Album Of The 90's Day 19

Liquid Swords whipped some ass yesterday as a matter of fact it whipped so much ass i'm scared to post anymore albums. Oh well here's two more to throw to the slaughterhouse or will they turn the tide?

Liquid Swords

Liquid Swords...

LS

put some better albums up. kev put albums you think are the best of the 90s so we can get them outta the way now, instead of puttin them in at the end so they have an easy win. like the bullshit that happened with the album of the year threads

I'll go with Liquid Swords on this one but I'm really beginning to believe that heads on this forum think that Liquid Swords is the album of the 1990's and if that's the case then I'm going to say LMAO


of course this is IN MY OPINION


but no fuckin way did GZA make the album of the 1990's.....he didn't even make IN MY OPINION the best solo album among Wu-Tang members...that would go to Raekwon-Only Built For Cuban Linx.....I have Ghostface-Ironman in front of this one too

Liquid Swords is a very good album, with really good production on it by RZA (not his best though IMO..that would go to Enter The Wu-Tang 36 Chambers and Only Built For Cuban Linx..both of those IN MY OPINION have better beats on them than this one does)...and GZA as lyrical as he was on this one has a pretty boring monotone type flow...he always has...no one normally remembers a GZA moment in hip-hop outside of this forum...at least not around my way...but everyone I know respects Liquid Swords but not enough to make it the greatest album of possibly the greatest period in hip-hop history(the 1990's)...in other words it's good but it ain't that damn good IN MY OPINION!

The 1990's gave us probably the best hip-hop music ever recorded outside of the mid to late 1980's and if GZA wins for the 1990's I can respect that but I totally disagree with it and still think that's funny...well enough of my rant for the day..lol..today goes to Liquid Swords again..

Hey Kev throw some more albums at it that you think will knock it off it's Floyd Mayweather perch man..lol..good luck man..lol

saying gza LS aint album of the 90s is like saying rakim had no influence in hip hop. i cant take anything you say serious now powell. i didnt know you where a hater

Obviously, there are plenty of people who don't agree with your train of thought. Also, LS will not beat OB4CL(even though i prefer LS). you can take that to the bank.

I think you'll be surprised, T.

I agree Powell Liquid Swords is not that dang great but it meets the taste of most of the hardcore undaground style cats on this forum. Imo that is one of the main reasons its winning.

I haven't nominated one album that is not considered a classic by someone yet so its not my fault y'all get voting for the same album.

KRob86 wrote:

I agree Powell Liquid Swords is not that dang great but it meets the taste of most of the hardcore undaground style cats on this forum.

Right, cause it's obvious that a well rounded listener couldn't possibly prefer Liquid Swords to Death Certificate or Illmatic.

T. Myers wrote:

KRob86 wrote:

I agree Powell Liquid Swords is not that dang great but it meets the taste of most of the hardcore undaground style cats on this forum.

Right, cause it's obvious that a well rounded listener couldn't possibly prefer Liquid Swords to Death Certificate or Illmatic.

Exactly.

KRob86 wrote:

T. Myers wrote:

KRob86 wrote:

I agree Powell Liquid Swords is not that dang great but it meets the taste of most of the hardcore undaground style cats on this forum.

Right, cause it's obvious that a well rounded listener couldn't possibly prefer Liquid Swords to Death Certificate or Illmatic.

Exactly.

LOL!

T. Myers wrote:

KRob86 wrote:

I agree Powell Liquid Swords is not that dang great but it meets the taste of most of the hardcore undaground style cats on this forum.

Right, cause it's obvious that a well rounded listener couldn't possibly prefer Liquid Swords to Death Certificate or Illmatic.

they are all 5 stars

GZA. The other 2 aren't even classics IMO.

Cory wrote:

T. Myers wrote:

KRob86 wrote:

I agree Powell Liquid Swords is not that dang great but it meets the taste of most of the hardcore undaground style cats on this forum.

Right, cause it's obvious that a well rounded listener couldn't possibly prefer Liquid Swords to Death Certificate or Illmatic.

they are all 5 stars

I agree they are both classics, and i wouldn't be mad if either of them beat Liquid Swords. However, i'm not the one complaining about the outcome either.

Liquid Swords retains

D.Powell wrote:

I'll go with Liquid Swords on this one but I'm really beginning to believe that heads on this forum think that Liquid Swords is the album of the 1990's and if that's the case then I'm going to say LMAO

I don't think it's the album of the 90's but it's definitely one of the best albums of the 90's (and of all time for that matter). Of the albums that have been matched up against it thus far, only Illmatic has been better.

Cory wrote:

saying gza LS aint album of the 90s is like saying rakim had no influence in hip hop. i cant take anything you say serious now powell. i didnt know you where a hater

LMAO!!! Cory shut up man...you sound like a pouting child!

I gave my opinion just like you do on everything else on here..lol...calm down!

"GZA. The other 2 aren't even classics IMO."

Indeed. Same thing happened yesterday, IMO

Liquid Swords. Big L's best album comes in second.

D.Powell wrote:

Cory wrote:

saying gza LS aint album of the 90s is like saying rakim had no influence in hip hop. i cant take anything you say serious now powell. i didnt know you where a hater

LMAO!!! Cory shut up man...you sound like a pouting child!

I gave my opinion just like you do on everything else on here..lol...calm down!

i was joking, but it should sound familiar. not to name names but there are lots of posts like that made on here.

Powell doesn't understand sarcasm.

T. Myers wrote:

Obviously, there are plenty of people who don't agree with your train of thought. Also, LS will not beat OB4CL(even though i prefer LS). you can take that to the bank.

I dunno about that. I think it has a chance against OB4CL. It definitely ain't beatin 36 Chambers though.

