Checks Thugs & Rocknroll [Import]

DMC | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 13, 2008)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Wea Japan
• ASIN: B000FDF476
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,235,427 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Watchtower

2. Freaky Chick

3. Just Like Me

4. Lovey Dovey

5. Find My Way

6. Machine Gun

7. Cold

8. What's Wrong

9. Cadillac Cars

10. Only God Knows

11. Come 2 Gether

12. Sucka Sucka

13. Goodbye

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Better than I expected DMC has some Skill Left, March 25, 2006

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Robert E. Murena Jr. "tedmurena" (Fairfield, CT United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Checks Thugs & Rock N Roll (W/Dvd) (Audio CD)

Seeing a hip hop classic return from oblivion is good but if the music doesnt cut or it seems to be a rehash of oll track then who cares? I do. This stuff might not be cutting edge but it does have playabilty and with support of Kid rock Sarah Macgloghlin and Jam master J this is a an album to pay attention to. DMC does still have skills and in the hip hop world theres a lot to be said for a 40 plus person who can still lay quality tracks. This stuff is current and just plain good. If you are looking for a mix of old school and current music this is it. While the Raps arent as fast and furious as Run DMC was there is skill here and DMC should not be overlooked. While this isnt the classic album that "Raisin Hell" is it is definitley not to be over looked. DMC proves he is not a has-been - Enjoy this one.

Ted

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good mix, April 1, 2006

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kd1223 (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Checks Thugs & Rock N Roll (W/Dvd) (Audio CD)

The first time I heard WatchTower, I knew I wanted it in my music collection and bought the CD. I was pleasantly surprised to find so many other tracks on the CD that I liked too. This CD has positive messages and something for virtually everyone. It's DMC's solo album - not better nor worse than Run-DMC's albums ---- it's different.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Burgers are Ronald's, November 27, 2007

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Madman (Iowa) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Checks Thugs & Rock N Roll (W/Dvd) (Audio CD)

It's puzzling to think that people cannot open up their minds enough to enjoy a new album from a man that has earned the title of "Legend". Some people can't accept the fact that an artist has changed while others can't accept the fact that they, themselves, have changed. I see it all the time. Many veteran bands struggle to keep their fan base. They're damned if they try a new sound and they're damned if they keep the old sound. 85% of the time the product they deliver is nearly as good, as good, or sometimes better than the music that gave them success. But the "fan" has their head in a different place then when they first were introduced to the music and places the blame soley on the musician rather than their current position in the world.

DMC has a very personal story behind his first solo album Checks, Thugs, and Rock N Roll. After a long struggle with various addictions, a horrible vocal chord condition that made him lose signature sound, the revelation that he is adopted, and the loss of his band mate Jam Master Jay, DMC needed a new direction in his life. He heard the Sarah McLachlan's song Angel and was moved to better himself. By an odd chain of events, McLachlan saw him by chance and approached him to say what a big fan she was of his music. Surprisingly it was DMC who turned the tables and began endlessly praising her for her inspirational music. A few years later after finding his biological mother he was inspired to write a song about his journey. He enlisted McLachlan to sing the chorus to Harry Chapin's song Cat's in the Cradle.

To my amazement, people have described the song as cheesy and cliche. I cannot begin to describe how wrong they are. The song is beautiful, inspirational, and has a nice rock n' roll edge to it. DMC has described this song as his anthem and I can't help but be filled with positive emotion while listening to it.

After picking up the CD I noticed a slightly uneven mixture of songs. However, it only took me a few listens to get hooked into this blend of rock, R & B, and rap.

If you do keep an open mind I guarantee you will like most aspects of this album. Because it is diverse, you may not like every song, but rarely there is an album that can do such a thing.

DMC has given us an inspirational glimpse into his life and I personally am thankful for that. I look forward to hearing more from this music legend.