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Maxwell...EMBRYA I notice that Maxwell's EMBRYA CD gets ignored compared to his other albums...what do you all think of that CD? | |
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My favorite Maxwell album, period. Don't care what others say about Urban Hang Suite, Now or BLACKsummersnight (not that I dislike those). There's something about the vibe on Embrya (and the obscure lyrics). Luxury: Cococure is my favorite on that album... pure groove bliss. | |
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I find myself listening to Embrya and BSM frequently. | |
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I love Embrya, it's very soothing and flows very nicely! ![]() | |
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I love this album; it's a masterpiece. ![]() ![]() everwanting: to want you to want submerge: til we become the sun gravity: pushing to pull ... ALL favorites of mine. How can I stand 2 stay where I am? / Poor butterfly who don't understand. | |
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I just got it on Saturday. I don't dislike it... ![]() I got tix to the Jill Scott/Maxwell concert in Philly in June, and I realized that I only owned the 1st one. I borrowed the latest one from my Dad (yes!), and ordered "Now" and "Embrya". I have to get back to you... "Love Hurts. Your lies, they cut me. Now your words don't mean a thing. I don't give a damn if you ever loved me..." -Cher, "Woman's World" | |
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It's a bit long, but it's still up there as some of the best work in the past 10 years from an artist. | |
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i think it's his most creative masterpiece | |
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It's definitely one that you have to listen several times before you get it, and it's worth it. I'm listening to "Know These Things: Shouldn't You" right now. ![]() "Funkyslsistah… you ain't funky at all, you just a little ol' prude"!
"It's just my imagination, once again running away with me." | |
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his best work | |
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Bree8016 said: I love this album; it's a masterpiece.
![]() ![]() everwanting: to want you to want submerge: til we become the sun gravity: pushing to pull ... ALL favorites of mine. omg, ![]() my favorites too! And though you cause my callin, And though you know I'm haunting And though you smell I'm crawlin, And though you taste I'm stalking You still ignore me watching every move babe Every move babe On you babe And though you taste I'm stalking, And though you smell I'm crawlin And though you know I'm haunting And though you cause my callin, You still ignore my atmosphere on you babe On you babe Mesmerizing... ![]() "America is a continent..." | |
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All I gotta say is: Hula ![]() ![]() Ὅσον ζῇς φαίνου
μηδὲν ὅλως σὺ λυποῦ πρὸς ὀλίγον ἐστὶ τὸ ζῆν τὸ τέλος ὁ χρόνος ἀπαιτεῖ.” | |
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DigitalGardin said: I notice that Maxwell's EMBRYA CD gets ignored compared to his other albums...what do you all think of that CD?
His best, easy. I don't want you to think like me. I just want you to think. | |
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funkyslsistah said: It's definitely one that you have to listen several times before you get it, and it's worth it. I'm listening to "Know These Things: Shouldn't You" right now.
![]() I loved it from hearing it the first time. I don't want you to think like me. I just want you to think. | |
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I like this album. I was and still is quite different from all the others. Strange thing is at the time It came out I was going through my divorce. I can can still listen to it now with fond memories. | |
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Lammastide said: All I gotta say is: Hula
![]() ![]() Word! I swear if this was on vinyl, I would have worn this joint out so much it would be skipping by now. It's so hypnotic and smooth, you can't deny that GROOVE. Gets mad spins whenever I listen. I've used it well... ![]() | |
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Is it true there is a hidden cut that is before track 1?? I tried to rewind from track 1 once but I couldn't get it to work. ![]() "Keep in mind that I'm an artist...and I'm sensitive about my shit."--E. Badu | |
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I LOVE 'Embrya'.. Only second to 'Maxwell's Urban Hang Suite'(and waaayyy better than 'Now' or 'BSM'...
I love the 'aerial' atmosphere in it (the synth layer and his breezy falsetto just give me goosebumps: Good for lovemaking AND weed-smoking too ![]() My favorite tracks are "Drowndeep" - "Maybe You" and... (Just found ou there was a video for this one few weeks ago!! My favorite from the album) Everybody is somebody, but nobody wants to be themselves. | |
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FrenchGuy said: I LOVE 'Embrya'.. Only second to 'Maxwell's Urban Hang Suite'(and waaayyy better than 'Now' or 'BSM'...
I love the 'aerial' atmosphere in it (the synth layer and his breezy falsetto just give me goosebumps: Good for lovemaking AND weed-smoking too ![]() My favorite tracks are "Drowndeep" - "Maybe You" and... (Just found ou there was a video for this one few weeks ago!! My favorite from the album) OMG never knew this was a video... | |
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MidniteMagnet said: Is it true there is a hidden cut that is before track 1?? I tried to rewind from track 1 once but I couldn't get it to work.
