Smashmouth...?
10/09/2002
(2 out of 5 stars)
"Speech sounds more like smashmouth then the Speech I remember and love...The CD is just plain cheesy and ridiculous...nothing can recapture that raw organic soul of his self titled debut, Hoopla was was i'd say 1/2 good and half cheesy...i used to love playing people speech for the first time...that cd had so much to offer...now i'd frankly be a little embarassed to play most of this CD....while i sound pretty harsh its because i long for that old speech...and while i sound harsh i have to mention songs that are ggreat..."late for my own funeral", "I really love you" "living in the real world" i love... "brotha speech" would be good with out that horrible guest rapper who ruins the songs and doesn't talk about anything(a common theme in ruing speech songs of late)...so i'm writing this in the hopes that the speech sound i know and love will one day return,a dissapointed fan"
A fresh sound for a new world...
E Morrison | NH ,United States | 09/15/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This latest release by Speech has a depth and diversity that is rare in today's hip-hop marketplace. The vibe is so unique, yet familiar to anyone who has enjoyed his work with Arrested Development. He continues his conscious and positive messages, and weaves these into a rich and varied musical tapestry. The sound is reminiscent of early soul & gospel, yet mixed together in a unique and modern hip-hop funk. This is a cd that can appeal to a diverse audience and get everyone feeling positive!"
Track Listings (14) - Disc #1