The Purple Tape (Tape?)

Advantages: Lots of bangers
Disadvantages: Nothing specific

...?Only Built For Cuban Linx...? was a 1995 release and came as the debut solo effort from the Wu-Tang Clan member Raekwon as it found him, as others such as GZA, Method Man and Ol? Dirty B*****d had done earlier, gone on to bring out something to show what he is like as an individual (although all of the other members lend a rap at some point). He is backed by RZA?s beats and came out with what is considered to be a classic, especially when you look at key Mafioso Rap pieces. 1. ?Striving For Perfection? (Intro) 2. ?Knuckleheadz? The New Yorker kicks it all off well as he goes in hard with the dark beats from RZA hold it all into the hardcore, underground setting tha really has no place being heard by any others who aren?t going to embrace this anti-mainstream Hip Hop. Here you find that Rae is joined by Ghostface Killah (making...

XICripZ 07.10.2009 · Read review
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Review of Only Built 4 Cuban Linx Vol.1 [PA] - Raekwon

THE WEAKEST LINX

Advantages: Cheap
Disadvantages: Used, damaged cars, amateur administration

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LostWitness 15.08.2002 · Read review
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Review of Autolinx

Shaolin Style

Advantages: A head nodding tour of New York. Solid production and well-written lyrics throughout.
Disadvantages: None

...the atmosphere and help build up mental images of the settings described in Technicolour by Raekwon. Many of the songs, such as 'Spot Rusherz' or 'Wu-Gambinos' tell of traditional NY rap subjects like drugs and showcase Raekwon's now famous 'Braggadocio' rap-style, whereas others are surprisingly deep and meaningful such as the sombre 'Heaven & Hell'. Raekwon works perfectly with the beats and for some serious head bangers, check out 'Can It All Be Simple' or 'Guillotine'. The complex imagery and well-written lyrics sets Only Built 4 Cuban Linx above other solo Wu-Tang albums. Go and buy this album if you fancy a whirlwind tour of Wu-Tang's New York, and one of rap's most complete LPs. 18 tracks for a fiver, go cop this now!...

whitk002 28.01.2009 · Read review
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Review of Only Built 4 Cuban Linx Vol.1 [PA] - Raekwon

Has Raekwon achieved rap perfection?

Advantages: as near to perfection as you can get
Disadvantages: it may diminish your pleasure when listening to other rap albums!

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victor 12.07.2000 · Read review
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Review of Only Built 4 Cuban Linx Vol.1 [PA] - Raekwon

Wu-Tang classic

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djayb 05.08.2000 · Read review
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Review of Only Built 4 Cuban Linx Vol.1 [PA] - Raekwon

Mark B and Blade british rap at its finest

Advantages: British and brilliant
Disadvantages: Over all ended a bit too quickly

...Promoted by the single of the same name a sure fire anthem of 2001. English grown hiphopers Mark B and Blade have released a great album. Here are 13 great tracks consisting of solid beats and backing with 1st class rapping from this awesome duo and some great up-and-coming guests from top act missin linx and influential radio 1 Dj Tim westwood. The rapping is of top quality and interluded with superb scratching from the already famous primecuts from the scratch perverts. Stand out tracks include Hostile Takeover and Split Personalities. This album will leave you wanting more a superb way to kick of the eving or select for a chilled sesion at house parties. In one word Excellent....

tomwebb 14.01.2001 · Read review
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Review of Yeeeh Baby [PA] - Big Punisher

has the "Chef" cooked up another marvellous album?

Advantages: it's Raekwon!!!
Disadvantages: it's not as good as "Only Built 4 Cuban Linx"

...Raekwon created arguably the best solo album from any Wu-Tang Clan member with "Only Built 4 Cuban Linx" (see separate review) which in my opinion eclipsed even the first collective Wu-Tang Clan album "Enter the Wu-Tang". So is Raekwon able to deliver another classic or did he fall prey to the curse of the sophomore album? "Immbolarity" is created around a theme (borrowed from The Godfather part 3) in the same way "Only Built 4 Cuban Linx" was based around the "Wu-Gambino" family. This immediately makes "Immbolarity" stand out from the majority of rap albums out there as it follows a consistent theme and style which gives the album an almost cinematic quality. Like his first album this isn't a truly solo effort at all. Like his first album, Ghostface Killah guests on many of the tracks (as Raekwon guests on many of the tracks on both...

victor 09.07.2000 · Read review
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Review of Immobilarity [PA] - Raekwon

smell like a flower

Advantages: cheap and cool looking
Disadvantages: smells not abnormal

...I'm going to rely on my boyfriends commetns for this one.... This deoderant comes in a really funky, modern silver tube. Adidas has expanded from just sports clothes to sprays. This deoderant claims to have 24 hour protection but this isn't teh case. It does last for about 1/3 of a day but my boyfriend usually has to keep re-applying it to stay smelling sweet! The smell is nothing aout of the ordinary- just the average "Linx" type smell that you get. it's quite refreshening and very "laddish" which is good as its' target audience is probably teenage boys. It's not very expensive- from £2 to £3- just the norm for sprays. However, if you go into Boots you can normally find it in some special offer- 3 for 2 of reduced. You get 200ml in it and it does last for a long time- I'd say pretty good value for money. The main plus...

kwhyte 06.03.2001 · Read review
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Review of Adidas Dynamic 24 Hour Antiprespirant

Surprising Picture Quality - Panasonic DVD-S54

Advantages: Incredible picture quality when compared to my old non-upscaling player with a scart lead
Disadvantages: Sometimes disc drive can be really noisy when DVD's initially load.

...could appear a little flimsy at first, but this seems more to be because there is some give in the tray than because it is badly made. Overall I would say this is a well built player. The supplied remote is solid and well designed with a well laid out set of buttons, I can also confirm it has already been dropped onto the wooden floor a few times with no ill effects. Initially we had this player set up with an old, cheap scart socket from the VHS player as it turned out an HDMI cable was not included. I must say I was extremely disappointed as I couldn't see any difference between the picture quality and my four year old Alba DVD player I had paid £19.99 for! However after waiting a few days for a "Linx Premium 24K Gold Plated HDMI Cable" to arrive in the post from Amazon.co.uk, I couldn't believe my eyes. Initially the player is set up in...

bobbacon985 12.02.2009 · Read review
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Review of Panasonic DVD-S54

Blows PC World out of the sky

Advantages: Excellent site; Staff friendly, helpful and knowledgable; Vast range of stock; Top quality products
Disadvantages: None

...Have you noticed that things have a lot of comments on them here on Ciao if they are very bad. There are a lot on AllAdvantage (used to be good, now dreadful) and PC World (oh, where do I start? NOT good). Dabs.com also has a lot of comments here, but for entirely different reasons. This company is great. We found Dabs by mail order initially, in computer magazines (it appears they are quite long-standing for a computer company). We tried them for a few items and were pleased with the service, prices and stock – but not the delivery charges. They were a bit steep. Eventually we noticed in one of the adverts that purchases made from their web site were post-free, so decided to give it a try. The site is great. Easy to navigate, secure and packed full of goodies. They have what they term a “Quick Linx” service...

Ray45 05.01.2001 · Read review
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Review of dabs.com