![]() it's true. ![]() How can I stand 2 stay where I am? / Poor butterfly who don't understand. | |
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MidniteMagnet said: Is it true there is a hidden cut that is before track 1?? I tried to rewind from track 1 once but I couldn't get it to work.
![]() Yes. You can buy it on iTunes, and Rhapsody. If you put your CD in a regular CD player, cue up track 1, then hit the Rewind button, as if you're scanning for an earlier part of the song (opposed to Previous Track or Next Track buttons). Most CD players will scan into the negative numbers. It's just over 3 minutes long. Your CD player should ring -03:15 or so. It's considered track :00 in the CD jacket, if you take a peek. | |
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ernestsewell said: MidniteMagnet said: Is it true there is a hidden cut that is before track 1?? I tried to rewind from track 1 once but I couldn't get it to work.
![]() Yes. You can buy it on iTunes, and Rhapsody. If you put your CD in a regular CD player, cue up track 1, then hit the Rewind button, as if you're scanning for an earlier part of the song (opposed to Previous Track or Next Track buttons). Most CD players will scan into the negative numbers. It's just over 3 minutes long. Your CD player should ring -03:15 or so. It's considered track :00 in the CD jacket, if you take a peek. Are you serious???? You mean I've had the cd for 10 years and never knew this???? ![]() I will forever love and miss you...my sweet Prince. | |
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Embrya is the only maxwell cd i own. have heard the others in part or full and i believe this is his best work. extremely cohesive and sophisticated. at the time, it was panned critically by many, most noticeably VIBE. they felt it wasn't "accesssible" enough and lacked "radio friendliness". i think maxwell was asserting himself as an artist and giving us a heads up not to pigeonhole him and that he wasn't in this thing for Billboard, etc. i love the way he lets the band play and the songs build. his albums are just that, ALBUMS. These Things is arguably the most beautifully written and sung songs in the last decade. | |
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pzlyprk said: My favorite Maxwell album, period. Don't care what others say about Urban Hang Suite, Now or BLACKsummersnight (not that I dislike those). There's something about the vibe on Embrya (and the obscure lyrics). Luxury: Cococure is my favorite on that album... pure groove bliss.
Totally with U on this. 'Embrya' and 'Urban Hang Suite' R both timeless albums. I don't find myself listening 2 'Now' very much. "He's a musician's musician..." | |
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Giovanni777 said: pzlyprk said: My favorite Maxwell album, period. Don't care what others say about Urban Hang Suite, Now or BLACKsummersnight (not that I dislike those). There's something about the vibe on Embrya (and the obscure lyrics). Luxury: Cococure is my favorite on that album... pure groove bliss.
Totally with U on this. 'Embrya' and 'Urban Hang Suite' R both timeless albums. I don't find myself listening 2 'Now' very much. I liked "Now" too, it had some pretty good stuff on there, but compared to the first two albums as well as the unplugged album, it's Maxi's weakest album to date, IMO. I will forever love and miss you...my sweet Prince. | |
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quote] ernestsewell said: Yes. You can buy it on iTunes, and Rhapsody. If you put your CD in a regular CD player, cue up track 1, then hit the Rewind button, as if you're scanning for an earlier part of the song (opposed to Previous Track or Next Track buttons). Most CD players will scan into the negative numbers. It's just over 3 minutes long. Your CD player should ring -03:15 or so. It's considered track :00 in the CD jacket, if you take a peek. Are you serious???? You mean I've had the cd for 10 years and never knew this???? ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Everybody is somebody, but nobody wants to be themselves. | |
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I don't think it's a perfect album, but there are several great moments on there. Very smooth and soothing album overall. "And When The Groove Is Dead And Gone, You Know That Love Survives, So We Can Rock Forever" RIP MJ ![]() "Baby, that was much too fast"...Goodnight dear sweet Prince. I'll love you always ![]() | |
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Unfortunately, I think Maxwell's albums have been getting steadily worse with each release. So I think 'Embrya' is quite good. ![]() MY COUSIN WORKS IN A PHARMACY AND SHE SAID THEY ENEMA'D PRANCE INTO OBLIVION WITH FENTONILS!! | |
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Fauxie said: Unfortunately, I think Maxwell's albums have been getting steadily worse with each release. So I think 'Embrya' is quite good.
![]() But your logic would dictate that Embrya is worse than Urban Hang Suite. | |
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Could this dude get any more BORING. My god. ![]() | |
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