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- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Language : English
- Product Dimensions : 5.6 x 0.4 x 4.9 inches; 4 ounces
- Manufacturer : UNIVERSAL
- Original Release Date : 2006
- SPARS Code : DDD
- Date First Available : December 19, 2006
- Label : UNIVERSAL
- ASIN : B000JJRIOI
- Number of discs : 1
- Best Sellers Rank: #186,686 in CDs & Vinyl (See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl)
- #2,798 in Pop Rap (CDs & Vinyl)
- #79,193 in Pop (CDs & Vinyl)
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- Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2007If Munch was an ancient Pharoah who would he be? An orthodox or unorthodox. His lyrics are definitely against the grain of what has become the norm in hip hop music. He might not be quite like any other MC around today.
Pharoahe Munch, from his choice of CD cover to his beats and collaborations, takes Hip Hop music to another level. The level, where, so called rap music, can become the voice & vanguard of the people.
Munch's intro & first song "Free" lets you know from the top what this work is about. My favorite 2 songs are (3) "Desire" and (9) "Body Baby". Desire has an R&B feel that's not bad at all. In Body Baby Munch raps over some "Cotton Club" or "Small's Pradise" music, it's one of the more innovative songs on the CD. The 4th track "Push" is definitely a hit as well. Track (5) "Welcome to the Terror Dome" is an obvious tribute to Chuck D. and Public Enemy. It's excellent I must add. Munch even imitates Chuck's vocal delivery with justice. The 10th song "Bar Tap" lightens the mood with some humor & female vocals.
The Badu collabo "Hold On" is very good song dealing with real issues as well. The 12th song "So Good" Munch drops so much, you might have to listen to it a few times to catch it all. It also reminds me of the late comedian Robin Harris and certain comic "lines" of his. The last joint on the CD is like three songs into one 9:22 minutes long. The 2nd segment is reminiscent of Marvin Gaye as far as the vocals (Dwele). It's my underestanding that Munch hasn't been on the scene for close to a decade, this CD was definitely on time.
- Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2023The lyrics and the were great ,it didn't sound like the repetitive distortion of hip hop we hear on radio, this wasan M.C with a message.
- Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2007Simon Says isn't on this record, nothing that resembles it is either. If he had been able to release his second solo album in maybe 2001, there might have been. But with 8 years in between ventures, he's matured quite a bit. The same outstanding wordplay, imagery and mind bending lyricism is here, and the production is more than solid.
The only weak song, which is still enjoyable because of his humor and word play, is Bar Trap. If you're patient enough to listen to the whole song, Trilogy is fantastic and one of the more original, clever ballads to come out of hip hop in years.
"New York City respect my game like Joe Namath/and I protect my name, like yo anus/in prison..." - off the track 'Desire'.
I had originally downloaded this album months ago. But I felt compelled to buy it after seeing him perform a few songs off it with a live band at the Rock the Bells concert.
- Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2016I wasn't too impressed with this album at all too many love songs for me i enjoyed his album W.A.R alot better
- Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2018Highly underrated album.
- Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2007This album is great! If your not into the thoughtful rap then dont buy this CD. I feel like this CD was something different. There is no bull on this CD its str8 hip hop and thats something i havent heard in a WHILE!!! The lyrics, singing, and hooks are all great! That's true but some of the production is a little on the "I dont know" side. Over all its a great album!
- Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2014Great Seller!!
- Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2007I remember Pharoahe Monch from Organized Konfusion, but to be honest with you other than "Fudge Pudge" with O.C. and (Crush, Kill, Destroy) "Stress" I couldn't tell you too much about them. I was blinded by A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, Gang Starr, EPMD, and several others from those days, so I didn't get around into knowing too much about Organized Konfusion. In 1999, I definitely had to start paying attention to Pharoahe Monch once I heard "Simon Says". It was hard for me to believe that Pharoahe could produce a track that was so tight and have the lyrics to back them up. Internal Affairs was definitely a nice, versatile CD. You had a little bit of everything on this CD. My favorite track was the "Simon Says (Remix)" because of the dope Redman verse but you still had classic tracks like the MOP featured "No Mercy", "The Next S____" featuring Busta Rhymes, "The Truth" w/Common and Talib Kweli, "Queens" and "Behind Closed Doors".
