Best Of The Isley Brothers, The (Remixed Reinvented Revisited) - Various Artists

Advantages: A few really good tracks, some De La Soul tunes you have never heard before
Disadvantages: The album has no flow, a few weak remixes

...***Warning*** This review does contain some edited adult language and themes. The words have been changed but the meaning is plain. In the stacks of wax you can find the De La Mix: Remixes, Rarities & Classics, De La Soul's 2004 release on Tommy Boy/ Rhino. This is not so much a greatest hits as it is a revisiting in an alternate universe. Both commercial and critical successes are treated to a fresh dusting off, live performance or remix on this disk. Laying down the Knowledge For those of you that don't already know, De La Soul has been around since rap was just rap. Hip hop was just starting to take root as a music genre. There was just rap. When the boys from Long Island hit the scene there was the rap that played on the radio and the rap we listened to when our parents were out of ear shot. De La dropped 3 Feet High... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average very helpful

Advantages: good lyrics
Disadvantages: silly album title

...With Christmas illuminating hearts around the world, what could be more satisfying than having the Isley Brothers sing to you right in your very own home. Their new yuletide offering, The Isley Brothers: I'll Be Home For Christmas, will stay in your CD player for many years to come, guaranteed. The Isley Brothers first holiday album features ten classic hits, including "Winter Wonderland," "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town" and "Silent Night." So, what's so special about this album compared to many other holiday albums out there? Take a guess -- Ron Isley. With his soothing voice on top of these timeless holiday tracks, it is very much a present for all to enjoy. If there are lovers out there during this Holiday season, Mr. Smooth hasn't forgotten about you. They may not be your traditional Christmas songs, but "I'm In Love With You... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful

Advantages: Lots of originality with older material
Disadvantages: A few track could have been used instead of what was

...This is one of the best remix albums i heard, not that I've gone through many, but still with a lot of mixes which sound better than the originals. This LP uses what I believe to be the better, earlier part of his career, using material from 'Country Grammar' and 'Nellyville' Nelly's tracks are re-invented bringing about a more improved selection of his singles. 1. "Country Grammar" (feat. E-40) *Five Stars* To kick off this album Nelly uses the track that brought himself into the limelight, this debut single gave us a taste of life in the 'Dirty South' and his home of St. Louis. This remix features Hyphy pioneer E-40 with a quick few lines to ease us into the Southern classic. 2. "Iz U" This is the new single which featured as the soundtrack to "Haunted Mansion" starring Eddie Murphy. It is regarded as the worst single nelly... Read review

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