Got Lyrics?

Got Lyrics?

Track Listings

1. Introduction

2. Got Lyrics?

3. Stop Lyin'

4. Name Game

5. Pure Form

6. Figment of My Concentration

7. Too Many Times

8. Day by Day

9. Screenplay

10. Break Bread - Blueprint, Illogic

Got Lyrics?,Illogic,Weightless Records,Hip-Hop,Pop,Rap & Hip-Hop,Underground Rap

Soul to Sleep
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A brilliant debut from an underappreciated ska band.

Soul to Sleep
Radio Noise
Manufacturer: Pagan Bussboy Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
Ska General | Ska | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
ASIN: B0000009C3
Release Date: 2005-03-01

Tracks:

Perfect Love
Fly Vision
Big Circles
Mission Street
Lost
Reunion
Awake
Monday 10/11/93
Lucky
Atmosphere
Neurosis
Emperor's Rise
What's Going On?
Happy 2
Flowerbed

Customer Reviews:

A brilliant debut from an underappreciated ska band........2006-10-06

This album really stood out to me over ten years ago when I first got it, and it still shines with a soulful unique pop ska sound today. The sound is true to ska music and seems to channel a lot of 2 Tone influence throughout. I think that the song writing and they lyrics really stand out from a lot of the goofier/drunken fratdork types that started "ska" bands in the late 90s. The lyrics are very powerful and thoughtful and sung with a wondeful sort of undefinable passion you just don't hear much. There are a lot of experimental ideas, although you can't quite call it art-ska there are plenty of rythym variations/tempo changes/secondary non-ska influences that it just all really feels fresh in a scene that can get a little too formulaic at times.

This band has connections to The Mudsharks and to Let's Go Bowling, both very solid bands in the scene on their own right. Check them out, and definately don't pass up this CD as I definately consider it a rare gem of the 3rd wave.

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great record but not at that price
Abstract? He barely spits a simile...
A real poet in hip hop
Got lyrics? Yes. Got beats? Yes. Perfect Album? Yes.
solid performance from the underground's Jay-Z

Got Lyrics?
Illogic
Manufacturer: Weightless Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music

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Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music

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ASIN: B00005Y9L9
Release Date: 2001-11-20

Tracks:

Introduction
Got Lyrics?
Stop Lyin'
Name Game
Pure Form
Figment of My Concentration
Too Many Times
Day by Day
Screenplay
Break Bread - Blueprint, Illogic

Customer Reviews:

great record but not at that price.......2006-05-29

this is a great cd and i highly recomend it but don't pay 75 bucks for it. you can still get it from the weightless record site for 12.

Abstract? He barely spits a simile..........2003-11-06

Is there a six I can give this album, and why not? This album's production (by Blueprint) is simply put, amazing. Nothing too OUT there, just plain straight up fresh beats that fits Illogic's style and intent for this project perfectly. This album shows the originality and maturity independent artists can have. If I was just reviewing this due to the beats it would get a five, but what captivates me is the lyricism from Illogic. He instantly became high amongst my favorite emcees upon hearing his classic "Unforseen Shadows" album that I accidentally stumbled upon. The level he has raised his vocals here is outright insane. Although this was supposed to be an EP, it turned out even better as an LP, and I doubt the spoken word would've been included.

One review compared this guy to Jay-Z?! Why, because he has confidence that what he says no "pop" rapper could ever dream about writing? Because he accuses the industry of releasing (for the most part today) nonsense to the masses? It's not that industry rappers can't spit, it's that alot of them seem to be doing it as a gimmick JUST to cash in, that's not emceeing. I can see how Blueprint's occasional smirky comments may make it seem like they're "stuck" on themselves (especially on "break bread"), but listen to the content! Listen to what Illogic is saying! Better yet, check out Blueprint's solo album and co-ops with Greenhouse Effect and Soul Position (with RJD2).

There's ten minutes of spoken word, although slightly dry if you were expecting some kind of "Saul Williams" or "Sekou da Misfit" quality slam content, but excellent in its own right at the end of the album. The writings are just plain honest heart felt and inspiring poetry. I'm sorry, but this is just another quality of rhyming that we're dealing with here. This man rhymes at a level unseen to most heads. And the fact that I can play this album to any person who HATES hiphop (or what theyve deduced as hiphop from mainstream hip-pop) and they instantly have RESPECT for the art. They actually get to see hiphop as an ART and not just as "entertainment".

