The Lost Coast

The Lost Coast

ASIN: B00005NHU0

Track Listings

1. Camp Rude Stumble

2. Eel River

3. Carbon County Coal

4. The Lost Coast

5. The Hardest Lesson

6. Lolo Trace

7. Wildwood Ramble

8. Goodbye Liza Jane

9. Dead Horse Blues

10. The Roscoe Special

11. Dry Lagoon

Editorial Reviews
Ozark Mountain Airwaves, July 13, 2001
Ivan Rosenberg's Dobro CD is a grand assortment of mostly original material that leads the way for future Dobro players.

Product Description
No Label

The Lost Coast

Tracks:

Intro
The Yearn
Music Makes Me High
Jeeps, Lex Coups, Bimaz And Benz
Lifestyles Of The Rich And Shameless
Renee
All Right
Legal Drug Money
Get Up
Is This Da Part
Straight From Da Ghetto
Keep It Real
Channel Zero
Da Game
1, 2, 3
Lifestyles Of The Rich And Shameless (Remix)

Customer Reviews:

Decent Release from the Queens crew.......2007-05-29

Queens and Hip Hop go together like Bread and Butter...

Marley Marl, Legendary Juice Crew, Kool G. Rap, NaS, Mobb Deep, Cormega, Capone-N-Noreaga, Tribe Called Quest, and many many more emerged from Queens from the late 80's to the early 90's. All of them are talented and released good to even classic albums. Some in rapid succession.

Lost Boyz is one of Queens chosen... However don't get it twisted. Lyrically they are a step below all the others I just mentioned with the exception of CNN.

This however is an entertaining notable release. Not a must have, but there is a few tracks that ARE must haves.
The Production throughout the whole album is on point, and at times outstanding. The Musical Concepts are equally great. However, Mr. Cheeks has a really simple rhyme scheme and never changes it up. This is what keeps him on the level of a average lyricsyst, instead of a master of his craft like a Gza, Rakim, or NaS.
Funny thing is Mr. Cheeks actually wrote ALL the lyrics to every song on here, and him an freeky tah are pretty much the only ones who did anything. Makes me ask "Why are those other two even here? Is there job to just stand around and every now and then say yeah, or yo?"

Thease are the three best songs on the Album... "Renee" is one of my favorite Storytelling tracks ive ever heared. "Lifestyles" is a nice social commentary, and "Jeeps,Lex Coups,Bimaz & Benz" is a dope party track that lil Kim bit off on her song "The Jump Off".

1. Renee
2. Lifestyles Of Da Rich an Shameless
3. Jeeps, Lex Coups, Bimaz & Benz

Ahh yes...Another one........2006-09-23

How could you not not own this and call yourself a hip hop fan. If you don't own this stop what you're doing and pick this up right away. Freaky Tah & Mr. Cheeks bring us their best record ever! If you remember this was considered mainstream at the time...I wish mainstream still brought us music like this. A great LP from the LOST BOYZ!!! RIP Freaky Tah

Lost And Found.......2005-04-15

This debut from New York's southside Jamica, Queens crew led by Mr. Cheeks has made boyz with their hustlin', partying, street grooves on Legal Drug Money. With memerable, catchy hooks and freestyle rhymes the Lost Boyz had themselves an almost classic. Their party, upbeat joints like "Music Makes Me High" and "Get Up" are what makes this such a hot commodity. On the other end of the spectrum we have "Renee". This is a song mourning over a death. Besides, Mr. Cheeks uses the word love and keeps it raw and hardcore. Member Freaky Tah also represented on here with Mr. Cheeks and with a solo song, "1,2,3". Going back to their most obvious freestyle flow, listen to the two of them on "All Right". A couple more upbeat tracks would have absolutely made this a classic.

Lost Boyz- Legal Drug Money .......2005-02-04

Hard to believe its coming up on nine years since the Lost Boyz dropped their debut "Legal Drug Money" (1996). Back then the Queens group consisted of members Mr. Cheeks, Freaky Tah (Dead) Pretty Lou and Spigg Nice (37 Year Jail Sentence). The fact that I still get play from this cd years later, shows that the Lost Boys made memorable music. My favorite track on this album is the single "Renee" a track about losing a love to death. They did not always shine on every track but on tracks like "Music Makes Me High", "Lifestyles of the Rich and Shameless, "Legal Drug Money", "Straight From The Ghetto" and the thugged out "1,2,3" they were unforgettable, excelling in delivering reality street raps. This is an album I recommend for the collection, Lost Boyz brought a distinct style and made an impact on Hip Hop, their is no possibility of reunion albums making the limited material they dropped all the more worth checking out.

