To the Extreme

Vanilla Ice

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 28, 1990)
• Original Release Date: 1990
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Capitol
• ASIN: B00000DRBV
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (151 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #51,883 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com
There are actually far better contenders for the position that Vanilla Ice now occupies: That of the least-regarded (critically, anyway) superstar of the pre-Alternative '90s. MC Hammer comes pirouetting to mind, for one. Where're his props lately? Busted out from under him. But Oho! Vanilla Ice and MC Hammer are now collected on the dual Back to Back Hits compilation--which is bargain-priced and supersedes To the Extreme. It's by far the better value. "Ice Ice Baby" is not a bad song--it's just a Queen song without enough Queen. But then, take a sweep at today's hip-hop arena and tell me the man (Van Winkle will be the name on his death certificate) wasn't prescient. In the end, he may be remembered as the proto-Puff Daddy. --Gavin McNett

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars I'll defend this guy..., May 13, 2003

By	Stretch (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews

I'll defend this guy against the onslaught of criticism, Honestly, when I read the low reviews, I'd almost think they're talking about Saddam Hussein! Did I miss something, Was Vanilla Ice a ruthless dictator? It's almost a verbal crucifxcion! His names been severely beaten to a pulp as is. This mud-slinging is unnecessary! Maybe if their reviews dealt with the actual music content I'd be more understanding.

If anything white Rappers today should feel fortunate, because thanks to Vanilla Ice, they know everything NOT to do, In terms of marketing and image mistakes.

The fact "Ice, Ice Baby' borrowed heavily from David Bowie and Queen's "Under Pressure" is a moot point! It's an undeniably infectious tune. While the rhymes of "Hooked" are simple, the jazz-style beat makes up for it. I haven't listened to this album much since 1990. It's not perfect, but if you're looking for accessible pop-rap, "To the Extreme" is a fine choice.

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My friend T.E. Mullane loves this CD!, June 14, 2002

By A Customer

I admit, I was hard pressed to stop listening to Backstreet Boys and David Hasslehoff. However my very good friend T.E. Mullane (who sits in cube 510.05) plays this music all the time and it is wonderful. He says it is the hippest. Sometimes it is a little hard to work with 'da ice dog' so loud in the office. The words get all mixed up in my head and sometimes my reports have the lyrics in them which is pretty embarrassing when I am giving reports to the VP's, let me tell you.

Still, I like to see T.E. Mullane dancing and grooving to this beat. He seems so happy to sing along with his pal Vanilla. Sometimes when he is jumping around and making the Vanilla moves, he knocks stuff on other peoples desks over but that is OK by me. As long as he is happy, I am happy. Thank you Vanilla!

A New Fan From Cube 510.06,

14 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Despite People Dissin' It This Was & Is a Good CD, July 31, 2005

By	Dorrie Wheeler - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

Vanilla Ice has denounced his former musical self and critics now bash this CD but back in the early 90's this CD was hot and it still is. The album opens up with the track "Ice Ice Baby." The lyrics may be a little corny but this is a really great song. I enjoyed all of the singles from "To The Extreme" including--"Stop That Train" and "Play That Funky Music." The love songs--"I Love You," and "Having A Roni" are pretty cool too. I admit I had a major crush on Ice back in 1991 and when I met him in 98 he turned out to be a pretty cool dude. Even though the mass media seems to want to write this off as a dark moment in music I think it was--and is a great CD the defines the music of an era--the early 90's Hammer/C&C Music Factory, Young MC, feel good pop/rap era..