- Audio CD (Jan 12 1993)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: Universal Music Group
- ASIN: B000001DXD
- Other Editions: Audio CD | Audio Cassette
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #39,639 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Track Listings
| 1. Connected |
| 2. Ground Level |
| 3. Everything |
| 4. Sketch |
| 5. Fade Away |
| 6. All Night Long |
| 7. Step It Up |
| 8. Playing With Fire |
| 9. Pressure |
| 10. Chicken Shake |
| 11. Creation |
| 12. Don't Let Up |
| 13. The End |
Product Description
Album Description
UK reissue of the British hip-hop act's hit 1992 album. Included in Q Magazine's '90 Best Albums Of The 1990s'. Standard jewel case. 2000 release.
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Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
Getting Connected With The Stereo MC's
July 29 2003
Format:Audio CD
1992's "Connected" was the big album for Rob B & company, better known as the Stereo MC's. This deliriously catchy album has funk written all over it, with killer grooves & beats, and very cool singing & rapping from Rob. The head-bobbing hits "Connected" and "Step It Up" alone are worth the price of admission, but MAN, there are so many fly tracks on this album: "Ground Level," "All Night Long," "Playing With Fire," "Creation," and "The End," just to name some. When it comes to dance pop, there's nobody that comes close to the Stereo MC's in catchiness, intelligence and studio expertise. "Connected" will definitely fit the bill if you need music to cruise down the highway to, or to get down with your bad self at a mixer or in private. Party on, Stereo MC's!
Uninspired Soft-Hop
Oct 31 2001
Format:Audio CD
All that's worth mentioning on this album are the hits 'Connected' and 'Step It Up' which, sadly, form the highlights along with the mellow 'Chicken Shake'. But it's all the same. Soft hiphop, slightly electronized, and with the interesting, kinda deep and electronic-sounding, lead vocals. All through the album. Buy a single instead, that's enough by far.
When Stereo MC's do their best, they try to sound like LL Cool J, or like Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five, as on 'The End'. But it's simply not that great.
Delving into the past not as rewarding as I'd hoped.
Aug 20 2001
Format:Audio CD
I've been exploring a lot of new music lately, notably, Thievery Corporation, DJ Vadim, and all of Ninja Tune, as well as Air and Dmitri from Paris.
I guess Amazon's recommendation program decided that since Stereo MC's was grouped into the same category as Thievery Corporation or Air, that I would be default enjoy it.
Well, I remember a long time ago, when this record came out, and it got a lot of radio play. I liked it back then, but thought it was a fluke. It appears I was both right and wrong. The album wasnt a fluke, because there is a whole genre of music around it now... And at the same time, the album is just unfulfilling and not as soulful and enjoyable as contemporary music of the same Genre.
So while it might be a "collection piece" -- something you would keep to round out your collection of a genre, or to pull out at parties -- it isnt really worth buying new, and never really offered me much "new" to listen to.
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Most recent customer reviews
Surprisingly good album!
I bought this CD used several years ago just to get the song "Connected". I had no idea what a treat I was in for. Read more
Published on Dec 24 2000 by Daniel Cerman
two or three
tracks are interesting but this work does not stand up as a whole. 'british' and 'hip-hop' seem to be oxymoronic in this case
Published on Sep 30 2000 by Mr. Egregious
One of the 90's Best
You don't need to like Dance, Techno, Rap, or Rock... They have their own style. It's good entertaining party music. Read more
Published on Sep 8 2000
Rap Can Be Music Afterall
If mere mention of the words "rap" or "hip-hop" usually make you cringe, keep your mind open long enough to check out this British incarnation of the much... Read more
Published on Sep 7 2000 by Poschol V. Pizdu
Listen up, people!
I have some words of wisdom to say and its this: Amazon, please put this cd back in stock, cuz if you do, you guys will be making some mad money! Read more
Published on Mar 10 2000 by Brian Barit
The mainstay of my CD collection!
I went to 8 different stores to find this cd, and it was worth every mile I traveled. It is a excelent compromise to hardcore rap, with great rythm and perfictly fitted lyrics. Read more
Published on Oct 31 1999
Find this CD please! I want to buy it!
This CD transcends age, time and place. Why is it out of stock? I can't find it anywhere. I don't want to have to join Columbia House to get this...Has anyone seen it?
Published on Oct 15 1999 by kc dietz (dietzkc@hotmail.com)
I love this CD...and... I got it at Columbia House!
Hey all, if you really want this CD join columbia house! I just recently found it in their catalog! Stereo MC's live on!
Published on Sep 7 1999
Just slightly ahead of their time
Where are they now? This album was outstanding; probably their best! I guess I'll have to settle with Black Grape as the best party band from the UK until the MC's come back... Read more
Published on May 18 1999
Most creative sound I've heard in a long time...AWESOME!
Stereo MC's combine soul, rap and techno sound in an amazing mix of soul stirring music. This is the type of music you want to dance to or just listen to and feel the beat.
Published on May 1 1999 by whamfan@prodigy.net
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