Shootyz Groove - 'Jammin' In Vicious Enviroments' (Polygram)
Mike Reed | USA | 03/27/2005
(3 out of 5 stars)
"Okay,just for the record,I USUALLY cannot stand most rap.However,rap-metal bands,such as this here artist,Shootyz Groove I thought was actually tolerable.I do not own this CD,I merely borrowed it to give it a listen.If you're into bands like Sausage,P.O.D.,Urge or Bloodhound Gang,you'll most likely dig this release.Enjoy!"
Rap-rock done right
Matthew Davidson | Montgomery, N.J., USA | 09/23/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Shootyz Groove's _Jammin' in Vicious Environments_ is quite possibly the best rap-rock CD ever recorded. Shootyz Groove actually has a great deal of talent. This CD can please both hard rock and rap fans alike. Each song on this disc is crammed with quality. I highly recommend it. (You should also check out _Hipnosis_ and _High Definition_.)"
One of the best hip hop rock endeavors ever
Steve H | Kansas | 11/20/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Seriously...these guys deserve credit for starting that short lived rap-rock thing that I'd rather forget...except for this band. It's smart and meaningful...no ego satisfaction (or inflation) like you'll find today and it's a perfect 50/50 blend of hip hop and rock. Anyone who ever liked the older Phunk Junkeez and WAYYYYY older 311 (you remember....back when they were still good) should check this out. A diamond in a pile of cubic zirconia."
One of the best albums in my collection
Steve H | 06/30/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Shootyz Groove is the epitome of street-core, twinged reggae, hip-hop, metal, and dope rhythms. I do not own an album that captures the aforementioned elements so well. The songs on this album are classics and should be recognized as such. Shootyz deserves more credit than they have received. See them live when they perform "Level," you'll agree."
Early thrash/hip-hop effort
Steve H | 01/09/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"These guys can get a heavy groove goin while the rough rappers spread words of respect, chillin' out and expressing yourself. The mix isn't clean in any way, but this only ads to the thrash sound that Shootyz has been playing live for years. The drums and guitar are very raw and the basslines make you bounce. Even though Shootyz does open for some bigger acts now and then, whenever I hear this album I think of seeing them for the first time years ago in a NYC club, and saying, "these guys kick...""