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N.E.R.D. - In Search Of... [PA] (CD 2002)

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Track Listing
1. Lapdance - NERD & Lee Harvey/Vita
2. Things Are Getting Better
3. Brain
4. Provider
5. Truth Or Dare - NERD & Kelis/Pusha T
6. Tape You
7. Run To The Sun (new version)
8. Baby Doll
9. Am I High - NERD & Malice
10. Rock Star
11. Bobby James
12. Stay Together (inc. interlude)
13. Rock Star (Nevins classic blaster/CD)
14. Run To The Sun (original version/LP)

Details
Number of CDs:1
Producer:The Neptunes
Recording Type:Studio
Distributor:EMI
Recording Mode:Stereo

Album Notes
N.E.R.D is the alternate name for hip-hop producers The Neptunes.N.E.R.D.: Pharrell Williams, Chad Hugo, Shay.Spymob: John Ostby (vocals, piano); Eric Fawcett (vocals, drums); Brent Paschke (guitar); Christian Twigg (bass). Additional personnel includes: Lee Harvey, Vita, Pusha T, Kelis, Tammy Lucas, Latrelle Simmons, Malice (vocals).N.E.R.D (No-one Ever Really Dies) is a project based around the hip hop production team of the Neptunes, (Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo) whose work with such luminaries as Jay-Z, Mystikal, Kelis, Ol' Dirty Bastard, and No Doubt has made them one of the most sought after duos on the pop/hip-hop axis. IN SEARCH OF... goes beyond hip-hop, however, conjuring the spirits of 70's R&B and fusing them with '70s rock in a compelling mix that recalls the early-'90s hip-hop experimentation of Basehead's main man Mike Ivey, whose PLAY WITH TOYS remains one of the great undiscovered albums of that decade. The album-opening "Things Are Getting Better" eases us in with a fairly run-of-the-mill gangsta scenario, but things rapidly start getting weird with the Funkadelicized '70s funk of "Brain"--though the territory is familiar, N.E.R.D play with our preconceptions, creating a dreamlike soundscape. Elsewhere "Provider" recalls Donny Hathaway in its mix of gritty lyrics and airy arrangements, while "Truth Or Dare," featuring the duo's protege Kelis, is mad, bad, sexy, and probably dangerous to know. With its wide-ranging mixed bag of influences on naked display, IN SEARCH OF... is that irresistible artifact--the sound of talented artists crossing barriers and confounding expectations.

Editorial Reviews
...[The album] embodies an ubridled passion for music and for the aesthetics of pure sound....There's a bit of musical irony here, when happy, elementary grooves are undercut by a dirty, almost invasive, guitar licks...
CMJ (03/11/2002)

5 stars out of 5 - ...They're on some kind of early Seventies cosmic/social conscience trip....This year's STANKONIA...
Uncut (09/01/2001)

7 out of 10 - ...Alluring....bearing a suprising similarity to modern metal...
Alternative Press (03/01/2002)

...The new, revamped album replaces their signature spartan-techno grooves with rock guitars, drums, pianos, and other oldfangled instruments....has a crackling vigor... - Rating: A-
Entertainment Weekly (03/15/2002)

8 out of 10 - ...Awash with fuzzy-warm highs, hazy cosmic visions and exquisite ripples in the fabric of R&B as we know it...
NME (08/18/2001)

...Unique fusions of harmony-led AOR...Sly and Funkadelic, fragile singing and Eminemesque raps, conscious '70s soul, '80s synth-pop and Hendrix-esque rock...
Mojo (04/01/2002)

4 stars out of 5 - ...A striking escape from mere genre....A swaggering, rock-friendly counterpoint to the likes of Outkast. And no less essential, either.
Q (08/01/2001)

8 out of 10 - ...Ace genre-mashing...the addition of a band [to their previously electronic album] makes the record weirder, punching up the rock that was merely implicit on the previous version. That's 'rock' as in rap rock, alt-rock and Paisley Park psych rock and even country rock...
Spin (04/01/2002)

3.5 discs out of 5 - ...A complete departure, but with aural candy this flavorful, who cares?
Vibe (03/01/2002)

