Search - Freestylers :: Raw As Fuck

A classic for the new millenium

John | NSW, Australia | 03/13/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The Freestylers emerged in the late '90's as a new group of music makers that embraced the 'breaks' sound. They, along with the likes of Plump DJ's, have created a unique sound that has had people getting out on the dance floors like never before. Their previous albums, 'We Rock Hard' and 'Pressure Point' have cemented Freestylers firmly into the world of dance music but it is their latest album that brings them to the top. Here on 'Raw As F**k' some of the catchiest, fattest and most dancable music ever made can be found. The first single 'Push Up' is a perfect slice of pop/dance music that has topped charts around the world. The follow up single 'Get A Life' is just as funky and with pulsing beats, prefect rythym and of course the breaks, it's sure to get people up and dancing as well. But it's not just the dancable songs that catch the attention, the latter part of the album features some really pretty down-tempo moments that make 'Raw As F**k' all the more accessable. Whilst 'Raw As F**k' is a much more commerically accessable album than their previous ones, it goes down in history as one of the truly great albums released so far in the 21st century. Go out and buy 'Raw As F**k', don't download the singles, sit down start from Music is Music and listen right through, then go back and find you're favourites because there is something here for everyone. (also if you get a chance find the 'Push Up' video, as it is the best video I've seen in the last five years.)

The Freestylers 'Raw As F**k' album has enough booty shaking beats, down tempo moments and possible singles to keep any music lover happy. Go spend and enjoy."

There are some gems on this album

Love Breaks | 01/16/2006

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Don't listen to the ONE negative review here. The dramatic prose and exceedingly long entry should say enough. This is a good album. There are a few tracks that are excellent which I include in my DJ sets. People often comment, "what track is that, I love it!". The people speak. So don't believe the punk. btw - "Punks" is the name of one of the tracks on this album. There is a remix by Krafty Kuts which is superb, if you can find it. "Dogs and Sledges" and "The Slammer" are other highlights on this album. Peace."

It's okay

Robert L. Roesch | 11/11/2004

(4 out of 5 stars)

"It's a change from We Rock Hard and Pressure Point. I'm not sure what to think of it yet, but I was hoping it'd have more of the classic sounds that made me turn to the Freestylers. I would definitely recommend We Rock Hard and Pressure Point, but am still not sure what to think of this album. It's a bit more repetive and dance-like than previous albums. I wish some of the songs had (more) words."