Cypress Hill

Cypress Hill | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 13, 1991)
• Original Release Date: August 13, 1991
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Sony
• ASIN: B0000027RY
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (39 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #58,587 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One who knows, June 29, 2005

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A. Ramos "one who knows" (Dallas, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cypress Hill (Audio CD)

I can't believe anyone in their right mind would give this album anything less than 5 stars.

1) If you are a HIP HOP fan(not rock fan who ALSO likes "rap")
2) If you were actually alive when this came out(or at least old enough to ride a bike)
3) If you are an American(props to Euros keeping Hip Hop alive, but you guys have different taste)
4) And finally if you have actually listened to this album start to finish, 2 or 3 times...

...THEN YOU KNOW THAT THIS IS CYPRESS HILL'S BEST ALBUM EVER. STRATIGHT UP PRE-LOLAPALOOZA/MTV/CROSSOVER HIP HOP DOPENESS. Peace to you heads who were around when this joint dropped.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars South Central Bong Music, May 28, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Cypress Hill (Audio CD)

I was not expecting what I got when I picked up this CD. The only member of this crew that I was familiar with was Grandmixer Muggs, from his days with the 7A3. I knew he was a good D.J., but I was skeptical when I heard that he was producing this album. My fears were unfounded, though. Muggs provided this album with the freshest sounds that have ever come from the West Coast. His beats fit perfectly with B-Real's nasal delivery.

Another good thing about this record, that you don't find anymore with hip-hop albums, is that one talented producer handled the entire project, giving it a cohesive sound. A lot of albums nowadays have 10 or more different producers, so the record comes out disjointed. Not so with this one. I also like the fact that Grandmixer Muggs didn't choose obvious samples when making the beats. I mean, who would think of sampling "The Duke of Earl"? I can't really pick a favorite cut off this record, because the entire album is bombay. But the most memorable cut is "Latin Lingo". The beat is smoky and surreal,and the video was insane.

This was one of the best joints of '91, or any year for that matter. I'll just say, if you want a record that reminds you of what hip-hop was meant to be, and how it used to be, then "Cypress Hill" is the joint for you. But bring your own bong.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A true gangster classic, January 16, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Cypress Hill (Audio CD)

Back when Cypress Hill first started rapping, they utilized beats and lyrics in a way that only they could. But, after they started focusing on only the "weed" aspect of their music, they dropped off considerably. I don't recommend any of their newer albums, but this album is in a class all it's own. Definitely a must-own for any rap fan.