Inside Out Music Cd

Mc Hammer - Inside Out

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Inside Out      Artist : MC Hammer      List Price : $16.98 USD        ProductGroup: Music      Release Date : 1995-09-12      Studio : Warner Bros / Wea      Label : Warner Bros / Wea      Avg. Customer Rating : (6 reviews)

Reviews Customer Reviews for Inside Out      So Long Oaktown, Hello Seattle      Rating:      This album marked Hammer's foray into alternative rock, more specifically the "grunge" genre. Donning an old flannel shirt and torn jeans in the CD's inner artwork, Inside Out was a significant musical departure from the dance-rap style Hammer helped popularize years earlier. Featuring contributions from industry greats like guitarist Jerry Cantrell (Alice In Chains) and drummer Scott Mercado (Candlebox), the end result was a pleasant surprise to many established Seattle musicians. "Anything Goes On The Dance Floor" is Hammer's up-tempo tribute to mosh pits and slam-dancing, where Hammer proudly declares "Give a kick to the eye, raise your fist to the sky". "Keep On" is a heavy rock ballad in the lineage of Soul Asylum's "Runaway Train" in which Hammer laments his betrayal by the hip-hop community. "Bustin' Loose" is a power-chord driven rocker reminiscent of Stone Temple Pilots' "Plush", which abruptly concludes with Hammer diving into the drum set and a stack of amps. There's even a tribute song to the late Eazy-E ("Nothin But Love") where Hammer's gravelly vocals are laid on top of heavily-reverbed electric guitar. The majority of MC Hammer fans will likely be shocked by what they hear on this record, but alterno-rock fans alike will have trouble denying that Hammer can jam with the best of 'em.     Customer Reviews for Inside Out Cd      Heartfelt and a 180 degree turn from last album - Keep On      Rating:      On this album the best song is "Going up Yonder". Best gospel rap track ever. Yes, this track is better than Hammer's "Pray", "Son of the King" and "Please don't pass me by". The album is different because it reflects Hammer's turmoil (in song "Keep on")and salvation (in songs "Everything is Alright" and "Brighter Day"). Still this is Hammer's most uplifting CD, however his dance tunes lack energy except for in the songs "Luv-n-happiness", "Everything goes on the dance floor" and "Sultry Funk". Hammer's salute to Easy E on the track "Nothing but love" was captivating and unexpected. The track "Brighter Day" is the most heartfelt song on this album, Hammer's delivery is amazing. Still a fan like myself longs for the dancing energy which was also absent in the next internet album Family Affair but present in Active Duty. The fact is that Hammer never sold out, he peaked too high in the game and was slayed by the black crab syndrome. It is hypocritcal for the same people who were dancing to his lyrics and wearing his baggy clothing and suits to call him a sell out for his commercial success and bankruptcy. His previous albums had social commentary, a love song and a gospel track which were rich and endearing. Undoubtedly Hammer is the most morally positive MC to touch the mic. Artists like Puff Daddy and Kirk Franklin are reflections of Hammer's legacy. Hopefully, the history of Hip-hop will continue to validate the accomplishments of Hammer. He has the most commercially successful rap album ever and was the first rapper to truly challenge the King of Pop during both of their primes. Editorial Reviews for Inside Out Audio Cd      Album Details      Disc One: The Monkey Bar, Are More Up Beats and Driving Groover Mixed and Compiled by Longstanding Resident Peter Mcnamara. Disc Two: The Banana Bend, Twists and Turns Through Various Genres of House and is Mixed and Compiled by Jason D'costa, a New Resident &one of Australia's Finest Djs.