Immobilarity
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| Studio album by Raekwon | |||||
| Released | November 16, 1999 | ||||
| Recorded | 1998-1999 | ||||
| Genre | Hip hop | ||||
| Length | 65:12 | ||||
| Label | Loud/Columbia/SME Records CK 63844 (US) CK 91275 (Canada) 496361 (international) |
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| Producer | The Infinite Arkatechz Triflyn Vo & Pop Pete Rock Carlos "Six July" Broady |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [1] |
| Chicago Sun-Times |  [2] |
| Robert Christgau |  [3] |
| Los Angeles Times | [4] |
| PopMatters | (favorable)[5] |
| RapReviews | (7/10)[6] |
| Rolling Stone | 1999[7] |
| Rolling Stone | 2004[8] |
| The Source | [9] |
| USA Today | [10] |
Immobilarity is the second studio album by American rapper and Wu-Tang Clan-member Raekwon, as a follow-up to Only Built 4 Cuban Linx.... It was released in November 1999 on Loud Records, and peaked in the Top 10 of the US album charts. The album was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on December 20, 1999.[11]
Unlike the first album, it has no production input from the RZA and no guest features from Ghostface Killah. However, the album does feature Method Man and Masta Killa. Raekwon has stated that the title is an acronym for I Move More Officially by Implementing Loyalty and Respect in the Youth.
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[edit] Reception
- Rolling Stone (12/9/99, p. 80) - 3.5 stars out of 5 - "...his violent, ultravisual vignettes never sound cliched....[He] leaves his hardcore audience well fed....he shows good investment strategies, diversifying his portfolio and keeping all options open."
- Q magazine (2/02, p. 126) - 4 stars out of 5 - "A slow-burning brilliance permeates...and his collaborations bear grade-A fruit."
- CMJ (11/29/99, p. 25) - "...top-game flow and edgy wordplay proves compatible with any groove tossed at him....proves he can hold his own..."
- The Source (1/00, p. 187) - 3.5 mics out of 5 - "...quickly reminds us why he's still one of the best criminal-logic storytellers in the game. He yokes up melodic basslines and head-nodding drums while spitting his trademark editorial slang....Rae's lyrics remain as sharp as ever..."
[edit] Track listing
| # | Name | Producer(s) | Featured Guest(s) | Time |
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| 1 | "Intro" | The Infinite Arkatechz | 2:19 | |
| 2 | "Yae Yo" | Carlos "Six-July" Broady | 2:37 | |
| 3 | "Casablanca" | The Infinite Arkatechz | 3:51 | |
| 4 | "100 Rounds" | Triflyn | 4:54 | |
| 5 | "Real Life" | DJ Devastator | 3:02 | |
| 6 | "Power" | Triflyn | American Cream Team | 3:49 |
| 7 | "Phone Skit" | 1:05 | ||
| 8 | "All I Got Is You Pt. 2" | Naheen "Pop" Bowens & Vo | Big Bub | 4:54 |
| 9 | "Jury" | The Infinite Arkatechz | Kim Stephens | 3:51 |
| 10 | "Fuck Them" | Triflyn | Method Man | 3:55 |
| 11 | "The Visit Skit" | 1:29 | ||
| 12 | "Live From New York" | The Infinite Arkatechz | 3:26 | |
| 13 | "My Favorite Dred" | Triflyn | 1:58 | |
| 14 | "Friday" | Triflyn | 3:25 | |
| 15 | "The Table" | The Infinite Arkatechz | Masta Killa | 3:33 |
| 16 | "Sneakers" | Pete Rock | 3:02 | |
| 17 | "Raw" | Naheen "Pop" Bowens & Vo | American Cream Team | 3:07 |
| 18 | "Pop Shit" | Naheen "Pop" Bowens & Vo | 3:18 | |
| 19 | "Heart To Heart" | Naheen "Pop" Bowens & Vo | 4:04 | |
| 20 | "Forecast" | Triflyn | 3:08 | |
| 21 | "Phone Call Skit Outro" | 1:09 |
[edit] Personnel
Michael Lavine - photography
[edit] Notes
- ^ Farley, Keith. Review: Immobilarity. Allmusic. Retrieved on 2009-09-21.
- ^ Kyles, Kyra. "Review: Immobilarity". Chicago Sun-Times: 13. January 9, 2000. Archived from the original on 2009-09-21. (Transcription of original review at talk page)
- ^ Christgau, Robert. "Consumer Guide: Immobilarity". The Village Voice: January 25, 2000. Archived from the original on 2009-09-21.
- ^ Baker, Soren. Review: Immobilarity. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved on 2009-09-21.
- ^ Fuchs, Cynthia. Review: Immobilarity. PopMatters. Retrieved on 2009-09-21.
- ^ Mr. S. Review: Immobilarity. RapReviews. Retrieved on 2009-09-21.
- ^ Columnist. "Review: Immobilarity". Rolling Stone: 80. December 9, 1999.
- ^ Hoard, Christian. "Review: Immobilarity". Rolling Stone: 672. November 2, 2004.
- ^ Columnist. "Review: Immobilarity". The Source: 187. January 2000.
- ^ Jones, Steve. "Review: Immobilarity". USA Today: 4.D. November 9, 1999. Archived from the original on 2009-09-21. (Transcription of original review at talk page)
- ^ "American album certifications – Raekwon – Immobilarity". Recording Industry Association of America. http://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?artist=%22Immobilarity%22. Retrieved 2011-03-08. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Album, then click SEARCH
[edit] References
- Nathan Brackett, Christian Hoard (2004). The New Rolling Stone Album Guide. Completely Revised and Updated 4th Edition. Simon and Schuster. ISBN 0-7432-0169-8.
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