4 stars out of 5 - ...The music is good....It's a crunch groove that's part Timbaland, part Afrika Bambaataa and part STAR TREK on Ecstasy...
Rolling Stone (08/02/2001)

Ranked #20 in Wire's 50 Records of the Year 2001
The Wire (01/01/2002)

Ranked #4 on EW's list of 2002's Albums of the Year
Entertainment Weekly

Ranked #40 in NME's 50 Albums Of the Year 2001
NME (12/29/2001)

Ranked #9 in Mojo's Best Albums of 2002
Mojo (01/01/2003)

Ranked #9 on Spin's list of 2002's Albums of the Year
Spin (01/01/2003)

Included in Rolling Stone's 50 Best Albums of 2002
Rolling Stone (12/26/2002)

Included in Rolling Stone's 50 Best Albums of 2002 Spin (1/03, p.70) - Ranked #9 on Spin's list of 2002's Albums of the YearMojo (1/03, p.73) - Ranked #9 in Mojo's Best Albums of 2002NME (12/29/01, p.59) - Ranked #40 in NME's 50 Albums Of the Year 2001Entertainment Weekly (12/20-27/02, p.126) - Ranked #4 on EW's list of 2002's Albums of the YearThe Wire (1/02, p.40) - Ranked #20 in Wire's 50 Records of the Year 2001Rolling Stone (8/2/01, p.63) - 4 stars out of 5 - ...The music is good....It's a crunch groove that's part Timbaland, part Afrika Bambaataa and part STAR TREK on Ecstasy...Vibe (3/02, p.172) - 3.5 discs out of 5 - ...A complete departure, but with aural candy this flavorful, who cares?Spin (4/02, pp.113-4) - 8 out of 10 - ...Ace genre-mashing...the addition of a band [to their previously electronic album] makes the record weirder, punching up the rock that was merely implicit on the previous version. That's 'rock' as in rap rock, alt-rock and Paisley Park psych rock and even country rock...Q (8/01, p.136) - 4 stars out of 5 - ...A striking escape from mere genre....A swaggering, rock-friendly counterpoint to the likes of Outkast. And no less essential, either.Mojo (April 2002, p.112) - ...Unique fusions of harmony-led AOR...Sly and Funkadelic, fragile singing and Eminemesque raps, conscious '70s soul, '80s synth-pop and Hendrix-esque rock...NME (8/18/01, p.47) - 8 out of 10 - ...Awash with fuzzy-warm highs, hazy cosmic visions and exquisite ripples in the fabric of R&B as we know it...Entertainment Weekly (3/15/02, pp.74-75) - ...The new, revamped album replaces their signature spartan-techno grooves with rock guitars, drums, pianos, and other oldfangled instruments....has a crackling vigor... - Rating: A-Alternative Press (3/02, p.86) - 7 out of 10 - ...Alluring....bearing a suprising similarity to modern metal...Uncut (9/01, p.96) - 5 stars out of 5 - ...They're on some kind of early Seventies cosmic/social conscience trip....This year's STANKONIA...CMJ (3/11/02, p.4) - ...[The album] embodies an ubridled passion for music and for the aesthetics of pure sound....There's a bit of musical irony here, when happy, elementary grooves are undercut by a dirty, almost invasive, guitar licks...
Rolling Stone (12/26/2002)

