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A massive double disc packed with 33 tracks--a few new cuts, many old faves, and some rare B-sides--Full Clip presents a decent overview of the group's impressive 10-year sonic canon. Gang Starr standards spanning the likes of "Manifest" (from their 1989 debut, No More Mr. Nice Guy), to the anti stick-up kid rhetoric of "Just to Get a Rep" (off of 1991's Step in the Arena), to "Soliloquy of Chaos", their rapturous criticism of violence at rap shows (culled from 1992's Daily Operation), as well as "Code of the Streets" and "Mass Appeal" (both taken from 1994's Hard to Earn), are all represented in full. Additionally, there are plenty of tasty B-sides like "Credit Is Due" and "The ? Remains", tucked in alongside soundtrack contributions like the pioneering jazz/hip-hop jammie "Jazz Thing" from Spike Lee's Mo' Better Blues. And the new tracks, such as the lumbering, scratch-filled "Full Clip", prove that Gang Starr are still very capable of concocting relevant, head-bangin' hip-hop madness. If there are any complaints with Full Clip, it's that the compilation tends to lean more heavily toward the group's later efforts (only one joint off Mr. Nice Guy is included while there are at least five represented from each of their '92, '94, and '98 efforts). Plus there are a few noticeable omissions, specifically "Love Sick", Guru's tasty lament from Step in the Arena. But the gist of the Full Clip compendium is to celebrate Gang Starr's noteworthy career by presenting a broad overview of the duo's work, and to that end, it delivers in spades. --Spence Abbott
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33 OF THIER CLASSICS ON A DOUBLE CD
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
DJ Premier is possibly the best producer in hip-hop right now. Guru is a brilliant MC and has always been good at story telling and commenting on the current state of hip-hop. A double CD of their greatest hits is an album well worth gettting. There isn't a bad track on the whole album and there is wide range of styles all the way through. As Gangstarr will tell you, this is real hip-hop. Better than the vast majority of hip-hop in the charts right now. If you don't have any Ganstarr albums this is a must buy. If you do own some Gangstarr albums then it's still worth getting because of the extras like B-Sides and new tracks.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This unmissable best of collection of Gang Starr classics is a record accessible to devout fans and those with only a passing interest in Hip-Hop.
Guru has always been an intriguing MC for me. A man faithful to his roots but one of the few MC´s who feels drawn to the music´s origins, new wave Jazz and 70´s soul and funk. This CD reflects Guru and Premier´s wide musical palette.
The opening track,"Full clip," with his dedication,"Big L rest in peace," is an indication of where their soul lies in the music but as you work your way through this CD you start to appreciate their genre transcending range.
"Mass appeal," underlines the quality these two had right from the start. "Ex girl to next girl," is an amazing track. Here you see Guru´s dexterity as an MC and his ability as a storyteller accompanied by Premier´s rumbustuous scratching. For me this is one of the greatest tracks they have recorded.
"Jazz thing," is a homage to their many influences. "You know my Steez," is another classic, popular with biggest fans of,"gangsta" rap. "Soliloquy of choas," shows just how lyrically sensitive Guru can be. What I love about him is that he is a social commentator, he doesn´t attach much glamour to the reality he decribes.
While they are clearly production masters what really hits home on this is their interest in music, they´re just trying to make money.
If you are like me and only have a passing interest in hip-hop this duo serve up music that always tries to do something different and I seriously recommend it. One of the only original voices in Hip-hop.
Guru has always been an intriguing MC for me. A man faithful to his roots but one of the few MC´s who feels drawn to the music´s origins, new wave Jazz and 70´s soul and funk. This CD reflects Guru and Premier´s wide musical palette.
The opening track,"Full clip," with his dedication,"Big L rest in peace," is an indication of where their soul lies in the music but as you work your way through this CD you start to appreciate their genre transcending range.
"Mass appeal," underlines the quality these two had right from the start. "Ex girl to next girl," is an amazing track. Here you see Guru´s dexterity as an MC and his ability as a storyteller accompanied by Premier´s rumbustuous scratching. For me this is one of the greatest tracks they have recorded.
"Jazz thing," is a homage to their many influences. "You know my Steez," is another classic, popular with biggest fans of,"gangsta" rap. "Soliloquy of choas," shows just how lyrically sensitive Guru can be. What I love about him is that he is a social commentator, he doesn´t attach much glamour to the reality he decribes.
While they are clearly production masters what really hits home on this is their interest in music, they´re just trying to make money.
If you are like me and only have a passing interest in hip-hop this duo serve up music that always tries to do something different and I seriously recommend it. One of the only original voices in Hip-hop.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This CD is rammed to the gills with classic tunes (Jazz Thing, DWYCK, Code Of The Streets etc..) BUT where is the classic 'Love Sick' and the largely instrumental 'DJ Premier In Deep Concentration' which is a great classic track that showcases Premo's talents. Guru's lyrics are always intelligent and always complemented by Premier's top quality production. This is a cut above your average hip-hop. If you like this kind of stuff you should also seek out Jeru The Damaja's 'The Sun Rises In the East' (produced by DJ Premier)
I would definitely recommend that you buy this album but I would also recommend that you search out albums containing the two aforementioned classic cuts. They are significant in their absence and are all that stops me from giving five stars.
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IMHO
For any Hip Hop fan this is a must buy, at £7 there's no decision to be made, buy it, snap Amazon's arm off, so much quality in a double CD.
Published 6 months ago by R. TAPHOUSE
Full Clip: a Decade of Gang Starr
Really good album, expected nothing less from the greatest hits of Gang Starr. it is one of those albums that every track is amazing.
Published 18 months ago by Mike
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I love him. from battle in 8 mile, to moment of truth, to full clip. wot genuis. all of them are different and inspiring. we love you! Read more
Published on 10 Sep 2005
A GREAT COMPILATION AS COMPILATIONS GO....
DJ PREMO AND GURU HAVE BEEN DOING THEIR THING FOR YEARS AND TO TELL EVERYONE HOW LONG THEY BEEN AROUND THEY RELEASED A 'BEST OF'. Read more
Published on 2 Jun 2005 by "robbie__88"
Gang starr-one of the best yet!!!!
A collection Of Guru's & Premo's greatest hits...say no more.Including hits from daily operation,hard to earn,moment of truth & no more mr.Nice guy. Read more
Published on 14 Sep 2003
Epitome of Hip Hop
Gangstarr must go down as the greatest Hip Hop duo of all time. The greatest producer in the genre set off with Guru's conscious monotone flow. Read more
Published on 10 Jan 2001
GREEEEEEAAAATTTTTTTT
Probably one of my better albums. Well worth listening to the excellent mix of fubky and fresh tracks. This many tracks for this cost. Well worth a look.
Published on 17 Feb 2000 by thomas@powellt78.fsnet.co.uk
A Discerning Decade of Beats
This is a superb collection of classic Gang Starr tracks with something from all the great albums such as Daily Operation and Step in the Arena. Read more
Published on 1 Dec 1999
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