Bizarre Ride II The Pharcyde

Entretenido, pero sin más.

Was enjoyable but just kinda average

Maybe it's the big swing from Megadeth to this in one day, but it took me a bit to get into this. The If I Were President skit got this going for me and it was smooth sailing from there. Light-hearted, crude, skillful, soulful, funky backpack rap.

Classic hip-hop, similar to A Tribe Called Quest with more jazzy flair and forward lyricism. Upbeat and exciting, packed full of flow and stories to tell.

there are good albums, there are bad albums, and there are annoying albums. you know how there are people you meet where they think they are clever and funny and they want everyone else to know how clever and funny they are… but they’re really not. that is the perfect encapsulation of this group. from the beginning, this album was insufferable.

I’ll probably never listen to it again, but this was pretty fun. Heard of them but never listened.

Fun, spunky, early 90s hip hop. Nice production throughout, cohesive but diverse.

I didn't find this album to be anything special. There are a couple of tunes I recognize, but I didn't think it was transformative musically or lyrically. I thought that I might find this more up my alley, as I love Digable Planets and A Tribe Called Quest, but it doesn't have nearly the level of inspiration that either of those bands have.

tem umas letras que santo cristo eu escutava mto pharcyde quando ainda fazia academia, dá uma levantada boa na energia

fortíssimo!! tirando as letras criminosas as vezes, é um ABSURDO. é um disco não se leva nem um pouco a sério, mas acho que deveria. só beatzão pesado e flow cabuloso, bom demais esse, hein. além dessa capa mto foda.

Solid rap album with jazzy production. Better in second half

It's quite a contrast to the '90s West Coast Gangsta Rap sh*t. It's well produced, has great beats, and very jazzy arrangements. The lyrics are funnier, lighter, and tongue-in-cheek, and not that dark and aggressive bs that usually came with this genre then. They didn't age well, though.

Rap...

More melodically satisfying than most of its contemporaries Musically top Lyrically not my thing But the whole thing is excellent 4

Early 90s hip hop, not my jam

Good and fun but not anything special

Certainly from it's time. Beats aren't bad, rhymes are decent, didn't really grab me though.

Good grooves/sound. Quite eclectic/mad. Worthy of more listens.

Great hip hop record. It musically surprised me at various points

Wild and innovative sampling, layered tracks and free style rap3.5

Pharcyde - Bizarre Ride II I had their subsequent album Labcabincalifornia and liked that enough, but for some reason never checked this one out. Its really enjoyable with a lively vibrant sound with solid old school beats and plenty of jazz stylings. The mixture of vocalists stops it getting dull and they have a great sense of humour. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (nearly more but just goes on a bit too long for me).

yeah idk

Yea I mean pretty good, not sure there was much memorable on here. The skits were nice and jazzy, the rest was just a bit too goofy.

Loved this. Sick beats

Not for me

Hip Hop. Noperino! 1/5

En wat een lekkere plaat om deze week aan interessante muziek mee af te sluiten! The Pharcyde ken ik tot mijn grote schaamte nauwelijks. Ik heb ze voorbij horen komen in conversaties over legendarische hiphop groepen, maar heb nooit iets van ze opgezocht als ik eerlijk ben. De beats zijn jazzy en laid back, maar even - is het nodig om zoveel Skits op een album te plaatsen? Op het eerste gezicht denk ik daarvan meteen mwah maar laat ik het toch gewoon checken, misschien valt het mee! De beats zijn qua jazziness een beetje als Tribe called Quest, en dat is naar mijn mening heel positief. Ze missen wel net iemand met de flow van Phife Dawg of de charisma van Q-tip, maar nog steeds zit ik headbobbend achter mn laptop. Het funkt, er zit heel veel humor in de lyrics. Deze gasten nemen zichzelf niet heel serieus, dat is wel duidelijk. Ja heerlijk laid back old school hiphop album, perfect voor de vrijdag eigenlijk! Tenminste... Als je hier van houd, kan me best voorstellen dat het album anders te lang duurt, heb daar nu niet zon last van. Onder het uur, en de skits zijn zowaar niet al te irritant; respect Pharcyde, ik wist niet dat het kon! FAVO: Oh shit, Im that type of ..., Passin' me by, Otha Fish, Pack the pipe

Hmmm, another hip hop album, let's brace... What? "Oh Shit", I know this track! Lol, that's a classic! Groovy, and funny as hell, and a refreshing take on all the gangsta rap of the early nineties. Let's carry on, so far, I'm in da mood...Perfect, here we go "It's Jigaboo Time"! Nice jazzy arrangements and a live drum - that's pretty cool, bro! Next up, "4 Better or 4 Worse" -damn, that's a deep, fat bass- keep it going! Undeniably '90s hip hop, but hey, I dig it! Where's my car? I need to play this while roaming the streets, "I'm That Kinda Nigger", windows wide open, and let the bass pump and blast right from my subs, while smoking a nice, fat blunt "On the DNL". This is LA sunshine hip hop, cruising vibes! Here we go! "Pack the Pipe", and let's drink whiskey from the boot! What? No, wait, there's always that good-fun-spoiling "Officer". Please let him "Passing Me By". Laidback, lay low... "Ya Mama", "If I Were a President" - all cops would be like a "Soul Flower". Anyways, I've got "Otha Fish" to catch. Peace out brother! 5/5

Super tuff

I'm breaking my own rules for the generator which is that I have to listen to the whole album end to end with no skips. I'm only 1/10th of the way through at this point and I've had to listen to so much hiphop from the early 90s already. I'm not saying there can only be some set amount of any genre but if the list is going to be curated over time there are so many albums on here with so much homophobic and misogynist content over dime-a-dozen beats. I'm not the values arbiter or tone police but I don't have the time or patience for it. TL:DR its mid for the era

Nice 90s rap. Like the beats, like the 90s quick flow. I wish some of the moderns rappers had kept their flow.

This album sounds light, fun, and effortlessly groovy — definitely different from the gangsta rap style. The music feels bright and easygoing, as if the group is watching the world with a smile. Even though I don’t usually listen to hip-hop, I really enjoyed this one. I especially liked “Oh Shit” — it repeats simple phrases, yet somehow sounds really cool.

Real old-school hip-hop but with a bit more fun lyrics and a more up-beat beat than I'm used to from this time period. It was a fun listen and I enjoyed most of the songs. Its not the kind of music I would listen to daily though.

Not my thing

Favorite tracks: Oh Shit, Otha Fish, I'm That Type of N****, Officer Man, I so wish I could have been around during the 80s/90s hip-hop group era. Between the sampling and the members playing off each other, it would have been an absolute blast to experience real time.

Cool album. Some interesting musical ideas but overall beats are really repetitive. If you're familiar with 90s hip hop at all you probably have a good idea how this record sounds

Just a damn good time. Jazzy instrumentals with lyrics that don’t take themselves seriously. Favorites were Oh Shit, I’m That Type of N****, Soul Flower, Passin’ Me By, and Return Of The B-Boy

Standard 90s rap. Great bars but I hate the skits.

