Bad Dreams

Bad Dreams Artist: Swollen Members
Label: Battle Axe
Category: Music


Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Format: Explicit Lyrics
Media: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 1


UPC: 800867100925
EAN: 0800867100925
ASIN: B00005R5DH


Release Date: 2001-11-13

Bad Dreams


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Tracks:

  1. Intro
  2. Killing Spree
  3. Full Contact
  4. Take It Back
  5. RPM
  6. Bad Dreams
  7. Camouflage
  8. Poker Face
  9. Deep End
  10. Anthrax Island
  11. Snake Bite
  12. Total Package
  13. The Reflection
  14. Ventilate
  15. Burns And Scars
  16. Dark Riders
  17. Fuel Injected
  18. High Road

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  1. Monsters in the Closet
  2. Balance
  3. Heavy
  4. Black Magic
  5. Heavy

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There's no shortage of bad dreams on this follow-up to <I>Balance</I>, Swollen Members' full-length debut (and indie-hip-hop success story). Take, for instance, "Anthrax Island," recorded pre-September 11, 2001. It's not enough that the narrator is on said island--he's a cannibal, too! The title track is just as scary, thanks to producer Alchemist and some spooky keyboards. But <I>Bad Dreams</I> isn't all doom and gloom, as the Vancouver act's Mad Child and Prevail take on such topics as cross-border rapping (in "RPM") and the virtues of late-night recording ("Deep End"). The two have plenty of help, particularly from the Dilated Peoples crew--MCs Evidence and Iriscience and DJ Babu contribute to a number of tracks, including "RPM" and "Full Contact." Other guests include DJ Revolution, who contributes some thrilling turntable action to the Snap!-sampling "Take It Back"; Rattlesnake Jones (you've gotta love that tag); and Chris Guy, who adds extra spice to the flamenco guitar stylings of "Snake Bite." But Mad Child and Prevail really prove their flow on "Ventilate," which finds the MCs trading insults in an electric, funny dialogue and the ultracatchy "Fuel Injected." The meditative "High Road" wraps things up with Zen-like calm, and hints at even better things to come from this rock-steady West Coast hip-hop crew. <I>--Shawn Conner</I>

Album Description

'Bad Dreams', the 2nd full-length album, showcasing the advancement and maturity of Swollen Members with conceptual songs such as 'Ventilation', 'Camouflage', and 'Temptation'. Beats on the album are courtesy of renowned producers such as Joey Chavez, Evidence (Dilated Peoples), The Alchemist, and Battleaxe's own Rob The Viking. Scratching on the album is handled by a number of talented DJs including DJ Revolution, DJ Babu and DJ J-Rocc (Beat Junkies). Available on CD or 2LP on Battleaxe Records.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars COULD'VE BEEN BETTER.......2006-05-19

lyricaly the album is on point,but the production is weak.there ARE songs that bang but the majority are tainted by grade B production.imo worth checking out if you listen for lyrics,but if you only check for beats then you might be disappointed.

4 out of 5 stars Swollen Members Rawest Album.......2006-04-18

If you know anything about underground hip hop then you should of heard of these cats.When I first purchased this disc a few years ago I played it none stop.This is that Hip Hop that skateboarders can vibe off of.Its dark but not to the point that you have to be some gothic dude to feel.Its production along with the scratchin put it up there with that east coast feel.There isnt any weak material on the album but it will get 4 stars from me because 1.it doesnt bring anything new and 2.it will not go down as a classic but thats not important.With all these cats bringin cell phone ringtone beats and braga boast lyrics to the masses its nice to see someone do it for the true hip hop heads.I do not write these reviews because I lack that thing called a life.I write them to support the real and get the word out on bangin albums.I wish more people would do the same.In the mist of all the wackness I need some recommendations yall.

4 out of 5 stars A good underground rap album that isn't for everyone (most will like "Deep End") - kind've sissy sounding.......2006-01-05

Swollen Members' "Bad Dreams" is a good rap album. Every track here is fun and catchy which certainly helps the flow of the album. The only complaints I think I could make here are that the rappers are a little "sissy" sounding (you'll see what I mean - it has the same problems that Sweatshop Union's "Natural Progression" has), the lyrics are pretty subpar and the album is uneven. The lyrics are sometimes fun (though they aren't really about anything), but the songs that MAKE this good are "Deep End" and to an extent "Anthrax Island". "Anthrax Island", but most notably "Deep End", are essentially lost underground rap classics that alone earn this a "4". Except for these two songs this is only for underground rap fans. Recommended for hip-hop heads (mainstream rap fans probably won't like this, though).

Highlights include:
"Killing Spree"
"Full Contact"
"Take It Back"
"Camouflage"
"Poker Face"
"Deep End"
"Anthrax Island"
"Burns And Scars"
"Dark Riders" (sort of)
"Fuel Injected"
"High Road"

5 out of 5 stars Impressive.......2005-03-13

About 3 1/2 - 4 years ago I discovered Swollen Members. Being the typical 7th grader I was, I wasn't interested in music that much if at all. When I first heard Fuel Injected on the radio I was entranced. Let's just say music has been important to me since that moment.

Out of all SM's CDs, Bad Dreams has been definetly the most impressive they've built a solid fan base because of this recording.

They are also amazing live, mhm.

Pick up the CD, it's well worth it

4 out of 5 stars Great album.......2004-11-07

This album is HOT!! Heavy was a bit better, but all the Swollen's stuff is worth picking up. Mad Child is fun to listen to, and Moka Only is a savage.
And for the record, Kevin Barker, you mentioned only on band with a person who can do anything except sing exceptionally well, that being Led Zeppelin with Jimmy Page. You neglected to mention bands with actually talented musicians, like The Pppers, RATM, and Dire Straits.

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