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The Chronic [Enhanced] [Explicit Lyrics]

~ Dr. Dre
4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (30 customer reviews)

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  • Audio CD (26 Mar 2007)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Enhanced, Explicit Lyrics
  • Label: Death Row
  • ASIN: B000NTPE9U
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 18,231 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Track Listings

1. The Chronic (Intro)
2. Fuck With 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
15. The Roach (The Chronic Intro)
16. Bitches Ain't Shit

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Amazon.co.uk Review
1989's Straight Outta Compton, by Dre's previous outfit NWA, 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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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars "Welcome to Death Row...", 28 Jun 2001
By A Customer
This review is from: The Chronic (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!!!

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A classic in every sense of the word., 29 Sep 2003
This review is from: The Chronic (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.

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars go and buy this, 29 Nov 2000
By A Customer
This review is from: The Chronic (Audio CD)
Ok. I am a hip hop fan and this album is ..... wicked. If you are thinking about buying it, stop thinking and just go and buy it. Its a couple of years old but, yo, the tracks are proper dope. It's not typical hip hop, its more of a mix of rap, soul funk and old skool but dre and snoop kill it on the album. Snoop is up Dr Dre's ass as he is featured on every track but he drops enuff dope lyrics on the whole album. The Intro is just gangsta-when u buy it, turn the volume up and blast the first track - it is proper ghetto gangsta ..... My fav bit on all of the album is 'A Nigga Witta Gun' when Snoop Dogg drops a verse at the end - 'BLAM BLAM, BLAM TO THE FALL, LISTEN TO THE SHOTS FROM A NIGGA DOGGY DOGG, ETC ETC. But overall most of the tracks are pretty good and I like all of them. But dont expect a host of modern jingles featuring Eminem cos the album was released in like 93, but dont let that put you off, the album is still standing and is still a number one classic hip hop cd. buy it! Compton style!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing, shaped the game
Dr Dre is the best producer and one of the best rappers in the game. his productions are brilliant and his rhymes are top quality, the Chronic shows that. Read more
Published on 5 April 2007 by YoungB

5.0 out of 5 stars five star Classic hip hop, f**king brilliant!!
Many people think that "2001" is dr dre's best album, and i dont disagree that it is a great album but i think that this one stands above "2001" and almost any... Read more
Published on 9 Mar 2006 by Jamie

5.0 out of 5 stars 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

5.0 out of 5 stars 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

5.0 out of 5 stars One of The Best Rap albums ever!
If you haven't bought this album buy it!
its a true classic
Published on 14 Oct 2003 by rawgarlic

4.0 out of 5 stars 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

4.0 out of 5 stars One of the best rap albums of the '90s...
1992's The Chronic heralded a new era in gangsta rap; one that held a huge interest in cannabis sertiva, "known in the heart of LA as 'The Chronic'. Read more
Published on 5 Aug 2003 by samuel_weissman

5.0 out of 5 stars 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

5.0 out of 5 stars Pioneering G-funk album
If you like old skool g-funk, this is where it all started. This album introduces some of the best rappers in the business to the big stage, RBX, Snoop, Kurupt, and the lady of... Read more
Published on 19 Feb 2003 by poolejo

5.0 out of 5 stars westcoast classic by the master
this is the greatest gangsta rap album of all time.if u aint got this buy it.this is a classic with the greatest hip hop tune of all time on it nuthin but a g thang its a mus t... Read more
Published on 13 April 2002

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