The Real Deal Street Life (4.5 Stars).......2004-06-30

In my mind, this CD is what east coast hip hop should sound like. This album had an impact in that was summed up well by one reviewer that said: "When this album dropped in '96, everybody's ears perked up a bit and heads turned." This was one of those albums that you could turn on and just zone out to. Tracks like "The Yearn", "Music Makes Me High", and "Get Up" were sure to get any party started while cuts like "Legal Drug Money", "All Right", "Straight From The Ghetto", and "1,2,3" were equally effective tales of ghetto life. Then you throw in classics tracks like "Jeeps, Lex Coups, Bimaz, & Benz", "Lifestyles Of The Rich & Shameless", and "Renee" and you have as good a rap album as you're gonna find on the east coast. Even the intro is hot without taking all day to get to the point. This is easily the best album released by the Lost Boyz. It seems that Mr Cheeks leads the charge while Freaky Tah picks up the slack. Tah doesn't rhyme much, but he does manage to spit a few bars on "Legal Drug Money", "The Yearn", "All Right", and "1,2,3". And when he's not rhyming, he's ad libbing in the background on most songs (don't front like I was the only one that was singing along with Tah in most of those songs). There are a few shortcomings that keep this album from achieving classic status. Freaky Tah has a very simplistic flow that can come off as boring from time to time (but not often). Then there are tracks like "Da Game" and "Is This The Part" that could've been left off the album and no one would've missed it. Aside from those mishaps, the rest of the album is flawless. It's been 8 years since this album came out (damn, that was 8 years ago?!) and you can still zone out to it in 2004. Overall, this album is near classic with party jams and street tales that are effective in their purposes. This CD is definitely worth your money if you're considering buying it.

Tracks:

Rob O BeatTalk
Fake'n Jax
The Life I Live
Square
Mind Over Matter
Center of Attention
To Each His Own
CrossRoads
No Words
What They Say

Tracks:

Everyman
Baby Pa
How Im Livin
Blah Uno
Cant Wait
I Originate
Markd4death
Nasty Scene
Nothing More
Press Rewind
Rhyme Writer
Too Close
Understand?

Album Description

Pete Rock is considered by many in the Hip Hop community to have made one of the most significant musical contributions to the genre. The release in 2001 of Petestrumentals on independent UK based label BBE (Barely Breaking Even) highlighted the fact that Pete's fan base is still strong in the US.

Now, BBE/Rapster are proud to present two of Pete's previously unreleased albums.

While in the process of leaving Elektra Records, Pete Rock started up his own label, "Soul Brother Records"... the year was 1994. INI was the first group signed to the label. Very little is known about this group and they soon disbanded. Even less is known about Deda, but both albums are infused with Pete Rock's distinctive brand of beat wizardry.

Album Details

The Ace Producer, DJ and Mixer Presents a Full Program of Classics from the Archives of Rap and Hip Hop.

Customer Reviews:

What you missed between 1994 and 1998 (and best believe you MISSED it!).......2007-06-17

During the early 90s, Pete Rock established himself as, in my opinion, the greatest producer in hip hop during his three-album partnership with fellow Mount Vernon, NY rapper C.L. Smooth. Their three albums, 1991's All Souled Out EP, 1992's seminal Mecca and the Soul Brother, and 1994's classic The Main Ingredient were all marked by truly astounding production. Pete's beats are true works of art, as much as any classical composition or jazz solo. His beats are meticulously produced, deeply layered masterpieces of rich, dense instrumentals and gorgeous elements. His soulful bass and synths, his signature horn loops, and his talented DJ elements have been often imitated, but never duplicated. His music is so incredible, it really has the ability to set a mood or convey emotion. Pete and C.L. were a match made in heaven, as C.L.'s literate, heartfelt verses always provided a perfect complement for the music, be it through love songs, conscious statements, or clever punchlines.

Anyway, after the duo split in early '95, Pete already had a few artists in the stable, and he hoped they could fill C.L.'s huge shoes. "Lost & Found" is a two disc set of Pete Rock productions recorded in 1995. But more specifically, they are actually two shelved albums. Disc 1 is InI's "Center of Attention," and Disc 2 is Deda's "The Original Baby Pa." Due to label disputes, both of these albums remained unreleased until Pete regained the rights to the masters and released them independently in 2003 through the English label Barely Breakin' Even.

