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Chris Thomas
Cry Of The Prophets (1990)
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Thomas whipped up a fine debut, full of gospel urgency ("Dance to the Music") and hard rock bite.

1. Angel Lady/Heart & Soul
2. Wanna Die With A Smile On My Face
3. Help Us, Somebody
4. Dance To The Music Till My Savior Comes
5. I'm Gonna Make It
6. Alpha-omega
7. All Nite Long
8. Last Real Man
9. I Need You
10. Cry Of The Prophets


Chris Thomas
21rst Century Blues... From Da 'Hood (1995)
192

I'm usually no fond of either rap or hip hop, yet I love this CD. Not only is this an outragous mix of 2 styles that arn't meant to be mixed, whats more it is a brilliant success. Intelligent lyrics with a message and a valid lament from THE HOOD by someone who seems to know. The musik is the usual brilliant BLUES with a very hard edge and the RAP and storytelling actually add to the overall effect. It took a number of listens to get into this hybrid, but it has so much originality and quality that it will get under your skin. Don't be scared by the use of RAP, this CD cooks and sizzles and does not insult your intelligence. An unusual masterpiece by one of the most talented exponents of blues and a change of pace from his previous straight blues albums.

1. Intro
2. 21cb
3. Hellhounds
4. Kkkrossroads
5. Kickin' True Blue
6. Up from da Underground
7. Blues from da 'Hood
8. Gambler
9. Time Bomb
10. Homesick Blues
11. Phone Interlude
12. My Pain, Your Pleasure
13. Kill Somebody
14. Anotherdeadhomie
15. Stop

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