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Little Brother, The Minstrel Show
Audio CD
Disk ID: 1186321
Disk length: 53m 44s (17 Tracks)
Original Release Date: 2005
Label: Unknown
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Tracks & Durations
| 1. Welcome To The Minstrel Show | 1:17 |
| 2. Beautiful Morning | 2:20 |
| 3. The Becoming | 2:05 |
| 4. Not Enough | 4:30 |
| 5. Cheatin' | 3:43 |
| 6. Hiding Place | 4:00 |
| 7. Slow It Down | 4:19 |
| 8. Say It Again | 3:47 |
| 9. 5th And Fashion | 1:19 |
| 10. Lovin' It (Feat. Joe Scudda) | 3:51 |
| 11. Diary Of A Mad Black Daddy (Skit) | 0:40 |
| 12. All For You | 4:39 |
| 13. Watch Me | 4:19 |
| 14. Sincerely Yours | 3:15 |
| 15. Still Lives Through | 3:25 |
| 16. Minstrel Show Closing Theme | 1:28 |
| 17. We Got Now | 4:34 |
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Review
If nothing else, North Carolina's Little Brother has gathered around it a very loyal fan base, one that sees the trio of Phonte, Big Pooh and produced 9th Wonder as the logical heirs of the Native Tongues Posse (De La Soul, A Tribe Called Quest, etc.) with their positive focus, jazzy, soulful sound and an anti-mainstream attitude. In that respect, the hype around them is reminiscent of what first greeted Slum Village in the late '90s though they've been more consistent than their Detroit colleagues. Yet, however likable their last album, The Listening and their latest are, the group are still an acquired flavor. To some, they turn out feel good, intelligent hip-hop for a more mature set. For others, they make throwback music that's pleasant enough but lacks punch otherwise. Phonte and Pooh sound solid throughout and 9th Wonder's much lauded production, while great in moments, can also drift into anemia too. An excess of skits is also a gamble with listener patience though the album's conceptual focus is a refreshing quality. For those who enjoyed Common's Be, this is better realized but musically, lacks the same depth. --Oliver WangTouted as one of 2005's Top 10 Most Anticipated albums by XXL Magazine, Little Brother's latest masterpiece is reminiscent of the days when Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul and others carefully crafted complete experiences from beginning to end. The North Carolina outfit made up of MC's Phonte, Rapper Big Pooh, and super producer 9th Wonder have truly made an album that is both thought provoking and humorous. The Minstrel Show is truly one great piece of hip hip that will stand the test of time.
Other Versions
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Tracks: 16 (-1 tracks), Disk length: 51m 17s (-3m 33s)
Tracks: 18 (+1 tracks), Disk length: 58m 33s (+4m 49s)
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