InI is a trio consisting of Pete's brother Grap Luva, Rob-O, and Rass. These guys made appearances on the Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth LPs, and they are a pretty unique trio. They are very artistic and experimental in nature. Their raspy, understated voices add to this quality, but they come across as very laidback. They are also known to bring some old-fashioned New York battle raps too, and they are a lot of fun to listen to. On "Center of Attention," Pete's production is different than anything else he ever put together in his career. Overall, I'd say it was a little bit simpler, usually not quite as dense as his thick, rich work with C.L. It takes more from soul than from jazz, and his favorite horn loops are for the most part absent. Instead he employs some funkier synths and electronic elements for a focused sound, it's hard to explain really well. Pete also sings a lot of hooks here. "Center of Attention" is all-around a really great and unique listen.

Amazon's tracklist is wrong and the snippets are incorrectly matched. After a short intro, "Center of Attention" begins with "No More Words," a simple and effective track musically and lyrically. "Step Up" is excellent, musically a little reminiscent of "Straighten It Out" and lyrically entertaining, just some talented MCs callin' others out. Pete drops a verse on "Think Twice," a fairly sparse track that's nice but not a highlight. "Square One" is a great example of this album's focused sound, the cool beat matches the laidback, low deliveries of InI. The happy, nostalgic "The Life I Live" precedes my favorite, "KrossRoads." This song is just cute. The simple, blippy beat provides a backdrop for the conversational raps kicked to a woman, they're quintissentially New York. The fairly forgettable "To Each His Own" comes next, followed by the single "Fakin' Jax." This beat is soulful and Pete's verse and hook combine great with Rob-O and Grap Luva's, this song is well-executed. A winding bassline in "What You Say" recalls a low-key jazz song, and "Props" is some joyful, upbeat jazzy funk. The nice title track and piano-laced "Grown Man Sport" provide good moments, and so does the C.L.-sampling "Mind Over Matter." The very memorable "Don't You Love It," which has Rob-O's best performance, and the absolutely gorgeous "Microphonist Wanderlust" close the disc strongly.

Deda is a very different MC from the others Pete has worked with. He's a gruff, rugged rapper who's definitely raw around the edges. I'm surprised the other reviewers slam him so hard, he's not as bad as they make him sound, and he has some redeeming qualities even if he's not much of a lyricist. Basically, he's a pretty average borough rapper who was lucky enough to befriend the greatest beatcraft in the business. And believe me, Pete more than makes up for any shortcomings on Deda's part. These beats are spectacular, among the best he's made. They are ripe with vocal loops, upbeat, funky basslines, horn samples, and instrumental breaks. The spotlight never comes off the beats, and that's why I find "The Original Baby Pa" enjoyable. This album's all about fun, and it's got Pete's unmistakable sound all over it. Pete's beats are awesomely head-nodding, and when Deda's flow is on they can make some great results.

"Everyman" kicks off the disc, a cut that vibes nicely. "Baby Pa" is funky, but unmistakably East Coast styled. The okay "How I'm Livin'" comes before the horn-laced, rugged yet funky "Blah Uno." "Can't Wait" has some understated keyboards, and "I Originate" is a DJ showcase. The collabo "Markd4Death" sounds more like an InI song, and Nasty Scene is highlighted by a good instrumental hook that also samples an AZ verse. "Nothing More" and "Press Rewind" showcase inventive instrumentals, the latter using sleighbells and sax blasts. "Rhyme Writer" is good fun, and "Too Close" is musically among the best, this sampling PMD for a hook. The last cut is "Understand?," a provocative, nice finish.

InI and Deda are going to get hated on because they're not C.L. Smooth. But basically, not really anybody is. These guys are mid-90s east coast MCs that are blessed with truly incredible production. Pete uses these albums as platforms for some experimental sounds. But the fact remains that Pete Rock does NOT make bad beats. His sound is always meticulously engineered to perfection, and that holds true. His music can make you feel good. I really recommend "Lost & Found," it's not as complete as some of his other projects but musically is equally as fulfilling. Also, at two albums for the price of one, you can't beat it. Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth fans will find hours upon hours of enjoyment through these discs, and fans of the east coast sound that Pete helped pioneer will love them. If you like the InI disc, also check out Rob-O's recent solo release Rhyme Pro, and in addition to all of the Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth albums (the best ever!) I recommend Pete's solos like Soul Survivor.

