- Audio CD (19 Sep 2005)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: Death Row
- ASIN: B000B6VUK2
- Other Editions: Audio CD | Audio Cassette | Vinyl | MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 300,467 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Track Listings
| 1. The Chronic (Intro) |
| 2. ____ Wit Dre Day (And Everybody's Celebratin') |
| 3. Let Me Ride |
| 4. The Day The Niggaz Took Over |
| 5. Nuthin' But A 'G' Thang |
| 6. Deeez Nuuuts |
| 7. Lil' Ghetto Boy |
| 8. A Nigga Witta Gun |
| 9. Rat-Tat-Tat-Tat |
| 10. The $20 Sack Pyramid |
| 11. Lyrical Gangbang |
| 12. High Powered |
| 13. The Doctor's Office |
| 14. Stranded On Death Row (With Bushwick Bill) |
| 15. The Roach (The Chronic Outro) |
Product Description
Amazon.co.uk Review
1989's Straight Outta Compton, by Dre's previous outfit N.W.A, may have shined the public spotlight on the genre, but The Chronic legitimised it. That is not to say that Snoop Doggy Dogg (The Chronic marks his debut) and Dre's raps are for everyone; the subject matter is the sex, drugs, violence, and politics of South Central Los Angeles, and the phrasing is explicit, to say the least. But The Chronic's real genius is the music. By breeding hip-hop, jazz (studio instrumentation includes saxophones and flutes), funk, and soul (sampled artists include Parliament, Donny Hathaway, and Isaac Hayes), Dre creates downright intoxicating grooves. If you can't feel The Chronic pulsating through your veins, maybe your heart's not pumping. --Bill Crandall
CD Description
The Chronic was the corner stone of Death Row s initial success when it was released in 1992. The impact of major hits such as Nuthin But A G Thang was astounding. Suddenly hip-hop was on US national radio gaining wide spread acceptance in the smoother life style of the suburbs world wide for its very special message, style and rhythm generated in the tough surroundings of the LA ghettos,
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Dre's album is a superbly crafted and linguistically inspired piece of 90s rap. With the help of other gangsta rappers, most notably Snoop Doggy Dogg, Dre's tunes demand a convertible car and a big pumping stereo. Lay back and chill with some of the dopest beats yet. Quite simply a timeless classic that outclasses virtually every other rap record, including Chronic 2001. Dre will inspire you to move to LA, wear gold chains, gather bags of chronic, and chill with various 'women-folk'. Respek.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
For many, this is the best Hip-Hop album of it's era. For me, this is just a fantastic record.
Although it isn't as influential as people think it is, each track is a classic. Dr. Dre is a genius, perhaps only rivalled by RZA when it comes to Hip-Hop production. His low-key funk samples suited his artists perfectly and whilst Dr. Dre's raps are usually below average, his beats make up for it.
Every track is as worthy as the next, and if this isn't already a part of your collection, I suggest you buy it immediately.
It may not be the best Hip-Hop album of all-time (as many Rock publications made it out to be), but it is certainly a 5-star record, and one worthy of your attention.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is fantastic stuff! But don't listen to it and then complain about the content. If you put The Chronic on, i think you know what you're gonna hear.... I believe this is worth buying for Snoop's contribution in the intro alone! I laugh out loud every time he goes into that high pitched rant about Jerry Heller and Eazy-E! Lil' Ghetto Boy, Nuthin' But a G Thang and Let Me Ride are all awesome G Funk. My only complaint is, as hard as i try, i always cringe at the sex sounds skit. But that is a small price to pay! Buy it along with Doggy Style!!!
ESSENTIAL.
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A 90's classic
Do I really have to present Dre's debut album? Add something to what has already been said about this multi-platinum LP, which also was the one who revealed Snoop Dogg to the... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Luis
Dr. Dre Rules
Argueble one of the greatest rap albums ever. Bad use of language, but put to good use. Sick beats, great skits, inlcudes songs:
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Published on 5 Oct 2009 by Sam Pickering
five star Classic hip hop, f**king brilliant!!
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Published on 9 Mar 2006 by Jamie
the best from the west coast
dre had already made a big name for himself with nwa, this one turned him into a legend. Nuttin but a g thang is perhaps the best hip hop tune of all time. Read more
Published on 19 Mar 2005 by matt jansen
It took time!
After not being given his fair share of money from Eazy-E & co, Dre went and made the infamous Death Row label. Read more
Published on 10 Jan 2004 by "rooney18"
One of The Best Rap albums ever!
If you haven't bought this album buy it!
its a true classic
its a true classic
Published on 14 Oct 2003 by "rawgarlic"
The Chronic is the s**t
I love Dr. Dre and I love all his albums but The Chronic is his best.
Rat-tat-tat-tat is my "gangster anthem". Read more
Published on 2 Sep 2003 by "westcoaston"
One of the best rap albums of the '90s...
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Published on 5 Aug 2003 by "samuel_weissman"
Dr Dre - The chronic
Very good album . I bought this the first week it was out on tape and have recently had to replace it on cd it is simply superb. Read more
Published on 2 April 2003 by B. Matthews
Pioneering G-funk album
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