Bizarre Ride II The Pharcyde

Better than expected with the name. Decent 90s hip hop.

Goofy, but fun.

This was not half bad. This type of hip hop is much more to my liking.

A nice carbon-dated hip hop journey I never heard before. Like De la Soul minus the sentimental connection. I now know that sentimental connections are worth exactly one star.

This album has a song that's nothing but "your mama" jokes. Inclusion in this list is justified. Album feels familiar even though I've never heard it before just because of tracks like "Passin' Me By" that have been getting sampled for decades at this point.

We didn’t know how good we had it. This was just another in a line of kinda goofy, fun, but still cool albums in the extended “alternative rap” lineage, and yet now? Classic.

This was kinda fun, not really my bag but it was okay. Probably won't ever listen to it again.

Interesting to say the least

It feels like a more carefree Cypress Hill, with none of the political bite and more of the swagger of hip-hop on full display. Fun to listen to once, but not exactly something to return to.

Was aware of the pharcyde but never properly listened. Enjoyed it, sure it influenced a lot of hip hop I like. My main complaint, is that it's a bit too silly, could do with being a bit more serious in parts and with fewer skits. Still good though. Passin me by and otha fish were the best 3.5

Old school rap

This is truly not the genre for me. But it was a fun album, and I much prefer this lighter hearted hip hop to the other 90s rap that I’ve encountered on the list. 3/5. Won’t revisit though.

Rating: 7/10 This is pretty cool, always went under my radar so I'm happy for its inclusion. With a collection of good emcees, and a fun lighthearted and comedy angle, the group feels kinda ahead of its time in the world of west coast hip hop. I could go back to this more and appreciate it more over time.

the beats r great but sr the bars r givin the ick

Passing me By will always be an amazing song. But the rest of the album is a step down after that.

funny album

Good at what it is, but not my style.

Has that 90s hip hop sound that makes me just want ti immediately give it a high score. But it’s all a little bit silly, to the point I don’t think I’ll go back to it again.

it was ok

Fun album, and works perfectly as the soundtrack to me getting whipped at Virtua Fighter 5. Favourite track: On the DL

Not a bad listen.

This is my favorite kind of hip hop.

It’s nice to see some artists in this genre not taking themselves too seriously. A nice counterbalance to a lot of the other rap/hip hop artists at the time. I can’t say it was a fully enjoyable listen, but the tongue n cheek bent helps elevate this bizarre ride.

This was a bizarre ride and I liked it. 3/5

コメディの要素があり面白いらしいけどよくわからなかった

This album is pretty solid from top to bottom. Some of the late tracks are great, Otha Fish has great samples… a much deeper/interesting album than NWA and tribe albums.

That's not my taste in music - But ok

The flow and the rhymes are fantastic, proper fun listen

2.5

Совсем не моё...

We've been getting a slew of early 90's hip hop lately and I've been enjoying it. This one maybe a little less so, but I can't say it's because they aren't talented. The subject matter is a lot more goofy and casual than the Ice T, Tribe, and other albums we've gotten, but that doesn't mean the rapping is any worse. There's a lot of funny lines in here, particularly "Ya Mama", to bring humor to one of it's most base forms, in a complimentary way of course. "Oh Shit" was also really good, and it showcases that the guys in Pharcyde aren't afraid to make fun of themselves. What I don't really enjoy was some of the more horror/violence stuff on here, particularly in "4 Better Or 4 Worse"...it's just unnecessary over the top stuff. I also realize this a group album, but because there are 3 or 4 verses per song plus a hook and the intro/outro, it makes everything go on about a minute longer than it should. The styles and voices are all fairly distinct but none of them are a real individual standout so it's hard to get excited that there's gonna be a really killer verse or something. Anyway, this wasn't bad at all, and it shows a side of hip hop that is different from mainstream acts. It's worth being on the list for sure, but I don't think I'll be listening to it much later.