Pete Rock...He Is Legend.......2007-03-10

I've been a big fan of underground Producer Pet Rock's work since the early '90's (of Pete Rock and CL Smooth fame).When I heard a hip hop group called INI's "single" "FAKIN' JAX" on a local underground Hip hop radio program recently, I HAD to find out who did this song-INI was a short-lived hop hop group that included PETE ROCK as both a member an producer of the group's music. Well, having loved hearing the song I intensely sought them out over the web. Found out that the group no longer exists and that their original mid-90's set, "Center of Attention", is now very hard to find...a REAL collector's item. Unbeknownst to me until now, Pete Rock decides to re-release this disk, with another disk, Deda's "The Original Baby Pa" as this double CD. This double CD, released in 2003, has appeared with several names-"Center of Attention", "The Original Baby Pa" and "Lost and Found: Underground Hip hop Classics". Whatever the record companies wanna call it, this CD's production work by Pete Rock is simply stunning throughout!!! Some of his best production work is on this CD. INI's entire disk DOES NOT DISSAPPOINT-it is classic '90's hip hop to the highest degree. Deda's "The Original Baby Pa" 's set is almost as equally good (although the raps are not as good). Such a real shame these 2 disks almost never saw the light of day...if Pete Rock himself hadn't rescued them and found a british distibutor (BBE). If you are a TRUE HIP HOP fan,and you are not familiar with Pete Rock's work - this disk is ESSENTIAL for your collection.

Tru Hip Hop, and Underground Classee.......2006-08-07

Well I am a guy just exploring the underground music scene, I know the big guys in the underground, and looking deeper into the underground to find better, I admit I am only 16, but that doesn't make me ignorant about my music. I bought this album, basically because it said Pete Rock, and I love all his stuff. Alot of people really don't give credit to how flawless the beats are with the MCin. If you're like me, a person really into the beats and the flow, the rhythm, I believe you will like this album. It's the old school Hip Hop you love to love, and it's not really like the current state of Underground Hip Hop, which makes it a classic. Not just InI good, but the Deda cd is good also. I mean, I might not be a Hip Hop genious, but I know this is good for your moneys worth, I actually wanted to get an Artifacts album, didn't find it, and just bought this, which I am glad that I did. Pete Rock is the better, and BOTH OF THE CDs ARE GOOD, trust me. I guarentee it like the Mens Warehouse, Peace$

THE SOUL BROTHER'S FORGOTTEN MASTERPIECE.......2006-06-23

Firstly, this is a review for the original INI - Center of Attention (disc 1 on this album), not for "Lost & Found" as a whole.

As you may or may not know, due to label problems, Center of attention has been Pete Rock's most slept-on and "under the radar" MASTERPIECE to this day, as it was pushed back and feared by many that the project would never come together and just slip into the darkness for it to be merely dubbed another "unfortunate loss". Thank God!, 8 years later after it's intended release date (1995/1996), Soul Brother has taken charge and finally been able to bring, arguably, Pete Rock's most impressive work yet, to the unsuspecting Hip Hop fans. Coming equipped with brother Grap Luva, Rob-O & Ras G, Center of attention is seriously a testament to the soul brother's legend status in Hiphop and his clear supremacy over all but few producers. The fact that it was recorded in the mid 90's, explains the, unmistakable, trademarks of the; fantastic jazz breaks & horns that are so-clearly associated with Pete Rock's work, a trademark he would grow out of later in his career. Although despite this, make no mistakes about it, overall center of attention posesses a very different sound to both releases and has much more of a "laid back" vibe.
On COA, we see Pete drop a few more verses than he ever did on "Mecca & the soul brother (1992)" and "The Main Ingedient (1994)", which demonstartes his versatility as an artist and also his desire to show that he is much more than just a producer.

However, luckily pete is not required to do too much as brother Grap Luva, Rob-O & Ras-G are more than suitable to compliment pete rock's layered and jazzy beats. Agreeing with another reviewer, I believe that although these MC's will never reach anybodys list of favourite MC's, they are the PERFECT match flow-wise & sound-wise, plus the lyrics are far from wack. Very, Very smooth & laid back. I would even go as far to say they do a better job of complimenting the beats than CL Smooth, on this occasion.

