Common - Resurrection

Although Chicago is often praised for its blues, jazz, and house music, the city has failed to be successful when it comes to rap. One of the few Chicago MCs who has enjoyed any type of national attention is Common Sense. On his sophomore effort, Resurrection, the South Sider doesn't hesitate to let you know that he has considerable technique, and in fact, he sometimes displays too much of it for his own good. Nonetheless, his intelligence, wit, and originality make this CD impressive. Resurrection's standout track is "I Used to Love H.E.R.," which seems to describe a lover's moral and spiritual decline, but is actually addressing what Common views as hip-hop's decline (in particular, gangsta rap's exploitation of sex and violence). Also quite noteworthy are "Nuthin' to Do" (which speaks out on the deterioration of Chicago's neighborhoods), and the introspective "Book of Life," a commentary on trying to keep it together in a society that has lost all traces of sanity. Released October 25, 1994 on Relativity Records, the album peaked at #179 on the Billboard 200 chart and #27 on the Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums.

''Resurrection'' (Produced By. No I.D.) 3:47

''I Used To Love H.E.R.'' (Produced By. No I.D.) 4:38

''Watermelon'' (Produced By. No I.D.) 2:38

''Book Of Life'' (Produced By. No I.D.) 5:05

''In My Own World (Check The Method)'' (feat. No I.D.) (Produced By. No I.D.) 3:32

''Another Wasted Nite With...'' 1:02

''Nuthin' To Do'' (Produced By. No I.D.) 5:19

''Communism'' (Produced By. No I.D.) 2:16

''WMOE'' (feat. Mohammad Ali) (Produced By. No I.D.) 0:34

''Thisisme'' (Produced By. No I.D.) 4:54

''Orange Pineapple Juice'' (Produced By. No I.D.) 3:27

''Chapter 13 (Rich Man Vs. Poor Man)'' (feat. The Late Show's Ynot Never The Less) (Produced By. The Late Show's Ynot Never The Less) 5:23

''Maintaining'' (Produced By. No I.D.) 3:49

''Sum Shit I Wrote'' (Produced By. The Late Show's Ynot Never The Less) 4:30

''Pop's Rap'' (feat. Lonnie ''Pops'' Lynn) (Produced By. No I.D.) 3:22


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(if you like what you hear GO OUT AND PURCHASE the album cuz if its good music its worth it)