Well this has been my favorite hip hop album so far even if it is a bit rough around the edges. I really enjoyed the beats and flow on most of the tracks, but the lyrics definitely made me uncomfortable at times especially the transphobic verse in Oh Shit which otherwise would be a good song. I think I might also like these songs more on an individual basis as listening to them for an hour is a bit tiring and repetitive. A lot of the songs could have been a minute or two shorter and the album overall could have have been like 10 minutes shorter. Lots of filler in this one. I liked the influence of jazz and funk that made the music stand out. Favorite Track - Otha Fish Least Favorite Track - It's Jiggaboo Time (I know it's just a skit, but I felt real awkward listening to this at work as a white person) ⭐️⭐️⭐️

This is a perfect example of why this project should allow half stars or be out of 10. This album is a solid 7/10, it’s not quite at that 4 level, but seems better than a 3. Why did all songs in the late 80s/early 90s all have a verse about accidentally being gender tricked into having relations with another man? Whatever, 3

Enjoyed the jazzy production and the overall playfulness of this. Especially when contrasted with other hip hop from the era. Fewer guns and killing here. But it's a bit... Juvenile? Lots of smoking weed, lusting after women, jacking off, etc.

Lyrically it’s a solid showing. However, the early 90s hip hop just isn’t my style. It’s got to much of that uplifting, kinda heavy snare style I dont dig. I’m a fan of the dirtier, heavier bass driven southern hip hop.

Fun, but a bit too long. Did like it, but wouldn't listen to in full in the foreseeable future.

que raro

6/10

Hat eigentlich Spaß gemacht, gerade für die Zeit. Das klang nicht als würde man Trends hinterherlaufen sondern sein ganz eigenes Ding zu machen. Das lässt es in meinen Augen etwas zeitloser wirken. Etwas leider nur, da man trotzdem merkt, dass das aus den 90ern ist. Heute könnte man das mMn mit ein paar Änderungen an den Beats nochmal rausbringen und niemand würde da was dran auszusetzen haben.

Like a good 90s white kid I vaguely remember this. I imagine this was in many a dorm room at my college in the mid-90s. Pretty good stuff, and I liked the whimsy of it all, and I was surprised at how many tracks sounded familiar. But yeah still not my thing.

Nothing particularly appealing in this.

прикольный хип-хоп хорошие биты есть хит слушать фоном с кайфом 3.3

Funny, but there is an upper limit on that.

For the record, I don’t typically like hip hop, that being said, this album was okay. Fun and funky beats throughout and the lyrics weren’t incredibly vulgar like most hip hop albums. Although its not really my style of music, I also have no complaints. Standout Songs: Oh Shit Soul Flower Officer Pack Tha Pipe

Album #1,057 A very non-serious rap album, and I can appreciate that. The beats are good, and I always like when a rap group trades off verses as opposed to mainly one guy the whole time. I don't appreciate some of the crass and filthy lyrics, but it's par for the course with this type of music. I did laugh at the line in "Ya Mama" when he said "ya mama got snakeskin teeth."

Really fun trip-hop goodness.

“Passin’ Me By” is an all time hit, the rest of the album is decent.

действительно весёлые, но не знаю как меня за день (три) зацепить репом, очень сложная задача

eaRLY hiphop, too early? dann doch gegen Mitte ein paar classics...c

This was a bit fun! Great beats, MCs and vibes. Typically questionable lyrics, it was 1992 after all. Rated-R DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince, maybe? No, that's rude. But, I'll knock a star off for it ageing pretty poorly lyrically... Yeah, lots of fun. I should listen to more hip hop.

fun but not all for me

Soul Flower was cool until someone said they had herpes. The production and energy on the second half of the album was consistently bumping.

I thought I’d never heard of this but I recognised ‘Passin’ me by’ straight away. Definitely a fun album I just wasn’t having a fun day when I listened so may need a revisit.

bit weird, didnt mind it.

My rating 2.6. Not for me. Mediocre rap.

Fun 90s rap.

I have no idea why this is/was considered "alternative" hip hop, but it's super fun. These guys played at the annual music fest at my school and I remember when they walked in and saw all the drunk college kids on the lawn, they just shook their heads. It felt a little long, but that's really just because I'm sitting at home listening to it while I work. If it was on at a party like it's supposed to be, it would be just fine.

For whatever reason, I missed the Pharcyde back in the day, but I figured this would be my thing. This era definitely needed more light-hearted, sillier hip-hop to counter the supremacy of gangsta rap at the time...but I found this a little *too* goofy. It definitely didn't need to be as long as it is (ugh, skits), but it's hard not to be charmed by it in general.