The obvious well-known highlights of the album being the most recognised "Fakin Jax", which samples prodigy (mobb deep)on the hook & the title-track "Center of attention" with its replenishing(piano) melody with which all MC's drop some knowledge over. However, despite this, what some seem to forget about when recomending/promoting this work of art is that every single track (except for #15 which is a cd bonus)is equally as brilliant as the last, and offers it own individuality to the album. Most notably "Life I Live" which samples Biggie's authoratively delivered statement "Damn Right I like the life I Live!" over one of pete rock's best beats, which for me might be my favourite on the whole album. "Step Up" offers a very relaxing and beautfil sound to the album, of which Grap Luva & Rob-O justify to the fullest, total classic. Similarly "Think Twice" also being one of my favourites, sums up just why Center of attention is a total essential to all those fiends looking for some more real ish. Straight conscious & straight-talking material. "Sucka Mc's please think twice, you don't know what you're doing...think about that". That being only 5 of 15 Classic tracks, I hope you can understand & imagine just how hard-hitting and consistent this album truly is. I cannot even explain just how replenishing it is to hear music of this caliber back in the '03 for our minds to feed off.

One of Hiphop's most forgotten about & slept on classics along with others, InI's "Center Of Attention" is an album truly worth any price tag it comes with. Stop sleepin' and get this, you've been missing out. PEACE

Lyrics - 10/10
Beats - 10/10
Replay Value - 10/10
Originality - 10/10

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Lost & Found- Listen to this double CD carefully!.......2006-03-15

Yes, Deda's side isn't as good as the Ini side, but if you are a BIG Pete Rock fan like me, it is well worth your money! Period! The production can't get any better than this, it is truely for those nights cruisin in your car or just chillin' at your house. IF YOU ARE AN ASPIRING HIP HOP PRODUCER, BUY THIS CD AND LEARN FROM THE BEST!

Average customer rating:

Beautiful
The Best Stan Getz Ever
SUPER COOL GETZ
Lost.....But Thankfully Found!
This is a great album

Bossas and Ballads: The Lost Sessions
Stan Getz
Manufacturer: Verve
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music

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ASIN: B0000ACANQ
Release Date: 2003-09-09

Tracks:

Sunshower
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Joanne Julia
Soul Eyes
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Beatrice
The Wind
El Sueno
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Amazon.com

There has been no lack of previously unissued material by the late Stan Getz coming out on CD, but the opportunity to get a further taste of the great tenor saxophonist's exceptional final period is not to be passed on. Recorded two months before his death in 1989 (and two years after the brilliant club dates documented on Anniversary and Serenity), Bossas and Ballads finds him in top form, continuing his memorable association with pianist Kenny Barron. Produced for A&M by Herb Alpert, but shelved in favor of the synthesizered Apasionado, this is vintage Getz: cool and relaxed but possessed of a sneaky explosive power. The man's lyricism could be devastating, and knowing he would be soon gone adds to the potency of his expression on songs such as "Sunshower" (one of five tunes by Barron), Mal Waldron's "Soul Eyes" and Sam Rivers' "Beatrice." A quarter century after spearheading the bossa nova movement in America, he brings a bit less lilt to the form, but more body, never resting on his inventions. --Lloyd Sachs

Customer Reviews:

Beautiful.......2006-09-18

I would just like to advice people to pick up this great title. I listened to it through today again and I urge to you - please listen to the whole CD through. It is really very very beautiful music and things start to get really cosy after song 4. It is more straight jazz than "Bossas" which I think is used more for marketing purposes to tie in with the successful Bossa recordings by Getz.
The trio surrounding Getz is really very fine indeed. Barron's solos stand out and the recording is first rate!!
get it!

The Best Stan Getz Ever.......2005-04-11

This is a gem of a record, as the performances by Stan Getz, George Mraz, Kenny Barron and Victor Lewis are just superb. To think that it was a lost recording because of the not-so-serious other Stan Getz pop recording of the time is a tragedy. This CD exemplifies Stan Getz's artistic talents at its best!

SUPER COOL GETZ.......2005-02-04

Very sophisticated and super smooth.

Although the songs were recorded in 1989 two years before his death, this record shows that Stan Getz never lost his touch. The emotion that pours from his sax on this record is unbelievably moving. Listen to in particular "Soul Eyes" and "The Wind". If you are a fan of his music go buy it. You will not be disappointed!

Lost.....But Thankfully Found!.......2004-08-24

Near the end of his life I had the opportunity to hear Stan Getz perform live at Carnegie Hall with a quartet that featured pianist Kenny Barron. Getz then (as he is also quoted in the liner notes of this CD) referred to Barron as "the other half of my musical heart." Quite a compliment indeed! Along with Chick Corea, who performed with Getz on the superb recordings "Sweet Rain" and "Captain Marvel," Barron was a perfect match for the lyrical Getz. In addition to this session Getz and Barron recorded in a quartet setting at least three other times; these sessions are available on the CDs "Anniversary," "Serenity," and "Soul Eyes." I am glad to own all four. You will be too!

