AMZ - July, 1999 - LEN
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Vol 3 Number 8

July, 1999

 

       

 
Artist: LEN
Title: "You Can't Stop the Bum Rush"
Label: Work Group
Reviewed By: G.E. Sciacca
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Do you miss the 80's? I mean like the 80's as a whole era? Remember Family Ties, Break Dancing, Cheesy Sunglasses, Members Only Jackets, the whole 9? Well, "Len" can't bring the 80's back to ya, but The Burger Pimp, his sister Sharon, D Rock, Planet Pea (AKA Kundu 5) and DJ Moves, have managed to harness just about every great sound to come out of the 80's and fuse it together into one great ball of musical fun.

It's all here - pop, old school, hip hop, break music. From classic rap styles to Pixie influneced sweet pop. Not to mention guest appearances by Kurtis Blow (Cold Chillin'), Biz Markie (Beautiful Day, Man Of The Year), and Poison member CC Deville (Feelin' Alright). Also, part of the "Ill Produce Crew" or "Criptic Souls Crew" are DJ Buck65 and MR Dibbs, named one of 1999's Top Ten Turntabilists in the world by SPIN Magazine.

From "Steal My Sunshine," poppy with a great hook, the group's first single off the record, to "Man Of The Year," old school rap/freestyle, to "The Hard Disk Approach," electronic keyboard little song, one thing is quite clear: "You Can't Stop The Bum Rush" is a fun record. One that you can spin over and over again, and your bound to crack a smile. On the down side, the record shows little, if any, constancy. Each track is a different genre, and the guest appearances tend to overshadow "Len" on some tracks, but all in all this is a great record.

Personal favorite tracks are: "Steel My Sunshine," "Man Of The Year," "Monster Jam" and "Feelin' Alright" (which could be a Pixie's song if they asked Frank Black along).

Bottom line is this: "All the people in the place, rockin coast to coast, put your best foot forward and rock the house." Go buy this record "'cause 'Len' will take you out."

 
 
 
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