Clin d'Oeil [EXTRA TRACKS] [IMPORT]

Jazz Liberatorz

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 15, 2008)
• Original Release Date: January 9, 2008
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Extra tracks, Import
• Label: Phantom Sound & Vision
• ASIN: B000Y3JEZU
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #96,170 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Track Listings

1. Clin d'Oeil - Jazz Liberatorz

2. Easy My Mind - Fatlip, Tré Hardson, Jazz Liberatorz, Omni

3. I Am Hip Hop - Asheru, Jazz Liberatorz

4. When the Clock Ticks - Jazz Liberatorz, J. Sands

5. Genius at Work - Fatlip, Jazz Liberatorz, T-Love

6. Indonesia - Jazz Liberatorz, Tableek

7. Process - Apani B Fly Emcee, Jazz Liberatorz

8. Return - Jazz Liberatorz, Sadat X

9. U Do - Stacy Epps, Jazz Liberatorz

10. Cool Down - Raashan Ahmad, Jazz Liberatorz

11. Take a Time - Buckshot, Jazz Liberatorz

12. Vacation - J-Live, Jazz Liberatorz

13. Speak the Language - Lizz Fields, Jazz Liberatorz

14. Qidar - Jazz Liberatorz, The Soul Clan

15. Outro/Jazz Liberatorz

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Jazz Liberators "Clin d'Oeil"- 5 Stars, May 23, 2008

By	Shaun Borowski (Buffalo, NY) - See all my reviews

What more can I say about Jazz Liberators "Clin d'Oeil" that hasn't already been said? It took me a while to first hear this, and when I did, I was blown away. The sound from the production is heavenly, and the lyrics from the guests blend perfectly with it. The instruments and instrumentals sound perfect, with every note and beat being flawless. Normally I get technical about every aspect of an album, but I don't think that is necessary here. Basically, this is better than just about every other release this year so far. The only album I can compare with this one is EMC "The Show". If you are a fan of hip hop, jazz, both, or just music in general, listen to this album. If you don't feel like spending 50+ dollars for it, download it off of iTunes.

Lyrics- N/A
Production- 10/10
Guest Appearances- 9.5/10
Overall Sound- 10/10

4.92

-Shaun B.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Experience The Liberation {5 Stars}, February 17, 2008

By	Norfeest "Yes Yes Y'all" (Washington DC USA) - See all my reviews

I don't know much about the Jazz Liberators, but I instantly became a fan after one listen to this album. From what I've been able to gather around the internet, it would appear that these guys are three producers from France -- DJ Damage, Dusty, and Madhi. They have some 12" singles scattered about but, from what I understand, no albums until now. From the intro, once I heard famous jazz samples being played over what sounded to me like live instruments, I was hooked. They enlist the services of rappers like Sadat X, Buckshot, Asheru, J. Sands, J-Live, Apani B. Fly, Tableek (from Maspyke), and former Pharcyde members Tre Hardson & Fat Lip...amongst others. Though all the tracks are immersed in jazz, they all vary in sound -- from the thump laid down for Buckshot to the floating keys offered up for Sadat X.

As far as drawbacks associated with this release, you'd be hard pressed to find any. There were some songs that stood out more than others, but they're all great. Be warned though, this album is heavily influenced by jazz, so don't look to get hype to this. It's all laid back stuff.

If you like your rap music with a heavy dose of jazz, then this album needs to be a part of your collection. Clin D'Oeil is the best rap album I've heard so far this year. Jazz Rap doesn't come much better than this. I highly recommend adding this LP to your music collection. It won't disappoint. Guaranteed.

Standout Tracks: The Process feat. Apani B. Fly, Vacation feat. J-Live (My Favorite), I Am Hip Hop feat. Asheru, Clin D'Oeil, The Return feat. Sadat X, When The Clock Ticks feat. J. Sands, Indonesia feat. Tableek (from Maspyke), and Easy My Mind feat. Tre Hardson, Fat Lip, & Omni

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing! Just Goddam Amazing!! (Rating: 10 out of 10- -5.0 stars), June 19, 2008

By	Chandler "Infamous" (Atlanta (College Park), Georgia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Clin d'Oeil (Audio CD)

Excuse my language in my title, but this album has have to been the best I've heard in a very long time. I've always had an ear for jazz music with a fusion of hip hop, but I've never heard it been done as correctly as this here.

Now, I've also never heard of the Jazz Liberators, possibly because they receive zero exposure here in the U.S., but that might change after this album. They enlist some of the finest emcees, new and old to rhyme over their slick jazz production. And each guest brings their A game as well. When I heard Asheru on "I Am Hip Hop", I already have set the point where this is going to be a classic. Then further down came Sadat X on "Return Of The Wild Cowboy" another classic track. Buckshot impresses on "Take A Time", but the best track would have to be J-Live's "Vacation". That song is just amazing (you have to hear it). Every other track that I didn't name is great too, but those were the ones that fully stood out to me. There is also an intro to every song where the guests speak on how jazz music has influenced them in the world of hip hop.

Bottom line, this CD is amazing. Only a few other albums I've heard such as Jazzmatazz, Vol. 1, and Heavy Rhyme Experience, Vol. 1 have came close to this here. If you can, grab this album whenever you see it, especially if you're a fan of hip hop. This here will allow you to appreciate other genres of music that came before that. This album has a very live sound where you can just sit back and relax, and let the music play through. Great for playing at night as well. Peace & Much Love.

Lyrics: N/A
Production: A+
Guest Appearances: A+
Musical Vibes: A+

Top 5 Tracks:
1. Vacation (featuring J-Live)
2. The Return (featuring Sadat X)
3. Take A Time (featuring Buckshot)
4. I Am Hip Hop (featuring Asheru)
5. When The Clock Ticks (featuring J. Sands)