I figured that Pharoahe would wait a couple of years and then release another CD but I never figured that there would be 8 years inbetween releases. He attempted to hold us over with tracks like "The Life" w/Styles P., "Guerilla Monsoon Rap" w/Black Thought and Talib Kweli from Talib's "Quality" CD and "Oh No" which featured Mos Def & Nate Dogg from the Lyricist Lounge Volume 2 CD.
One of my boys from high school called me and told me that Pharoahe Monch was releasing another CD and I honestly didn't believe him. Finally, I realized that "Desire" would be droppin' soon. The "Intro" sets the tone for the first part of the CD. Once you hear the beat for "Free" start blaring out of the stereo, you almost forget that it was 8 years between releases. Pharoahe drops some knowledge for people who haven't heard a CD displaying an actual message since Common's "Be" CD. Pharoahe mixes in his actual MC skills while spreading knowledge at the same time and that's actually a good thing. The Alchemist stops by to produce my favorite track on this CD and that is the title track. "Desire" has a nice beat to it but Pharoahe's lyrics are what you will want to focus on this time around. They will make you forget about the beat altogether, as well as, Showtyme sounding like K-Ci, during his sober days, on the track. Once you hear the beat to "Push" you'll wish the track was alot longer. Pharoahe starts the track trying to harmonize but he does his best when he raps his verse at the end of the track. Showtyme, Mela Machinko & the horns from Tower Of Power all add a nice flavor to the track. This is definitely one of the best beats on the CD. "Welcome To The Terrordome" is a remake of the Public Enemy track that was featured on "Fear Of A Black Planet". Chuck D even starts the track with a spoken word intro and Pharoahe Monch adds his own flavor to the track with some new lines to the song on Verse 2 of the song. "What It Is" has Pharoahe Monch simply displaying his MC skills. The track actually sounds like a freestyle and T. Jamerson gives Pharoahe a nice beat as well. Just like the track "Push", you'll have yourself wishing that the track was alot longer that it ends up being. "When The Gun Draws" is produced by Denaun Porter from D12 and from what I understand it is a sequel to the Organized Konfusion track "Stray Bullet". Some people may see the track as being controversial but all I see is a MC who is simply telling it like it is. People have been at the candy shop for so long buying a "drank", that anytime someone makes a song that you actually have to think about, then some people act like a crime has been commited. That's a shame. "Let's Go" is a pretty good track especially because of Pharoahe Monch's lyrics. My only disappointment is that the beat sounds just like "Safe To Say (The Incredible)" from Fat Joe's "All Or Nothing" CD. "Body Baby" is clearly a track made to be a single for "Desire". It might not catch you the first time you listen to it, but the more you listen to the track, the more it will grow on you. Most people will find the track a nice change of pace to the serious tone that is on the majority of the CD. "Bar Tap" might be the worst track on this CD. However, 1 bad track on a 13 track CD is definitely not a problem compared to some of these rap CDs that have been coming out lately. "Hold On" features Erykah Badu and the track has Pharoahe spreading positive messages throughout the song. "So Good" is Pharoahe's dedication to the ladies as he attempts to get grown and sexy over a nice midtempo track. "Trilogy" ends up being a 3 part track where Pharoahe describes a situation where a man has found that his wife has cheated with his best friend and he finds the 2 of them together. The 3 part track ends up being over 9 minutes and adds different perspectives of what the man in question would be thinking after seeing the 2 of them together and the actions that follow afterwards. Dwele adds some smooth vocals and horns to the 2nd part of the Trilogy and this track should definitely end up being one of your favorites on "Desire".
Overall, once you listen to "Desire" a couple of times, you'll scratch your head wondering why Pharoahe Monch waited 8 years before he dropped another CD. With the way hip hop is going nowadays we need more CDs that you can actually listen to and learn something from. If you're a fan of any of Pharoahe Monch's past work with Organized Konfusion or "Internal Affairs", then you should also pick up "Desire".
