Run-D.M.C. - Greatest Hits

Run D.M.C. | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 10, 2002)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Arista
• ASIN: B00006HCW6
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (45 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,160 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #46 in Music > Rap & Hip-Hop > East Coast
  • #62 in Music > Rap & Hip-Hop > Gangsta & Hardcore

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Media Type: CD
Artist: RUN DMC
Title: GREATEST HITS
Street Release Date: 09/10/2002
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Genre: RAP/HIP HOP

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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A perfect greatest hits album., March 23, 2005

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M J Heilbron Jr. "Dr. Mo" (Long Beach, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Run-D.M.C. - Greatest Hits (Audio CD)

This is a perfect greatest hits album because:
a) it provides all the important songs of the artist's career...
b) it provides remastered versions of said songs
c) it is sequenced as if it should be played in its' entirety...the song order matters
d) it demonstrates artistic growth, increasing your appreciation for the artist
e) it provides context of that artist within their genre and other genres

and f) at least three times you will say, out loud, "that was awesome", when listening to it.

The dexterous wordplay, the thundering beats, the hysterical humor...so many artists, from the rap world to the rock (could Linkin Park even exist without, say, "Rock Box" or "Walk This Way"?) owe their careers to these three musicians.

There is nobody, nor will there ever be anybody, like Run D.M.C. They were the best at what they do, and this disc is proof.

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars How Hip-Hop is supposed to be, November 7, 2002

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AW177 (Flushing, NY United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Run-D.M.C. - Greatest Hits (Audio CD)

With the tragic loss of Jam Master Jay and w/ the rest of the group disbanding, it seems a part of hip-hop has died as well. The part of what hip-hop is supposed to be, non-violent raps, positive messages (Down w/ the King), etc. seems to have died as well. Run-DMC never needed what today's artists have, huge entourages, plenty of ice, cars, girls, etc. and the use of the "n" word over and over again. If only today's artists can learn something from Run-DMC instead of just giving them props, things may be different today and Jay may still live. God Bless Jam Master Jay and the rest of Run-DMC. RIP Jay, you will be missed.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Who's house? Runs house!, August 17, 2004

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Alan Pounds "Minnesota Hip-Hop Fiend" (Minneapolis, MN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Run-D.M.C. - Greatest Hits (Audio CD)

Where do you begin with a Group like Run-DMC. A group that broke down all the barriers from hard rock to rap, although melodic and accessible enough to break into popular music. They kick it out with drum machines, scratching and also mixing in guitars and keyboards. They got some amazing rhymes and lyrics to match. Run-DMC are pioneers, like The Beatles. They've paved the way for hip-hoppers since their debut in 1984.

In closing, This CD is a great introduction to Run-DMC. It's the one I started with, and I have purchased the first four albums because I thought it was so great. If you are looking for old school hip-hop, Run-DMC is the way to go. It doesn't get much older or cooler than this.