To the Extreme

Vanilla Ice | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 28, 1990)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Capitol
• ASIN: B00000DRBV
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (153 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,837 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #65 in Music > Rock > Rap Rock

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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars I'll defend this guy..., May 13, 2003

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Stretch (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: To the Extreme (Audio CD)

I'll defend this guy against the onslaught of criticism, Honestly, when I read the low reviews, I'd almost think they're talking about Saddam Hussein! Did I miss something, Was Vanilla Ice a ruthless dictator? It's almost a verbal crucifxcion! His names been severely beaten to a pulp as is. This mud-slinging is unnecessary! Maybe if their reviews dealt with the actual music content I'd be more understanding.

If anything white Rappers today should feel fortunate, because thanks to Vanilla Ice, they know everything NOT to do, In terms of marketing and image mistakes.

The fact "Ice, Ice Baby' borrowed heavily from David Bowie and Queen's "Under Pressure" is a moot point! It's an undeniably infectious tune. While the rhymes of "Hooked" are simple, the jazz-style beat makes up for it. I haven't listened to this album much since 1990. It's not perfect, but if you're looking for accessible pop-rap, "To the Extreme" is a fine choice.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars People will always hate, but they can't deny..., January 21, 2006

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P. A. Parish "de facto standard" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: To the Extreme (Audio CD)

This album was extremely popular when it came out. Everybody was playing "Ice Ice Baby" and nobody complained about it at the time. The same people that were bumping the song are now writing bad reviews because they feel stupid forever. Everyone has now labeled Vanilla Ice as the biggest wannabe rapper ever, so now this album is going to be considered lame. The truth of the matter is this album was pretty good for what it was. Vanilla Ice was a dancer that rapped, so take the album for what it's worth. It will still take you back to that time period if you let it. Vanilla Ice has appeal to the masses, he just ended up trying to be "too cool" and ruined his image. Don't let the haters fool you. This album might not be a rap masterpiece, but it has some catchy songs and during it's brief time was the hottest album around.

Everyone cracks on Vanilla, which he might deserve, but you can't deny this album. He wouldn't be so fun to crack on if he didn't have something going for him. This album was Vanilla Ice. If you ever wanted to know anything about Vanilla Ice or his music, get this album. Otherwise stop hating on the guy. He was an obvious wannabe, but you can't deny the album.

20 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Despite People Dissin' It This Was & Is a Good CD, July 31, 2005

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Dorrie Wheeler - See all my reviews
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This review is from: To the Extreme (Audio CD)

Vanilla Ice has denounced his former musical self and critics now bash this CD but back in the early 90's this CD was hot and it still is. The album opens up with the track "Ice Ice Baby." The lyrics may be a little corny but this is a really great song. I enjoyed all of the singles from "To The Extreme" including--"Stop That Train" and "Play That Funky Music." The love songs--"I Love You," and "Having A Roni" are pretty cool too. I admit I had a major crush on Ice back in 1991 and when I met him in 98 he turned out to be a pretty cool dude. Even though the mass media seems to want to write this off as a dark moment in music I think it was--and is a great CD the defines the music of an era--the early 90's Hammer/C&C Music Factory, Young MC, feel good pop/rap era..