Included in Rolling Stone's 50 Best Albums of 2002 Spin (1/03, p.70) - Ranked #9 on Spin's list of 2002's Albums of the YearMojo (1/03, p.73) - Ranked #9 in Mojo's Best Albums of 2002NME (12/29/01, p.59) - Ranked #40 in NME's 50 Albums Of the Year 2001Entertainment Weekly (12/20-27/02, p.126) - Ranked #4 on EW's list of 2002's Albums of the YearThe Wire (1/02, p.40) - Ranked #20 in Wire's 50 Records of the Year 2001Rolling Stone (8/2/01, p.63) - 4 stars out of 5 - ...The music is good....It's a crunch groove that's part Timbaland, part Afrika Bambaataa and part STAR TREK on Ecstasy...Vibe (3/02, p.172) - 3.5 discs out of 5 - ...A complete departure, but with aural candy this flavorful, who caresSpin (4/02, pp.113-4) - 8 out of 10 - ...Ace genre-mashing...the addition of a band [to their previously electronic album] makes the record weirder, punching up the rock that was merely implicit on the previous version. That's 'rock' as in rap rock, alt-rock and Paisley Park psych rock and even country rock...Q (8/01, p.136) - 4 stars out of 5 - ...A striking escape from mere genre....A swaggering, rock-friendly counterpoint to the likes of Outkast. And no less essential, either.Mojo (April 2002, p.112) - ...Unique fusions of harmony-led AOR...Sly and Funkadelic, fragile singing and Eminemesque raps, conscious '70s soul, '80s synth-pop and Hendrix-esque rock...NME (8/18/01, p.47) - 8 out of 10 - ...Awash with fuzzy-warm highs, hazy cosmic visions and exquisite ripples in the fabric of R&B as we know it...Entertainment Weekly (3/15/02, pp.74-75) - ...The new, revamped album replaces their signature spartan-techno grooves with rock guitars, drums, pianos, and other oldfangled instruments....has a crackling vigor... - Rating: A-Alternative Press (3/02, p.86) - 7 out of 10 - ...Alluring....bearing a suprising similarity to modern metal...Uncut (9/01, p.96) - 5 stars out of 5 - ...They're on some kind of early Seventies cosmic/social conscience trip....This year's STANKONIA...CMJ (3/11/02, p.4) - ...[The album] embodies an ubridled passion for music and for the aesthetics of pure sound....There's a bit of musical irony here, when happy, elementary grooves are undercut by a dirty, almost invasive, guitar licks...
Rolling Stone (12/26/2002)

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  item never turned
Review created: 14/04/08
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the item never turned up then he blamed me (strange)but ture. he was then abit agressive in the returning email but there you go live and learn dont you.


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  in search of by n.e.r.d
Review created: 25/03/08
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for a start off i love pharrell williams and just had 2 get this cd, i already had fly or die and heard so many good reviews on in search of, the cd is in excellent condition and will be played over and over and over, thanx to ebay for my obsession of pharrell....x


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  The good old days
Review created: 16/03/07(updated 04/10/07)
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

This album was the perfecting of the digital version of In serach of relseased the previous year (2001)
In that year the Neptunes were in their prime - producing Kelis "wanderland" the tracks for "Justified" - shows how hot the Neptunes really were.
This album shows just how amazing Pharrell williams and Chad Hugo can be.
The album features a wide range of sounds (rock, funk, jazz,RnB, rap etc) and topics (politics, war, oral sex, taping your girlfriend having lesbian sex)
Standout tracks are "Truth or Dare" which is a beautiful combination of Pharrell and kelis vocals, "Lapdance", "Stay together" which demonstrates how jaw dropping pharrell`s falsetto is "Am i high" etc.
I had to just write etc cos the whole damn album is fantastic!!!!
The absolute best track however is "tape you" which is one of the Neptunes best joints ever!
As i said at the beginning of my review, this album was created during the neptunes peak. There is nothing to fault in this album, so buy it and embrace the neptunes beautiful creation.


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  Their First Album
Review created: 05/03/07
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N.E.R.D's debut album gives an insight into their influences and experiences ... A great album, A must have if you are into anything original.


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  In Search Of... Nothing - It's perfect!
Review created: 16/02/06
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2 of 4 people found this review helpful.

N*E*R*D are an awesome band. The band consists of the Neptunes (Pharrell Williams & Chad hug) and their friend, Shae.

In Searc Of... is an album that brings R&B, rock and hip hop together. The last successfull attempy, in my opinion, was the collaboration between Run DMC and Aerosmith!

The album is full of a great mix of some great beats and thought provoking lyrics. The outstanding songs are: Lapdance, Provider, Rock Star and Run to the Sun.

There are some subjects that most artists would consider a taboo, such as in Tape You (which is about recording your girlfriend having lesbian sex) and some songs which contain ballad type themese, but written from more unusual perspectives like in Provider (about a trucker wanting to be there for his wife/family).

One of the best albums I own, and even after 3 years it sounds great. There aren't many that can make a successfull crossover between genres, let alone fuse them, but the Neptunes' cross-genre work pay's off really well.

The Neptunes earn a lot of respect from their fans and peers because of the work they do, and N*E*R*D is just an extension of that.


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