Brandon W. from DETROIT, MI Reviewed on 10/24/2009...
This was some classic underground material from the early 90's. This and their follow-up, "GodSound" was dope. I don't know why they didn't get more acclaim...
CD Reviews
BOOGIEMONSTERS....ILLLLL
mac ounce | 11/21/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"yo man, let me tell you, back in 1994 there were a lot of underground groups comin out of ny. bms' stood out with an album with hypnotic prophetical sounds. now when i hear their cd i realize that this album is probably the most artistic hip hop album ever made. the way the songs flow together and the shift of emotions the songs deliver is on another level. i seriously think that these guys were ahead of their time, and still are. These beats have instruments used in them that a lot of people never used in hip hop, but they work perfectly hand in hand with their style. Not to mention, these guys are trying to save peoples souls with their futuristics flows of revelations. This is some of the most powerful hip hop ever made!"
Awesome Underground Sound!
ryan c daley | Gunnison, Colorado United States | 04/17/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I was fully impressed with the soulful sounds Boogiemonsters accomplished on GodSound. When I finally found Riders and bought it on Ebay, I threw it in enthusiastically for a thorough listen. I had read reviews that talked of it as being one of the most slept on albums of all time as well as one of the best hip hop albums ever. These were very high praises. I loved the Boogiemonsters vibe on God Sound and figured that these claims were quite possibly true. After listening to the LP strait through over 10 times in the period of 5 days, I concluded that the LP did in fact live up to the praise. The music the group makes is strait dope!!! From the raw verse of Jugganauts and Riders of the Storm to the laidback styles of Boogie, Muzic Appreciation, Honydips in Gotham, Salt Water Taffy, and the Stressless Mix, the group excells in a way most other hip hoppers can't. Meaningful songs like Rec. Thresholds of Neg Stress, Mark of the Beast, and Old Man Jacobs Well mix up the Cd and give it very dark qualities that also add to the overall complexity of the album. Bronx Bombas and Altered States of Consciousness are just plain fun as the beats are beautifully done. Overall the album covers all the bases for a classic. The lyrics are thoughtful, fun, and skilled. The beats are very relaxed, sometimes dark, and progressive. Songs like Honydips in Gotham and Mark of the Beast will keep this cd in your rotation forever. I think I played Honydips like 10 times on repeat once while I was chillin and it was just fine, never unenjoyable! Big ups to underground conscious hip hop. Boogiemonsters:Riders of the Storm = certified CLASSIC, Do't Sleep........Peace"
Let Me Rip It To A Slow Jam (Rating: 10 out of 10- -5.0 star
Chandler | Atlanta (College Park), Georgia | 07/17/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I find this LP real fun to listen to. The Boogiemonster's (Vex, Mondo, Yodared, and Myntric) first LP Riders Of The Storm: The Underwater Album, has those early 90's vibes that are real easily to listen to. The track "Jugganouts" really has that nostalgic sound, which is a good thing for me. Me, also, who has little or no interest in religous topics when it comes to hip hop, can listen to "Mark Of The Beast" and "The Old Man Jacob's Well" easily. I mean, these guys flow perfectly, with absolutely no profanity. The production here is real mellow, especially when listening to "Recognized Thresholds Of Negative Stess" (even though I like the Stressless Mix better). A favorite of mine would be would be "Bronx Bombas" (I think thats Mondo rhyming). Probably because of the onstage vibe of that song with the rhymes. The only problem with that is it's only one verse. "Salt Water Taffy (Slo Jam)" is another easy standout on the album. Seriously, there is nothing wrong with this album. You'll find zero amount of filler here.
Riders Of The Storm: The Underwater Album, is one of the best of '94, and more than likely it was slept on. And the fact that it's out of print, makes it difficult for it to be accessed. If you can find this under $30, go ahead and grab it. This album will remind you why you love hip hop so much. Peace!!
Lyrics: A+
Production: A
Guest Appearances: N/A
Musical Vibes: A+
Top 5 Favorite Tracks:
1. Bronx Bombas
2. Salt Water Taffy (Slo Jam)
3. Recognize Thresholds Of Negative Stress (Stressless Mix)
4. Old Man Jacob's Well
5. Jugganauts"
Can i rate this a 10?
o.f.f. | new jerusalem | 07/09/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
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yeah, no one here is lying.. this album is the $#!T
and is on my list of all time classics!
the fact that yodared and myntric left for ?religious reasons
baffles me, cuz they coulda done that on follow ups,
and i woulda still followed as long as it was delivered properly.
anyway, enuff of that bitching & moaning..
let's get back to the perpetual freshness that is at hand.
at the time, everything that these guys were about, i understood..
they spoke to me, much like de la soul did in '89.
besides the beats & lyrics and fashions & trends and videos,
the CONCEPTs behind their name & album title spoke volumes TO ME!
boogiemonsters cuz they were rap-monsters from the boogie down bronx.
ahhh.. BRONX BOMBAS.. what a perfect song..
one verse.. nice lengthy intro, and an even longer outro,
and it was perfect.. all under 3.5 minutes.
and while the UNDERGROUND was buzzing with all types of niceness,
dudes took it to the next level and went underWATER.
remember STRANGE?
"..see seventy percent of the world's underwater
seventy percent of your body's underwater
seventy percent of what we live is out of range
we re-arrange disorder, but niggas say we strange.."
and the RIDERS OF THE STORM reference to the doors..
nevermind that the word RIDER wasn't being used by rappers, yet!
man, i miss these guys tremendously.
unfortunately, i wasn't this crazy with the sophomore jinx.
god sound just wasn't as engaging as a whole to me.
but who cares cuz this fixes everything!
there's only a gang of (rap) albums that i can listen to
straight thru ALL THE TIME with no skipping, and this is one of 'em.
even top-of-the-line emcees don't (always) have great complete albums..