Journey to Anywhere

Ugly Duckling | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 26, 2000)
• Original Release Date: September 26, 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: 1500 Records
• ASIN: B00004Y6RS
• Also Available in: Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #283,223 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Introduckling

2. I Did It Like This

3. Journey to Anywhere

4. Friday Night

5. A Little Samba

6. The Pike

7. If You Wanna Know

8. Eye on the Gold Chain

9. Pick Up Lines

10. Rock on the Top

11. Oasis

12. Dizzy

13. Down the Road

14. Lay It on Ya

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the most refreshing albums of the year, January 19, 2001

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"1bigkid" (Sherman Oaks, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Journey to Anywhere (Audio CD)

Remember Black Eyed Peas and Camp Lo's first albums? Well you'll get the same feeling when you hear this rather *fantastic* album. This is definitely an album that will be played in your stereo very often. It's not only a great album for those heavily into hip hop, but has enough charisma and strength to pull non-hip hop lovers as well. Far better than any Jurassic 5, this group has a diversified set of songs and styles.

While they maintain the style of the old school, with heavily sampled loops beats, and rhyme styles, the album is nothing but refreshing. Very few if any cliche, recycled beats. The DJ obviously did his work in making some fresh, interesting music. The two lyricists work well together. One has a more old-school style, while the other is a little more updated, but both keep a fresh, down to earth perspective. The beats are totally varied, and the album never loses its momentum. Production is well done and straightforward. I can't praise this album too highly. This is one of those albums that will draw you to it from being a good, solid album, from artists that are conscious, down to earth, and are strong enough to even laugh at themselves, not because of superficial tales of wealth, or even lyrical mastery. They are what they are, and you'll love them for it. GET THIS ALBUM.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Old School In 2000, July 14, 2001

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Paul H. "rmj84" (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Journey to Anywhere (Audio CD)

Remember when MC's could have fun on the mic without being considered "wack" and before hip-hop was labeled as violent and sexist? Ugly Duckling take you back to that time with Journey To Anywhere, their full-length follow-up to the excellent Fresh Mode EP. MC's Andy and Dustin don't get complex on the mic, but that's not what they're trying to do. Their humorous, clever rhymes fit the vibe of the album perfectly. Their unique production uses rare funk and jazz samples to give the album a modern flavor while keeping the sound true to hip-hop's roots. Give "I Did It Like This," "A Little Samba," and "Introduckling" a spin to see just how great these guys are. Hip-hop fans bored with the current slew of mediocre hip-hop being released should pick Journey To Anywhere up and have their faith in hip-hop restored.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars UNDERATED, September 6, 2005

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joehiphophead (Kansas city) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Journey to Anywhere (Audio CD)

This is truly truly a wonderful album and dizzy dust and andy bring some great lyrics while einstein drops some funky beats in the vein of a Tribe Called Quest. When I first heard this joint I wasnt feeling it that much the production is a little different from Taste The Secret but it started to grow on me after a while and im sure it will grow on you to. If you are tired of rappers always talking about rims, hoes, guns, and money and long for that golden age of Hip Hop when it was all about showin your skills on the mic and just havin fun with the music than this may be your new favorite group.