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Track Listings
| 1. Letter To My Countrymen |
| 2. Only Life I Know |
| 3. Stop The Press |
| 4. Mourning In America |
| 5. Gather Round |
| 6. Work Everyday |
| 7. Need a Knot |
| 8. Won More Hit |
| 9. Say Amen |
| 10. Fajr |
| 11. Namesake |
| 12. All You Need |
| 13. My Beloved |
| 14. Singing This Song |
Editorial Reviews
Mourning in America and Dreaming in Color finds Brother Ali reborn and rejuvenated. On his fourth full length studio album Ali teams up with seasoned producer Jake One (50 Cent, De La Soul, T.I., Snoop Dogg, Wiz Khalifa) to tell a very different American story as he addresses the plights of our nation. This is Brother Ali as you've never heard him before.
Custom CD packaging includes 80 panel fold out poster with original painted US flag artwork and lyrics.
Custom CD packaging includes 80 panel fold out poster with original painted US flag artwork and lyrics.
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:MP3 Music|Amazon Verified Purchase
Dear Amazon,
Thank you for allowing me to purchase the album from the big brother Ali. But why are you selling clean copies without clearly saying that the album is clean. I'm still going to play it at high volumes, but I would love to hear the album as it was recorded.
Thank you for allowing me to purchase the album from the big brother Ali. But why are you selling clean copies without clearly saying that the album is clean. I'm still going to play it at high volumes, but I would love to hear the album as it was recorded.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
If you're looking this up, I'm assuming that you already know who Brother Ali is and his style for music. I won't break this down track-by-track; I really believe that that wouldn't do this album justice. Maybe I'll edit this later and actually do a breakdown.
For those familiar with Brother Ali, you're aware that this is an album packed with a wealth of opinions. Not political or anything, for the opinions presented in this album can be understood by any person, not a label of Democrat of Republican. You know that voice that a lot of use wish would straight-up say what's going on in this mess of a world we live in? That voice is here, and it's called Brother Ali. It's not all gloomy...he presents it in a way that shows hope for the future through love. Short of describing it as the anger/hunger/love that Brother Ali is known for, I don't know the words to describe it.
Two tracks on this album really stand out to me and are the most powerful. They are as follows:
12 - All You Need --- A powerful song from Brother Ali to Faheem describing things that went on in his infant stage that we the listeners were never aware of. This song, in my opinion, is the most heartfelt song on the album. This song has the making of Brother Ali reaching a point of calm after the turmoil he's been through, and is singing his lullaby to Faheem. "Faheem we can see the thrown from here | I may never sit there, but brother you're the heir" Imagine the raw emotion from "Rain Water," "Here," "Babygirl," etc. This song is a very powerful song, and the chorus, in my opinion, helps it.
13 - My Beloved --- This is Brother Ali saying his thanks to the caring souls that have helped him out along his journey of healing himself and figuring things out. There is a lot of good advice in this song...a powerful song.
I'll keep updating this as I find time and the words. If you get a chance to see Brother Ali on tour, DO IT. The emotion of the show is indescribable. Any Brother Ali fan will love this album and his tour, and newcomers will also be quickly hooked.
For those familiar with Brother Ali, you're aware that this is an album packed with a wealth of opinions. Not political or anything, for the opinions presented in this album can be understood by any person, not a label of Democrat of Republican. You know that voice that a lot of use wish would straight-up say what's going on in this mess of a world we live in? That voice is here, and it's called Brother Ali. It's not all gloomy...he presents it in a way that shows hope for the future through love. Short of describing it as the anger/hunger/love that Brother Ali is known for, I don't know the words to describe it.
Two tracks on this album really stand out to me and are the most powerful. They are as follows:
12 - All You Need --- A powerful song from Brother Ali to Faheem describing things that went on in his infant stage that we the listeners were never aware of. This song, in my opinion, is the most heartfelt song on the album. This song has the making of Brother Ali reaching a point of calm after the turmoil he's been through, and is singing his lullaby to Faheem. "Faheem we can see the thrown from here | I may never sit there, but brother you're the heir" Imagine the raw emotion from "Rain Water," "Here," "Babygirl," etc. This song is a very powerful song, and the chorus, in my opinion, helps it.
13 - My Beloved --- This is Brother Ali saying his thanks to the caring souls that have helped him out along his journey of healing himself and figuring things out. There is a lot of good advice in this song...a powerful song.
I'll keep updating this as I find time and the words. If you get a chance to see Brother Ali on tour, DO IT. The emotion of the show is indescribable. Any Brother Ali fan will love this album and his tour, and newcomers will also be quickly hooked.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is a great CD. Is it his best work? No, but it is clearly a quality effort and a 4/5 is no injustice. Brother Ali is not holding back on his lyrics like you'd expect with some decent beats. My only small complain with this album is that there aren't any songs that are standout. All are good, none are bad, but none are amazing.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing lyrics that discuss problems in America
This guy is a great rapper all his lyrics discuss problems of injustice and corruption in America and honestly he just speaks the truth.
Published 1 month ago by Benjamin Kerensa
5.0 out of 5 stars
The quintessential Brother Ali
I'll be frank, this is Ali's best work to date. Real Hip-Hop lives and this man is a big reason why this is so. If you haven't bought this album yet, get it now.
Published 1 month ago by NG
4.0 out of 5 stars
Quality
Although I do miss Ant's production on this album, Jake One's more subdued style doesn't hurt the work at all. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Matt Purifoy
4.0 out of 5 stars
MESSAGE MUSIC that is not PREACHY
There is a fine line when it comes to CONSCIENCE music, Some times getting a message across takes away from the entertainment value, Not here, BROTHER ALI can spit rhymes and... Read more
Published 2 months ago by REGINALD
4.0 out of 5 stars
Perspective
I appreciated looking at the world througha different pair of eyes that saw the same things I did. As a aficionado of this genre I really enjoyed the cadance, lyrics, & beats. Read more
Published 3 months ago by StephLuv
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of the best hip hop albums of 2013
I don't see how anyone who likes hip hop doesn't like this album. Brother Ali puts out another sensational album. Read more
Published 3 months ago by RexMagnus
3.0 out of 5 stars
So-so
Brother Ali works best with Ant at the helm. I found this album to be not as consistently good as Us. Us was just a fantasic album from beginning to end. Read more
Published 4 months ago by b
5.0 out of 5 stars
GREAT ALBUM
Everyone should listen to this album. It is worth every penny. I love it and the immediate download is so great!!
Published 4 months ago by Amanda Olds
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing
This album is amazing, listened to all the songs in a row and before I knew it the music was done playing. Great album, if you love hip-hop you need to get this.
Published 4 months ago by Tim
5.0 out of 5 stars
fantastic album
Brother Ali is a great inspiration and lyricist. Heavy with heart and great beats. He makes me proud to be from MN.
Buy it. Read more
Buy it. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mary
