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2010 release from one of the most successful and influential Hip Hop/rock groups in music history. The follow-up to 2004's Till Death Do Us Part, Rise Up was recorded over the course of the past three years at B-Real's studio, The Temple, in Los Angeles. Rise Up includes 'Armada Latina' featuring Marc Anthony & Pitbull and the incendiary title track, 'Rise Up', which features Rage Against The Machine/Street Sweeper Social Club's Tom Morello.
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I've been listening to Cypress since they were guest features on Mellow Man Ace's debut album back in '89. Rise Up is yet another solid album from my favorite group.
This album follows the trend that Cypress has taken over the last decade, including more rock into the production. What makes Rise Up different from most Cypress albums are the producers behind the beats. Muggs unusually contributed only two beats, whereas B-Real himself produced half of the tracks on the album. Roughly half of Rise Up's 15 tracks are rock-based, courtesy of guest producers like Tom Morello and Mike Shinoda of Linkin Park.
One thing you'll notice about this album is that the material isn't as dark as their older work. The exception is "Carry Me Away", where B-Real and Sen get introspective about making it out of the streets. Sen Dog recorded plenty of material that was unusually never included in their last album, but he's featured on most of the songs on Rise Up. 420 fans will enjoy Mary Jane tributes K.U.S.H. as well as Pass the Dutch, a nod to Musical Youth's 1982 smash hit. If you're a Spanish speaker like myself, you'll love Armada Latina, where Sen and B-Real trade verses with fellow Cubano Pitbull over a Jim Jonsin sampling of "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes" (Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young).
Rise Up marks an evolution in Cypress Hill's music. Not only with respect to the beats, but the need for B-Real and Sen to grow beyond darker themes as they mature. A better effort overall than Skull & Bones, but not quite as strong as their first four albums. If you're a longtime fan of Cypress, add this one to your collection.
This album follows the trend that Cypress has taken over the last decade, including more rock into the production. What makes Rise Up different from most Cypress albums are the producers behind the beats. Muggs unusually contributed only two beats, whereas B-Real himself produced half of the tracks on the album. Roughly half of Rise Up's 15 tracks are rock-based, courtesy of guest producers like Tom Morello and Mike Shinoda of Linkin Park.
One thing you'll notice about this album is that the material isn't as dark as their older work. The exception is "Carry Me Away", where B-Real and Sen get introspective about making it out of the streets. Sen Dog recorded plenty of material that was unusually never included in their last album, but he's featured on most of the songs on Rise Up. 420 fans will enjoy Mary Jane tributes K.U.S.H. as well as Pass the Dutch, a nod to Musical Youth's 1982 smash hit. If you're a Spanish speaker like myself, you'll love Armada Latina, where Sen and B-Real trade verses with fellow Cubano Pitbull over a Jim Jonsin sampling of "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes" (Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young).
Rise Up marks an evolution in Cypress Hill's music. Not only with respect to the beats, but the need for B-Real and Sen to grow beyond darker themes as they mature. A better effort overall than Skull & Bones, but not quite as strong as their first four albums. If you're a longtime fan of Cypress, add this one to your collection.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Hill heads have been waiting for this album since 2004, and during the band's hiatus, the standard in hip-hop quality continued to fall. (Lil' Wayne? Soulja Boy? Are you reading this?)
The title begs the question: from what or from whence are they rising? (Why rise up? Why not fall down?) The answer is simple: the Hill are rising up from irrelevance and obscurity.
Then again, the Hill was never too far off the mainstream radar, meaning they never really fell into "irrelevance" or "obscurity." Nevertheless, the return of Cypress Hill brings a tear to my eye. Their return raises the standard.
The Hill has been churning out the finest West Coast hip hop since their debut album in 1991. So needless to say, they're seasoned veterans. (They know Chicano rap.) And truly, this album is the work of masters.
Each track is hot. Nothing is filler. The variety is ever-present. Some tracks are filled with crunchy, grinding rock beats, while others are dusty and smoky. Or, in other words, this album sounds very much like their back catalog. (And believe me, folks: that's a good thing.)
"It ain't Nothin'" starts things off right. "Light It Up" is one of my favorite tracks on the album. (I'm always telling people to "light it up," and now, I have some support.)
The titular track, "Rise Up" is AMAZING. It's pure fire. It rips and it roars. `nough said.
"Get It Anyway" is one of my favorite tracks. Listen to the production. It's sick! "Pass the Dutch" is a weed anthem. But hey, it's Cypress Hill...so what were you expecting?
I wanted to skip "Bang Bang," but I'm hoping it will grow on me. "K.U.S.H." (which stands for "keep us real high") is another weed track.
"Get `em Up" sounds like something you'd hear at a dance club. It's very energetic. "Carry Me Away" is emotional...but in a good way.
"Trouble Seeker" is nice and heavy (thanks to the guitar work of Daron Malakian of System of a Down). Along with "Rise Up," this track will turn some heads. Listen for Everlast on "Take My Pain." (I`ve always liked Everlast.)
"I Unlimited" sounds like a throwback track. It's lively and up-tempo. "Shut `em Down" features Tom Morello on guitar. Morello is a beast. (I'm so happy he plays on more than one track!)
"Armed and Dangerous" is perhaps my favorite track on the whole album. B Real's lyrics are reminiscent of the good ol' days. "Armada Latina" is nice and smooth.
Cypress Hill pulled out all of the stops. This album brings amazing lyrics and hot production. Pick this up and support the Hill.
Peace.
