Kif
12-04-2004, 04:56 PM
Band: Linkin Park/Jay-Z
Album: Collision Course (The Ulitmate Mash-Up)
Released: November 29, 2004
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Track listing:
Disc 1: CD
1. Dirt Off Your Shoulder/Lying From You
2. Big Pimpin’/Papercut
3. Jigga What/Faint
4. Numb/Encore
5. IZZO/In The End
6. Points Of Authority/99 Problems/One Step Closer
Disc 2: DVD
1. Behind the Scenes Documentary
2. Live Footage
I'm not gonna lie to you. I was skeptical when I heard about this collaberation. 2 of the biggest names in nu-metal and rap colliding for one very different mix-tape. But I heard the live show and became hooked. However you want to look at it, whether it be one of the biggest mash-ups in history, or just another money making scheme from 2 giant names, it is catchy.
01. Dirt Off Your Shoulder/Lying From You - 5/10
There is nothing special here. The two songs don't go well together energetically, which is a shame. Jay-Z's re-working of the vocals on this are disappointing in my opinion, and the same old LP riffs and melodies don't impress. The 2 mixed together don't really make for anything to write home about either. Skippable? I think so.
02. Big Pimpin’/Papercut - 6/10
180 degrees, this time it's Linkin Park lyrics over Jay-Z's music. I gave it a 6 for 1 reason; for the fact that it's funny. The typical "paranoid" style lyrics from LP over Shawn's "pimped out" beats is just hilarious. That's about it really, again nothing really major about this song.
03. Jigga What/Faint - 5/10
Disappointing. This is, in fact, my favourite Linkin Park song, and to hear it ripped apart like this is a disgrace. Nothing against Jay-Z's rapping, but it ruins the mood in my opinion. The new bassline is a nice new addition to the song, but it isn't the same. The switch from Jay-Z/LP lyrics is horrible, and the only reason this scored 5/10 is because I like the original Linkin Park version.
04. Numb/Encore - 7/10
This is better. The music from LP has changed a lot for Jay-Z's "goodbye" rap, which is decent enough as it is without adding some really expressive melody to it. Overall, a decent enough song. Not my personal choice for the single to promote this, but it's their decision, and it does well to get it out (Hey, I bought it!)
05. IZZO/In The End - 4/10
Another goof mix in my eyes, and it does it pretty well. The transition from Jay-Z to Linkin Park is done well, and to be honest the In The End lyrics go well over the music. But the switch back makes the hairs on my back stand on end. It's bad, and the fade-out doesn't make it better either. Worst track on this "EP" in my opinion.
06. Points Of Authority/99 Problems/One Step Closer - 8/10
A stroke of genius. 99 Problems, probably one of the only decent songs off The Black Album, combined with proper hard-hitting nu-metal. Mike's involvement as the "police officer" is pretty cool, and even though the music isn't really changed that much, it doesn't make much difference. My only problem was the switch to OSC. Even though the music to that would probably have worked better, the way they change is boring and could've been made better considering the budget they would've had.
DVD Review:
A little extra to try and sell this off, and to be fair, it worked. I was curious to see how it was made, and a little disappointed when most of it was antics in the studio and a little photo shoot. The live show is very impressive though, and something any Linkin Park and/or Jay-Z fan should see. Overall, the DVD isn't bad considering the amount of footage I expect they would've had, but then again it wasn't amazing either. Didn't make me want to watch it again at all.
Rating:
Most people will be thinking "Jesus, LP are releasing their songs again! Make some new material you fags!" And I agree. But this is a nice CD to have in your collection. It's different, which can be looked at both good and bad. I definately think fans of both artists will want to listen to this, just to see how their favourites sound with different elements. But if you aren't really a major fan of either, I wouldn't recommend it. It does seem like another "get richer quicker" scheme by Linkin Park (They asked Jay-Z, and he said yes. I know, I was shocked too), but it's still fun to have.
I'd give it a 3/5, purely because there are some good mixes on there. Sure, they could've been a lot better, but they aren't exactly bad.