N3R0 wrote:

Powell doesn't understand sarcasm.

And Jeffrey is GAY!


Hey Jeff you see the sarcasm right??

I dunno there are a lot of dudes who prefer OB4CL to LS. I just don't see LS beaqting it. I hope i'm wrong though. 36 Chambers vs. LS would be an impossible decision for me, but i think i'd give it to 36 Chambers.

T. Myers wrote:

I dunno there are a lot of dudes who prefer OB4CL to LS. I just don't see LS beaqting it. I hope i'm wrong though. 36 Chambers vs. LS would be an impossible decision for me, but i think i'd give it to 36 Chambers.

I'd probably pick OB4CL because I reach for it slightly more, but quality wise it's a complete push. I think it'd be a close battle though because there are others that prefer LS.

36 Chambers would blow either of them out though.

T. Myers wrote:

I dunno there are a lot of dudes who prefer OB4CL to LS. I just don't see LS beaqting it. I hope i'm wrong though. 36 Chambers vs. LS would be an impossible decision for me, but i think i'd give it to 36 Chambers.

Indeed. I'm thinking OB4CL would take out Liquid Swords on this forum. I'm voting Liquid Swords though.

T. Myers wrote:

I dunno there are a lot of dudes who prefer OB4CL to LS. I just don't see LS beaqting it. I hope i'm wrong though. 36 Chambers vs. LS would be an impossible decision for me, but i think i'd give it to 36 Chambers.

Hey Terry what is your favorite hip-hop album of the 1990's man?? and why??

Same for you KJ?? and why??

You too Cory?? and why??

Mine is between Illmatic and Midnight Marauders..why?? well because IN MY OPINION those two contain the BEST beats and concepts..and in Illmatic's case probably the best lyrics contained on one disc in the 1990's

there are so many timeless songs on each disc...songs that IN MY OPINION no other discs at least in the 1990's come close too

Illmatic:

New York State Of Mind
The World Is Yours
Represent
It Ain't Hard To Tell
One Love



Midnight Marauders:

Electric Relaxation
Award Tour
Lyrics To Go
God Lives Through
Oh My God


COMPLETELY TIMELESS songs IN MY OPINION...


the only albums IN MY OPINION that comes close to these efforts from the 1990's are
Wu-Tang Clan-Enter The 36 Chambers
Raekwon-Only Built For Cuban Linx
Outkast-ATLiens

and that's about it...now there are a bunch of stellar albums from that decade but IN MY OPINION those are the only ones that come close to the ones I previously mentioned...

Anyone else that wants to give their take on this feel free

debate is good for the soul...lol

hmm, The albums in my top 10 from the 90's are Me Against The World, Death Certififcate, Aquemini, Liquid Swords and Enter The Wu Tang(36 Chambers).

Out of those 5, i would choose Wu's debut. The production is among the best of the decade. We all know the lyrics are on point, and i challenge anyone to name an album more original, important, and influential from this time period. There may be some albums that meet one of the criteria, but i don't think there is any that has all three.

As far as timeless songs go, i think C.R.E.A.M, Protect Ya Neck, Bring Da Rukus, Method Man, Wu Tang Clan Ain't Nothing To Fuck With, Can It Be All So Simple, and Shame On A N**** would more than fit the bill

As you know Powell, Illmatic is my favorite album of all time. The other albums from the 90's in my Top 10 are The Low End Theory, Ready To Die, 36 Chambers, The Chronic, and OB4CL.

I agree with your take on Illmatic, although every song on that album is timeless. It's hip-hop's Thriller IMO.

While I'm a fan of Midnight Marauders, I like The Low End Theory better. Scenario, Check The Rhime, Buggin Out, Excursions, We've Got The Jazz, Butter, and Vibes & Stuff are my favs from that album.

I also co-sign what Terry said about 36 Chambers.

ill go LS again, all these albums are among my top 50 prolly

I would probably pick Commons Resurrection as my favorite 90s album. I loved every beat on the album and would take them over the type used on Illmatic. I liked that jazzy/hardcore vibe the album had. I dont know what the word is to describe it but its a more vibrant/live album then a lot of other commonly praised 90s albums. The lyricism is dope, but as good as Illmatic but theres more to a great tape then just lyrics. IMO Commons album had a large number of classic tracks. I Used To Love Her, Resurection, Chapter 13, Orange Pineapple Juice, Book of Life and many more. This is hip hop have has me noding my head where lots of shit put me to sleep. Other choice i would have are Runaway Slave, Wrath Of The Math, Enter Da Stage, The Low End Theory, The Diary, ATLiens, Death Certificate, Liquid Swords and 36 Chambers.


The thing is when we are talking most influential albums we talk about The Chonic, Illmatic, Criminal Minded, Paid In Full and albums like that. But when we talk about our opinions and what we personally think are top albums i think we need to look at it from a different perspective which is why i would not be voting for albums like Illmatic when it comes to this. I go by my listening habits, not commonly praise albums from a statistical prospective. (Oh and i know some of those albums are not from the 90s, so Shaun no need to be a smart ass and point that out) Like said before Illmatic is a 5 Star album to me and nothing more. I have a good number of 5 star albums from the 90's so what it comes down to it what do i pick up most.

Good stuff fellas...I co-sign what Terry said about 36 Chambers and that was a great pick on Resurrection Cory...that was a classic moment in hip-hop history man..

I just wanted to see where the heads stood on a few albums....and now I know...good shit people!

My 90s albums in the top 10 are (in order):

Illmatic
Death Certificate
BlackStar
ATLiens
Midnight Marauders
93 Til' Infinity
Doe Or Die
Mr. Scarface Is Back

LS with Big L coming in at second.