8.2 fresh prince of bel-air but I have never actually seen any of it Highlights: oh shit, soul flower remix, otha fish

The album is goofy without being dumb and cool without trying too hard.

Good grooves. Kinda goofy.

Good funky sound to this and fairly upbeat. Choice lyrics here and there, but pretty good overall

yes, refreshing as others have said

I didn't dislike this as much as most hip hop albums here. It was about twice as long as it needed to be.

chill

I'm struggling to decide how I actually feel about this one. It has some interesting musical moments, solid early 90s hip hop vibes and all, but some of the songs are kind of annoying. I know it's part of the hip hop culture, but the inclusions of skits on an album always knocks it down a notch for me. Favorite tracks: Passin' Me By, Officer

Manque de cohérence entre les sons c'est golri mais pas hyper fan

A 3.5 for me. Pretty fun and not a bad listen but it was also quite long and if lost my interest towards the end a bit.

Enjoyed that. High 3

I liked it and found myself bopping but I don't think I'll listen to it again. It's amazing that this group I've never heard of still has 2.5 mil monthly listeners and is on tour.

Прикольно. Пэсинг ми бай тут, хорошая песня. Альтернативный рэп, нотки джаза(?).

Listedn to before 6.7

I liked the goofy toned songs a lot, but the political songs were my favorite. I liked the funky beats and the fun creative lyrics, and the female MC in the group was my favorite.

Skip the interludes, people! 4 Better or 4 Worse (interlude) ★★★☆☆ Oh Shit ★★★☆☆ It’s Jigaboo 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 Pipe (interlude) ★☆☆☆☆ Officer ★★★☆☆ Ya Mama ★★★☆☆ Passing Me By ★★★☆☆ Otha Fish ★★★☆☆ Quinton’s on the Way (skit) ★★★☆☆ Pack the Pipe ★★★☆☆ Return of the B‐Boy ☆☆☆☆☆ Average Album Rating: 2.7/5.0 ★★★☆☆

something's not grabbing me here - the pharcyde are obviously very talented rappers and while the beats are great, nothing is really being said? the closest to some commentary is the ending of the 3rd track maybe it's listening to two weeks of rock with one hip hop album; maybe it's having the entire catalogue of hip hop available in 2026 and that overshadows this album which was probably formative for a hell of a lot of people i recognise the passin me by sample and that'll fuck my head when i come back to this review standouts are On The DL, Passin' Me By, Return Of The B-Boy i need to come back to this to really articulate why I find it a middle of the road album

passing me by 1992 united states hip hop

3.5/5 Funny but also good. I like the jazzy vibe on some of the songs. And the interludes and skits in between really add something to the album. Overall I’m surprised that it was this good. Favourite songs: - I’m that type of nigga - Passin’ me by

This is not really my genre, but I liked it okay. It had a cool lo-fi sound to it and I did enjoy the 90's era hip hop sound. The rhymes and flow were good, and it sounded more modern that 1992 -- maybe like 2000s era. Overall enjoyed it. Three stars.

Skjønar at det er med, men blir mest eit klenodium kanskje?

Best 90s hip hop album yet

This was ace. Such a lot of fun.

This is a fun album. Songs like Oh Shit reminded me of my days of youth when my buddies and I were in the jamming session. Love some few moments when you could hear the jazz influence. But it could have been better.

É um bom álbum, achei pela época que foi gravado muito interessante na parte da musicalidade e batidas, apesar das letras polêmicas que hoje são bem mais criticadas.

Fun hip-hop record - generally not my style but closer to this than most

2.8 This fits in somewhere for me between de la soul and tribe called quest

Pretty nice hip hop album, nothing too special

Byłabym w stanie dać cztery, gdyby nie cały kawałek z żartami o Twojej starej. Ja naprawdę lubię hip-hop i zabawę słowem, ale to zdecydowanie nie jest mój rodzaj rapu. 6/10

6/10

3/5 + About as groovy as it's silly, really fun energy + I Like the way they use vocals chops + A lot of interesting ways how they use their rap and singing voices - Sometimes a little too edgy, also some really outdated humor - feels a little... irrelevant? - gets repetitive fast Fav: Officer, Oh Shit, I'm the Type of N***a, Quintons on the way (Skit), Pack the Pipe Least Fav: Otha Fish, Most of the skits and interludes, 4 Better 4 Worse

