Boxcar Sessions [Explicit Lyrics]

Saafir | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 27, 1994)
• Original Release Date: September 27, 1994
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Explicit Lyrics
• Label: Warner Bros / Wea
• ASIN: B000002MQS
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #56,724 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Strictly for The Hip-Hop Purist, June 17, 2004

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This review is from: Boxcar Sessions (Audio CD)

Saafir is perhaps the most innovative MC of the nineties. This album came out in like '94 during a time when Hieroglyphics began to erupt and show that Cali kids have more than just gangsta flows. Saafir, however, emerges as the most prolific MC in that area. Unfortunately, he received acclaim only in underground circles because he was over the heads of the masses. I can't give this album 5 stars because the production on the album is not the greatest, but lyrically this album has no equal. It would take a lifetime to decipher much of this material. Saafir is truly a hip-hop heavyweight in terms of originality and lyrical content. I strongly recommend this album if you want an undiscovered gem. I also recommend the Hit List, and if you can find it, the single "Pull ya Card".

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Oaktowns Finest, October 27, 1999

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A. Ingel "a-ride" (Los Angeles) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Boxcar Sessions (Audio CD)

For those true hio-hop heads out there, east, west, or anywhere in the middle, you can't help but like this album. Saafir brings us back to what hip-hop should be about, straight rymes and beats. On cuts like "light sleeper" he brings that hard core oakland flow with battle heavy rymes that proves that Oaktown ain't no joke and saafir can hang with any MC. Other cuts such as "just ridin'" make you wish you were cruisin' on a sunny day, top down in an impala or cadi. With most of the beats provided by Jay Z (not Jigga of the east coast) the music blends perfectly with Saafir's flow. The down side to the album is the abundant interludes that come after and before a majority of the cuts. While it plays along with the concept of the album, after a listen or two you have to keep your finger on the forward button. But with partners Big Nose and the Whooridas representin' this album is a true family affair not to be missed. His new album Hit List hits stores this week.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't sleep... Don't sleep, May 16, 2006

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D. Thomas "Dawhud" (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Boxcar Sessions (Audio CD)

I first heard Saafir on Digital Underground's "Body Hat Syndrome." He was a refreshing new voice, but got mixed in the shuffel of DU's laundry list of emcees. About a year later I saw the video for "Light Sleeper" and I just remember how bugged out the video and song was. Saafir was one of those emcees who's voice and flow just wove this tapestry of descriptive, buttery no nonsense rhymes all over the track. He was innovative yet simple and I feel he is one of the most slept on emcees of ALL time.

Shortly after the "Light Sleeper" 12" dropped, he released "Boxcar Sessions," which at the time, I feel people wern't ready for such a progressive Hip-Hop album. At the time, the Bay area had the E-40 gangster vibe, the Digital Underground Parlament vibe, or the trust fund baby vibe of Heiro. Saafir brought a new sound to the table with this LP. "Boxcar Sessions" was as gritty as any "street" record, but had the underground Hip-Hop sound of many east coast emcees.

Shortly after this LP was released Saafir and Casual had a falling out that was broadcasted on the Sway & Tech show. This was one of the battles to end all battles. Heiro Vs. Hobo Junction. Hands down Saafir whooped the ish out of Casual on this one. I remember hearing a dub of a dub of a dub that was recorded from the radio show. Hissy muffly tapes, I sat in wonder listening to this peice of Hip-Hop history.

This album was his greatest work and his most ambitious effort. Don't sleep on this gem! This LP IS WORTH EVERY PENNEY and I'd pay for it again!