James' Top 6
1) Desire
2) Free
3) Push
4) Gun Draws
5) What It Is
6) Trilogy
Honorable Mention:
Welcome To The Terrordome
Hold On w/Erykah Badu
So Good
Body Baby
Top reviews from other countries
- D. Allison [ESQ]Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 25, 2021
5.0 out of 5 stars This exceeded my expectations!!!
Good album, from a capable MC. I have always liked Pharoahe Monchs voice & delivery & with this album he doesn't disappoint. Battle ready lyrics with a pinpoint accurate flow. The CD itself is in tip top condition, no scratches & the case & inlay booklet are undamaged. I'm very happy with my purchase.. plus it arrived well before the estimated time for delivery.
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G. nicolasReviewed in France on July 24, 2012
5.0 out of 5 stars classique
super album qui retisse les liens entre hip hop, soul et blues. niveau prod c'est juste énorme, le bon dosage ( si compliqué...) entre samples et musiciens. monch comme mos def avec son "new danger" quelques années plutôt écrit un classique...patience pour les plus sceptiques on en reparle dans 20 ans. Peace
- dazzlinReviewed in the United Kingdom on March 19, 2016
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Pharohe monche is an amazing rapper / producer. Hip hop at its best!
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avg37Reviewed in France on March 17, 2013
3.0 out of 5 stars Bon mais a déja fait mieux
Un excellent MC mais une bande son étrange(un peu dans l'esprit de" the new danger" de Mos Def),recherchée mais étrange quand meme.Pour découvrir cet artiste essayer plutot le 1er album "internal affairs"(qui est un album excellent).
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KalligorReviewed in Germany on November 8, 2010
4.0 out of 5 stars Das lange warten hat sich gelohnt...
Ganze acht Jahre inklusive diverser Wirren mit verschiedenen Musik Labeln hat es gedauert bis mit "Desire" endlich das zweite Studio Album von "Pharoahe Monch" den Weg in die Plattenläden gefunden hat. Hat sich das Warten gelohnt, hat dieser kranke MC es nach all den Jahren überhaupt noch drauf? Auf beides kann ich mit einem definitiven "JA!" antworten. Obwohl das Album mit "Simon Says" vielleicht nicht so einen Überflieger wie der Vorgänger beinhaltet, so ist das Album von seinem Konzept und der musikalischen Vielfalt doch noch mal deutlich besser geworden als das beileibe schon nicht schlechte "Iternal Affairs"! Hatte ich beim Vorgänger noch einen schwachen Start angeprangert so nimmt einen dieses Album von der ersten Sekunde gefangen und lädt zum verweilen ein. Stimmige, fette Beats gepaart mit genialen Lyriks nehmen einen förmlich gefangen und lassen einen jedem neuen Song entgegenfiebern. Auch wenn ich wirklich keinen Song hervorheben möchte, so möchte ich an dieser Stelle doch kurz auf "Welcome to the Terrordome" eingehen. Wie den meisten wohl bekannt sein dürfte, handelt es sich bei dem Song um ein im Orginal von Public Enemy performten Song und als alter P.E. Fan der ersten Stunde habe ich es bisher nicht für möglich gehalten das ein anderer Künstler mal einen P.E. Song rausbringen könnte bei dem ich nicht abschalten würde. Auch wenn mir das Orginal besser gefällt so muß man doch sagen das die hier gewählte musikalische Unterladung und Performance für die Chuck D Lyriks doch zu gefallen weiß. Wenn man die Stimme mal wegläßt könnte ich mir ohne weiteres Vorstellen einem Live-Auftritt von Public Enemy beizuwohnen, definitiv eine nette Umsetzung. Auch wenn die Anspielsektion hier immer nur einen kurzen Ausschnitt der Tracks bietet,zeigt sich hier schon die Qualität von Songs wie Desire, oder Push um nur einige zu nennen und ich kann Euch versprechen wenn Ihr sie in der Gesamtlänge hört so sind die Songs nochmals deutlich besser.
Mein Fazit: Auch wenn es nicht ganz für 5 Sterne gereicht hat so ist für meinen Geschmack ein sehr gutes Album herausgekommen das ich mit soliden 4 Sterne bewerte.