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Finding Forever

~ Common
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  • Audio CD (30 Jul 2007)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Universal / Island
  • ASIN: B000SSESIY
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 43,860 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Listen  1. Intro 1:17£0.69
Listen  2. Start The Show [Explicit] 3:14£0.69
Listen  3. The People [Explicit] 3:24£0.69
Listen  4. Drivin' Me Wild 3:42£0.69
Listen  5. I Want You 4:30£0.79
Listen  6. Southside [Explicit] 4:44£0.69
Listen  7. The Game [Explicit] 3:32£0.69
Listen  8. U, Black Maybe 5:02£0.69
Listen  9. So Far To Go 4:27£0.69
Listen10. Break My Heart [Explicit] 3:39£0.69
Listen11. Misunderstood 4:44£0.69
Listen12. Forever Begins 7:36£0.69
Listen13. Play Your Cards Right 3:08£0.69

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Chicago's finest returns with his seventh full-length, FINDING FOREVER--a title that, in Common's words, refers to an effort to find that musical place where one can exist forever. Production comes primarily from Kanye West, and, as on BE (Common and Kanye's previous effort together), FINDING FOREVER utilizes samples from such diverse artists as Nina Simone, Bob James, Stevie Wonder, Gil Scott-Heron, Mountain, Dorothy Ashby, and Paul Simon to create a purer, soul-influenced hip-hop sound. Lyrically, Common is in the same place as ever, spreading positivity and spirituality, speaking on relationships and the ghetto struggle, and preaching love as the central message. The artist formerly known as Sense also utilizes topical media references ranging from the astronaut love-triangle incident of '07 to contemporaneous celebrity breakups. Supplemental production work comes courtesy of KarriemRiggins, Will.i.am, Devo Springsteen, and the late, great J. Dilla. Other guests include Lily Allen, Bilal, Dwele, D'Angelo, and DJ Premier (who provides scratches on "The Game").Compelling and entertaining from start to finish, FINDING FOREVER is another triumph for one of the strongest purveyorsof positive hip-hop.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Stunning, 12 Aug 2007
By bobbyjoe88 (England) - See all my reviews
Now I have not heard much of Common's work. I have heard him spot verses on many other songs but none of his own, bar Electric Circus which some may say was the black sheep of his back-catalogue. This is easily a classic.

Start The Show - Produced by Kanye and the haunting violins make a suspenseful introduction to the album. 5/5

The People - "My daughter found Nemo, I found the new Primo" just about says it all. Features Dwele. 4/5

Driving Me Wild - Catchy piano loop and hook accompany a song about a girl. Features Lily Allen 3/5

I Want You - Produced by will.i.am, about how he loves a woman with souful lyrics and a sultry chorus. 5/5

Southside - Electric guitar riffs crackle in the background of the hard-hitting beat. Featuring Kanye. 4/5

The Game - Boom Bap beat with scratches by Premier and one of the best verses of the album -

"I never kiss the *ss of the masses
I'm the black molasses
Thick and I last it
Past these rap b*stards
They try to box me in, like cash is clay
Hey I'm like Mohammed when he fasted
Opposing the fascists" 5/5

Black Maybe - Common touches on rascism with a calm R&B beat. 3/5

So Far To Go - Another nice R&B beat with the neo-soul king D'Angelo. 4/5

Break My Heart - Jazzy beats with a soulful sample and powerful emotive lyrics. 4/5

Mistunderstood - A powerful soul sampling Nina Simone's song of the same title; Common talks about people taking the wrong route in life. A highlight of the album. 5/5

Forever Begins - A beautiful piano hook accompanies this song, an audial canvas where you can almost feel Common travelling through life 5/5

Play Your Cards Right - Bilal helps Common with a chorus in this UK exclusive song. This song has a gospel/soul feel about it, almost like Pharoahe Monches Push. Powerful end to this album.

