Wheels - String-A-Longs (The)

Advantages: inteligent varied original
Disadvantages: their last record as a group

...to the music itself and as if to lull you into a false sense of security the album kicks off with the sing a long ska of "Enjoy Yourself " a camp and joyous attempt at releiving he gloom of the bigger picture ,the real changes begin with "Man at C&A" a rumbling dub heavy attack on the folly of nuclear arms ,as hard hitting and authentic as any reggae record at that time ,it was now the eclectic spirit of its chief creator which now firmly held the wheel and musically it was a case of hang on or let go, the bleakness of the previous track gives way to the lilting ska of "Hey Little Rich Girl"a cautionary tale of a good girl gone bad ,its downbeat lyric at odds with the music,the changes taking place were now obvious to all ,even on first listen ,not only had the band absorbed the outer layer of several new styles but had broken the skin... Read review

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Advantages: Greats story telling, funny, offensive, one truly chilling track
Disadvantages: Too offensive for many

...The Terror Wheel is the 1994 EP by the Insane Clown Posse, and would be the second side show EP in the groups Dark Carnival story, released shortly after the second jokers card 'The Ringmaster'. If you haven't heard of ICP then they are a horror core rap duo from Detroit, if you need anymore information check out some of my past reviews on the group, but be warned ICP are not for the easily offended. Many of the tracks from this album would find their way onto other ICP releases or end up being remixed/covered by other members of Psychopathic Records (Twizted, Blaze, ABK etc), ICP's self-owned and self- ran record label. The albums cover is a distorted version of a Moby cover, then coloured mainly orange. The inside of the booklet has the usual thanks and info on the songs, the usual dedication to the butterfly, whilst also having... Read review

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Advantages: Consistent quality, great up loud in the car.
Disadvantages: May cause speeding when driving!

...This album is undoubtably the best selection of Prodigy available. The album comes in an attractive casing along with a booklet containing typical 'prodigy' style images, both CDs are printed with newspaper headlines about the artists - very attractive. I have been a Prodigy fan for a long time and this CD has proved, once again, that it is for good reason. Great, thumping tunes which uplift and cause unstoppable head nodding! This CD is specifically what I'd call 'driving music' - it's great in the car although is liable to push you over speed limits with its pumping bass line and familiar melodies. CD 1 (pink): - FIRESTARTER - THEIR LAW - BREATHE - OUT OF SPACE - SMACK MY B**** UP - POISON - GIRLS - VOODOO PEOPLE - CHARLY - NO GOOD - SPITFIRE - JERICHO - EVERYBODY IN THE PLACE - ONE LOVE - HOT RICE - CD 2 (yellow... Read review

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