Customer Reviews

Hidden Stash 2

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This being the fourth full length release brought forth from KMK, it's most certainly the most well rounded, and easily the best. The first time I listened to it I was taken aback by it's different sound, a ''thick'' variation of all the King's styles.

When you look at their other albums you can time line their maturity, back to the Saint Vicious days when everything was about women and drugs, to High Society when the boys officially re-added Richter to the frontline and showed their political side. This is a perfect combination of what the members have done, what they're doing now, and where they plan to go. A more mature (don't worry still chocked full of buddage and the usual suburban goings on) record, a record that seems to have come at a time of personal transition for a few of the members.

"Welcome To The Suburbs" is the perfect partner track to "Suburban Life". You'll spend ages lolling around in the frustrated words of D-Loc talking through his music to his ex Ami in "New Destination". The powerful punk voice of Brad Daddy X that once rocked many coming back strong on "Dying Daze" and "Bi-Polar". Richter's obvious approachal to forefront of the band with "Things I Do".

All in all, it's a more (dare I say it?) emotional record. Describing love not just lust, the pain of leaving people you care about behind... also a more realistic look into the counter-culture they now represent, they've toned down the overblown talk and rap about the realities of living in a nation of supposed freedom but shuns and reprimands you for smoking a mere plant that rises from the ground.

A powerful cornerstone in the SNR lineup. Simply amazing, it's one of those rare albums that continue to unfold unfound complexity every time you hear it.

OC's greatest are back with their 3rd full-length album and higher than ever. With the cancelation of the re-release of Hidden Stash I, Hidden Stash II has been released in it's place. On the 16 track effort enlightens it's listeners with tales of the suburbs in Cali, crooked cops, and hard times on the road, Kottonmouth Kings blow out another huge 'hit'. Songs like "Tell Me Why" and "Life Rolls On" are fine expamples of the Kings transformation from backyard beats to slow and stony bass-lines. "Bi-Polar" and "Dying Daze" are great showcases of the Kings' ability to mix punk with hip-hop. This album is every Kottonmouth Kings fan's dream. To sum it up, all I have to say is: Saint who?

I am a hardcore KMK fan. They are so awesome both live in concert and on your system. This cd incorporates some new beats and style while still containing their old skool essence that most fans enjoy. Few bands can retain their style without venturing into experimental stages and leaving their original roots behind (e.i. KoRn). There is no other band close to KMK and their originality on this album shows. Still fighting for a cause to legalize marijuana, a noble cause. However when I got this album it rocks. Its combines several different types of music well and as always, most tracks are great to listen to. KMK is all about POSITIVITY which I really respect and their music reflects this. The celebration of life and positivity is a great tool that inspires listeners and promotes their message with a great medium of awesome beats! Buy this album, it rocks - I think I listened to this album for like 1 month straight in my car's system. Definately worth the money!

This album is [great]. I really only skip over the 2 punk trax cuz im not a punk fan, but other than that I love this cd. My two favorite trax are "New Destinations" and the Ghetto Boys remake "My Mind Is Playin Tricks On Me". If u a KMK fan u gotta get this. And if u are a fan of ICP, Twiztid, Beatie Boys, or underground old school hip hop, u need to check out dese stoners. I can't wait to see these dudes in concert next month.

KMK came out with Royal Highness and blew every stoners mind with their blend of funk, punk, rap, reggae and whatever other music they felt would better the album. High society took that to a higher level and blew KMK fans away once again. With Hidden Stash 2 out, The Stoner crew have proven themselves to everyone, once again taking their own sound to a newer level. Even though Saint Dog left, Johnny Richter more than fills in his shoes, he creates his own line of running shoes, sandles and flip flops. Each song blends wonderfully with the next song and keeps you wishing it was a double CD with twice as many dope tracks. Once again KMK never ceases to amaze their fans and disprove thier detractors.

I mostly listen to rap... 2pac, Onyx, Wu Tang. Mostly black guys n was never really big on smoking weed. One day my friend gave me this cd and along time ago I liked the song peace not greed so I gave it a try. I hate ICP and wasn't really big on the whole punk scene but this cd is deeper than that. It shows a very emotional side with anger, fun, fear, love and confusion from the Kottonmouth kings. It's a classic and I have heard all of their albums and say this is by far the best.
1. Intro
2. Killa Kalli- Alright start to the album. 8/10
3. Welcome to the suburbs- Good Rock flavor with a good hook. 9/10
4. Tell my Why- Has a sick reggae flavor with one of the best beats on the album . 10/10
5. Dying Daze- Good tempo changes and hook. 10/10
6. Life Rolls on- My favorite song on the album. best beat, raps and hook. 10/10
7. Paid Vacation- Good song everyone likes to roll to. 9/10
8. Things I do- Song I don't really like, beat is just whack. 6/10
9. Bi Polar- Kinda has more of a punk rock feel to it than rap. It's alright just not my steez. 7/10
10. New destination- One of the deep songs I was talking about that shows the confusion of life but it has all the aspect of a classic song. 10/10
11. Interlude
12. All about the weed- another great song with 2nd best beat and 2nd best overall song on the album. 10/10
13. Family tree- Alright. 8/10
14. On the run- another deep song on the album. Sick 10/10
15. Minds playing tricks on me- Although not their song it's a nice re-do of it n still a sick classic beat
16. grow room jam- Just a song to get high to

The Kottonmouth Kings are back yet again with a new cd-big deal? HELL YEAH! This cd is probably their best yet. It isn't as long as High Society, but it still doesn't dissapoint. HS2-Kream of the Krop is still over 60 minutes long. They have Dog Boy back for 2 tracks, the Humble Gods for 2 tracks and The JUDGE on "Killa Kali"-in my opinion, the best song on the album.
No big rappers like ICP or Sen Dog on this one, but the Krew is better than ever. On track 10, D-Loc gets on the sensitive side, a damn good song. The whole cd is playable and KMK doesn't let down on their 3rd full length.
-I'm Out-

If your new to Kottonmouth Kings and not sure what CD to try, this one is a sure hit.

It's easily among their top albums made, and with a good 15 releases thats saying something.

This and Rollin Stoned are probly their best mix of chill, psychedelic, hip-hop, punk etc etc. I don't think punk rock is their strongest point, so luckelly this cd is all chill laid back lounge psychedelia rap.

Even if you don't smoke pot, they'll get you in the groove

If you like the kottonmouth kings then def pic up this cd. it is a good blend of old school sounds by them with newer sounds. a must have for anyone who likes to bump kmk

I really like "Welcome to the Suburbs" so I gave the entire album five stars. Some of the selections are kind of so-so but it's one of my favorite albums, regardless. I like their newest CDs best but of the oldies this is a good one.