This emcee sets a standard not unlike KRS-ONE, and if he keeps releasing albums of this caliber, I have no doubt he will attain the title of one of the top UNSEEN emcees (which some feel, including myself, that he's already there) of all time. Head's feelin this look out for his more personal, "Write to Death Vol. I" album.

A real poet in hip hop.......2003-10-24

Illogic's definitely got my attention. The man turns his music into pure poetry. After buying this cd about a year ago, I can't wait for this guy to develop a little more and release a full length album. And by full length, I'm not talking under 10 songs. Illogic is unique to the game. His flow is spectacular. His lyrics are deep and abstract. His whole voice and presence, however, aren't what some would call "nerd rap". He isn't a nerd, like some other rappers out there, and his flows are a testament to that.
Blueprint, the Producer, also impressed me a lot with the beats on the album. For some, they may be somewhat hard to sink into. Once you get into them, however, the beats grow on you.
The decent tracks here are Got Lyrics? and Day by day. Got Lyrics? has a neat horn in the backround and a cool chorus, but Illogic's rapping is the highlight. Day by Day features a nice, somber, and smooth beat over more Illogic flows.
The standout tracks, however, are Stop Lying and screenplay. I'm not even going to try to explain how well concieved these songs are, even though that's kinda the point of this review. These tracks prove that when Illogic is at his best, and when blueprint is at his best, these two are some of the hottest artists in the industry. Illogic is a poet's poet. It's like having a modern day Robert frost on the mic. Get this cd. He beats out Aesop rock any day of the week. peace.

Got lyrics? Yes. Got beats? Yes. Perfect Album? Yes........2002-04-22

First heard him on the Aesop Rock - Labor Days album. I read lots of reviews on this album, most of which labeled it a masterpiece. I bought the album, listened to it, loved it, and the rest is history. The new vinyl pressing has an extra song with Aesop Rock, the song is incredable but its only on the vinyl version. I dont give out 5 star ratings that easy, so I really like this album. After hearing the track with Blueprint I'm about to order Greenhouse Effect.

solid performance from the underground's Jay-Z.......2002-03-30

Hate me for comparing Illogic to Jay-Z, but they have a lot in common. Both are talented MCs with big mic presence and lots of attitude. While Jay-Z brags about his money and his women, Illogic brags about his mic skills and generally big-ups himself and his dj. Both have a laid-back attitude that says, "I have nothing to prove." In short, both are long on personality but short on ideas.

And sometimes, that's just fine. This is a nice album with classy, flawless beats by Blueprint (who is a pretty decent MC too). Illogic does his thing with clockwork precision and the confidence of a pro. There's nothing really experimental here (except for a pretty abstract piece of spoken-word at the end of the album), just a solid block of catchy, smart, head-nodding beats and some fairly impressive rhyme-flipping.

One nice thing about this album, by the way, is its length. No huge intros, no wandering skits, no filler. Just one tight song after another. The spoken word at the end is pretty cool too, even if you're not really into that kind of thing.

Illogic is not the savior of hip-hop but he's helping to keep it alive, and with Blueprint backing him he's a force to be reckoned with. This isn't an innovative album but it has a tightness and quality that make it repeat-worthy. 3.5 stars is probably a more accurate rating, but four isn't stretching things too much. If you're new to underground hip-hop and you want something that's not too far out, this is a good place to start.

Collection: Say It With Music (Dlx)
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Collection: Say It With Music (Dlx)
Andr Kostelanetz
Manufacturer: Collectables
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music
General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music
Easy Listening | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music
ASIN: B00007L8X4
Release Date: 2003-02-18

Tracks:

