Best Of Grover Washington, The - Grover Washington Jr.

Advantages: Great lyrical depth
Disadvantages: Not much you can pick out

.... With his father's backing on the cornet and L.E.S.'s imaginative compostion using samples by The Gap Band and Grover Washington Jr. there was a very jazzy feel to this one eventhough the topic was so dark. I really enjoy listening to it as you get to know how Nas grew up on the streets, and when his way of life sems so unlike what I'm used to, it seems fun, but from his tone and delivery, you can tell it was far from it. **Four Stars** 4. World Is Yours The Old School Hip Hop musician T La Rock get a sample of "It's Yours" played in the background, but the legendary Pate Rock has manipulation it slightly for this one, which has simialr themes to the original. Pete Rock goes for a Jazzy style, as you hear quite a bit in the album, so Ahmad Jamal's "I Love Music" also has a part in creating the beat too. This is an early Nas tune... Read review

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Advantages: Most of the hits
Disadvantages: Some big tracks missing

...was ground-breaking lyrically, especially in the chorus, which was provided by former member of The Firm, AZ, in which it is stated that "Life's a bitch and then you die, 'cause you never know when your gonna go. because nothing similar to this had ever been put forth by an artist, not to mention this early in career. Initially I couldn't relate to the words, but as time has passed, I understand how it would have been a struggle to stay alive for that long whilst living such a lifestlye in New York. With his father's backing on the cornet and L.E.S.'s imaginative compostion using samples by The Gap Band and Grover Washington Jr. there was a very jazzy feel to this one eventhough the topic was so dark. I really enjoy listening to it as you get to know how Nas grew up on the streets, and when his way of life sems so unlike what i'm used to... Read review

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Advantages: this album ROCKS
Disadvantages: will open your eyes to the shame of the world. Once your mind is free, you won't be able o return to the state of blissful ignorance.

...This is one of the best rock albums I've ever heard. The Battle of Los Angeles features the tracks "Guerilla Radio" as well as "Sleep Now in the Fire" and "New Millenium Homes" Not only is this highly inspiring and enteraining rock music, it makes points that need to be made. For the Sleep Now in the Fire video, Rage Against the Machine succeeded in closing down the Wall Street Stock Exchange, despite police interference and the arrest of the video director. They also covered the statue of George Washington in paint. For the Guerilla Radio video, children are shown putting clothes toghether with sewing machines against a white background like the Gap advertisment. The message "everyone in denial" then appears on screen. Back then it was the stock exchange. Could the rumours be true about 7pm tonight at the Republican Convention? I hope... Read review

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