An incredible funny album. It feels like everyone is having a blast, telling crazy and absurd stories with some incredible smooth and funky flows and beats. I think the only problem this album has is that the second half doesn't hit as hard as the first one. It might be not in the same level, but it is very close. Basically, every song rocks. I'm also thankful that they didn't add any recording of sexual acts as skits. In fact, the skits can also be very funny and there's not even a single one that breaks the flow of the record.

The list has throw up a gem I've never heard before. Really enjoyed that. Ya Mama and Quinton's On The Way genuinely made me laugh. Pretty innovative and I prefer rap that doesn't take itself seriously. 4/5.

Great hip hop classic

I love this. Is this the album that the Beasties were trying to make with Ill Communication?

Fun, but no real lasting impression.

Surprisingly fun. Not my thing overall but enjoyable hip hop style rap.

Favorite Track: Otha Fish

porra

Really cool production.

got to give it to them, most old rap albums go for the homophobia instead of the transphobia. bonus points for innovation

well, not surprisingly, it's not one of my favourites. but as far as my love for rap-ish stuff is able to go, i've enjoyed this as it's downtempo, oldschool and straight-up cool.

Borderline one-star status.

Oh shit…this was shit

In a hip-hop universe dominated by gangsta rap, this was a breath of fresh air back in 1992. The jazzy notes, lush production and hilarity of some of these tracks still makes me think I'm 13. " Naked on a mountaintop, tooting on a flizute Riding on a horse, drinking whiskey out a bizoot She got the wings and teeth of an African bat Her middle name is Mudbone, and on top of all that!"

It's a style of hip hop, vocal delivery and overall attitude that does precious little for me. I tried; really, I did, but I couldn't make it all the way through. Genuinely think I'd rather listen to any of the country albums I've had so far. Some of the beats were half decent at least, even if a bit unvaried, and I recognise this is most likely a "me" issue with the genre as a whole just not resonating with me.

Not good.

Not to be taken too seriously. Pretty juvenile mostly. Smooth production with jazzy influences and a good flow. Of its time. Not sure why I’ve not listened before if it’s critically acclaimed. Only ‘Passin me by’ was familiar. The album is ok. A cut above Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince (and Soundgarden)

Passable, not as much fun as other groups in this genre. Slightly annoying vocals after a while

Even taking off my hip-hop hat (baseball cap, worn sideways) I think it's fair to say the genre is "Chronic"-ally under-repped here, maybe 5 or 6 albums so far? That does mean that those that make it tend to be bona fide classics, or close, and I think that is true of this one - Passing Me By a clinic in sampling and Officer a great nod to Public Enemy.

Loved it. Gutted this passed me by until now. Started out thinking it reminded me of the kind of groove from the Brand New Heavies collabs of the era, then halfway through “Boom!” There it was. 100% going to explore more of their work. Exactly why I do this exercise and suffer the rough with the smooth.

it’s just really boring. stereotypical nonsense with no real individuality. it’s a mish-mash of BLAH.

Another day and yet another shit hip hop album. Is there no end to these? 1/5 6/10/25

Hilarious. Great beats. Similar to Cypress Hill, Jurassic 5, Black Star

Interesting but I don’t know if it’s 100% my cup of tea.

actually not bad! some songs i like. i think i do prefer rap styles like this over mumble rap lets say.

This is an all time album for me. You can argue that their second album is just as good and it too should be on this list. These guys were kids and some of that shows both for better and worse. To a new listener it may not jive with their sensitive ears but any objectional part is more than made up for with the creativity displayed both in the lyrics and production. It's a shame that The Pharcyde didn't have more staying power or ever really have the hits they deserve.

4.5 / 5 Fantastic album. Clever and playful, oozes with talent and just outright enjoyment of what they're doing.

Oh Shit! Fun listen. Reminiscent of De La Soul in some ways, but edgier. Lot of humor, but serious messaging underneath. The music is good too!

Oh Shit* *in a good way

Absolutely loved this album. I'd never heard of The Pharcyde before, but as soon as "Oh Shit" came on, I knew I was gonna love it. This is the exactly the style of hip hop that I love. Brilliant, upbeat, melodic samples, which are at times quite jazz-influenced, big beats and rap that doesn't take itself too seriously. I love that this is from a time when rap albums had "skits" in between songs. These little interludes of nonsense somehow make this seem more like a concept album in a way, and less like a collection of songs stitched together. Turns out that I recognised a couple of songs on this album (thanks Beardyman), the best by far being "Passin' Me By". I can't get enough of this song - what a classic. Loved everything about this from start to finish. Already looking into the rest of their discography.

Fun stuff

Nostalgic, definitely brings me back to a time when I really didn't understand music. It's fun and outrageous, but not really all that in my opinion.

man Pharcyde is one of those groups that I'd always heard of but never sat and listened to. Pretty enjoyable early 90's rap! A little goofy here and there and even spooky. Soul Flower is probably favorite off this entry, it feels a bit long but overall a great entry. 4.5 if I could!

Fun hip hop album! Lots of great rhymes and funny bars. Plus some weird horrorcore rapping just to keep you on your toes. Like all rap albums of the 90s it’s got shitty skits and it’s 3-4 songs too long but damned if I really enjoyed it overall. Ya Mama, Passing Me By, Oh Shit and Soul Flower Remix are the stand out tracks but all the songs are pretty enjoyable

This one was new to me. Very different sounding hip hop from what I’ve heard from this period, to me The Pharcyde previews OutKast in many ways. I don’t hear a masterpiece but I do hear a very sonically creative album. Otha Fish is a highlight for me - I haven’t heard a hip hop song like it before.

Perfect jazzy hip hop. 6/5

A reminder when hip hop was fun, playful and had good samples. Not one my more favorite hip hop albums but a good listen still

3/5

Irreverent and fun! I pray that artists like Doechii will successfully bring back this dark humored 90s sound. It’s refreshing how much fun everyone is having with every track, and the music is good!

This was super fun. Old school hip hop, funny lyrics, good flows. 3.5

7/10

Soul Flower // Passin’ Me By // 2.5/5

3.75

old school gangsta Rap

This is a fun hip hop record that maybe gets a bit too gimmicky at a certain point (there's a song based on yo mama jokes). I don't think it gets too corny though. I can tell that there's something genuine about the chemistry that these four exhibit. I love how Passin' Me By went from a sick tune that I first heard while playing NBA2K9 to a song that captures my struggles so vividly. The skits are also entertaining unlike a lot of other 90s hip hop albums (too many sex scenes). In a landscape of hip hop where the main idea was guns and bitches, The Pharcyde come along to give us a playful alternative (8/10, 4/5 on this scale)

Never heard of The Pharcyde before today, and I’m impressed. The flow is smooth, the energy is playful, and the group doesn’t take itself too seriously, which makes the album stand out. The cover art is fantastic, and tracks like I’m That Type of Nigga, Soul Flower, and Passing Me By really shine. What hooked me most is the instrumentation. The use of piano, trumpet, and saxophone brings a jazzy, live feel that keeps the record fresh. Hip hop often leans too heavily on repetitive loops, but these touches prevent the music from getting stale. You can already hear the blueprint for modern jazz rap in several tracks. That said, the album does run long. Some songs feel like filler, and trimming them would’ve made the record even stronger. But that’s a common issue in early 90s hip hop, where albums rarely stopped at 10 tracks. Overall: a playful, inventive, and musically rich record. A 4 star record in my books. 8/10.

