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Behind the Front

Behind the Front
February 10, 2005 @499

Behind the Front Behind the Front

The Black Eyed Peas' debut, Behind the Front, may sound thoroughly familiar: like A Tribe Called Quest, they sprout positive, deftly delivered lyrics out of their light jazz, R&B, and funk tracks; like the Roots, this multi-ethnic outfit's three MCs drop science in front of a live band that builds its grooves organically; and at their best, such as on the pop and reggae-flavored "Karma," the group can out-Fugee the Fugees. For some reason, though, the mostly mild, largely scratchless and sample-free record can--at times--be downright tepid. But for the most part, it works--sometimes brilliantly--and as a break from the mostly belligerent voices in hip-hop's mainstream, we can definitely use more of what the Peas have to offer. --Roni Sarig Amazon.com
...Behind the Front offers an organic mixture of sampled melodies and live instruments aimed at those of us seeking a little enlightenment with our well-oiled boogie. --Rolling Stone


Track List

01. fallin up'
02. clap your hands
03. joints & jam
04. the way u make me feel
05. movement
06. karma
07. be free
08. say goodbye
09. duet
10. communication
11. what it is
12. que dices?
13. A8
14. love won't wait
15. head bobs
16. positivity

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