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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 8. Baby Doll 9. Am I High - NERD & Malice 10. Rock Star 11. Bobby James 12. Stay Together
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 CMJ (03/11/2002) Uncut (09/01/2001) Alternative Press (03/01/2002) Entertainment Weekly (03/15/2002) NME (08/18/2001) Mojo (04/01/2002) Q (08/01/2001) Spin (04/01/2002) Vibe (03/01/2002) Rolling Stone (08/02/2001) The Wire (01/01/2002) Entertainment Weekly NME (12/29/2001) Mojo (01/01/2003) Spin (01/01/2003) Rolling Stone (12/26/2002) Rolling Stone (12/26/2002) Rolling Stone (12/26/2002) | |||||||||||||
Reviews  In Search Of..Review created: 28/08/08 by:  In Search Of... switches gears (it does this a lot, paralleling the highs and lows of steady coke use), with the light and funky “Things Are Getting Better.” Here’s where the lyrical genius of Pharrell really shines through: he’s lying throughout much of the album. The lyrics aren’t really innovative by themselves – they’re mostly trite clichés. But that’s why they work: Pharrell doesn’t mean anything. He’s just parroting empty maxims to please his lover, who is about to walk out on him. “Things are really getting better,” he croons. “We’ll see the light.” But this album has only just begun, and we haven’t yet plumbed the depths of the Neptunes’ coked-out odyssey. “Brain” is a catchy, stuttery song, featuring a vocal glissando almost identical to Britney Spears’ similarly-debauched “I’m a Slave 4 U” (another Neptunes production). “Brain” evokes a detached paranoia, before descending into nonsense. “Do you really want to hurt me? If you do there is no pain. Do I really even love you? Or do I just love your bra-a-a-ain?” Pharrell is all apologies again with the bluesy “Provider,” offering up excuse after excuse for his lifestyle. A cheery bossa-nova bridge implies that Pharrell may be conjuring up other emotions besides the blues while he recalls the previous night’s insanity. Brilliant, Great Album ! Review ID: 10000000008476788 Was this review helpful? Report this review  This is the last timeI've owned this album 5 times, every time I lend it out I don't seem to get it back. It's very good so I won't be lending it to anyone again!!! Review ID: 10000000005283432 Was this review helpful? Report this review v.v.v.goodReview created: 04/10/07 by: clearly one of the best albums around - if you like pharrell, the neptunes or just n.e.r.d - you're bound to love this one! Review ID: 10000000004495280 Was this review helpful? Report this review a great cd i love there music and WoW what a bargainReview created: 10/10/06 by: 0 of 1 people found this review helpful. it was my kind of music and i havent bought a cd in a while. i bid and thought id be out bid as i didnt expect the cd to go so cheap but wow was it a bargain. id say ebay is probaly the best place on the net!!! Review ID: 10000000002106003 Was this review helpful? Report this review No One Every Really DiesReview created: 07/09/06 by: 1 of 1 people found this review helpful. Great album, nice intelligent beats coupled with well orchestrated rifs-A Definate addition to anyone's CD collection who appreciates good trax Review ID: 10000000001777047 Was this review helpful? Report this review |
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