Wow, this was unexpectedly good. It had me grooving for a good bit of it.

Fun lyrics, not really my jam as far as hip hop style goes.

This was a good album, and I'm not a huge fan of hip-hop. There were times I thought Shaggy 2 Dope or Everlast had collab'd with them to produce the tracks, and it was just the four guys riffin'. Really good, kinda silly. A little dark in spots, but that's ok. My Rating: 4/5

Good mood hip hop with grooving beats.

Fun album. Liked it. Not as much as "3 Feet High and Rising" by De La Soul, but a good one nonetheless. For me it's aN 8.5 out of 10

That classic 90's hip hop sound.

Chill beats throughout. I'm digging it.

Seemed okay but didn't grab me in any direction.

Some good beats, good flow, solid production. The lyrical content had me cringing. It all just started blending together. As an album it would benefit from dropping some tracks to make a more consumable product. The ingredients are here, and I wanted to like it more.

Owned this one for years. A+

Could be great but I did not care for it

Listened to this in my office at school. Not my usual genre but I could see the merits and quite enjoyed it. 5/10

Really fun. Great songs that are a blast to throw on.

I enjoyed some of the instrumentation like on the first interlude and some of the jazzier songs later on. Unfortunately there's not a lot of singing. I felt the rapping was a bit below average. There's effort, but I didn't really like it.

finally, this is a west coast bangrr. these guys set the stage for modern group rap. prob only more important would be Tribe. Passin' Me By is still in my rotation. I personally like Souls of Mischief more, but the vibe is there. its called II but its their first record, BASED. this with Wu Tang and Del show the flashy stereotypes of rap were changing to accommodate more alternative styles, adding more rock and aggression. 4/5 for how much this one really ht me early on.

Really fun! Then you catch some of the lyrics

Amazing and goofy. 5/5

Good music. Not incredible, but really good.

fun goofy but kinda samey. 3.

I'm not a hip-hop person generally, but this was very cool!

nope

Uggh, I like my far share of old-school rap/hip hop. But this, no thanks. Reminds me of old Will Smith. I hate Will Smith.

A hip-hop masterpiece. Great beats with funny and catchy lyrics. The Pharcyde were the masters. 5/5

Basic. Not super enjoyable for me

Pretty fun jazz-rap album with a good amount of individually enjoyable songs, they're bouncy, they're upbeat and they want to have fun and they do

Pretty great. Clearly an important stepping stone in the history of rap. Really liked 4 Better or 4 Worse and Soul Flower. 7/10, 4 stars.

Very cool jazzy hip hop from the 90s. West coast rap. Bouncy, fun lounge Vibes.

Worth it for Passin' Me By. The album as a whole is whimsical, but not really my thing. Passin' Me By though... boy that track hits hard. I'm glad the album made this list just for that song honestly.

Not my style. Not bad for background listening, but didn't particularly enjoy

I am obsessed with this album. It was fun and loose, but somehow didn't feel messy. At times, it just felt like listening in on a group of friends messing around with each other, and those moments were some of my very favorites. The production was energetic and really just melted around the vocals. There were so many clever lyrics and different stories told. The jazz element of this album was great, too. I think that really brought it to another level. This was one of my most enjoyable listens in recent memory, and may be my new favorite hip-hop album... Just so, so good the whole way through.

good jazz samples, good flow, but some of the lyrics... yikes.

Not a fan to be honest

I have seen commentators on this project call this album an attempt to emulate the Beastie Boys. To my mind it is vastly superior to anything I have heard from the Beastie Boys. For one thing, these guys don't have to shout to get their points across, and, for another, the standard of rapping is much higher than that of their caucasian counterparts. Yes, these guys can actually do it, and the're funny and entertaining along with it, in a far more natural way than the Beasties could ever manage. This is one of the few hip hop albums so far that I enjoyed enough to want in my collection.

Pretty cool man

Fun! Some of the reviews are comparing this to the Beastie Boys, this is way better than the Beastie Boys imo

Stoner rap with tongue firmly in cheek. But it's not just "ya mama" jokes, The Pharcyde are real yearners - Passin' Me By a real standout heartfelt track. Beats great throughout. Maybe this one will grow on me, and likely gets a re-listen.

Hip-hop that sits somewhere in the transition away from sing-song 90s playground rhymes, where those threads are still recognisable but it's more satisfyingly rhythmic and lyrical. A little on the misogynistic side