This is a great album.......2004-08-18

If you like Stan Getz, this album is a must for your collection. It swings between the sultry with bossas and latin overtones in many heretofore unheard tunes. Well worth the price, with Kenny Barron on piano, George Mraz (?) on bass and Victor Lewis on drums. Unhurried, produced by Herb Alpert, and that says a bunch right there.

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Peace And Hair Grease
Its sad to me
Lost Boyz- Love, Peace & Nappiness
Real ...
No Happiness just Nappiness

Love, Peace & Nappiness
The Lost Boyz
Manufacturer: Fontana Universal
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Release Date: 1997-06-17

Tracks:

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Summer Time
Me & My Crazy World
Beasts From The East
Love, Peace & Nappiness
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So Love
My Crew
What's Wrong
Certain Things We Do
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Why
From My Family To Yours (Dedication)

Customer Reviews:

Peace And Hair Grease.......2006-02-17

Lost Boyz second and last release prior to the death of member Freaky Tah, Love, Peace & Nappiness' lead singles took us on familiar ground with the group, but overall was a whole different experience. "Summer Time" is the lead song for this album that was a good example of the group's signature style of music. Continuing with the mainstream sound, "Me & My Crazy World" produced by DJ Ron G is about being in love with two women. For a more lyrical, darker experience, "Beasts From The East" featuring A+, Redman & Canibus takes the group to unfamiliar heights that continue with "My Crew" featuring A+ & Canibus. The slow sample of the title track solidified a position for the Boyz with a feel good mainstream song. "So Love" is about the feeling within a relationship over R&B harmonies. Continuing with their up-beat formula of a gritty type bounce groove, "What's Wrong" they admit "...we can do this all night..." with "Certain Things We Do" following the direction and aim. Freaky Tah flows solo on "Get Your Hustle On" with his raspy voice added to the album's versatility. The story line on "Tight Situations" was narrated well by Mr. Cheeks as the horn section made the flow more intense. The album's elevation declines as the remainder of Love, Peace & Nappiness was more or less the love and peace of the album.

Its sad to me.......2005-11-26

Because my boy Freeky Tah had gotten killed but on this album he is showing out, good beats good lyrics and Tah R.I.P.!!!!!!!!

Lost Boyz- Love, Peace & Nappiness.......2005-07-13

The Lost Boyz (Mr. Cheeks, Freaky Tah, Pretty Lou and Spigg Nice) second album "Love, Peace & Nappiness" (1997) is a solid release. LB starts the album off strong with their own version of "Summer Time". They follow it up with the exceptional Ron G produced "Me and My Crazy World" a track about being in love with two women. Mr. Cheeks then collabs with Canibus, A+ and Redman on the raw "Beasts From the East". The title track "Love, Peace and Nappiness" feat. King Keiwanee & Da Blak Pharoah is something special, an upbeat LB anthem. Another track for the ladies follows in the laidback "So Love". A+ and Canibus make another appearance on "My Crew", then Cheeks and Tah drop some decent tracks in "What's Wrong" and "Certain Things We Do". Mr. Cheeks recalls growing up on "Games" feat. Luv Bug Starski. Freaky Tah rhymes with a deep flow on "Get Your Hustle On". "Tight Situations" has LB & Queens Most Wanted telling a thugged out story of a jack. The Lost Boyz provide another outstanding track on the Bink Dawg produced "From My Family To Yours" (Dedication) feat. Queens Most Wanted, LB puts mad heart into this cut while remembering the deaths of Pac, BIG and friends. The Lost Boyz provided a memorable album with "Love, Peace & Nappiness", one which I recommend for the collection.

Real ..........2002-09-17

When I chill out and blow some smoke into the air, I play my LOST BOYZ cd's and I'm telling you it's lovely. LOST BOYZ are some original catz. They keep to themselves, never cross each others boundaries and keep it real. I respect their group to the fullest. To listen to their music is to know them and what they represent. All I can say is, their talented brotha's and their music is off the chain!!!!

No Happiness just Nappiness.......2001-10-30

I gave this album only four stars because I know personally there was a lot of tension building up while recording this album and had it not been there (the tension) this album would have been off the hook.

