War & Peace Vol. 1 (The War Disc) [EXPLICIT LYRICS]

Artist: Ice Cube
Label: Priority Records
Category: Music

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Format: Explicit Lyrics
Media: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 1

UPC: 049925070026
EAN: 0049925070026
ASIN: B00000DFRV

Release Date: 1998-11-17

War & Peace Vol. 1 (The War Disc) [EXPLICIT LYRICS]

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Tracks:

Ask About Me
Pushin' Weight
Dr. Frankenstein
**** Dying
War & Peace
Ghetto Vet
Greed
MP
Cash Over ***
The Curse Of Money
The Peckin' Order
Limos, Demos & Bimbos
Once Upon A Time In The Projects 2
If I Was ******' You
X-******
Extradition
3 Strikes You In
Penitentiary

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Nearly a decade into his career, Ice Cube remains at the forefront of gangsta rap--but when it comes to manipulating sounds, he sometimes seems one-dimensional, especially when compared with the likes of Snoop Doggy Dogg (who had a lot of help in that department from Cube's old N.W.A. mate Dr. Dre) and sample master Sean "Puffy" Combs. But on War & Peace, Vol. 1, Cube's first album in five years, the hip-hop renaissance man reestablishes himself as a kingpin in the studio as well as on the street. Every song is surrounded by minor-key melodies and moody flourishes that enhance the effect of the intimidating lyrics, and the overall sound of the mix is rich and deep. Cube doesn't stop there, however, adding touches such as a No Doubt sample loop on "War and Peace" and a queasy guitar riff on "Fuck Dying," compliments of neo-metal marauders Korn. Ice Cube plans to follow up The War Disc with The Peace Disc, which he says will be mellower and more ethereal, but for now, Cube remains the hardest in the game. --Jon Wiederhorn

Customer Reviews:

His Best Album .......2007-02-21

Ask About Me 9/10
Pushin' Weight 9/10
Dr. Frankenstain 9/10
**** Dying 8/10
War & Piece 7/10
Ghetto Vet 9/10
Greed 4/10, The only bad song on this album.
MP (Skit)
Cash Over *** 8/10
The Curse Of Money 7/10
The Peckin' Order 9/10
Limos, Demos & Bimbos 7/10
Once Upon A Time In The Projects 2 7/10
If I Was ****** You 10/10
X-******* 10/10
Extradition 10/10
3 Strikes You In 9/10
Penitentiary 7/10

Definitely his best album.

An Underrated Disc From The Father Of Gangsta Rap (4.5).......2006-09-23

Ice Cube made a very solid return to the rap game after a 5 year hiatus with his War Disc, where he promptly confronts ghetto difficulties. While doing so, he reaffirms his status as a premier rapper in the game today with hard, angry rap deliveries over some very nice beats. Ice Cube his just returned now with his latest studio album "Laugh Now, Cry Later" too which boasts some great tracks as well.

"Ask About Me" is a powerful opener, with a vibing instrumental beat and Cube spitting his lyrics strongly. "Pushin' Weight" is a good track where Cube explains how he's still holdin' it down in the game with his rhymes. "Dr. Frankenstein" is another tight track featuring Mr. Short Kop for another appearance on the album. "War and Peace" sees Ice Cube suggesting that peace is needed for all and he states "Westside for life but still down with the East". "Ghetto Vet" may be my favourite rap cut on the album where Cube takes a setting of a hospital describing a scene of contemplating suicide while near death. "Greed" is a heavy gangsta cut to follow it up, then Ice Cube moves into lyrics about money with "Cash Over A**" and "The Curse Of Money." The last few songs on this album are some of the best, which include "Extradition", a track laced with a sweet beat, "Penitentiary" and "3 Strikes You In", an aggressive cut.

Overall, this is a fairly strong rap release from Ice Cube who doesn't touch on anything political but rather spits about the hood as usual in a variety of ways. Lyrically he most often on the mark and his voice sounds mature and very strong. Recommended to any Ice Cube fan.

One of the best from Cube........2006-03-24

Well this album might not be as good as Death Certificate or The Predator but it still is a great album from Cube. When I first heard The War disc I liked it but not alot. I finally got around to hear the album again and I started to enjoy it more. Cube takes over as producer in the war disc and he does a good job at it too. Songs like Cash Over A$$ is one of my favorite songs on the album. X-B!%@#'s is another good track from cube. I understand alot of Cube fans not likeing the album much. When you hear Amerikkas Most Wanted, Death Certificate or Predator, he talks alot about racism, struggles in the hood, and violence. In The War Disc he talks the cost's of fame and money, example: Greed, The Curse of Money, and Limos Demos and Bimbos. Also he talks about all the haters and women going out being gold diggers, example: X-B!%@#'s and Cash over A$$. Some stuff he talks about the hood and violence, like Ghetto Vet, 3 Strikes You In, Once Upon A Time In The Projects 2, and Penitentiary. I recommend this album to anyone who likes Cube or is just a big Rap fan. Get this instead of The Peace album because that album isn't Ice Cube's best work. Can't wait for the new album Laugh Now Cry Later out June 6.

ask about him.......2005-07-09

This is definitly old school cube this is gotta be his best cd it has his old feel witch is great. Its awesome heres a couple of my favorite songs on this one "Ask About Me" 10 out of 10. "Pushin Weight" 9 out of 10. "Dr. Frankenstein" 10 out of 10. "**** Dying" feat. KoRn 10 out of 10."war & peace" 10 out of 10 thats just a couple of the old school sick flowing songs on this kickass record if u like cube then definitly get war & peace vol. 1 (the war disc)

War and peace together..........2005-06-09

This album has a rare feelin', most of the songs feature strong themes, I love it, He isn't affraid of what people say. This album rocks!!!
ASK ABOUT ME +5/5
PUSHIN' WEIGHT +5/5
DR. FRANKENSTEIN 5/5
F*CK DYIN' +5/5
WAR & PEACE +5/5
GHETTO VET 5/5
GREED +5/5
CASH OVER A*S +5/5
THE COURSE OF MONEY 4/5
THE PECKIN' ORDER 5/5
LIMOS' DEMOS & BIMBOS 5/5
ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE PROJECTS 2 +5/5
IF I WAS F*CK*N' YOU 4/5
X-BITCHES +5/5
EXTRADITION +5/5
3 STRIKES YOU IN 4/5
PENITENTIARY +5/5

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