8/10 The Pharcyde fall into that sweet spot of hip-hop for me. They’re skilled rappers and lyricists, they create great, bouncy grooves, and they always sound like they’re having a great time. The sample selection on this album is really excellent and there’s a great blend of jazzy, funky flavours that really support the vibe of the tracks. The approach to lyric writing shifts from comedic to puerile, but always with a knowing wink, and there are also hints of political commentary throughout, although these never take centre stage. There are a couple of potential complaints that are common notes in hip hop, particularly around misogyny, homophobia and transphobia, but in actual fact, I feel like these things, while dating the album a little, are actually approached in more of a lighthearted way that actually pokes as much fun at the rappers as it does at any outsider, which is fairly refreshing. And let’s not forget this was an album made by a load of LA kids in their early 20s back in the early 90s. Personally, I think that the song sequencing on the album could have been a little better, as three more laid back tracks towards the end did lag a little, when they could have added a bit more dynamic variation if they were placed elsewhere, but other than that, it’s a high quality album that’s just a lot of fun. 4 Better Or 4 Worse (Interlude) - A nice little jazzy intro. Not much more to say! Oh Shit - This has got a nice bounce to it. I love the general vibe of the rapping, it’s really lighthearted and fun. They pass the lead around which gives a bit of variety. It’s a shame that the backing is basically the same the entire way through, although there are a couple of parts that they bring in and out, but the focus is so drawn to the vocals that it has less of an impact than it would otherwise. It’s also possibly a bit transphobic, but I feel a bit like he’s laughing at himself rather than being nasty. It’s Jiggaboo Time (Skit) - A little bit of silly fun between tracks. 4 Better Or 4 Worse - There’s more variety between verse and chorus here, as well as variety within sections too. It’s all delightfully silly, particularly the interplay between the rapping and spoken vocal. The blend of all of the little vocal bits and pieces is great. It all weaves in and out and creates a really cool blended collage effect. Quality. I’m That Type Of Nigga - There’s a real pace to this one. The flow of the rapping is really good too. The gang vocals against the horn samples sound massive and just continue the feeling of fun that they’re putting across through the album so far. The use of little cuts and changes to the track to emphasise certain vocal phrases works really well too to keep things interesting. Soul Flower (Remix) - This is so upbeat and full sounding. The use of little sound effects adds a lot of depth. They all just sound like they’re having so much fun making this record, it’s great. Despite the fact that the core track doesn’t vary much, the fact that various sections drop in and out means there’s a constant feeling of change and movement, especially when they trade vocals from verse to verse. Great track. On The DL - The pace drops a bit here. The instrumental melody perhaps clashes a bit with the intensity of the vocal delivery in places and the slightly frenetic energy of the beats. There’s a bit less variety to this in general. It’s not bad, but it’s not as engaging as when they’re in full party mode. Pack The Pipe (Interlude) - Another little breather. Officer - There’s a really nice lilt given to this by the piano sample, which just drags the groove a tiny bit. The beat for this is great. It shuffles really nicely, but has a decent momentum to it too. This is another one where it’s all so silly and entertaining. The lyrics and narrative are so good too. As with some of the other tracks, there’s less variety to the instrumental, but the vocals lead things so well that it hardly matters. Solid. Ya Mama - A whole song filled with ya mama jokes? This is The Pharcyde at their most puerile. It’s decent, but it lacks a bit of the variety and depth that some of the other tracks have. All a bit of fun and they have a really unexpected little vocal harmony that they chuck in the middle, which is cool. Passin’ Me By - Another change of pace. Stylistically, this stands out a bit from the rest of the album and they actually reign in their delivery a bit to accommodate the more relaxed nature of the track. There’s a good change of pace between the verse and chorus too. It doesn’t have the same level of fun and frenetic energy that a lot of the rest of the album has, but it’s a nice little diversion and is an obvious single too. Otha Fish - Another laid back one. They could probably have split these two tracks to create more of a dynamic flow to the track sequencing. It doesn’t have the variety of Passin’ Me By, but there are some nice slices of rap-singing that work really well, although they are perhaps a little high in the mix. It’s not bad, but it feels a bit weka when placed back to back with the previous track. Quinton’s On The Way (Skit) - An interlude like this just goes to emphasise the silly, fun nature of the group. They’re all just a load of kids having fun, not taking themselves too seriously. Pack The Pipe - Another one that keeps the tempo dropped. It’s jazzy and has a good groove to it. Again, I feel like the sequencing of the album lets this down a bit, as it’s a decent enough track, but suffers from coming off the back of two other more downtempo tracks. Return Of The B-Boy - And we pick the tempo back up. That bass line is great. There’s a shaker/hi-hat that runs through the whole track that’s quite grating though. Other than that, this is a really solid track. The vocal flow is great, there’s a load of swagger to it and it wraps up that feeling of these guys having a great time making some solid tunes, with a few nice references to hip-hop groups of the 80s.

We’re back in this horrible text box, rather than the notes app. After a long hiatus and a day yesterday that felt like punishment, it is now time to interact with a group that I don’t have much knowledge of. Looking through the track listing, it appears that firstly, I will not be able to type most of these song titles, and second, I’m going to have to sit through an ungodly amount of interludes. Why must rap albums do this? Please appeal to my autism addled brain by just having 8-12 songs that are all songs and don’t change from release to release. Please? No? Well, whatever. It’s time for a bizarre ride (II). Oh and if I’ll probably skip interludes, at least in terms of reviews. Oh Shit - Very early 90s but there is enough fun in the verses where I’m pretty happy so far. Hoping the flows switch up to some extent as we venture down this rollercoaster. Hey. Now we have an early 90’s transgender panic verse. No album is complete without it. 4 Better or 4 Worse - This reminds me of some of that weird Texas horror core shock stuff. I kind of like where it goes near the end. Almost ignoring the bizarre beginning lending a very eccentric quality to the song. It’s keeping my attention for sure. I don’t really care for the shock rap lyrics, but the beat is good, and the end sort of saves it. I’m That Type of Ni**a - It’s so lame, but I still don’t really think I should be typing this word for the internet. I’ve typed some other inane shit, but I stand by most of that. Solid beat and energetic deliveries here. Hell yeah. Soul Flower (Remix) - Beat is so infectious but the lyrics are just kind of dumb. A lot of hip-hop from this era seemed to depend on just making rhymes. Hey uh huh hey I’m makin’ rhymes doin’ times chimes himes, plimes jimmy jammin’ fiddle dee dee climbs. Boom. I’m a revolutionary poet in 1992. On the DL - Man these beats are so good. I believe this is the story on this group. The production is just next level. The lyrics are still whatever to me. I’ve heard people mention a unique brand of humour? Hey, if you’re tickled by detailed stories of a guy jerking off in his girlfriend’s bathroom, then I’m sure you’ll can listen to this on your way to the MENSA meeting. Officer - Another great beat. The Public Enemy thing is pretty funny to be fair. Fine. I will admit that. Ya Mama - Calling somebody’s mama “a sellout” is also funny. The humour is starting to come through a little bit. Passin’ Me By - I do really enjoy the high-pitched rapper’s delivery. It creates some sonic variety between each of the members. He usually says really dumb stuff, but on this beat? He could say almost anything. Any of them could. A very very enjoyable rap song. Otha Fish - THIS SONG SUCKS. Why is this such a departure? Pack The Pipe - Decently funny stoner anthem. Enjoyable. Return of the B-Boy - A party closer to the record. Very celebratory and happy. This is a mostly inoffensive, happy record that has an infectious nice feeling. I suppose that’s what can say about it. I typically gravitate towards albums that are angry or have something negative to say about, well, anything. That’s a very base reduction of my music tastes, but it does generally ring true that when presented with “happy” albums, I tend to be bored. That’s was not the case here as the jokes (whether they landed or not) were frequent and the production/beats were sublime. I’m all tuckered out writing as evidenced by another piss poor review. At least the music was enjoyable. 3-3.5 HIGHLIGHTS: I’m That Type of Ni**a, Passin’ Me By, Pack the Pipe

The beats on this are pretty incredible. Unfortunately the content has not aged well at all.

There she goes again, the dopest Ethiopian.

Took a couple of listens to sink in, but this was nice. A few outdated lyrics, but a nice selection of flows, some good humour, and a great combination of jazzy samples with the boom-bap. I'd probably still pick an Outkast LP over this...or De La Soul or Kendrick or several others...but generally it's NOT BAD. A strong 3. Would have been 4 if Drop was on here...

6/10 personally not my thing but i recognised loads, not bad, really liked passing by, loved the vocals, but all sounded a bit simalaer

This is pretty tolerable if you don't pay attention to the lyrics. Unfortunately the lyrics generally are all hip hop music has going for it, so here we are.

6/10

Hip hop I can get behind. Funky, fun, fantastic samples. Really wish I was more familiar with this earlier on. Oh well. Better late than never.