The title begs the question: from what or from whence are they rising? (Why rise up? Why not fall down?) The answer is simple: the Hill are rising up from irrelevance and obscurity.
Then again, the Hill was never too far off the mainstream radar, meaning they never really fell into "irrelevance" or "obscurity." Nevertheless, the return of Cypress Hill brings a tear to my eye. Their return raises the standard.
The Hill has been churning out the finest West Coast hip hop since their debut album in 1991. So needless to say, they're seasoned veterans. (They know Chicano rap.) And truly, this album is the work of masters.
Each track is hot. Nothing is filler. The variety is ever-present. Some tracks are filled with crunchy, grinding rock beats, while others are dusty and smoky. Or, in other words, this album sounds very much like their back catalog. (And believe me, folks: that's a good thing.)
"It ain't Nothin'" starts things off right. "Light It Up" is one of my favorite tracks on the album. (I'm always telling people to "light it up," and now, I have some support.)
The titular track, "Rise Up" is AMAZING. It's pure fire. It rips and it roars. `nough said.
"Get It Anyway" is one of my favorite tracks. Listen to the production. It's sick! "Pass the Dutch" is a weed anthem. But hey, it's Cypress Hill...so what were you expecting?
I wanted to skip "Bang Bang," but I'm hoping it will grow on me. "K.U.S.H." (which stands for "keep us real high") is another weed track.
"Get `em Up" sounds like something you'd hear at a dance club. It's very energetic. "Carry Me Away" is emotional...but in a good way.
"Trouble Seeker" is nice and heavy (thanks to the guitar work of Daron Malakian of System of a Down). Along with "Rise Up," this track will turn some heads. Listen for Everlast on "Take My Pain." (I`ve always liked Everlast.)
"I Unlimited" sounds like a throwback track. It's lively and up-tempo. "Shut `em Down" features Tom Morello on guitar. Morello is a beast. (I'm so happy he plays on more than one track!)
"Armed and Dangerous" is perhaps my favorite track on the whole album. B Real's lyrics are reminiscent of the good ol' days. "Armada Latina" is nice and smooth.
Cypress Hill pulled out all of the stops. This album brings amazing lyrics and hot production. Pick this up and support the Hill.
Peace.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Austin
Format:Audio CD
this is not your typical Cypress Hill album. It has very little in common with classics such as Black Sunday, III (Temples of Boom) or IV, and shares more with Skulls and Bones, straying towards a more rock-centric, upbeat style, instead of their usual funny laid back style. Now for some, this may be a turn off if thats what your looking for, but if you take a good listen, you'll realize this is a great album. I personally love It Ain't Nothing and Light It Up, because they represent a more classic Cypress sound. This is as I said a little bit of a depature from the norm, but it works for them in songs such as Carry Me Away (this may be because I'm a big M. Shinoda fan, and loved Fort Minor) but its nice to see a more mature tone to some of their music. A couple of the songs have Cheech and Chong talking and doing an intro to the song, and those are, of course, hilarious. But then again would you expect any less from a Cypress-Cheech&Chong Match up?I really do like this album, it has more diversity then some of their old stuff, but almost not enough of their old style, which is why I gave it 4 stars. I highly reccomend this album, just be prepared for something a little different. My favorite tracks are It Ain't Nothing, Light It Up, Dead Man's Gun, and Carry Me Away
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3.0 out of 5 stars
cypress hill fans
I blame madden football for making me a fan. They played their song on the nfl soundtrack & after hearing it so many times, i broke down & bought the full length cd. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Steven Baum
4.0 out of 5 stars
Cypress Hill return after a six year hiatus with "Rise Up"
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Published 16 months ago by Perverted Alchemist
5.0 out of 5 stars
Twenty years later, Cypress Hill still got it
Opening the case of my copy of this vinyl, I was surprised to see a cd fall between the two discs. In times that nobody buy cds anymore, it looks like the music industry are... Read more
Published 24 months ago by Hugo Cals L. Almeida
4.0 out of 5 stars
For the record...
This album has been out a year now (on 4/20). After numerous plays I'm calling it a solid release from the Hill. Is it their best, no. Read more
Published on April 18, 2011 by H3@+h
4.0 out of 5 stars
Rise Up and buy this one
It's been almost 20 years since seminal rap group Cypress Hill arrived on the scene with their brilliant self-titled release. Read more
Published on January 29, 2011 by Andrew H. Sodergren
3.0 out of 5 stars
The hill
I bought this because I grew up listening to Cypress Hill and I was very disappointed they definetly peeked 10 years ago
Published on September 18, 2010 by Daniel J. Kupres
1.0 out of 5 stars
a MAJOR MISSTEP
I love Cypress, I even loved STONED RAIDERS (one of their weaker efforts). I guess I am spoiled because the GREEN THUMB (IV)album was just about as significant and incredible as... Read more
Published on July 5, 2010 by W. LEE
4.0 out of 5 stars
Same ole Cypress
Great CD, catchy beats. If your a fan of there other stuff your surely to like this one.
Published on June 17, 2010 by Jeffrey M. Rocco
5.0 out of 5 stars
cypress still rocks
This is another foray into rap/rock much like Stoned Raiders and just as good. Tom Morello from Rage Against the Machine / Audioslave has a few cameos and there is a fantastic... Read more
Published on June 13, 2010 by D. L. GARDNER
5.0 out of 5 stars
latin thugs are back!!
good news at the cypress hill front, they are back with a great new album. what an opener on their cd: that bassline!! Read more
Published on May 12, 2010 by B. Bunte
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