3.5 (56:41, 16 tracks (5 are skits), debut, 1992) hip-hop (alternative h-h, joke hip-hop) OK this band certainly sounds like they could have put out one of the better non-gangster alternative hip-hop albums of the 90s but they just couldn't stay serious. Here is my equation for how to build a Pharcyde 4/8 Arrested Development + 2/8 Will Smith + 1/8 Skee-Lo + 1/8 Afroman = Pharcyde Another commenter said "it's like a kid good enough to make the NBA but wastes his skills throwing suction cup dildos into increasingly difficult places to reach" - couldn't have summarized it better. Band literally raps about jerking off, vaginal fisting, a whole song (4:22) of Ya Mama jokes, eating brains, everything, it's just a hot mess. Perfect album if you're in junior high. Pretty much loved Quinton's on the Way (it's a skit but captures the damn album) Didn't hate the album (was on the west coast in 1992, never heard of them - but then gansta rap was king

Interesting. They funny. I have to be in the mood for them.

Sounded nice, not my personal style.

This was okay, some lyrics weren't great but the vibe was fine.

2,5

#785. Its fine, but what was the obsession with the fucking skits in 90s rap albums? 3/5: acceptable

I felt like the creativity of the lyrics came through in this one, and a couple of the songs were really nice. Better than I was expecting; have never heard of this group.

Fun classic hip hop.

Bizarre Ride II The Pharcyde was… ok. Musically it could be really good at times, but for the majority of the album it’s pretty juvenile and just not to my tastes. “Passin’ Me By” is a classic though. I’ll give it a 3/5.

3.5. This was entirely new to me and very enjoyable.

3.5.

You gotta love an album that sounds like a bunch of friends goofing around in the studio. The Pharcyde definitely don't take themselves too seriously. I mean, there's a whole song dedicated to 'Yo mama' jokes. The beats are loose and jazzy, and the flows are playful. I lost track of how many rappers there were in the group, but the album sounds like a party.

Solid early 90's new jack swing type rap. I dig the layers and smaller moments throughout the album that shows me that they put a ton of thought into the entire thing. I always appreciate that a lot when artists produce an entire record and don't take any moment of attention for granted. With that being said, the album kind of just went by. I grooved to it, I bopped my head, but I didn't feel totally moved by it. It's not bad at all, but it didn't blow me away. I do like how loose it felt.

4 Better or 4 Worse (interlude) n/a Oh Shit 3.4 It's Jiggaboo Time (Skit) n/a 4 better or 4 Worse 3.5 I'm That Type of Nigga 3.5 If I Were President (Skit) n/a Soul Flower (Remix) 3.3 On the DL 3 Pack the Pipe (interlude) n/a Officer 3.2 Ya Mama 3.4 Passing Me By 3.5 Otha Fish 3.3 Quinton's on the Way (Skit) n/a Pack the Pipe 3.2 Return of the B-Boy 3 Score: 3.3

Fun. Idk man it's old school rap, it speaks for itself. The rhymes were a little archaic but that's all part of the appeal. I wouldn't call this a daily driver, but I'll add it to a rotation for the 3 times a year I want to listen to old rap

You know, its not my thing but its not bad

Younger hip hop fans clown early records like this, mostly for the simplistic flow and sometimes silly lyrics I think, but that's what makes it so fun for me. Highly influencial. Rap and the people that listen to rap are way too serious nowadays in my opinion. You can tell they just had a blast making this music. 3.3 outta 5

Definitely better than it has any business being, for how stupid it is. You never know what you’re gonna get when you see a hip hop album with that style of album art. What do you call that? It’s like the style you’d see on a bootleg looney toons shirt where Bugs is smokin a cig or whatever.

Felt fun and fresh at the time (maybe it was the giant bong?), but now it sounds dated and juvenile. Extra star for nostalgia.

