Love War & The Ghost of Whitey Ford (Dig)

Everlast | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 23, 2008)
• Original Release Date: 2008
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Three Ring Project
• ASIN: B001DOBH4K
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #12,741 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #76 in Music > Rap & Hip-Hop > Experimental Rap
  • #80 in Music > Rock > Rap Rock

Track Listings

1. Kill the Emperor

2. Folsom Prison Blues

3. Stone in My Hand

4. Anyone

5. Die in Yer' Arms

6. Friend

7. Everyone

8. Naked

9. Stay

10. Letters Home from the Garden of Stone

11. Tuesday Mornin'

12. Weakness

13. Dirty

14. The Ocean

15. Let It Go

16. Saving Grace

Editorial Reviews

UK edition includes two bonus tracks. 2008 release, his first album since White Trash Beautiful four years ago. Love, War And The Ghost Of Whitey Ford [co-produced with his long-time partner Keefus Ciancia] is the logical sequel to Everlast's breakthrough, Whitey Ford Sings the Blues, an eclectic mix of rock, blues, country, pop and hip-hop; and includes the single 'Folsom Prison Blues' which is a Johnny Cash cover laid over Cypress Hill's 'Insane In The Brain' beats --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Customer Reviews

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Impressive, and nothing less, September 30, 2008

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Garry Meus "Spade" (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Love War & The Ghost of Whitey Ford (Dig) (Audio CD)

The only reason why I gave this album a 4 out of 5 stars is because of lofty expectations I had before its release. Although I truly enjoy how Everlast just seems to take you for a ride with every album he puts out, I was hoping for a little more hip hop on this album; especially with all the great tracks he puts out with La Coka Nostra. Needless to say, this release stands firmly on how versatile Everlast is as an artist, and how much he's matured ever since his days with the Rhyme Syndicate and solo debut, to House of Pain, to his solo projects and cameos, and of course, now with LCN. A strong and long-awaited album that will surely be revered by any real music fan that appreciates awesome talent. Big up Ev!

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Everlasting quality, October 25, 2008

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ZANZIBAR "Hotep" (Diaspora) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Love War & The Ghost of Whitey Ford (Dig) (Audio CD)

I've had an ear out for Everlast ever since his House of Pain days. The Whitey Ford album was a good look for him. This record goes in another direction but works none the less. He starts off with a compelling first track "Kill the Emperor", "lets stop the War and feed the poor kill the emperor". The 2nd cut "Folson Prison Blues", is reminiscent of the House of pain days.

My favorite songs are (6) "Friend" which is the most introspective song and strikes the chord of emphatic truth, "Lovers come and go but right now I need a friend". The (13) track "Weakness" is vintage country blues and another favorite of mine. The beat and rythm of (14) "Dirty" makes it hot, track (4) "Anyone" is solid also. The final track (17) "Saving Grace" I think expresses societies ills and failings "sitting by the phone waiting for the Lord to send my calling" is very powerful.

His album motif is a bit unusual coming from a so called "Whitey Ford". I think Everlast has reinvented himself since going solo and continues to do just that "thankful for the gifts the angels gave me" He was more of a rapper than a singer on "White Ford sings the blues" this one is more singing than rapping.

Being a firm believer in the livingstone used to make a Temple without the use of any metal instrument,eternal in the Heavens. I find it interesting the word "stone" appears in the title of 3 of the songs on this album. (3) "Stone in my hand" (10) "Letters Home from the garden of stone" and (12) "Throw a stone". Mere coincidence, perhaps not.

Most hip hop heads probably won't appreciate this piece of work,some might not even call it hip hop but I like its diversity, thus the 4 star rating.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Everlast CD, June 5, 2010

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Judith A. Labonte - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Love War & The Ghost of Whitey Ford (Dig) (Audio CD)

i bought this CD mostly for the theme from the T V show Saving Grace - last track. i don't normally like the type of music characterized in the rest of the album; however, i have to say that, in this album by this artist, i really enjoyed the message and the artistry of the whole thing - but i wouldn't suggest it for kids. i esp. enjoyed the political humor of "Naked" - do you suppose we could get it played at the next local "tea party"? (Sorry, couldn't resist!- GRIN!)