Track Listings (17) - Disc #1| All Artists: Jurassic 5 Title: Power in Numbers (Limited Edition w/ Bonus DVD) Members Wishing: 0 Total Copies: 0 Label: Interscope Records Release Date: 10/8/2002 Album Type: Limited Edition, Explicit Lyrics Genres: Dance & Electronic, Pop, Rap & Hip-Hop Styles: Turntablists, West Coast, Experimental Rap, Pop Rap Number of Discs: 2 SwapaCD Credits: 2 UPC: 606949344825 |
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Two years after Jurassic 5's debut album, Quality Control, proved that B-boy-oriented retro-rap doesn't have to be corny, the six-member crew (four MCs and two DJs) seems to be gearing up for the revolution. While fans of ... more » |
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Amazon.com Two years after Jurassic 5's debut album, Quality Control, proved that B-boy-oriented retro-rap doesn't have to be corny, the six-member crew (four MCs and two DJs) seems to be gearing up for the revolution. While fans of Quality Control's bright sound will still find much to enjoy here, J5's sophomore offering does a good job at extending their sound. Opening with "Freedom," a quiet yet focused call to action, Power in Numbers presents a slightly darker vision of hip-hop nirvana than the group offered first time around. In keeping with the album's title, J5 has also expanded its crew--Percy P. (of the early-'90s underground group, Double XX Posse) and Big Daddy Kane help wreck the G Rap-esque "A Day at the Races," and the always game alterna-diva, Nelly Furtado, lends a surprisingly effective pop edge to the bouncy "Thin Line." On the production end of things, Juju of the Beatnuts adds his special blend of Colombian madness to the jazzy "If You Only Knew" and the considerably bleaker "One of Them." --Rebecca Levine Similarly Requested CDs
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CD ReviewsAn authentic Hip Hop Record!! J-Ski 1 | From Albany, NY, Now Manchester, NH | 10/16/2002 (5 out of 5 stars) "Jurassic 5's follow up to their critacally acclaimed "Quality Control", is quite refreshing in comparison to the majority rap albums being released as of late. In many cases "Power in numbers start where the last one left off. Primarlily on tracks like the Cut Chemist produced "Break", the 4 MC's flip different lyrical cadences over a straight up break beat. On "A Day At the Races" the crew invites Big Daddy Kane, and Percy P. to flow over an uptempo track, which takes you back to an era between the "Golden years", and 92, and by the way Akil, Zaakir(Soup), Chali2Na, and Marc7 have no trouble keeping up with the veterans. Other standouts include the first single from the album "What's Golden", which was produced by DJ NuMark, "Thin Line" featuring Nelly Furtado, and "After School Special". The fellas also hit you with a few unexpected tracks, including "One of Them" featuring JuJu of the Beatnuts, where they go on to exploit the fake thug MC of today, check out the exiting conclusion where Soup rips "if there was no cameras aloud and your bodyguard didn't have to hold your hand through the croud." Another must hear is the smoothed out "Hey", it's definately a track that you can just vibe to. Jurassic 5 most definately serve up another classic on this piece, and put themselves on another level as far as hip hop groups go today. Lets put it this way each member is a Lion, and when they form together, you get Voltron. That's a powerfull force. At this time the band is definately "What's Golden" in hip hop, but the sales could definately be Platinum." Theres power in numbers, especially these 4 emcees & 2 Djs A. Bedford | San Francisco, CA | 10/17/2002 (5 out of 5 stars) "Jurassic 5 comes through with yet another album with quality, control and experience. The lyrics have the same positive J5 content but much improved from Jurassic 5 EP release. The beats are more chill and sometimes with a hint of jazz which is more or less the usual J5 style. But if you've liked any of their previous releases you will like this album. The bonus DVD is also a great bonus to the CD. The DVD shows a little bit of each member's life in L.A definitely worth checkin out. Also check out Scratch the movie for a short look at J5 and a little expansion of your knowledge of hip hop.-Peace" Finally, a follow-up. Great hip-hop Andreas Kaczanowski | Denver, Colorado | 02/12/2003 (5 out of 5 stars) "J5 has been known for their unique lyrical content and assaulting MC styles. Harmonious and teeming with melody, the group truly regains momentum with POWER IN NUMBERS. A great album with an underrated lazy dark jungle beat in "Remeber his NAme" and a powerful single in "What's Golden." Finally there is something decent to play on T.V. considering true talents are shunned from the mainstrstream. Buy this album if hip-hop's your soul, if harmony is your passion, if music is your life, or if you like to have any sort of good time what-so-ever. Probably the greatest hip-hop album we're going to see, along with the roots, hit the radio and television. And as J5 says, "We keep it true to the game.""
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