That said, this is one of the most enjoyable new albums I've come across in years. I literally can't get enough of it, and have gone so far as to buy a second copy, so I can have it available in the car as well as at home.

True, this is mostly a rock record. The tracks "I Can't Move," "Black Coffee", "Babylon Feeling" and "Graves to Dig" are worth the purchase price, featuring lush arrangements, great lyrics, and powerful themes.

Having been drawn in by the songs, I've discovered at my advanced age that there's a lot to be said for driving down the highway with some thundering rap vibrating the windows and annoying neighbors.


Wow   October 18, 2000
 5 out of 10 found this review helpful

This is the second crossover release by the former House of Pain frontman Everlast. Now Everlast completely drops his rap roots to pick up his "Whitey Ford Sings the blues persona. The result is great. This is by far the greatest crossover by any rapper, ever (Puff Daddy, Cypress Hill, etc.). Although the guitar work is very average and the crooning voice of Everlast is perhaps not as evident anymore (via Ends, Today, What its Like).

The album starts out with another unnecessary and stupid intro, Whitey (like the White Boy is Back). Next track is the first single, Black Jesus. It takes a southern gospel curve to Everlast's trademarked chanting voice while he adds race to religion feel. I Can't Move is great track that carries a heavy percussion and a mood that brings Today in mind. Black Coffee seems like a last minute addition that combines awful guitar with stupid lyrics and a barely audible voice over by Merry Clayton. The song abruptly ends and when you are looking for more you do not get it. The best song on this album is Babylon Feeling featuring Santana. It is about a man who falls in love with the world. It's incredible. The Santana guitar mixed with Everlast distortion (reminiscent of Put Your Lights On) creates a perfect blend. Deadly Assassins is an Everlast rap joint with BREAL of Cypress Hill, nothing to special about it. Childrens Story featuring Cypress Hill's Rahzel is not particularly special either except for the twangy guitars throughout the song. Love For Real is an R&B track with NDEA Davenport and it is a great mellow song. One and the same is also a great song with NDEA Davenport but seems to mirror Love For Real too much. We're All Gonna Die is rather pointless and Cee Lo is completely wasted here. One of the bottom tracks on this cd is Mercy on my Soul. It just isn't worth it, same with the rap song One Two feturing Kurupt. Graves to Dig is an excellent acoustic guitar and piano way to end an absoulutely excellent album by one of the most influencial musicians of the past couple years. Along with great cameos within his songs (NDEA Davenport, Santana, and BREAL), Everlast has created a great blend of Rock, R&B, and Rap to create a nice sound that will continue to be enjoyed for a long time. He explores so many genres on this album that it is unbelievable. It would be great if Everlast and Santana would collaborate a whole album together because it would be great. The basic fact is that Everlast is fun to listen to and needs to be an essential in any music fans collection!

If you like Everlasts sound be sure to check out: Wyclef Jean, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Santana.


Everlast-Back From the Dead   October 19, 2000
 5 out of 8 found this review helpful

This is an extraodinary CD. It mixes rock,jazz,and rap altogether Every song on this CD is good.You couldn't ask for more out of a CD. It has all the needs:good beats,good lyrics that make sense, and good guest appearances.Anyone would like this CD. He is a little mix of everthing. I would rate this CD one of the best albums of the year.


Be careful what you wish for; You might just get it   February 5, 2001
 5 out of 5 found this review helpful

When I heard his previous solo album 'Whitey Ford Sings the Blues', I wished there was more folk rock on it like "What It's Like". Well, Everlast just granted my wish. But now I wanna take it back :o)

This album is excellent. But it doesn't have much rap on it and experiments more with the folk blues thingy - expanding on that. There's nothing wrong with that though. It's a great blend of a little bit of everything. Great production. I like the cello and violins added to his music. It gives his style a warmer and wider sound. Just listen to the intro "Whitey" and hear how much potential it has.

But, like I said before, it lacks a bit in the rap department like WFSTB's "Funky Beat". I loved that one. That album was slightly better. But you should still get this one. It's great! Let it grow on you and you'll love it. After a while I did notice I was skipping a few tracks occasionally. But that's mostly because I'm too anxious to listen to my fave tracks of the album.

Those still are "Black Jesus", "I Can't Move", "Love For Real" and "Black Coffee". I think the latter is the best and most underrated song on the album. A true masterpiece. Such a simple but soothing and powerful song. But maybe it means so much to me cos it touches me personally and reminds me of past events of my life.

So far I'm more than pleased with Everlast's work. His two latest albums made him my favourite contemporary artist. His music is timeless.


My new favorite CD   October 21, 2000
 4 out of 5 found this review helpful

I love this album. I'm a huge Everlast fan, and this is his best CD yet. The way he mixes rap with rock and blues makes for a really cool, unique sound. You should be warned, though, if you don't like rap, this might not be for you. Although alot of Everlast's songs lean more towards blues, he's still pretty heavy on the rap. That said, every single song on this album is incredible. Babylon Feeling, with Santana, is every bit as good as Put Your Lights On. Love For Real and I Can't Move are both really good tracks, as well. The whole thing is great, those are just a few that stood out. My only complaint is that it's not quite as long as Whitey Ford Sings the Blues was. I can't get enough.