"Bizarre Ride II The Pharcyde" is an energetic and fun album, blending light jazz-inspired melodies with a solid backbeat. The production is polished, and the tracks have a smooth, laid-back vibe that makes it easy to listen to. However, as the album progresses, the sound starts to feel repetitive, and no single track manages to stand out. At nearly an hour long, it could have benefited from some trimming. Ultimately, while it doesn’t quite hit the mark for me, I can still appreciate the craftsmanship. I’ll lean towards a three-star rating, focusing on the positives. Would I listen again? No. Would I Buy this album? No. 1 "4 Better or 4 Worse" (Interlude)- 3 2 "Oh Shit"- 3 3 "It's Jiggaboo Time" (Skit)- 3 4 "4 Better or 4 Worse"- 2 5 "I'm That Type of Nigga"- 3 6 "If I Were President" (Skit)- 2 7 "Soul Flower" (Remix)- 2 8 "On the DL"- 2 9 "Pack the Pipe" (Interlude)- 2 10 "Officer"- 3 11 "Ya Mama"- 3 12 "Passing Me By"- 3 13 "Otha Fish"- 2 14 "Quinton's on the Way" (Skit)- 1 15 "Pack the Pipe"- 3 16 "Return of the B-Boy"- 3 Total - 40 Average - 2.50

Noty favorite

From soul flower to passin me by is so good. I like when rappers are not afraid to sing. Very rich music. I enjoyed it.

this album slaps. let it play through twice yesterday and enjoyed it even more the second time. this is some smooth as hell rap, and it was fire. even for being an old school album, they have some really awesome flow, some great rhyme schemes, and funny skits to help show this story. awesome album

Always love some early 90s hip hop beats. There wasn't anything that left a lasting impression, but it was fun to listen to a group I hadn't really ever heard of. Good for some background music vibes and I definitely appreciated the skits not being so goofy.

Not really my thing, but I'll be damned if I wasn't walking with some swagger through the halls of my office. 3.5/5

It’s hip-hop; it’s over long; it has rubbish skits; its not terrible, but it’s not for me.

3.5

8.5/10

Para ser rap no esta mal, pero no creo que lo escuche mas veces

pretty cool

It's rap, but it feels like kid-stuff.

Well those gents sounded like they were having a bit of fun.

Черныши наваливают

Early 90's hip hop beats that are still good. Tons of samples from this album have been used, some are very recognizable. Every song is a story. Flows are all distinct but work bad ass with each other.

I like the vibe, but I guess it's not blowing my mind. Laughed at quite a lot of the lyrics (I think I was meant to?) Really enjoyed the moments of jazz influence, but they didn't seem to come too often. the live drums on the some of the skits sound great On 2nd listen I definitely got more into it. May revisit.

Cover 7 I don't listen to a lot of hip hop lately, so I'm probably not the best person to judge. For one, I generally don't care for braggadocio songs (how many ways can you say "I rock the mic?"). However, throw something like this with funk and groove and I'm in. I prefer the second half of this album with one or two from the front half. Overall, a good listen and I'm not mad I got to discover them.

Great album

Not really a fan of this one. In terms of rap/hip hop, it's better than most, but nothing really worth returning to. 2/5

This is the 189th album I’m rating. Pharcyde far side. Adding to my Playlist - 4 Better or 4 Worse (Interlude), Oh Shit, It’s Jiggaboo Time (Skit), 4 Better or 4 Worse, I’m that Type of Nigga, If I Were President (Skit), Soul Flower (Remix), On the DL, Pack the Pioe (Interlude), Officer, Ya Mama, Passing Me By, Otha Fish, Quinton’s on the Way (Skit), Pack the Pipe, snd Return of the B-Boy. Not Adding to my Playlist - Nothing. Oh Shit - Sounds like Slick Rick. All in all I liked 16/16 songs. I can see why Kanye loves this.

I enjoyed the music to an extent but the juvenility of the lyrics started to wear thin after a while. I have a childish sense of humour, but mine is more that of a 15 year old, whereas this album's is more that of an 11 year old.

Sounds like Fresh Prince, but with lots of swearing.

Mediocre start but great few tracks later on. Great 90s hip hop

Seems like a vulgar rip off of the Fresh Prince.

Jesus fuck. That’s awful. I had the Rona while listening to this shit and this album is still the worse thing to happen to me this week.

I've enjoyed most of the hip hop albums that I have got so far on this generator. This wasn't exactly my favorite, but it did grow on me with time. Sometimes it's wackiness comes across as uncomfortable, and other times its incredibly charming and fun. I would say I enjoyed about half of the album, so I think a down the middle rating is fair.

Not a huge hip hop fan but this was ok. It was very vulgar, but the delivery was crisp and clear and the beat was a good pace to actually listen to the lyrics.

Pretty groovy!

Not something I enjoy the most, and they kept saying the N word. Low 3/5

Classic 90’s rap

Fresh and funky. Impossible not to jig along to. Way better than angry rap. A good example of this process broadening my horizons (even though I’ll almost certainly never listen to it again). And a beneficiary of my decision to award Elliot Smith 3 stars. All signs point to a 4.

Listened to - on the plane. Sound - Musically it's pretty interesting. Which is more than you can say for most hip-hop/rap. Lyrically it's all over the place.

Liked the actual musical aspects which is better than most rap I imagine But the lyrics were a bit up and down. Not sure any song needs to be talking about cracking people’s heads open and eating their brains. Pretty enjoyable

Bit of a rollercoaster for me. Assumed it would be dated and annoying but then loved it to start with and was thinking 4, then got bored and thought 3, then a "your mama" song made me contemplate a 4 again but quickly got bored again

The key to enjoying life is low expectations

This record is so good.

I miss when hiphop was goofy

Fun, groovy, if a bit silly, and sure amateurish.

wait a minute. how many mid and relatively unknown hip hop albums do you have on this list. wait another minute. why is this a 3.9 on rym. and it has comedy hip hop elements in it. we are saved. and holy fucking shit. this is so weirdly funny in the absurd way that i love the most for a good comedy. 4/5

much like my review of PJ Harvey's "Dry", I ahve to respect the record for its rhythms, rhymes, and hilarious rapping. But ultimately, not at all in my wheelhouse.

I’ve tried this album in the past and it’s never quite landed but for some reason, listening yesterday, it really grabbed me in a way it hadn’t previously. Even the skits at least have a musical element to them which doesn’t make them as jarring as skits can typically be. Yes, it’s a little long as many hip-hop albums of the era were but there’s so many good tracks on here but it’s hard to look past my fave track, Passin’ Me By

I had fun with this one

Just like its cover, the album has its ups and downs.