Maestro Fresh Wes vibes

Fun classic hip hop

Great flows over great beats, Just not my favorite verse of all time

i enjoyed some of the songs. others the beat was bland or the content seemed trivial

C’est bien, en vrai j’aime la vibe pas trop sérieuse, pis y’a Ya Mama dans la tracklist, tu sais que tu vas avoir un bon temps

Plutôt sympa, des instrus stylées avec un piano bien présent, même si ça reste un peu répétitif à la longue.

Pas mal, je ne connaissais pas du tout !

Was enjoyable but just kinda average

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

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.

Good and fun but not anything special

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

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

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.

Not for me

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.

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

Fun, but no real lasting impression.

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

Favorite Track: Otha Fish

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.

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

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

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.

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

Soul Flower // Passin’ Me By // 2.5/5

3.75

old school gangsta Rap

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

Good mood hip hop with grooving beats.

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! Then you catch some of the lyrics

Good music. Not incredible, but really good.

fun goofy but kinda samey. 3.

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

Pretty cool man

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.

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

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

"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

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.

3.5

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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 had fun with this one

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

Alright, kind of fun 90’s upbeat pop rap

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Very cool

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

fun

2.5

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

3.5

Nice!

Álbum divertido! QKZxHBB Hades.

90s odd future

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

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)

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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)

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

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

i’m that type of n***a

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

"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.

(32 known/66 new)

yeah good 90s Hip Hop Album i guess

Moments of the Pharcyde I like, but overall very samey accross the board and yet another Hip Hop album falling prey to doing too little with too much runtime.

Reading about this before listening did not give me much hope of liking it - "filled with skits" etc, for me the worst part of any hiphop album - but i'll admit the music and rapping on this was generally way better than I'd hoped for. The silliness is pervasive for sure but the best of it gives a strong P-Funk vibe. Good organic music throughout. Some of it is just downright idiotic of course so I'm not likely to give it a front to back listen again but I'd definitely put some of these on a playlist or just create one that deletes the skits. (also the skits just make the album feel way longer than it already is) fave cut: "Otha Fish" 5/10 3 stars.

Wanted to like this more than I did. Just got too repetitive. 3

The beats are groovy and fun, the vocal delivery is interesting and keeps interest, but the lyrics are far from my favorite. I’m That Type of N***a has a call and response format that reminds me of campfire songs (Roll call, etc). Very cool old-school hip hop track filled with boast and swagger. Passin’ Me By is a top tier classic hip hop song.

Good but nothing super stands out

Hip pop

It's cool. 2nd track is my favourite

2.81

Думал поставить 2 балла, но, в конце концов, рэпчина прикольный. Заводной. Разорвать вагину кулаком -- это, конечно, мощно.

Solid bit of fun.

This was super fun. I've never heard of these guys before and I love how irreverent they are.

Surprisingly good - some real bangers - good production and beats for '92. Just had Fear of a Black Planet (Public Enemy) from '90 a couple days ago and this feels like night and day better - fuller sound, more complete tracks, just more fun in general. Enough stuff to listen to that if it's on, I'd usually be good to leave it on.

I was head bobbin through much of it, then I started really paying attention to what they were saying. Your mom jokes and shock factor impress me less now. Still kept listening though

Rap, Hip-Hop, eigentlich ganz nett zum anhören.

Definitely a weird one. Not sure how I feel about it.

Bit dated but still enjoyable

I wasn't aware of this group or album. Despite a few cringy and dated skits, it was quite a fun album!

Lots to like here from some really talented musicians but like so many hip hop records of the early 90s, too much graphic and juvenile bs for me. I like all the references to other hip hop bands, like BDP, PE and De La Soul. These guys have good taste! p.s. it was only from listening to this just now that I fully recognized that The Pharcyde and Insane Clown Posse are two unrelated bands. For the last thirty years they have inexplicably occupied the same cubby hole in my mind.

It's nice to have a series of unknown (to me) albums and bands from this collection, and this one largely works (for me). It's definitely not earth-shattering, and it feels a bit like this will always remain in some weird cul-de-sac of hip-hop, following the footsteps of De La Soul and A Tribe Called Quest, but from the other coast. Some of the tracks kind of fall flat (even one of their singles, "4 better or 4 worse"), but most of the album is entertaining, albeit occasionally in a kind of sophomoric way; my favorites were probably "Soul fish", the ultimate insult-track "Ya Mama", "Passin' me by" and the relatable "Otha fish". Mainly, I just enjoyed the distinct lack of braggadocio and gangsta-style posturing on an album that was released in a time and place where that wasn't particularly trendy, and I also liked it that they had some roots with the show "In Living Color".

