Thug World Order

Bone Thugs-n-Harmony | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 29, 2002)
• Original Release Date: 2002
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Ruthless (Red)
• ASIN: B00006SM86
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (101 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #25,878 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Genuine Thuggish Ruggish Album, January 5, 2003

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"chubbesy" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Thug World Order (Audio CD)

The single "Get up & Get It" was already enjoying massive radio airplay before the Cleveland-based rappers released their 2002 album, Thug World Order. Fans of Flesh-N-Bone would be a bit disappointed,, obviously since he is currently serving his penance in jail. Nonetheless, the original four Bone Thugs didn't let me down. Their awesome, rapid-tongue-tied, aggravating lyrics and rapping skills never failed to deliver in their Thug World Order CD. You won't be disappointed.

The first track is the T.W.O. Intro, announcing the Rising of the Thug Nation. After the demon-voiced introduction, it then swifts to the "Bone Bone Bone". The beat is very tight,, which may remind you of Bizzy Bone's Thugz Cry Remix as the group exchanged their fast-paced lyrical styles. Bizzy Bone sounded a bit different- he came in more mature and his style was harder.

I'm going to skip "Guess Who's Back" because the sound is almost the same with their second track- quick flows which covers the whole song. "Home", featuring Phil Collins is a sentimental track which comprises different experiences. It is opened with a neat 1980-ish keyboard tingling as Layzie Bone begins with the lines, "I've been stuck in this struggle
When I've been wondering if I'm ever gonna bubble." Memorable track.

"What About Us"'s theme is quite similar to "Change The World" (political changes). Only this time, the Thugs featured kids singing the chorus with Krayzie. Going on the sixth track, I must admit that I'm not really impressed with "Get Up & Get It" which features 3LW. The sound is somewhat a combined poppyish R&B, maybe because the group tries to reach the radio exposure with its positive lyrical content.

The song I usually skip is "Bad Weed Blues". I really wonder why did the Bone Thugs included this lackluster song. For a Bone Thug filler, it wasn't also that remarkable. The Bone Thugs lacked effort in producing this one. I was expecting to be something like "The Weed Man" or "Weed Song" but heck, just skip this track.

My favorite track of the album had to be "Pump Pump", a thuggish, fierce song as the Thugs rap about taking on the war streets. I'm sure older people would not enjoy seeing their kids listening this song (with the gunshots and everything) but this is one powerful track. The gunshot sound effects would remind you the "AK-70" cut of Krayzie, Bone and Tupac Shakur. In
"Set It Straight" is majorly rapped and sung by Krayzie Bone, telling everyone that the Bone Thugs never did break up. Catchy music, catchy chorus.

A ballad-sounding track is "Cleveland Is The City" with R&B artist Avant. Although the content doesn't really make a big impact, it is still a notable song since it is a tribute to their hometown. In the end, Bizzy gave numerous shout-outs which lasted for about a minute or so.

The last song in the album is "If I Fall". It is a soothing and almost a Gospel-rap track which shows their affecting spirituality. They sing about turning to God whenever they experience obstacles. The music is exceptionally great- (they used natural percussion instruments).

Other songs and skits in the album that I haven't mentioned are "All The Way", "Money Money" "A Thug Nation Soldier", "Not My Baby" and "Non-Fiction Words". To sum up, if you are new to Bone Thugs N Harmony (what??!!) then I suggest you order this right now. I highly recommend this to rap/gangsta rap fanatics who are tired of hip-hop turned poppy songs that we've been hearing all the time in the radio. Make sure y'all GET UP & GET Thug World Order.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Guess Who's Back?, January 7, 2003

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deus ex mecca (Miami, FL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Thug World Order (Audio CD)

alright, i'm a big bone fan and i just HAD to type up a review for my favorite rap/r&b/soul/hip-hop group of all time. and before you all say WTF is he talking about, check a back issue of XXL where bone SAYS themselves that they can never grow old because they mix all forms of music. this album right here proves it, they mix a little bit of singing, rapping, harmonizing, etc. and you all know. bizzy starts to rap on some songs and sing on some, if you a real bone fan you'll hear the difference. bone never fell off and this album is different because it's a more mature album. everyones talking about e. 1999 eternal but they forget it was when they were young. they are grown men now and this is just them giving us real bone fans a piece of their growth. i'd recommend this anyone who is looking for something new or an escape from pop-rap acts like jay-z and ja rule...no offense.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars T.W.O. Shows That Bone Has Grown in a Mature & Political Way, November 3, 2002

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B-More Reviewer "The One and Only Eric" (Baltimore, Maryland) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Thug World Order (Audio CD)

After 2 1/2 years after the release of BTNHResurrection, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony unite to release their album, Thug World Order. If anyone wanted Bone to another album like East 1999 Eternal, you won't find it here. This album shows that Bone is not all about killing and murdering people anymore and that they have something to talk about (Ex: 9/11, Terrorism, World Peace).

The album starts off with the "TWO Intro" where the demon voice from COCAU, East 1999 Eternal and Art Of War finally returns and with a battlefield like beat. The next track is "Bone Bone Bone" where Bone tells the world that their back and shouldn't be forgotten for their accomplishments. "Guess Who's Back" features a Southern-Style beat by Organized Noise in which Krayzie Bone rips it up. "Home" might be one the best tracks on the album and one of the best Bone tracks they've ever done. Bone talks about the 9/11, World Peace, their personal lives and world events. Each Bone member does excellent and it even samples "Take Me Home" by Phil Collins in which he fits perfectly with the song. The Next Song, "What About Us" talks about Terrorists and how Bone does not support the Government at all. Layzie Bone stands out the most as he gets personal and political. The 1st Single "Get Up & Get It" features 3LW in which Bone explains that anything you want, you have to go and get it. "Bad Weed Blues" might be the worst track on the album but it's not all that bad once you start listening to it. A different beat from what they use for their other weed songs but it gives a good vibe. Bizzy's a little off-topic but the track is average. "All The Way" shows the harmonizing is back and that Bone has settled their problems between them. "Non-Fiction Words By Eazy-E" is a little skit. "Pump, Pump" is the hardest song on the album which displays the old Murda Murda type style. Each members rips it but Wish outshines them all. "Set It Straight" is about Bone setting the record straight that Bone has never broken up and that no one can't clone their style. The next single, "Money Money" is all about the power of the mighty dollar with a woman singing in the background. "Not My Baby," one of the best songs on the album, talks about how woman tries to play men in getting money for a baby that not theirs. Every Bone member shines especially Bizzy. The Piano-Looped Tune "Cleveland Is The City" is mainly about Bone repping their home city of Cleveland featuring Avant. "If I Fall," in my opinion, is the best song on the album. The song is like a R&B song because of the chorus but the verses speed up the flow of the song. Wish is excellent on this song and some a lot of emotion. "Thug Soldier Conversation" is a convo with Flesh-N-Bone in jail explaining how he's doing and him turning to a Muslim.

Overall, this is an excellent album and proves that Bone has something to talk about other than killing and everyday weed smoke. This is Bone's 2nd best album next to East 1999 Eternal. Make sure you go pick up this album NOW.