#DÍA 14: 1001 Discos Que Hay Que Escuchar Antes De Morir (English Translation Below) Primer disco de Hip Hop que toca y es de un grupo del que había oído su single con Danny Brown este año pero que no conocía realmente. En este enérgico debut el cuarteto de raperos, junto con el productor J-Swift cocinaron una serie de temas que mezclan el estilo Boom Bap con el Jazz Rap y unos coloridos toques de comedia que construyen una experiencia de dibujo animado. Es entretenido y desde luego que saca varias sonrisas, es un rato genial en el que me han dado ganas de levantarme y bailar más de una vez, y eso que se me da de pena. Aunque algunas barras en ocasiones pequen de haber envejecido regular —sobre todo el incómodo verso / llamada de teléfono de en 4 Better Or 4 Worse de Fatlip— , son en su mayoría ingeniosas y son traídas en unos flows que botan como cabezas. Por otro lado me ha sorprendido muchísimo la producción de J-Swift, todas las bases son de buenísima calidad, los poderosos vientos de I’m That Type of N****, el throwback a la “golden era” de Return of the B-Boy o los toques de Cool Jazz en On the DL. Es divertido e incluso ridículo en momentos, y tiene un encanto de época que es inimitable. Favoritas: Oh Shit, I’m That Type of N****, Soul Flower (Remix), Officer, Passin’ Me By, Otha Fish, Pack the Pipe, Return of the B-Boy Menos favorita: 4 Better Or 4 Worse #DAY 14: 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die First Hip Hop album I’ve listened to in this challenge and it’s from a group I had heard about through their single with Danny Brown earlier this year, but didn’t really know them. In this energetic debut, the rap quartet, along with producer J-Swift, cooked up a series of tracks that blend Boom Bap style with Jazz Rap and some colorful touches of comedy, creating a cartoon-like experience. It’s entertaining and definitely brings out a few smiles—it’s a great time that made me want to get up and dance more than once, and that’s saying something, considering how bad I am at it. Although some bars haven’t aged all that well—especially the awkward verse/phone call from Fatlip on 4 Better Or 4 Worse—most of them are clever and delivered in bouncy, animated flows. On the other hand, I was really surprised by J-Swift’s production; all the beats are top quality: the powerful horns on I’m That Type of N****, the throwback to the golden era on Return of the B-Boy, or the Cool Jazz touches on On the DL. It’s fun and even ridiculous at times, and it has an era charm that’s simply inimitable. Favorites: Oh Shit, I’m That Type of N***, Soul Flower (Remix), Officer, Passin’ Me By, Otha Fish, Pack the Pipe, Return of the B-Boy* Least favorite: 4 Better Or 4 Worse

I was ready to love this, but then I did not.

I can’t explain why I found this album just brilliant fun from beginning to end.

A must listen for fans of this style of rap. Trippy fun album.

Alright, kind of fun 90’s upbeat pop rap

If I'd heard this album when it first came out in 1992, I know that I would have loved it. It slots in nicely into hip hop history, finding a place after the Native Tongue sound, but with plenty of earlier hip hop references. Maybe I was too distracted listening to the emerging grunge rock of 1992.

Enjoyed the old-school beats, and liked some tracks more than others. Maybe more entertaining for the target audience but enjoyable enough. 2.75/5

This was a fun listen. Often lighthearted 90s hip hop.

Was fun, not too serious. 3/5

Solid album, but I prefer their second. Some great beats and interesting (...) lyrics!

Lot of fun, thoroughly enjoyed it. Very nostalgic and retro 90s rap.

I used to enjoy this album. It was fun and goofy with some nice rhymes. Now it is kind of grating and hard to listen to. Makes me sad. Return of the B Boy is my fave.

Super fun and cool! Wish I'd known of this at the time.

A decent album with some noticeable shortcomings. Lyrics are fun and funny, but a lot of the flow and backing tracks on songs is very dated and distinctly 90s. Unfortunately not my thing, but there are some strong hidden gems on this album that make a listen worthwhile. Top tracks: Soul Flower (Remix), On The DL, Return Of The B-Boy

God oldschool jazz rap jeg nød meget at lytte til.

I don't know much about hip-hop, but I enjoyed the flow and the beats, it's a fun album, though a bit long overall.

Such a fun album- they hit the right balance of playful beats, and unserious, high school style demeanor, and unlike groups like the beastie boys they can actually rap without just yelling at you. It’s not earth shattering but it’s a really good listen.

Fun, but it's so obviously meant to be played loud at a party gathering that it seems useless to talk about it in the context of listening to it while wearing headphones.

Back in '92, when West Coast rap was dominated by G-funk and gangsta tales, Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde stood out as a quirky, jazz-soaked detour full of humor, emotion, and unfiltered personality. The Pharcyde delivered a technicolor debut where fun took priority over polish, with standouts like “Oh Sh--” showcasing playful cypher energy, and “Soul Flower (Remix)” riding on light funk and early 90s bounce. The group hit a sweet, sentimental spot with “Passin’ Me By,” their breakout track, blending trumpet loops with lovelorn storytelling, while “Otha Fish” offered a breezy, jazzy sing-rap style that hinted at their creative depth. Other tracks lean into the bizarre—“4 Better or 4 Worse” flirts with horrorcore, “On the DL” mismatches upbeat music with gangsta themes, and “Officer” parodies Public Enemy before diving into chaos. Though uneven and very much a product of its era, the album’s playful experimentation and raw charm still manage to entertain—mainly because it sounds like they’re having the time of their lives.

Cheesy

I had fun with this. The flow is insane and right up my alley. It's pretty stupid but I get the charm. Like the startingly misogynostoc 4 Better of 4 Worse has the lead rapping very recognizable venom and threats at some girl over the phone, with her blase reactions forming a kind of chorus which ends up being oddly (and almost certainly unintentionally) poignant.

There’s a tight production underneath the childish humour on display here. Unfortunately I’m not enough of a student to this genre to judge this as being anything other than asinine and a bit gross.

his one was fun. Right out of the gate, it had that playful energy that reminded me a lot of De La Soul or A Tribe Called Quest. The humor, the wordplay, the laid-back flow — all of that works really well, especially in the first few tracks. But somewhere along the way, it started to lose steam. The beats kind of blurred together and it shifted into background music. Not bad, just not as gripping as I wanted. Tribe keeps me engaged from start to finish. This one didn't quite stick the landing, but it's still a solid listen.

5 : nog een keer luisteren. Beetje rap , beauty boys met jazz

Awful

Pretty funny, and the whole Pharcyde group has great chemistry and a a great flow. The beats are very good too. Not really much I can say here other than its really good. 4/5

ja, ganz ordentlich, wenn's auch nicht meine Richtung ist

Bizarre Ride II The Pharcyde is a pretty fun album. For some reason, when i first looked at this album art, I thought that this was going to be a psychedelic rock album from the 60s. That was until i noticed the parental advisory, explicit content sticker on the art which made me realize that this is a hip hop album from the 90s. The album itself is a great listen. This is another one of those hip hop albums where while the rapping and lyrics are solid, it's the production and beats that really steal the show. The beats all had this incredibly jazzy feel which i really enjoyed. I had quite a bit of fun with this album and it is one i can definitely recommend to others. Best Song: Return Of The B-Boy Worst Song: Quinton's On The Way (Skit)

suffers with jump around esque early hip hop fatique

Very cool

I'm not into this kind of music, but I actually enjoyed it. 7/10

Gear: HEDD Audio HEDDphone Two Artwork: 🎢🎨💚 Production: 🎧🙂👌 Music: 🎉🎵✨🤔😕😒 Rating: 🎢📉/5

Oh no not more hip hop I thought! But I was wrong, this is fun and an enjoyable listen.