Tracks:

Moon & Sand
Imagination
You're My Thrill
For Heaven's Sake
Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye
I Don't Stand a Ghost of a Chance With You
Daydream
Zingaro
Blame It on My Youth
My One and Only Love
Everything Happens to Me
Almost Blue

Customer Reviews:

Jazz That Anyone Can Love.......2006-08-19

Not all of Chet Bakers CD's are worth having but this one is. The beauty is in the fragility of his singing voice. Similar to Johnny Cash's later recordings you can hear the life that the voice has lived as it sings. His playing is also beautifully fragile and perfect all at the same time. I've probably over analysed everything here :) I just really liked this CD.

my favorite record.......2005-11-16

This one never gets old for me. Chet made a lot of lousy albums, presumably feeding his heroin habit, but this is a masterpiece. He seems to own the songs -- the emotion pours out of them like he wrote them all himself -- but they're never saccharine. The rest of the quartet, while superb, lets him take center stage where he belongs for one of the last recordings of his life. Don't miss it.

Why is this out of print?.......2005-07-29

What can I say about this record? Its brilliant yet unassuming. Chet feels vulnerable and damaged and very sincere. One of my all time favorite records. It is suitable for all ages, anytime with anyone for all occasions. Off-key and clumsy but very easy on the ears and the mood.

One of the very best Chet Baker records.......2005-06-22

This is one of the 2 very best Chet Baker records (the other one is "Chet"). And it is the music from the best music documentary film I have ever seen: the wonderful film by Bruce Weber with the same title.

A TIMELESS ARTIST NEAR THE END OF HIS LIFE..........2003-12-20

This album consists of the tracks Baker recorded especially for the Bruce Weber documentary `Let's get lost' - a retrospective of the life of the great horn player and vocalist. Baker's life was troubled - his drug addiction is legendary, and ultimately caused his death, directly or indirectly, as the individual chooses to view the events. His musical genius is indisputable - and these recordings are an incredible witness to that. The group accompanying Baker (featured here on trumpet & vocals) is a small one: Frank Strazzeri (piano), John Leftwich (bass), Ralph Penland (drums & percussion) and Nicola Stilo (guitar & flute). There are standards a-plenty here - songs that will be loved forever by the likes of Duke Ellington & Billy Strayhorn, Cole Porter, Johnny Burke & Jimmy VanHuesen, Antonio Carlos Jobim - as well as a tune by none other than Elvis Costello, just to show that great ones are still being written.

Baker was always a fine vocalist - and no one else sounds quite like him. There are times when it sounds like he's hanging onto the notes by his fingernails - but there's never a moment (here, or in anything I've ever heard him sing) when he sounds detached from the song. Every one of his performances is filtered through his heart and soul - and that's a beautiful thing to experience. Without taking such extreme liberties that the melody is unrecognizable (as many who style themselves `jazz vocalists' seem to do), Baker lovingly caresses each tune and makes it his own. The sheer intimacy that Baker is able to express in the love songs makes the listener feel like he or she is eavesdropping on a conversation from the next table in a dimly lit, wee-hours jazz club - and it's a privilege to share such raw, honest feelings.

The players are perfect in their support here - Baker's voice is the center of every arrangement, but with an instrument as magnetic as the singer possesses, how could it be otherwise? His trumpet playing is as fine as ever, even at this late stage of the game. It's sometimes sad to listen - there's pain so clearly and eloquently expressed in every song - but there's an unnamable joy present as well, for what a gift it is that he shares with us!

Weber's documentary is hard to watch as well - Baker's life was a hard one, filled with pain and sorrow, for which he turned to heroin. It's heartbreaking to witness someone hurting so much - but his music is without question of the timeless variety, and something to be treasured.

Beginnings The Lost Tapes 1988-1991
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Beginnings The Lost Tapes 1988-1991
Tupac Shakur
Manufacturer: Koch Records
ProductGroup: Music
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ASIN: B000IU3YAU
Release Date: 2007-06-12

Tracks:

Panther Power
The Case Of the Misplaced Mic
Let Knowledge Drop
Never Be Beat
A Day In the Life
My Burnin' Heart
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The Case Of the Misplaced Mic
Static Mix
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Lost Holland Concert September 18 1955
Chet Baker Quartet
Manufacturer: Rlr Recordings
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000FDDZAY
Release Date: 2006-05-16

Tracks:

Introduction/Tommyhawk
Indian Summer
Someone to Watch Over Me
Imagination
C.T.A./Exitus
Walkin' [*]
Indian Summer [*]
All the Things You Are [*]
Happy Little Sunbeam [*]
Moonlight in Vermont [*]