Say It With Music Remember Blue Skies
Top Hat White Tie And Tails How Deep Is The Ocean (How High
This Is The Army Oh How I Hate To Get Up In The Morning Soft
Whatll I Do Always The Song Is Ended (But The Melody Lingers
The Piccolino Cheek To Cheek
White Christmas
The Girl That I Marry Say It Isnt So Mandy
Give Me Your Tired Your Poor God Bless America
Smoke Gets In Your Eyes Yesterdays
Ive Told Every Little Star The Song Is You
The Night Was Made For Love She Didnt Say Yes All The Things
Look For The Silver Lining They Didnt Believe Me Long Ago (A
I Dream Too Much The Jockey On The Carrousel
Why Was I Born The Way You Look Tonight Who
Make Believe Bill
Why Do I Love You You Are Love Ol Man River
Fascinatin Rhythm
Mine
The Man I Love
Embraceable You Soon
I Got Rhythm
Bess Oh Wheres My Bess
S Wonderful
Maybe
Someone To Watch Over Me Oh Lady Be Good
Embraceable You
Strike Up The Band
Begin The Beguine
All Through The Night
I Concentrate On You
I Love You
Night And Day
In The Still Of The Night
Ive Got You Under My Skin
Blow Gabriel Blow
Just One Of Those Things (Bonus Track)
Hallelujah Time On My Hands
Tea For Two
Carioca
Without A Song
More Than You Know
Orchids In The Moonlight
Sometimes Im Happy I Know That You Know
Through The Years Drums In My Heart
Malaguena
La Cumparsita
Mexicana Medley
Yours (Quiereme Mucho)
Siboney
Caminito
Adios
No Taboleiro De Bahiana
The Moon Of Manakoora
Lotus Land
Kashmiri Song
Jamaican Rhumba
Flamingo
Poinciana (Song Of The Tree)
Andalucia
Sweet Leilani (Bonus Track)
Frenesi (Cancion Tropical) (Bonus Track)
Show Boat
South Pacific
Slaughter On Tenth Avenue
An American In Paris
Porgy And Bess

Album Description

The multi-faceted Andre Kostelanetz left his mark on the music world as an acclaimed conductor/arranger/accompanist. His most notable contribution is the creation of the Easy Listening genre, done by bridging the gap between Classical and Pop music. Highlights on this 6 CD box set include Irving Berlin's 'Cheek To Cheek', George Gershwin's 'The Man I Love' and Jerome Kern's 'Smoke Gets In Your Eyes'. Includes 3 bonus tracks 'Just One Of Those Things' (Cole Porter), 'Sweet Leilani' (from Waikiki Wedding) & 'Frenesi' (Cancion Tropical). Standard jewel cases housed in a deluxe wooden box w/hinged lid (approx. 6 x 5''). Collectables. 2003.

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A very good band
How messed up is the Music Industry?
2001 top ten
Get it! You won't be sorry
The best power/jangle pop record of the year

Living in the Holland Tunnel
The Mockers
Manufacturer: One Eye Open Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music

General | Pop | Styles | Music

Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music

General | Rock | Styles | Music

Power Pop | Rock | Styles | Music

General | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music

Rock | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music

General | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music
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ASIN: B00005NF44
Release Date: 2001-08-14

Tracks:

More Important Things
It Wasn't Just Me
Yes World
Coronation
Get In Line
Funk #50
Pearly Gates
Sheepwalking
Comes As No Surprise
Robin's Problem
C'mon Over To My Side
Sunflowers

Customer Reviews:

A very good band.......2004-08-04

Bon je sais, en France, le power pop, ce n'est pas vraiment notre truc, mais bon là pas de déchet avec les Mockers. Le nouveau est en préparation, et j'ai eu de la chance de l'écouter par Seth lorsqu'il est venu sur Paris et c'est top classe, surtout avec le titre Empire Stroke out que vous pouvez déjà écouter sur leur site.

How messed up is the Music Industry?.......2004-02-27

Short and sweet: This is a great album no mater what you label it, pop, power pop, whatever. It's just a damn shame that we are forced to listen to that RAP CRAP when stuff like this is out there, no wait it's not available at this time. WAY TOO BAD!

2001 top ten.......2001-12-08

I have to agree with the reviews I have read. This cd is strong from top to bottom. There are so many good songs on it that it's hard to pick a favorite( Sheepwalking and Yes World are great though). There is no question this cd should make a lot of top 10 list. It certainly deserves it. What a superb effort!