Not a fan. Couldn’t finish it. 2 stars.

Pretty fun album, the goofyness is both a blessing and a curse. The beats flow really well here, but I wasn't really that impressed with the overall thing. It's fun and it sounds good but it probably needs a few more listens for me to appreciate it.

A pretty great hip-hop album that, surprisingly, feels like something that could have come out of New York, not L.A. The sound is warm, jazzy, and boom bap-inspired, often reminiscent of A Tribe Called Quest, especially in the flowing beats, laid-back delivery, and quirky storytelling. The Pharcyde are goofier and more exaggerated than Tribe, but they share a playful approach to hip-hop and a resistance to the tough exterior of gangsta rap. Even though the album is technically West Coast, it has an East Coast heart. It’s a weird, humorous, and musically rich ride that deserves its status as a classic, and still holds up today. 4/5

Beats and production is on point. The overall impression is that it's an album that really wasn't taken seriously by the creators. There's so much talent visible, but the overall product only shines in moments.

Not my kind of style of music, but pretty good for what it is. I only listened to 10/16 tracks.

4 The Golden Age of Hip-Hop saw the music bend and stretch in a variety of directions. Pharcyde are a symbolic victory for the last frame. At its time, a blazing single like "Runnin'" opened up so many ears to their bumpin' Psychedelic rap. However, it was not even the best song here. Smart production and a cohesion of tracks that is lost in this generation's widest swath possible styled drop. "Drop" whatta jam.

Interesting, but not fantastic. I do like the Will Smith sound that they have. Not sure how much more 90's rap I can take though.

Fun old school hip hop. Enjoyed "Oh Shit" and the jazzy vibe

I've heard a couple of these tracks before. Didn't think they were awesome, but this album was more fun the longer I listened. I'd happily listen again. Is it any kind of ground breaking, exemplar of its genre type thing? No. Is it a fun listen to help you escape for an hour and forget Morrissey even exists? Yeah it is. Three stars. Three stars

old school

It's just noooot quite there for me like some past hip-hop albums were. Nice enough sounding stuff, though (minus one song's verse)

A lot of fun, but very unlikely to enter my regular rotation.

The beats on this were stellar, probably the best hip hop production I've heard yet on this list. But I have to drop a full star on this one for the violently transphobic lyrics in Oh Shit, which is a damn shame because the album is pretty fire otherwise.

I could barely get through half of it and I didn’t enjoy any of that. So dumb.

This album is fun as hell. It's super goofy - there's a 4min track of yo mama jokes; at one point they smoke a blunt with a 4yo kid - but the beats are good and they're all rapping their ass off. Just don't mind the dated lyrics here and there.

Love this album. They really are top class storytellers and their use of humor and wordplay is unparalleled. This is one you really need to listen to with the lyrics out to appreciate it.

fun

2.5

3.5

3.5

Honestly, if there a type of hip hop I can at least lean towards it this type, loose and fun. I do like the way this kinda focuses on street life that's not so focused on the hard side, but good times that gets you through the hard times, without going into hippie dippy side of hip hop. Though still not on my solid wheelhouse, I feel I can return to this, and maybe, possibly it'll grow on me. (7.6) ★★★½

Gun hiphop. Good beats and flow. 4 stars

I thought this was a pretty cool album. I think the Pharcyde was one of the first real alternative hip-hop acts -- ignoring the prevalent gangsta rap happening on the west coast and really doing their own weird thing. I think I preferred the highs on their '95 album, but this is a bit more solid overall, minus some skits. Highlights for me were "Passin' Me By", "Oh Shit", and "Soul Flower". 4 stars.

3.5

This is a shit ride. A very lame, cheesy, non-vital hip-hop excursion. Oh Shit is the kind of song that rhymes Oh Shit with Oh Shit and there are some occasional ok jazzy samples later on but overall this is massive disappoint. So bad it makes me want to commit Pharoah-cide.

Nice!

Álbum divertido! QKZxHBB Hades.

90s odd future

De La Soul made this album three years earlier and it was way better.

Soooooo Gooooo. Encapsulates early 90s hip hop. Probably in my top 10

Banging

So so so much fun

"Passing me by" +1, juvenile dated hip hop

Skits were mediocre. 4/5 stars

First time dealing with Pharcyde and pleasantly surprised! Early 90s rap is so much more fun than the more hardcore gangsta rap that dominated the time (and the time after). Love the jazz influence and pure comedy in the bars. A true fun ride that I'm glad I got a chance to jump on; I doubt I'd ever hear this album if not for this collection. Good shit! (cough still getting a 3, but def a 3 push 4)

Oh Shit...decent opener (if you don't include the skit) 4 Better...is good fun I'm That Type...great track Soul Flower fux hard On the DL continues the groove. This one sounds weird in the best way Officer...fuck yeah Yo Mama. So stupid. So great Passin' Me By givin' me Portishead. Who did it first??? Otha Fish. This shit keeps hitting Pack the Pipe...lemme hit it again Return of the B-Boy seems more stripped down than the other tracks but still good

Almost enjoyed this at times, but it overstayed its welcome in the end.

Not a fan of this kind of rap. Went on too long as well.

The album title should have been "Oh Shit," so listeners would know exactly what to expect. It felt like a waste of time with pointless skits, and I became tired of hearing the record scratching sound effect. I'm just glad that I won't have to listen to this shit again.

This was some of the most childish, immature shit I've heard in an album. There's so much musical talent and they're not taking themselves seriously which led to me really enjoying it.

not my preferred music genre, but that slaps!

Meh

Reminded me how much I love early 90s rap

Fun. Foolin', but don't be fooled--they know what they're doing. Who knew there could be so much grammar? And, if I were rating for the proper use of the subjunctive, A+. These are killer rhymes

I really didn’t know how to feel about this one, mostly indifferent. There were some fun bits and other parts were just slightly objectionable. I guess I’ll just plump in the middle.

There was a lot I liked about this album. Good vibe, good bed tracks, some stellar delivery. But ultimately, the content of the lyric/rap was lacking. A little too juvenile to turn me on.

I was a little hot and cold on this one. It's fun and silly and groovy, and it comes out of the tradition of George Clinton and Fishbone. When it worked, it worked really well. There were, however, a couple of songs where the lyrics were questionable (at best), and they left a sour taste in my mouth. It's an artifact from hip-hops teen years, so I guess a little immaturity and bad taste is to be expected. Not sure if this belongs on the list, but when I enjoyed it, I enjoyed it a lot.

Call me a fan, I just loved this.

