What are your impressions on this album? Supernova inspired my purchase.

I played the shit out of it last year and it was a breath of fresh air. A real band, real singing and a great sound. It seems almost more like an alternative record like the Beastie Boys than it does rap. I liken their sound to a combination of Prince, Tricky and the Beasties, but totally their own thing. It's great.

This album has only very recently been added to my collection but I love the vibe on 'Things Are Getting Better'.

it's very good.
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I saw them live around this time last year and they were way better than I could ever imagine. One of the best shows I've ever seen. And the Detroit crowd gave them a lot of love and knew all the words.

Have you noticed that "Run To The Sun" has the same vibe as "The Ballad of Dorothy Parker". "Tape You" and "Baby Doll" are some funky shit too. I hope they have another album soon. The N.E.R.D. stuff makes Neptunes sound like childs' play. Pharell was really cool in person too.

What do you think of the album so far Anji?

Anji said:

TRON said:

I only bought it out about a week ago so I don't really 'know' all the songs yet but I'm diggin' the funked out elements to it. I've been surprised how good the production sounds too.

Supernova said:

Nowhere near as moved as I was by that Stevie song you mentioned to me on the 'Life Coaching' thread. Love that song!

By the way, Tron. Can you recommend some essential Bowie? I only own Ziggy.

And while we're at it, Supernova. Stevie-wise, I'm only tuned into Talking Book, Innervisions and Songs In The Key Of Life. What else is absolutely essential?

Anji said:

Music Of My Mind, Fulfillingness' First Finale and perhaps Hotter Than July.

Anji said:

These are the next 5 I'd get in order:

Low
"Heroes"
Heathen
Scary Monsters
Station To Station

Nearly everything by him is brilliant, but these ones are absolute stunners.

Glad to see you've discovered "In Search Of" as it is a fantastic album! It is solid from start to finish. Not often does hip hop focus on the subject of love, but this album does. It is truly a unique, intoxicating and intriguing listen. I love every song.

Anji said:

I have both versions. Superb!

TRON said:

And then ...

Diamond Dogs
Aladdin Sane
Young Americans
Hunky Dory
Outside

Anji said:

Essence said:

Those are the ones, Anji.

Essence said:

Cheers Essence.

TRON said:

Thanks Tron.

Moonbeam said:

Moonie, have you heard Common's 'Like Water For Chocolate'?

JohnnyTheFox said:

Thanks Johnny. Lotta Bowie to get through...

Supernova said:

Do you like Bob Marley, Supernova?

Anji said:

Very much so! But I have yet to get any of his remasters. Soon, very soon.

Anji said:

Nope! Not so into Common though. That video where he was singing to the deaf girl was amazingly corny!

Moonbeam said:

Oh dear. I've only heard some of his music. No visuals yet but that might be a good thing.

Supernova said:

Same here, on both counts. In that case, I'd like to dedicate my favourite song from the Survival album to you, Zimbabwe. I love that song!

Anji said:

I got all the remasters but old Chrissy boy keeps putting out further 2CD deluxe remasters of the intial single remasters.

Thus far: Catch A Fire, Exodus & Rastaman Vibration.

this is one of my favorite albums too, I still play to death even though it's old, I love Brain, Provider, Tape You, Run to the sun and Rock Star, I like to listen to this CD when I feel like just chillin', I can't wait til the neptunes come out with their new CD, by that time I'll be married to Pharrel Williams ...

it fucking rocks!

Brain is my fave.