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| | In Full Gear (+3 bonus tracks) | | | Music Artist : | | Stetsasonic | | Music Style : | | General | | Record Label : | | Tommy Boy Records | | Release Date : | | 2001-02-06 | | Store Price : | | $11.98 | | Artistopia's Price: $10.99 | | Usually ships in 24 hours | | |
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CD Tracks/Songs
Disc 11. In Full Gear
2. DBC Let the Music Play
3. Freedom or Death
4. Float On
5. Stet Troop '88!
6. Pen and Paper
7. Music for the Stetfully Insane
8. We're the Band
9. Rollin' Wit Rush
10. This Is It, Ya'll (Go Stetsa II)
11. Extensions
12. Sally
13. Talkin' All That Jazz
14. It's in My Song
15. Odad
16. Miami Bass
17. Showtime
18. Talkin' All That Jazz [Dominoes Vocal Remix by Daddy-O][*]
19. Talkin' All That Jazz [Dominoes Instrumental Remix by Daddy-O][*]
20. Talkin' All That Jazz [Dim's Radio Edit. Remixed by Dimitri from Paris]
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Customer Reviews of This Album/CD |
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 Where 'The Roots' learned the tricks of the trade (5 Stars)
Submitted on: 2008-02-04 |
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As you may have heard, Stetsasonic was the original hip-hop band. The members include Daddy O, the devastating Prince Paul, Wise, Delite, Frukwan, & DBC (the Devastating Beat Creator). The live band certainly made this one of the fullest sounding hip-hop records of 1988. The stunning live formula gave way to other up and coming alternative rap groups, such as Arrested Development & The Roots. They definitely recall the visceral energy of Run-D.M.C., but also lean towards jazz and funk, and even touching on R&B. The production is loaded with instruments, beat-boxing, excellent turntablism, vicious rhymes and plenty of soul.
This record has a lot to offer in the way of variety. "In Full Gear" & "DBC Let the Music Play" open the record with an action-packed 1-2 punch. "Freedom or Death" touches on some sociopolitical topics...an excellent protest track from Daddy-O. Then comes perhaps the most beautiful crossover ballad to ever grace a rap record - "Float On". And excellent jazz-filled, astrology flavored tune. Tremendous from every angle. My favorite joint here is "Stet Troop '88!" It just pounds with energy, and Daddy-O is rhyming in FIERCE fashion. The mix never lets up, which contains consistently alluring production on tracks like "We're the Band" & "Rollin' Wit Rush". A few of my favorites pop up in the middle. "This Is It, Ya'll (Go Stetsa II)" is an excellent track, with some dope turntable work from Prince Paul. The next tracks "Sally" & "Talkin' All That Jazz" were substantial hits. "Talkin' All That Jazz" topped out on the charts at #22, and it's easy to see why. The reissue boats a remix, instrumental, and radio edit of this dope tune. "It's in My Song" brings back some of that high energy. "The Odad" boasts a dancehall/reggae vibe, which is probably my least favorite track here. The album is thankfully closed out with a set of straight bangers - "Miami Bass" & "Showtime".
Overall, if you haven't peeped out Stetsasonic, you are missing a seminal slice of old school hip-hop at it's finest. These guys were pioneers since day one, and this crowning masterpiece will live on and stand the test of time. The original hip-hop band cannot be missed. |
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The Stet is the rage
Submitted on: 2008-01-27 |
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This album is a who's who of late 80's hip hop. It's hilarious and after 20 years (!?!?) it still holds it's weight. Try not to enjoy the song "Miami Bass" and you'll be wasting your time.
W to the O to the W. How did these guys get overlooked? Similar albums include Tribe Called Quest, The Jungle Brothers, De La Soul and BDP. |
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So much soul you think your woofers might blow
Submitted on: 2006-07-06 |
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| We'll walk the shores of rap everymore with Daddy-O and crew, definitely one of the hottest LPs ever: 'If I gotta die to be free then I guess it gotta be cuz I never been a sucker, see. I can't stand for a man tryin to hold me down, then again I've never been a clown. Countdown. '88 and everything ain't well, prepare for a war, and war is hell, and if ya think about copping a plea don't even waste your breath, cuz right now it's freedom or death.' Still true. Ride the waves of life's better days. |
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 The "Original" Hip Hop Band!!!
Submitted on: 2006-02-09 |
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Back in 1988, Stetsasonic was one of the best groups to hit the stage. I remember there performance in Gary, IN bac in Dec. '88 and they put on a show. I finally picked up the "In Full Gear" on CD (remastered) and it sounds great!!
If you are a true Hip Hop fan, you gotta have this one in your collection. |
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Definition of a Classic
Submitted on: 2005-09-25 |
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True Story!!! This Album Is Better Than About, Oh......99% Of Music Out Today. It's Sad No One Listens To Them Anymore...They're Really Missin' Out On REAL Hip Hop..
Buy It!!!!!!
That's An Order!!!!!!! |
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