A fun but dated album. 3 bangers though

Still stuck with me from my first listen going through some of this list. Still don't know what to think. The old school instrumentation is spot on, and the lyrics quite clever. At times at least, because often times the subject matter at hand really limits how clever you can actually be.

Old skool kool. I’m not head over heels and there were parts of it I didn’t quite get - but I mostly enjoyed it.

There was one or two decent songs there but didn't enjoy the style in general

Feels like Tribe or De La Soul but just not quite as good. Still a fun listen. 2.7/5 Favorites: Oh Shit, Soul Flower, Passin' Me By

An album about having fun and hanging out with your friends. What a blast.

This album feels like the start of an alternate timeline where fun, upbeat, funky, and somewhat goofy (in a good way) hip-hop dominated, and groups like Hieroglyphics, Jungle Brothers, Jurassic 5, and so on were top of the charts instead of gangster and more serious rap and hip-hop - some of which I do like, but that stuff just dominated more. I don't personally think I'll go back to The Pharcyde a lot, but I do think it deserves to be heard and appreciated, and it does still hold up as "a classic that is still fun and engaging to listen to."

Echt een prima en lachen album, maar wat is het verschil nou tussen al die 90s hiphop?

It's not bad, but there's nothing here that catches my attention. Rather, it just fades to the background.

I hated the first half and liked the second. I think it averages out to a 2. Oh Shit and it’s jigaboo time are very skippable. Passing Me By is the standout track for me.

Decent bars and instrumentals. Annoying skits. I’m beyond glad hip-hop has evolved since ‘92. Standout track is: “Pass Me By”

Didn’t like it at all so it was heading to a 2 star but then the skits were just so annoying (why do people add these things to albums ?!?!) that I took away a star for them.

As somebody who wasn't really familiar with the Pharcyde, this album kinda reminds me of old school WuTang beats, or Souls of Mischief, but far less serious lyrics. There are definitely some good songs on this album, but nothing that really stood out and wowed me, it felt a little too goofy for me to take it really seriously. Most of the songs had kind of uninspired, repetitive, and unmemorable hooks, but the diversity of rapping styles I think made this an interesting listen. Definitely a product of the time and place it was made, and while I enjoyed listening to it, nothing stood out as particularly noteworthy. Just kind of okay, 6.8/10

Such a fun album. Like Wutang if they did acid. Back and forth from laid back to in your face, not a bad vibe in sight

This album was a lot of fun to listen to. I have no interest in listening to more. Once was pretty good.

who are you? why are you calling my house? stop calling here.

I guess this isn't technically old school hip hop but that's what it sounded like to me, and that's pretty much the only era of hip hop I like (plus some later golden age stuff). I doubt I'd listen to this again but I did enjoy this! I saved "Soul Flower (Remix)" for my playlist.

That was real dope

Ysäriräppiähän tämä, mutta kiinnostukseni herää levyn loppupuolen rennoissa biiseissä, niissä on hyvät taustat (Otha fish) ja hieman perus ysäristä poikkeava flow mun korvaani. Mut en tiiä onko ride niin bizarre, aika tasainen.

Saavat leikkaamisen ja liimaamisen kuulostamaan hyvältä. Paikoin todella hyvältä. Ja paikoin he vain sekoilevat. Monille varmasti osa yhtyeen charmia. Matala 3

Irritating. I’ve listened to some rap albums that have completely changed my perspective. This? Oh, shit no.

Passin me by and Otha Fish are classic tracks. At their best a great blend of boom bap rap and saxophone. Annoyingly on some tracks the lyrics lose focus or just slide into purile humour (4 better or Worse / Ya Mama / Oh Shit)

90s hip hop was the best. Love it.

not for me

This is gonna be kinda short but I didn’t like this one. I found it to be quite boring and way too long for its quality. I mean it could’ve been worse but it could’ve been so much better. Really boring and way too long

I like your funny words magic man

I liked the Snoopy and Woodstock reference lol

Love the boom-bap sound and the energetic flow. The lyrics haven’t aged too well—a very 90s South Park-style sense of humor that isn’t really for me. So a mixed bag, but it’s worth hearing. Best song: Passin’ Me By

Genius

Not bad but not great either. A bit long to be as one-note as it is.

Not sure

If 17 year old me was into hip-hop this might"ve been a thing. 44 year old is even more unimpressed

i’m that type of n***a

This is a highly entertaining rap quartet who bring great lyrics and a real sense of fun and energy to their flows. It sounds like a talented group of friends who are trying to make each other laugh over the top of boisterous jazzy production. There’s enough single power across the tracklist that it more than earns the almost hour long run time. There’s an interesting tension between the deliberately controversial lyrics on a song like Pack the Pipe, and the fact that you’re listening to what sounds like four classically trained theatre kids. Other tracks like Return of the B-Boy just sound like a group of boys having the most amazing party in the world. With some notable exceptions, the humour has aged very well. In fact, the skits act as spacey, rich interludes which neatly glue the songs together. It would be a much poorer release without them. It’s also a great opportunity for them to showcase their excellent singing.

Some of the beats are catchy but I'm not super into this album. The vocals are a bit dated.

One of my favorites that is linked strong to memory. Listening to this in the early 2000s on a burned CD in my friends old Chevy Nova was peak. This is a collective records with a bunch of skilled dudes having a great time. They had fun and the loose song collection follows the flow. Some great grooves and fun mc bits.

Really enjoyed this one.

Didn't hate it

I feel like there could have been the beginning to something good here, but it just fell short.

Very hit-or-miss. "Passin' Me By" is clearly the strongest track. The jokey songs don't hold up.

I can see why some people would find this annoying, but I dug the laid back beats and the juvenile rhymes.

This project has made me realize that I like hip hop more than I thought I did. Not that I didn't like it, but I'm consistently rating it higher than I thought I would.

Some stuff that sounded super new & interesting

No es lo mío, gracias, pero no insistas.

Really loved all the jazz samples and beats, but some lyrics have aged poorly.

"Oh this album seems cool! Let's look at the first song's lyrics!" I said as I started the album. "Rah," says the transphobia as it transphobes all over the place. *sigh* Same as it ever was, I suppose. Yeah that one kind of gave me a bad first impression for the album. Did the rest of the album manage to be better and make up for it? Well, not quite, but I also wouldn't call this a bad album. There are definitely things to enjoy about Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde. The big one for me is the production, which I really like. It's nice and jazzy. It definitely gives off some A Tribe Called Quest vibes, which is never a bad thing. The skits are also mostly solid. Some of them are kind of funny, as are some parts of the lyrics. The writing is probably the biggest hit-or-miss aspect of this album for me. You have big problems like the aforementioned transphobia verse on "Oh Shit" and a general sense of questionable attitudes towards women that runs through the whole album, but there are some funny moments to, with some songs being pretty good. "Passin' Me By" is a highlight. The rapping itself isn't my favorite, but it's good. Not everyone can be Pac or Biggie. Overall, Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde is a flawed album that hasn't aged the best, but has some elements that make the album stick out as a unique one for the time in some good ways. 3/5.