...And Then There Was X

Artist: DMX
Label: Def Jam
Category: Music

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

UPC: 731454693349
EAN: 0731454693349
ASIN: B00003GPQ1

Release Date: 1999-12-21

...And Then There Was X

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East Coast

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Tracks:

Kennel (Skit)
One More Road to Cross
Professional
Fame
Alot to Learn (Skit)
Here We Go Again
Party Up (Up in Here)
Make a Move
What These B*****s Want
What's My Name?
More 2 a Song
Don't You Ever
Shakedown (Skit)
D-X-L (Hard White)
Comin' for Ya
Prayer III
Angel
Good Girls, Bad Guys [*]

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All the barking and growling in the world could not detract from the fact that DMX is a troubled, tormented soul. On <I>And Then There Was X</I>, the multiplatinum-selling Dark Man X uses his signature fragmented flow with its singsongy vocal inflections to preach, teach, and reveal. Melodramatic storytelling has always been his shtick, whether it's tales of robbing liquor stores, plotting violent murders, or teaching shorties the code of the streets. X's inner conflicts are laid out on "Angel," a dialogue between himself and his Lord, and his ability to acknowledge different perspectives of a situation (i.e., repercussions) on several songs add depth to his character. The anthemlike "What's My Name," with its affirmations "I have no friends" and "I'm not a nice person," proves that money, fame, and popularity do not translate into happiness for DMX. <I>--Celine Wong</I>

Customer Reviews:

...And Then There Was This Album (Rating: 5 out of 10- -2.5 stars).......2007-03-18

Around the time when this album dropped, Ruff Ryders were getting a lot of recognition with everything they were doing. There was a Ruff Ryders Compilation LP, and Eve just dropped her debut, in which both were solid. With DMX dropping his third LP "...And Then There Was X", really didn't put too much of an impact on listeners as his first two album did. Possibly because of two things: 1. His repetitive flow; and 2. The trademark ad-libs that he made in the background (his barking being the most common) was all over the album, and were starting to get a little old. So this whole album was very similar of his frist two albums, in which both dropped a year earlier.

When he dropped "What's My Name" as the lead single, I believed fans were anticipating a rowdy and loud DMX, that they were used to hearing. The fact is that they did get what they were looking for. The problem was, that it was all stale and unappealing, as well as the production. Most of the problems existed in the beginning of the CD, mainly with "One More Road To Cross" & "Fame". The dissapointments go further down in the CD with more skippable tracks, even with the bonus track where X and a female name Dyme tag-team verses full of sex talk on the song "Good Girls and Bad Guys".

But this CD isn't all bad though. Aside from it's lead single there were some good tracks. "X Is Commin' For Ya" is a dope track. Before it became overrated, "Party Up" was another good track. "D-X-L" with The Lox and Drag-On was another great track. "Angel" with Regina Bell as well as the third single "What These ****** Want" with Sisqo are both solid tracks that were better than the skippable ones. Thats all of the good tracks I can think of.

This CD as a whole isn't really too special. If you're already a DMX fan, you probably have this album. I just feel that he could have came a little better that what we all expected from him. This album doesn't suck, but it does has it's moments throughout the CD. I have all of X's albums with the exception of his recent "Year Of The Dog Again", and I find this to be his worst LP. Yes, even "Grand Champ" was better than this album. If you're new to DMX, start with his first two albums to get a better level of how he sounds at his best. This album is easily forgettable.

Lyrics: C
Production: C-
Guest Appearances: C
Musical Vibes: C
Overall: C

My favorite tracks: Party Up, What These ******* Want, X Is Commin For Ya, D-X-L (Hard White), Angel

Peace!

alright I guess.......2006-12-06

Nothing really great here I bought this album because I like the song party up but the rest of the tracks are pretty forgettable

Another Classic From The Dog.......2006-08-11

Yet Another Classic From The Dog. His most succesful album to date and not for nothing since it contains some serious hot records along with club bangers.

Top 5

1. Party Up (Classic)
2. One More Road To Cross
3. Here We Go Again
4. What These B***** Want (Classic)
5. The Professional

Incredible Cd.........2006-08-05

DMX is an incredible rapper when he dropped Its Dark and Hell is Hot, Flesh of my Flesh, Blood of my Blood, and this cd. Most of the song will not make you sleep it'll just make you wanna listen to it more. I have to say this is my 2nd favorite DMX CD and it has alot of great songs in it!
1.(Skit)
2.5/5 This is real street music and nice beat.
3.5/5 Same thing what i just said last time.
4.5/5 A good song that you can roll around in ya car and listen it around.
5(Skit)
6.5/5 Good song that he talks about *Shorty*
7.5/5 I LOVE THIS SONG RIGHT HERE!!! YALL GON MAKE ME LOSE MY MIND UP IN HERE UP IN HERE. In conclusion, great club song!
8.5/5X starts to drop heat on this song. He pretty much talks about how he hustle and other things.
9.4/5 more slower song, and great hook
10.5/5 ANOTHER CRAZY SONG FROM X!!! WHATS MY NAME.
11.5/5X talks about it not all about money,clothes,hoes. In my head, i think it true
12.5/5When i heard this song, I just knew Swizz dropped a hot beat for X to get his beast on and slaughter this track. All i have to say,X is just hardcore on this song and just RIPPED it!
13.(skit)
14.5/5 a pretty much freestyle song from DMX,Styles.p,Sheek,Drag-on,jadakiss
15.4/5 it a good song but the beat is very near average.
16.(skit)
17.5/5 Another good deep joint song from X.
18.2/5 man... this is kinda of a boring song.. i mean why does it have end with a bad song..

Anyways, my conclusion this is one of X's greatest cd ever and you should buy it!

Incredible Cd.........2006-08-05

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