Something a bit different.

01) 4 Better or 4 Worse - / 02) Oh Shit - 7,5 03) It's Jiggaboo Time - 5,0 04) 4 Better or 4 Worse - 7,0 05) I'm That Type of Nigga - 6,5 06) If I Were President - 6,0 07) Soul Flower (Remix) - 7,5 08) On the DL - 6,5 09) Pack the Pipe - / 10) Officer - 7,0 11) Ya Mama - 7,5 12) Passin' Me By - 7,5 13) Otha Fish - 7,5 14) Quinton's on the Way - 6,0 15) Pack the Pipe - 7,0 16) Return of the B-Boy - 7,0 TOTAL: 6,82 (68/100) Current ranking: 332/498

Strange sexual lyrics like most 90’s rap, but not bad as a whole.

Unique and fun, but not amazing.

Fun listen Good reminder 90s hip hop wasn’t all gangster murder violence music Found myself focusing more on the beats than the lyrics at times…..probably because yesterday was a John Coltrane album. Runnin’ is still one of my favorite songs of theirs (even though it’s not on this album)

Very well done. Sounds, rhythm, groove. Content is not for me, but it's good.

Alright. The highs are good, but the lows are boooooriiiiing ⭐⭐⭐

Fun beats, great backing tracks, enjoyable rap however it doesn't pivot towards doing much that is special.

That that was some delightfully eccentric classic rap

A bit juvenile for me. There’s good potential here, but much like the Beasties’ License To Ill, it’s a caricature of itself. Too much rapping and singing about tail chasing and not enough cleverness or originality. Passin’ Me By is a classic, but knowing that they would later record Runnin’ makes this album a bit of a disappointment.

Not my style but some interesting sounds.

I know the hits… now to hear the rest! It was just… fine?

Well done hip hop style.

Music is good, but man the lyrics are fucking dumb

Decent fun, not meant to think much Rating: 3.3

Not my genre, but was an absolutely fun listen. Playful, quirky, and offered contrast to the harder-edged scene at the time

Fun and classic, of its era. I really like Passin' Me By which almost pushes it to 4. This is the second album we've heard (afaict) to quote/riff on the line "I got a letter from the government the other day", which we also had the original for, so that must be one of the top quotes of the 1001 albums.

this was super fun and new to me.

upbeat and funny, not my jam

I like the upbeat, funky nature of the beats and I like their vibe. It's pretty good fun.

Ya mama is one of my favorite rap songs ever!

I had not heard of this group or album before this project, and I grabbed this album before it actually popped up on my feed today, so I listened to the album before I have to actually rate it today. This is a lot different hip hop/rap during the early 90's. Much more on the lines of Tribe Called Quest and De La Soul, but more raw. Great album, good for any throwback rap session. Songs to not miss: Oh Shit Pack the Pipe Return of the B-Boy 3.25/5

Worth a listen. Not my favourite but didn’t find myself wanting to turn it off.

Cool

This album is so weird. I love it. What a wild ride to the Pharcyde.

Not in the mood

Put this on because I was enjoying my music too much to do work. I can't work if I know the words to a song. or I can work but like im writing a paper so im thinking the wrong words yk. My paper is on AI and Ethics and I looked myself up on chat gpt for research and it was very freaky how much it told me about myself so I guess it can do my review of this album: ​Based on the available information, Iniyaa is a student-athlete majoring in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University, with a background in hurdles and jumps. She has also been involved in projects related to coding and music genres during her time at Del Norte High School. However, there is no specific information about her personal music preferences or familiarity with Bizarre Ride II The Pharcyde. Therefore, it's difficult to accurately assess how she might feel about the album. Chat gives it a 4.5/5.