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L. P. Lootpack, the group that rocks FRESSSHHH!!!
Supahdope!
dobry stuff
lost tapes

The Lost Tapes
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Manufacturer: Crate Diggas Palace
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0001MXT4G
Release Date: 2004-04-27

Tracks:

Innersoul
Interlude 1
Psyche Move
I Come Real With This - Kan Kick The KanZulu, Lootpack
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Situation
Get Whack - Declaime, Lootpack
Antidote to da Antidope - God's Gift, Lootpack
Interlude 3
Attack of the Tupperware Puppets - Declaime, God's Gift, Lootpack, Oh No
Interlude 4
Forever Beef - Lootpack, Medaphoar, Oh No
What 'Cha Gotta Say? - Lootpack, Oh No
Interlude 5
Miss Deja Vu
I Declare War - Lootpack, Medaphoar, Oh No
Why Do We Go Out Like That? - Declaime, Lootpack
Make Your Ears Want to Bleed
Interlude 6
Female Request Line
Undisciplined - God's Gift, Lootpack
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if you're not supporting hardcore hip-hop, then you're not a real hip-hop MC.......2007-05-23

the LP's released this b/c everyone likes a b-side album... but this is no ordinary Lost Tapes archive album... this has got to be by far the best one i've heard. the recording is cheap, but madlib still brings it on the beat and album holds it own with songs like "Get Whack" "Forever Beef" and "Female Request Line". I think i listen to this one much more than Soundpieces: Da Antidote. Check them both out if you can

L. P. Lootpack, the group that rocks FRESSSHHH!!!.......2006-05-23

Wow... b-side/lost tape LPs are supposed to be "blah" at best. Albums like this, Nas' "Lost Tapes," and Black Moon's "Diggin in da Vaults" are showing that there are exceptions to the rule. This LP was made up of songs from before their Stones Throw debut and features tracks from their lost "Psyche Move EP."

About every track on this collection is a headnodder. Madlib brought the heat on the SP and you could tell these guys were hungry. Very solid album that is just as dope as their other album "Soundpieces."

Although all of the members of the Lootpack are still preety tight, I think it'll still be quite sometime before Madlib and Wildchild are rhyming together. So in the meantime, I'd pick up this album or either of Wildchild's releases.

Supahdope!.......2005-05-16

Dope album with dope production! I like every song on this album. I actually liked this better then "Soundpieces: Da Antidote", but maybe that's just me... Anyways; DOPE!!!!

dobry stuff.......2004-08-05

dobry materia? od ch?opakow ze Stones Throw
album dla tych ktorzy maja juz dosc 50 groszy albo cos w tym stylu

lost tapes.......2004-06-08

The tight production and smooth rhymes that I've come to expect from madlib/wildchild. If you liked Soundpieces, you'll like this album too. Nothing new or groundbreaking, but that doesn't stop this from being a great album.

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Music Makes Me High (Remix)
The Lost Boyz
Manufacturer: Umvd Labels
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000008S5A
Release Date: 1996-09-17

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Album Version
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Frankie Cutlass Main
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Love, Peace & Nappiness [Edited Version]

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I represent ''SOUTH JAMAICA QUEENS'' I'm an LB fan baby''

Love, Peace & Nappiness [Edited Version]
The Lost Boyz
Manufacturer: Umvd Labels
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000007P2J
Release Date: 1997-06-17

Tracks:

Summer Time
Me & My Crazy World
Beasts From The East
Love, Peace & Nappiness
Black Hoodies (Interlude)
So Love
My Crew
What's Wrong
Certain Things We Do
Games
Get Your Hustle On
Tight Situations
Day 1
Why
From My Family To Yours (Dedication)

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I represent ''SOUTH JAMAICA QUEENS'' I'm an LB fan baby''.......1999-02-05

I'M FROM NEW YORK CITY STRAIGHT FROM SOUTH JAMAICA QUEENS AND PROUD TO SAY THAT I'M AN LB FAM THIS ALBUM REPRESENTS ALOT AND AS FOR THE LOST BOYZ THERE MY FAVORITE GROUP ALL I'M SAYING IS TO KEEP IT LIVE AND AND THERES ALWAYS LOVE PEACE AND A HELL OF ALOT OF NAPPYNESS IN MY WORLD THANX TO THE LOST BOYS KEEP IT REAL AND I'M OUT PEACE OUT TO NYC AND SOUTH JAMAICA QUEENS 196TH ST AND 146TH AVE BUDDAH SPOT.

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