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Track Listings
| 1. Don't Worry About It |
| 2. Fly Or Die |
| 3. Jump (Feat. Joel Madden And Benji Madden) |
| 4. Backseat Love |
| 5. She Wants To Move |
| 6. Breakout |
| 7. Wonderful Place (Contains Hidden Track "Waiting For You") |
| 8. Drill Sergeant (Contains Hidden Track "Preservation") () |
| 9. Thrasher |
| 10. Maybe |
| 11. The Way She Dances |
| 12. Chariot Of Fire (Contains Hidden Track "Find My Way") () |
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Fly or Die, the second album from NERD is, irritatingly, not quite what you want and never quite what it seems. That's not to say it isn't occasionally brilliant, just a little taxing on the grey matter and something of an eccentric folly. If you're looking for the pop accessibility they produce as the Neptunes, frustration may force you to wish you'd never been swayed by all that hip rhetoric.
Of course, Pharrell Williams is a star in his own right and can croon like the best, so it would be churlish for him to omit a crowd pleaser or two. Hence the spaced-out "She Wants to Move", a funk-rock belter that contains the line "Her ass is a spaceship I want to ride". The rest of the album feels awkward, drawing on a confusing roll call of influences, including prog rock, the Beatles and Hendrix. But there's wheat amongst the psychedelic chaff: "Wonderful Place" stands out a mile as the best thing on here, a slice of toasted soul baguette that's as heavenly as manna. Often infuriating, yet never predictable, NERD shine when they get it right. Just forgive them their youthful indulgence, if that's what it takes. --Paul Tierney
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Ameen Nassir
Format:Audio CD
Once again N*E*R*D bring out an album which doesn't disappoint.
Fly Or Die is the second album N*E*R*D have produced and Pharrell, Shay and Chad have made it an interesting one.
Fly Or Die is the second album N*E*R*D have produced and Pharrell, Shay and Chad have made it an interesting one.
Tracks like 'Don't Worry About It', 'Fly Or Die', 'She Wants To Move' and 'Drill Sergeant' show that even though N*E*R*D are mainly rock-unfluenced, hip-hop, funk and urban beats combine together to make N*E*R*D sound like a unique genre of music.
If i were to class this album under a certain genre it would have to be 'Rap-Rock' but don't be put off by it if you don't enjoy rock or rap as both genre's combine together beautifully to make a great album.
The only downside i found was that there were only 12 tracks!, after waiting for it since 'In Search Of...' i was a bit disappointed when i found out that only 12 tracks were to appear on the album.
GREAT ALBUM, GREAT BEATS, 4 STARS
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
For me,compared to the original version of "In search Of" I'd have to say "Fly or Die" isnt as good as its predecessor, but im not saying that this isnt a cool album. The reason for this opinion is just cos of the repetitive drum and guitar combo, which is fine, but doesnt present much variance as the first album did. However, apart from this one critism, I love this album and havent taken it out of my cd player since it arrived.
The first track, "Dont worry about it", is such a cool track to kick the album off with that you know youve made a good investment. The next couple of tracks are pretty good, but the coolest song, apart from the first, has to be "She wants to move". This song is just so funky that you'll want to listen to it over and over, like i did, cos it was the only track I'd heard beforehand and I like to stick with what I know. I also like track 11, "The way she dances" as its the kind of song that you can chill out to but also make you wanna shake your ass, if you know what I mean.
As for the rest of the album, its very good, with each track having its own unique attribute, but as I said earlier there isnt much variance between the instrumental side of the songs, which I guess isnt such a bad thing.
Anyway, to conclude BUY THIS ALBUM and do something amazing with your life, or give blood. I did both
The first track, "Dont worry about it", is such a cool track to kick the album off with that you know youve made a good investment. The next couple of tracks are pretty good, but the coolest song, apart from the first, has to be "She wants to move". This song is just so funky that you'll want to listen to it over and over, like i did, cos it was the only track I'd heard beforehand and I like to stick with what I know. I also like track 11, "The way she dances" as its the kind of song that you can chill out to but also make you wanna shake your ass, if you know what I mean.
As for the rest of the album, its very good, with each track having its own unique attribute, but as I said earlier there isnt much variance between the instrumental side of the songs, which I guess isnt such a bad thing.
Anyway, to conclude BUY THIS ALBUM and do something amazing with your life, or give blood. I did both
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I just got this album today! OMG i was so shocked! i didn't think it would be that good in comparison to "In Search Of.." but i was proved wrong! It is definately as good as, and maybe even better! A few of my favourites are "Fly or Die", "Jump", "The Way She Dances" (Brilliant!) "Drill Sergeant"-good to dance to! "Breakout" and "Maybe" are also good! I find it hard to pick out my favourites as they are all amazing. Trust me, buy this album! You can't really go wrong with Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo! They have so much talent! I hope there is much more to come! You will not be dissapointed!
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On Another Planet Neptune
On Fly or Die, N*E*R*D reinvents itself with a rock/soul combo, and lose the predominant hip-hop and Neptunes-style of the debut In Search of.... Read more
Published on 4 Aug 2009 by B. Shaw
3.0 out of 5 stars
Same stuff but still good
The renowned producer Pharrell Williams brings his talents forward once again to the follow up album to the band's first album `In search of... Read more
Published on 30 Aug 2006 by Stampy
3.0 out of 5 stars
No one ever really...... has made such an album
On first listen, I wondered if N.E.R.D had shot themselves in the foot. Having already listened to In search of.. Read more
Published on 12 Jan 2006
5.0 out of 5 stars
wow
fly or die has to be the second most played c.d in my mucic collection!(and i play ALOT of c.ds!) It is a must HAVE c.d! Read more
Published on 7 Jun 2005 by K. Parkin
5.0 out of 5 stars
pharrell chad and shay do it agen
dont worry about it, fly or die, jump, she wants to move, breakout, thrasher and chariot of fire make this original
Published on 1 May 2005
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great
I bought this CD the other day and it's great, i can't stop listning to it! especially breakout, maybe, jump and Fly or Die. This is the first N.E.R. Read more
Published on 15 Feb 2005
3.0 out of 5 stars
Pretty Good
This album has 3 tracks which stand out so far above the rest that it makes you wonder why they didn't make the whole album like that. It makes you wish they did anyway. Read more
Published on 7 Feb 2005 by Fugsy
5.0 out of 5 stars
N*E*R*D
This album is a fantastic follow up to their 2002 album. I think this is superb and i recommend it. Pharrell is a very talented musician and still will go far
BUY IT!!!
Published on 13 Jan 2005
5.0 out of 5 stars
Long Live N.E.R.D.
I must say this is the best album EVER. It is no disappointment for Pharrell/Neptune/NERD fans..this really shows the groups' talent at producing music of different cultures. Read more
Published on 10 Dec 2004 by "soss__austin"
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good, but...
As arguably the most successful and certainly at present the most in-demand duo on the planet, listeners have come to expect nothing but pure gold from Pharrell Williams and Chad... Read more
Published on 29 July 2004 by John Corcoran
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