Get it! You won't be sorry.......2001-11-29

I read a review of this CD in Phoenix's New Times magazine and I am always looking for new music and groups. Heard some samples from the CD on The Mockers web site and knew I had to get it. This CD is wonderful. I'm a sucker for great pop music and this is it. I've seen a lot of references to this being power pop music, if this is power pop keep it coming Mockers! The CD goes from home, to car, to work and back.
Living in the Holland Tunnel is filled with catchy tunes, great guitar work, excellant production work, and clever lyrics. The music has a timeless quality to it. The Mockers seem to be very influenced by the Beatles, Kinks, Zombies, Big Star, and the Beach Boys to name a few.
The song "Pearly Gates" is worth buying the CD for alone -- an outstanding song! Other favorites are "Coronation" and "Sheepwalking" (gotta love that title!). All the songs are great I hate to just narrow down the list to the above songs.
This is clearly one of the great CDs to come out in 2001. It is on my top 5 list for 2001 to be sure.
RUN OUT AND BUY IT! You're gonna love it especially if you love great "power pop" music! Take a chance, you won't be sorry.

The best power/jangle pop record of the year.......2001-09-21

Awesome record! What a collection of tunes! They're all great but "Coronation" really makes an impression. Unusual song structure! How many songs begin with the chorus? The middle bridge section is straight out of "Pet Sounds" and Funk #50 (a play on The James Gang Funk #49?) opens with a tip of the hat from Klatuu's "Calling Occupants", while the verse begins with a quote from "Let's Spend the Night Together". While they are unique songs, they remind you of every glorious pop tune you've ever heard. Layered harmonies, clever lyrics, melodic guitars; they got it all! I hear whispers of Bobby Sutliff, (another guy produced by Mitch Easter), The Windbreakers, Badfinger, Raspberries, The Cavedogs, The Three O'Clock, Color Me Gone, Guadalcanal Diary, DB's, Big Star, Pez Band, etc., etc. There's even a dab of 70's skinny-tie pop rolled in...Superb production by Mitch Easter (as usual). The guitar tone is outstanding, especially on "More Important Things"; it's somewhere just this side of Bowie's "Suffragette City". If you like any of the aforementioned bands, you're gonna *LOVE* this CD.

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Freedom and Whiskey
Freedom & Whiskey
Manufacturer: Artist One-Stop
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music

General | Rock | Styles | Music

Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music

General | Classic Rock | Styles | Music

Pop Rock | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music
ASIN: B0000A0L0S
Release Date: 2003-06-11

Tracks:

No More
Freedom
Rev It Up
Hit The Bricks
Ghost of Mary Green
You And I
The Slide
Kettlebottom Blues
Dog House
The Stranger

Album Description

FREEDOM AND WHISKEY combines the sound and talent of the classic and southern rock era and brings it head on into the new millineum. The album was a two year project in the making, but has been well worth the wait. Loaded with hits like Rev It Up, Hit The Bricks, The Stranger, Freedom and Dog House it can't miss. This music will stand the test of time. If you like classic and southern rock, check out Freedom and Whiskey for your listening pleasure.

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Music of Matisse & Picasso

Manufacturer: Naive
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music

General | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music

Compilations | Classical | Styles | Music

Cabaret | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music
ASIN: B00006IWQS
Release Date: 2003-01-14

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Pieces of Milk

Manufacturer: Wing and a Prayer
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music

General | International | Styles | Music

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ASIN: B000CA2L32
Release Date: 2002-12-01

Tracks:

And Then
Rubberball
Little Man
Sum R Potential
Deliver
I Visualize
Ice Water
Levi's Binox
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Product Description

Produced by legendary Southern producer Jim Dickinson and engineered by Roland Janes, Pieces of Milk was recorded in two days at the historic Sam Phillips Studio in Memphis. Included in Vibrations Magzine's (Switzerland) top ten list of 2002.

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Molly Venter

Manufacturer: Empty Beach
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000CAAH8S
Release Date: 2004-03-30

Tracks:

Sleep At Night
Same Language
Afraid You Don't Know
30,000 Feet
The Sorry Song
Josh
Upper Hand
Walking Backwards
Tornado
Breaking Mine
Like I'm Home
Loud As He Can
More Than I Take

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Manufacturer: Dirty Mouf
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000CAGHHS
Release Date: 2004-11-09

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Simply
Grace
Manufacturer: Grace Millo
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000CAGUSY
Release Date: 2005-08-09

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