When asked about his new album, Common said
"I look at music like Bob Marley's or Marvin Gaye's or Stevie Wonder's or A Tribe Called Quest's, that's forever music. And I'm continuing on the quest to make forever music."
Common has certainly achieved this, and this is a classic album which will be enjoyed for many, many years.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars I didn't think they made Hip Hop like this anymore., , 2 Sep 2007
By Derek Johnson (United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
  
After having this CD for a minute, and having spent the time to listen to it, my first impressions are good. Many in their reviews have compared this Cd to Be,which I think is a little bit unfair, as I would imagine that most artists would like each CD to be considered on it own merits and rights. Saying that I prefer this CD to Be . After giving it some thought I'd say mainly due to the quality of samples and music that are on display here. On each CD, you know lyrically that Common is gonna bring it, but I just didn't like the music/samples production on offer in the latter joint.
If I was to pick favorites on here I would have to say: 'I Want You' featuring & produced by Will.iam, which is a beautiful poet love song, which isn't crass but the way a man should step to a lady. The Kanye produced' drivin' me wild' featuring the UK's own Lilly Allen. Now I'm not a big fan of Ms Allen, but this enchanting collabo works, again with Common speaking about wannabees. I love the very old schollish 'The Game' with the renowned DJ premier, the Very deep 'U,Black maybe, the beautiful 'So far to go' with D'angelo, 'Break My Heart', the excellent'Misunderstood,, in fact I can let this CD play and chill and listen to it all.
I didn't think I would like this CD as much as I do, but the excellent music/samples/production along Common's lyrical prowess equals a must have CD, and my favorite Hip Hop CD of the year, thus far.
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9 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Superb album, 21 Jul 2007
By Mrs. Y. I. Blake - See all my reviews
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Five of the tracks have been around for a while - so almost half of it seemed familiar but the rest of the tracks are equally as good. If you think Electric Circus was his best album this is not for you - but if you thought Be was his best album you will love this.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Just too cool for school!
It is like an excitable plane take off from track two onwards. For me hearing this album is lyrical passion in its wisest sense coupled with romantic the flirtation around hard... Read more
Published 2 months ago by M. Cameron

4.0 out of 5 stars bobbyjoe read this
BOBBYJOE you obviously love this album but pleeeeeeeeeeeeease listen carefully before you start miss-quoting verses. Read more
Published 18 months ago by D. Carpenter

4.0 out of 5 stars Good but not his best
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Published 22 months ago by Tm Lloyd

4.0 out of 5 stars If there were any justice it would sell 10+ Million!
Just a great listen, incredible production and Common delivers.

I usually pick out songs from Common I didn't use to love his albums but I love this one. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Roots Of Modern Hip Hop
Some reviews have been critical of this album and accusing it of being too "commercial." I think this album needs to be put within the context of modern Hip Hop. Read more
Published on 4 Sep 2007 by N. Blessing

3.0 out of 5 stars Like Water for Chocolates (the real Finding Forever 1), Electric Circus (the real Finding Forever 2)
Both these albums have more of a "timeless" feel than Common's last 2 efforts. Both Finding Forever and "Be" cater more to the masses. Read more
Published on 26 Aug 2007 by pebso K

5.0 out of 5 stars Commons best!!
I was waiting for this album since the day i heard it was in production,and it was well worth the wait, i LOVE it. Read more
Published on 8 Aug 2007 by CRAZE

5.0 out of 5 stars Sublime
Kanye's best production to date, Common's finest lyrics and delivery. Put simply it's the best hip-hop album since "Train of Thought".
Published on 7 Aug 2007 by A. Mcnamara

5.0 out of 5 stars forever found
Common's sound has yet again evolved beautifully in his latest work. I've never heard hip hop or rap as accomplished as this...rich, layered, varied, innovative... Read more
Published on 6 Aug 2007 by P. J. Ollerton

5.0 out of 5 stars Pure class
This is one of the most soulful hip-hop albums you will ever buy in your life sublime. Kanye is so on point with production duties...Peeps do yourself a favour buy the album.
Published on 29 Jul 2007 by D. Ayeni

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