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Outkast never ceases to amaze me.

Eric Smith | Pittsburgh, PA | 08/07/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Yes I accidentally bought a clean cd. Don't ask. The point? Outkast doesn't need swears to distract the audience, like some other rappers* cough cough, ja rule * Rather, their beats and music are just superb. I've heard so many styles jam packed from over the years w/ them and what better way to do it then with this collection! I really love "Player's Ball"...their first hit. Some of the slower songs are kind of boring but the faster-paced ones really compensate... "B.O.B." wasn't what put them in mainstream terrirtory, even though it is still ag reat song. "Ms Jackson" however was the song that put them in mainstream territory, and also helped start the new pop hip hop trend. Who cant resist tappin their foot to the rodeo-inspired "Rosa Parks" or gettin down to the beats and lyrics of "So Fresh So Clean." In a world of depressing, cookie-cutter world of rap music that uses swears to coverup weak raps (Murder inc), Oukast really is a break from that. They're different, and always willing to stand out for the crowd, even if it does mean dying your hair white and wearing multi-colored velvet suits on stage. If you're a *real* hip hop fan then your collection will not be complete without "Big Boi and Dre Present...Outkast." A must own, an recieves an A+ rating from me."

Great Album(even if it is edited)

Eric Smith | 03/22/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"When I first got this I was'nt sure if it was gonna be too great, even though Outkast is one of my favorite groups. I was wrong. There are some really great songs on this c.d., and I'm not finished listening to all of them yet. Some of the really good tracks are: The Whole World, So fresh, so clean, and Ain't no thang(I don't recommend playing this one near your parents, even if it is edited). I really recommend this c.d. for anyone who enjoys rap, and can't get the unedited version."

Not perfect...

Eric Smith | 07/18/2005

(4 out of 5 stars)

"...but when it comes down to it all, you can't go wrong with an Outkast greatest hits album.



At the time this album was released in 2001, Outkast just came off a string of hits, and a multi-platinum album - simply put, Outkast had just pushed themselves into the mainstream. I think the purpose of this album was to act as a refresher course for fans who had just jumped onto the Outkast bandwagon in 2000-01 when Stankonia was released.



Obviously, this album won't have their most recent hits such as "The Way You Move", "Hey Ya", and "Roses", but it does include mega hits such as "B.O.B.", "So Fresh, So Clean", and the timeless #1 hit, "Ms. Jackson". Also, this album does a great job of including some of Outkast's older (and better) material. The signature Outkast flows on "Elevators", the spoken word funk of "Spottieottiedopaliscious", the up-beat joint "Rosa Parks", and the single that started it all, all, "Player's Ball" are all on here too, without question.



Even some of Outkast's older standout non-singles, such as "Crumblin' Erb", the grimey, the Dirty South sound of "Ain't No Thang" and the epic "Aquemini" are present too, along with arguably what is Outkast's best track ever, "Git Up, Git Out" with Goodie Mob.



Of course, like any greatest hits or best of album, there's a small problem with the track selection. Some of Outkast's greatest tracks, such as "Hootie Hoo", "D.E.E.P.", "Two Dope Boys", "Jazzy Belle" and "Skew it on the Bar-B" are all nowhere to be found, and most questionably, "ATLiens", "13th Floor/Growing Old" and "Da Art Of Storytellin' pt. 1" are all missing in action as well. Also, the new material on here, "Funkin' Around", "Movin' Cool" and "The Whole World" is just decent.



All things aside, you can't go wrong with an Outkast greatest hits album. They are, and continue to be one of rap's most innovative groups, always coming out with a new sound while staying true to their roots. I recommend this to anyone who jumped on the Outkast bandwagon with Speakerboxx/The Love Below, just to see the type of brilliant music you were missing."