like old-school rap and hip-hop, try listening to The Roots. It's my all time favorite hip-hop band, not that I listen to lot of hip-hop...

Thanks will check them out. Not much into rap/hip-hop myself these days, but it was what I breathed when growing up. Just heard some soul yesterday and found myself visiting all my favorite albums from when I was a kid.

 

[moserw]

Hardcore rap, very high on the beats. Truly one of the best rap albums I've heard. And to think I heard of Run DMC from Aerosmith because of their duet Walk This Way, which is found on this album, not a standout track because the entire album is great, but the fusion of the rock guitar with rap has to be heard on this particular track. Ditto for Steven Tyler's vocals!

 

[marsilians]

And to think I heard of Run DMC from Aerosmith because of their duet Walk This Way, which is found on this album, not a standout track because the entire album is great, but the fusion of the rock guitar with rap has to be heard on this particular track. Ditto for Steven Tyler's vocals![/QUOTE]

This is the rap that brought back Aerosmith from oblivion and Steve changed his singing style as well. Run DMC is credited with this solely. This was not new to them though since Rock Box in their first album was a fusion between Hip Hop and rock.

 

[grubyhalo]

...and Run DMC's my second most fave hip-hop act

 

[grubyhalo]

A quirky Brit pop-rock band that takes a bit of getting used to, but addictive. Just like single malts...

 

[moserw]

Another very good outing from Soul II Soul. Smooth and easy listening, music that just relaxes you.

 

[moserw]

From GZA, one of the member of the Wu Tang Clan, amazing album. Adds a new dimension to rap/hip-hop. I still prefer the entire group of Wu Tang Clan performing together though compared to solo efforts from its members, but this is a great album nevertheless.

 

[Anil kumar]

Alan Parsons Project [1990]
This compilation gathers some of the best instrumentals of APP ​

 

[hifiashok]

i apologise if this has been said before, but the graphics you u/l are stand-out xlnt!

Alan Parsons Project [1990]
This compilation gathers some of the best instrumentals of APP ​

 

[moserw]

i apologise if this has been said before, but the graphics you u/l are stand-out xlnt!

Yup. They remind me of the "windows" of a Linux OS I tried out for a while. Cannot seem to remember the name. Very cool!

 

[afj]

Yes it is. I picked it up from one of the Odyssey bookshops in Chennai. It was really a surprise 'cuz usually the selection there sucks. Where you at?

im in botswana, next to south africa. lets see if i can pick something up here. if not will order it on amazon. though i wont get it for the next 6 months i guess

 

[afj]

was listening to a bit of mark knopfler last night. one thing i've noticed about his albums / dire straits is that the recording quality is really good. dynamic, good sound separation, not muddy at all, excellent bass...and when you listen to such recordings it makes the music sound so much better. i dont think its a huge issue for other groups to get this right and i wonder why they dont do it

 

[Anil kumar]

Cerrone [Love in c Minor] 1976
One of the hottest selling influential disco album during late 70's ​

 

[smedhavi]

Anil, I too have the Cerrone [Love in c Minor] LP record, and it has some good music. Though the cover is more yellow and less blue than the image you posted here.

Thanks,
Sharad

 

[Anil kumar]

Hi Sharad, more yellow tone is nothing but glow to block some nudity......


Regards,
Anil

 

[subhash]

FULL CIRCLE ---if u liked RAAGA SYMPHONY u will enjoy this one too , SQ is top class

 

[moserw]

Takes me back to my childhood. Definitely a good CD to have.

 

[moserw]

There are other contenders for the best rap album, but this one wins for the best gangster rap album. Ice Cube is still going strong in fact. My wife though is wondering and searching for meaning in the Beastie Boys, Run-D.M.C., Wu-Tang Clan and other hip-hop/rap I've been blasting from yesterday. Hopefully a phase that'll pass before she passes out or phases me out...