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Props to the group for keeping things simple with the cover art and finding three distinct images to covey the three distinct personalities that made the magic of this album a reality.Īs always, the album comes wrapped in a mini-sleeve chock full of important information like the artist’s name, the album’s title, month of issue … and even the initials of the person who personally handled your disc. But What’s in the Box?!įugees were a complicated act. Twenty years later, they’re ready to earn a place near the top of your vinyl shelf. They knew enough to make The Score one of the best-selling hip-hop albums of all time. It’s one of the most fun as well. As much as it pains me to say it, I guess the music buying masses are right sometimes. And yes, The Score is one of the smartest hip-hop albums I’ve ever listened to. Even those breakout hits take on darker tones when surrounded by knockout tracks like ‘Zealot’ and ‘Family Business.’ Throughout, you will marvel at just how tight Pras, Hill, and Jean keep their flow. Not a rhyme is missed, not a beat is wasted, and not a single thought is incomplete. For the next hour or so, beats bump, lyrics flow, and heads will nod whether you want them to or not. Right when the chilled-out first beats of ‘Red Intro’ drop, you know you’re in for a different hip-hop experience. In my defense, I’d never listened to The Score from beginning to end. Add The Score to that list. While I’m not ready to vault Fugees into Nirvana territory, I can say that I was wrong in writing off The Score as hip-pop drivel wrapped around a couple of dynamite singles. I openly admit that my stubbornness has prevented me from experiencing a lot of great music and musicians in their primes. I refused to listen to Nirvana until after Kurt Cobain was dead for the same reason – and The Score was getting a ton of airplay in 1996. I know … my loss. Plus, I’m stubborn as hell and refuse to listen to music when I feel like it’s being force-fed. My massive Wu-Tang obsession at the time left me believing that Fugees were not hard enough for hip-hop. The Score just didn’t do it for me when it was released. I wasn’t heartbroken when Fugees went their separate ways. And a follow-up to The Score never materialized. The group wouldn’t perform together for another seven years. By 1997, Fugees members Pras, Lauryn Hill, and Wyclef Jean were all working on solo projects. Almost as soon as they hit, the group’s fractured infrastructure began to show. And for a fleeting moment in the mid-90s, Fugees were the biggest act on the planet, touring to sold out arenas and snagging a couple of Grammys – back when that still sort of meant something.

With breakout hits in tracks ‘Ready Or Not’ and ‘Killing Me Softly With His Song’, the album went on to massive crossover success, finding a home with jocks and hardcore kids alike and selling over 17 million copies world-wide. Do yourself a favor and sign up today. But first, let’s have a look at what’s inside this month’s box.įor the Love of Music, Please DO NOT BENDĪfter cutting their teeth for a few years on the New York underground scene, Fugees went nuclear with the 1996 release of their second LP, The Score. Yep, the Vinyl Me, Please team have thought of pretty much everything. If that weren’t enough, May also sees the dawning of VMP’s ingenious new Swaps program that you can read all about right here. May treasures include horror maestro John Carpenter’s latest release Lost Themes II, noise-pop outfit Beverly’s new album, The Blue Swell (a VMP exclusive release in opaque blue/gray – 500 copies), Sturgill Simpson’s outstanding country-pop offering, The Sailor’s Guide To Earth and a 2LP re-issue of Beastie Boys landmark release, Ill Communication. Not to mention a drool-worthy 4LP reissue of Ryan Adam’s devastating solo debut, Heartbreaker.

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The May store is now open, giving you a a chance to grab a copy of previous VMP selections from the archives – including March’s release of Long Way Home from Låpsley – plus additional rare or special edition vinyl. Best of all, you get access to the VMP members-only store.

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There’s also the chance to get some free vinyl swag that the VMP team dishes out with alarming regularity. Stupid easy, right? Each custom pressing (often in color!) also includes tons of special features like original artwork and even a companion cocktail recipe. You supply Vinyl Me, Please with $23 a month and they supply you with one meticulously selected album worthy of your time and attention. With a carefully curated catalog and lovingly assembled album art, the subscription service is more than just a record club … it’s a lifestyle choice for folks who wish Record Store Day could happen every month. Delivering limited edition pressings of new and classic albums directly to your doorstep, Vinyl Me, Please operates under a simple philosophy: The Album Lives.

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