The Official Needles and Grooves 1001 Album Generator Project (aka Preachin’ about the Preachers if today’s selection sucks)

I know the title track but I don’t think I’ve ever listened to the whole thing. Really pre Krush Groove is a pretty big blind spot for me on Hip Hop. I kind of remember being aware of Krush Groove, Beastie Boys, Run DMC and LL by 87. But didn’t really explore Hip Hop further until PE released Fear.
 
I mean this is pretty much my review:


Four songs in and I have a big stupid smile on my face. It’s Saturday morning. Cartoons are done, gonna watch Soul Train and then some Kung Fu movies. Wishing that I had a Defender machine in my house because the Atari version sucks.
 
Lee Newman said:
7/27/23
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Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five - The Message



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The Message by Grandmaster Flash, Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five released in 1982. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more ...
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My feelings about this album have not changed since I first heard it for my own project. Starts off quite well with the first two cuts, then gets to cringe level 100 in a flash (haha).
Anyways...
Rip_City said:
This one starts very strong with the funky disco "She's Fresh" to ignite the party. Love the Tom Tom Club sample on the follow up "It's Nasty" as well. Unfortunately, the album's rating goes down a full star with the rather kitschy and tacky "Scorpio," hilariously out of place. Both "Dreamin'" and "You Are" are lyrically absurd, mediocre slow burners. The self-titled track holds up well...I guess, though I just wished it would end after "You Are."
Reflecting on the whole, even though the runtime is nowhere near a marathon, it is inconsistent and not that impressive. My least favorite listen so far.
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I still do not view this record anything close to noteworthy. Yes, even if the self-titled track holds cultural/historical significance.

Rating: 2/5 [Mediocre]
 
7/28/23
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BB King - Live at the Regal



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Live at the Regal by B.B. King released in 1965. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.
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