More Rare Gems - Chicago Blues Harmonica Project

The Blue Collared Chicago-Rilla

Advantages: Great lyricism and production
Disadvantages: Some collaborations let it down

"Blue Collar" is the debut album from the Chicagan rapper, Rhymefest. It came out in 2006 after he broke out of being simply an underground freestyle rapper around Chicago by collaborating with Kanye West on a track named "Brand New", which gain him much attention and got him some mainstream attention. 1. "Feel Free" (Intro) 2. "Dynomite" Just Blaze gets things going as he comes out with a strong composition to get you ready for Rhymefest's raps on this album. On it, you get 'Fest display why he was able to attract so much attention when MCing on the underground circuit. **Three Stars** 3. "Brand New" This was the banger which launched Rhymefest's career as a recording artist, and it has him coming out with some amazing flow. He works off Kanye brilliantly, and the funky beat which Ye provides ensures that Rhymefest is ...

XICripZ 02.11.2008 · Read full review
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Review of Blue Collar (Parental Advisory) [PA] - Rhymefest

A Rare Gem

Advantages: Superb songwriting, original, very deep
Disadvantages: Not the most accessible, not for everyone

rating by awarding it easily, so officially I shall award it a 4/5, unofficially a 4.5/5. The album can be quite pricey considering its age, and can become fairly expensive as it is quite rare. However, don't expect to pay more than £8 or £9 for it, especially if it is second hand. Nevertheless, if you can get past these obstacles, there lies an endlessly intriguing album that challenges the way conventional music is produced and invents a unique style of its own that is not only endearing but also lasting. The album's choice of topics (discussed above) make for difficult songs to write (let alone make into songs that are excellent to listen to repeatedly) and yet Mangum and his band pull off this outstanding feat with seeming ease. Nostalgia, death, sex, youth, war, the Holocaust and much, much more are amply covered by Mangum's avid ...

Volvagia 02.09.2007 (12.07.2008) · Read full review
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Review of In The Aeroplane Over The Sea - Neutral Milk Hotel

Chicago, My Kind of Town from A to Z

Advantages: The contrasting architecture. Music. Relaxing Parks.
Disadvantages: Parking fees. Rush Hour.

at the centre of Grant Park, is one of Chicago's most popular landmarks. The fountain is at the center of a formally laid out garden. The fountain' s design is based on the 'Bassin de Latome' at the Versailles Palace near Paris and was built by Edward H. Bennett. The fountain itself consists of three layers of basins surrounded by four pairs of bronze seahorses It is one of the largest fountains in the world rising more than seven meters high (23ft) and 85 metres in diameter. There are a staggering total of 134 jets with the central jet reaching up to 46 metres (150ft) high. The best time to see the hourly 20 minute display is at twilight when the fountain is beautifully animated with a computerized sequence of colours. ~~C is for Chicago Cubs~~ Chicago's Major League Baseball Club, the Chicago Cubs, play home games at Chicago ...

MAFARRIMOND 10.06.2008 · Read full review
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