Decent

It’s another 90s rap album, and another album that’s passed me by. Once more, there’s a respectable selection of beats, interesting but ultimately cliché lyricism, and (as always) a selection of skits. From what I could deduce in this vague haze of lyrics, there’s some storytelling. Whether it’s any good, I didn’t play extremely close attention, so I can’t tell you. I’m certainly in the minority here, but the case seems to be that once I’ve heard one of these sorts of albums, I’ve heard them all. Sure, if this was the only CD in my car, or if I forced myself to listen to it over again, I’d grow to love it - it has the potential. But on first listen, I certainly don’t find myself wanting to return. I guess it’s luck of the draw that this album got drawn after the other highly-acclaimed 90s rap albums. That are always, always, over an hour long. Why are they all that long?

Fun listen

the top rated review for this album is hilarious. go read that one instead

Decent hip-hop album. "Soul Flower - Remix" funny. "Otha Fish" good along with hit "Passin' Me By".

I am by no means a hip hop expert, but I do love the meter and the way they use different audio loops

This was fun, but not really my style.

I can see how this was such a popular album, but still not my jam.

I always brace myself when an album begins with an interlude, but 4 Better Or 4 Worse was a jazzy kick in the butt to start this album on a good note. The piano and fuzzy percussion on Oh Shit really drive the track and there's a lot of emotion and enunciation in the rapping – something that's surprisingly rare in 90s hip-hop. Then we shift into the skit It's Jiggaboo Time, and it becomes obvious that The Pharcyde is establishing a trend of goofy, chaotic interludes. These are my favourite interludes of any hip-hop record I've heard on this list. 4 Better Or 4 Worse is the first stinker track, having some pretty nauseating lyrics detailing two people doing the deed. The wah-wah keyboard is fine in isolation but does little to help the song out of this poor-songwriting rut. I'm That Type Of Nerd is on the verge of being pretty good. The one thing holding it back, in my opinion, is the exceptionally monotone rapping. From earlier tracks, I know this group's ability to inject emotion into a vocal is fairly good – so what happened here? The horn lick is good until you realise that it's exactly one repeated bar for five minutes. And then it becomes goshdarn annoying. If I Were President is (sonically) a welcome break from that previous track, and a reminder that The Pharcyde is, strangely, much better at writing interludes than writing full-length songs. Most of the remaining songs are good, the exceptions being the bland On The DL and Return Of The B-Boy. The lead single Passin' Me By has a great bassline, but the songwriting really clings to that, because the rapping wasn't all that interesting. And of course, the interludes and skits are all oddly great. This album's an anomaly in that regard. 3/5 Key tracks: 4 Better Or 4 Worse, If I Were President, Quinton's On The Way

5/10…west coast hip hop

Enjoyed this a lot but it didn't quite take me to the places some of the 90s hip-hop has. I guess it's a bit more jazzy and feels like more of an RnB blueprint. I appreciate the fact its lyrical content is more comic and ridiculous humour than the more aggressive themes we were getting from the likes of Snoop and NWA. Overall great grooves but I'd say I 'liked', rather than 'loved' it.

For me it's about beats and hooks for hip hop. The beats here are pretty good, and the hooks are OK. On a few tracks it really comes together for me, some others are a miss. I'd still be happy to return to this.

No tanto

Its a good album but i like others from them more I believe. 3.5

Loin d'être un mauvais album, mais même pour l'époque je le trouve un peu innofensif en comparaison à beaucoup de trucs similaires qui se faisaient, surtout des groupes comme ATCQ. Reste que c'est respectable comme musique. 6/10

The album's wacky storytelling and light-hearted playfulness provides an alternative to the pessimistic, hardcore hip hop that had ruled the scene at the time. Alas, it does seem unfocussed and "let's see what this button does" at times.

Aldrig hört men låter väldigt mycket som Will Smith. Oh Shit är lite kul. Kan relatera. Mina kunskaper i hip hop är begränsade men den här 90- tals hip hopen kan jag uppskatta. Ganska enkel och svängig. Bra skiva på det stora hela.

Lattjo hiphop. Man rör töntig ibland. Ändå sköna beats (om än outdated).

Robert envisas med att plocka ut hiphop från sent 80- och tidigt 90-tal (för att de var föregångare får man gissa), trots allt fantastiskt som sprutade ut bara ett par år senare men som uppenbarligen inte platsar. Jag gillar Pharcyde, men deras skiva från 95 är bättre av precis samma skäl som jag redan skrivit i hälften av alla tidigare hiphop-recensioner.