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With their feel-good humanism, uniquely rural perspective, and melodic blend of funk and rap, Arrested Development seemed like the next big thing in 1992. The group hailed from Atlanta, which was not then a capital of hip-hop and R&B, and this, their debut recording, won the New York Village Voice's Pazz & Jop critics poll. Speech, the primary lyricist, wrote and delivered eloquent attacks on gangsta rap's mindless nihilism: the band's first hit, "Tennessee", spoke of reclaiming Southern black traditions from the racism that sullied their memory, while their second, "People Everyday", deftly updated the Sly Stone classic. Although Speech's rapping style was not distinctive, Dionne Farris's keening vocals highlighted the band's front line. Unfortunately, Speech began to run short of ideas and the band failed to maintain the high standards that this debut set. They disbanded a few years later. --Martin Johnson
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
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Don't be put off by the ridiculous clothes they're all wearing on the cover, this is a truly fantastic album - "Mr Wendal", "People Everyday" (with a strong assist from Sly and the Family Stone), and, of course, the globally huge "Tennessee", are indisputable classics, and there's a splendifferous supporting cast of songs to back them up, including the frenetic "U", and the reflective "Washed Away".
Along with late 80's and early 90's contemparies like De La Soul, Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy, and the Dream Warriors, Arrested Development presented a fluffy alternative to the gold chain festooned, uzi totin', woman hatin' image that many hip hop acts have succumbed to over the years. But underneath all the cheerfulness, there is a real intellectual depth to this album, and a sometimes painful search for identity, and you shouldn't pass it by.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Luke Shep
Format:Audio CD
Any true hip-hop fan simply MUST buy a copy of this album. Fans of A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, Jurassic 5, etc. will love the funky beats and laid-back style of this album.
There's no filler here, just an album packed full of soulful hip-hop, the way it should be done. The phrase "They just don't make them like this anymore" has never been more appropriate than when applied to this album.
If you like hip-hop and you haven't got this album, it's a massive gap in your collection. Get one, no - get two, now! It really is that good!
There's no filler here, just an album packed full of soulful hip-hop, the way it should be done. The phrase "They just don't make them like this anymore" has never been more appropriate than when applied to this album.
If you like hip-hop and you haven't got this album, it's a massive gap in your collection. Get one, no - get two, now! It really is that good!
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This innovative album opens with Man's Final Frontier, a funky number with lots of scratching and samples. It is followed by the amazingly positive and life-affirming Mama's Always On Stage and People Everyday, black pride anthem and intelligent protest against violence.
Mr Wendall is another gem of a song, about homelessness and recognising the dignity in others. It also has a most compelling arrangement and gripping vocals. Arrested Development highlights personal and social problems without sounding preachy.
The jazzy Raining Revolution is a moving spiritual rap, and Fishin' 4 Religion is a critical look at organized religion. The energetic Give A Man A Fish deals with the music business whilst the bubbly uptempo U and the gentle, melodious Natural are about love and relationships.
Dawn Of The Dreads has lots of pop appeal with its catchy sung parts alternating with the rap; Tennessee has soulful female vocals, and the album concludes on a high note with the spiritual poem Washed Away. What a great album, so original in sound and uplifting in spirit! It encompasses a stunning variety of styles in a set of highly accomplished songs.
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19 years, 8 months, and 20 days in the life of........me.
Where did the last 20 years go? A lot of it went listening to this album. If the beatles had released this it would be called the white album, or st. pepper. Read more
Published 17 months ago by mark1963
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Arrested Development
Had this on tape many years ago and had to get the CD. A must have in age 30+ collection.
Published on 28 Jan 2010 by Silk180
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It didn't take 3 Years, 5 Months & 2 Days
Excellent as ever, why would you shop with any other on-line store, keep up the good work
Published on 19 July 2009 by Jason Nelson
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