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Album: Collision Course (The Ulitmate Mash-Up)
Released: November 29, 2004
http://images-eu.amazon.com/images/P/B0006ICF9U.02.LZZZZZZZ.jpg
Track listing:
Disc 1: CD
1. Dirt Off Your Shoulder/Lying From You
2. Big Pimpin’/Papercut
3. Jigga What/Faint
4. Numb/Encore
5. IZZO/In The End
6. Points Of Authority/99 Problems/One Step Closer
Disc 2: DVD
1. Behind the Scenes Documentary
2. Live Footage
I'm not gonna lie to you. I was skeptical when I heard about this collaberation. 2 of the biggest names in nu-metal and rap colliding for one very different mix-tape. But I heard the live show and became hooked. However you want to look at it, whether it be one of the biggest mash-ups in history, or just another money making scheme from 2 giant names, it is catchy.
01. Dirt Off Your Shoulder/Lying From You - 5/10
There is nothing special here. The two songs don't go well together energetically, which is a shame. Jay-Z's re-working of the vocals on this are disappointing in my opinion, and the same old LP riffs and melodies don't impress. The 2 mixed together don't really make for anything to write home about either. Skippable? I think so.
02. Big Pimpin’/Papercut - 6/10
180 degrees, this time it's Linkin Park lyrics over Jay-Z's music. I gave it a 6 for 1 reason; for the fact that it's funny. The typical "paranoid" style lyrics from LP over Shawn's "pimped out" beats is just hilarious. That's about it really, again nothing really major about this song.
03. Jigga What/Faint - 5/10
Disappointing. This is, in fact, my favourite Linkin Park song, and to hear it ripped apart like this is a disgrace. Nothing against Jay-Z's rapping, but it ruins the mood in my opinion. The new bassline is a nice new addition to the song, but it isn't the same. The switch from Jay-Z/LP lyrics is horrible, and the only reason this scored 5/10 is because I like the original Linkin Park version.
04. Numb/Encore - 7/10
This is better. The music from LP has changed a lot for Jay-Z's "goodbye" rap, which is decent enough as it is without adding some really expressive melody to it. Overall, a decent enough song. Not my personal choice for the single to promote this, but it's their decision, and it does well to get it out (Hey, I bought it!)
05. IZZO/In The End - 4/10
Another goof mix in my eyes, and it does it pretty well. The transition from Jay-Z to Linkin Park is done well, and to be honest the In The End lyrics go well over the music. But the switch back makes the hairs on my back stand on end. It's bad, and the fade-out doesn't make it better either. Worst track on this "EP" in my opinion.
06. Points Of Authority/99 Problems/One Step Closer - 8/10
A stroke of genius. 99 Problems, probably one of the only decent songs off The Black Album, combined with proper hard-hitting nu-metal. Mike's involvement as the "police officer" is pretty cool, and even though the music isn't really changed that much, it doesn't make much difference. My only problem was the switch to OSC. Even though the music to that would probably have worked better, the way they change is boring and could've been made better considering the budget they would've had.
DVD Review:
A little extra to try and sell this off, and to be fair, it worked. I was curious to see how it was made, and a little disappointed when most of it was antics in the studio and a little photo shoot. The live show is very impressive though, and something any Linkin Park and/or Jay-Z fan should see. Overall, the DVD isn't bad considering the amount of footage I expect they would've had, but then again it wasn't amazing either. Didn't make me want to watch it again at all.
Rating:
Most people will be thinking "Jesus, LP are releasing their songs again! Make some new material you fags!" And I agree. But this is a nice CD to have in your collection. It's different, which can be looked at both good and bad. I definately think fans of both artists will want to listen to this, just to see how their favourites sound with different elements. But if you aren't really a major fan of either, I wouldn't recommend it. It does seem like another "get richer quicker" scheme by Linkin Park (They asked Jay-Z, and he said yes. I know, I was shocked too), but it's still fun to have.
I'd give it a 3/5, purely because there are some good mixes on there. Sure, they could've been a lot better, but they aren't exactly bad.
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