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The Great Adventures of Slick Rick |  | Artist: Slick Rick
Label: Def Jam
Category: Music
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Rating:  78 reviews
Sales Rank: 22696
Format: Explicit Lyrics
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
MPN: 527359
UPC: 073145273592
EAN: 0731452735928
ASIN: B0000024K3
Release Date: May 2, 1995
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| Tracks:
| • | Treat Her Like a Prostitute | | • | Ruler's Back | | • | Children's Story | | • | Moment I Feared | | • | Let's Get Crazy | | • | Indian Girl (An Adult Story) | | • | Teenage Love | | • | Mona Lisa | | • | Kit (What's the Scoop) | | • | Hey Young World | | • | Teacher, Teacher | | • | Lick the Balls |
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Amazon.com
After he gained legendary status rapping on Doug E. Fresh's "La Di Da Di," it was only a matter of time before the world would clutch British-born Ricky Walters to its heart. Rick had already fancied himself a rabid storyteller (and a mighty good one) on Fresh's track "The Show," and Great Adventures became Slick Rick's novella. Not content with one perspective, Slick Rick often employed tag-team rhyming with himself as his own partner ("Mona Lisa," "Teacher Teacher"). His cautionary tales ("Hey Young World," "Children's Story," "Teenage Love") work much better than his freaky tales ("Treat Her Like a Prostitute," "Indian Girl"). Still, it doesn't take a musicologist to appreciate the complex rhyme schemes and scenarios of "The Moment I Feared," "Children's Story," and "Mona Lisa," and his slight accent heightened his distinctiveness. Despite lukewarm response to his follow-up--as well as a stint in the pokey--Slick Rick will always be remembered for his Great Adventures, an essential B-boy document. --Todd Inoue
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"Once Upon a Time not long ago..." April 13, 2005
Scott D. Gribble (Baltimore MD)
31 out of 31 found this review helpful
This is the kind of album you HAVE to give props to. It is one of the most important albums in Hip-Hop's history, taking in account the lyrical advancements it made. Although the rhymes here are neither as complex as Rakim or Kool Keith's, nor were they as conscious as Chuck D or KRS-One (which all came out in '88), his style was on a different level. Before tracks rarely where held tight to one theme throughout their entire length and never had raps sounded like believable narratives. "The Great Adventures of Slick Rick" pretty much set the standard and became the blueprint for story-telling raps for every generation that followed.
Lyrically, Rick's raps still hold up well even by today's standards (which ironically seem to have taken a step backwards). His smooth voice & British accent draw the listener in as his flow takes you through a seamless ride. He has one of those voices that people instinctively like. There really is no rapper that can match Slick Rick's style and delivery. Only a young Snoop Dogg could be considered to be on that same level.
I can say that many of these beats do not hold up well over time (and for the casual rap fan, that's probably more than enough to discourage them). The horns and bass on "The Ruler's Back" sound corny, the Casio keys for "Teacher, Teacher" & "Teenage Love" are pretty lame and more often than not do the songs completely rely on Slick Rick to carry them. Fortunately, Rick's one of the best ever and does more than save these tracks - frequently he turns them into classics.
Obvious favorites are "Children's Story", (which shouldn't need explaining since it's the probably the most sampled song both lyric and production wise) "Mona Lisa", (silly and downright stupid at times, yet undeniably fun and catchy) and of course "Indian Girl" (which is hilarious). "Let's Get Crazy" is a solid 80's party jam & battle raps fly on "Lick the Balls". Other highlights that Rick's storytelling really make worth it are "The Moment I Feared", "Kit", & "Treat Her Like a Prostitute". Without a fail, Rick always manages to engage the listener with his meticulous tales where the rhymes never sound forced, yet are always creative.
If this where released a bit later, the beats on this album would definitely detract from the quality of the album. But, during this time great beats where really not as prevalent as they were even two years later. "The Great Adventures of Slick Rick" is a lyrical masterpiece (by any standards) and its influence can't be measured. For that alone it's considered a classic and should find its way to any rap aficionado's collection.
A Classic From '88 (Rating: 10 out of 10- -5.0 stars) January 31, 2008
Chandler (Atlanta (College Park), Georgia)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Giving this album more praise is like beating a dead horse. You see the 5 star reviews and know how great Slick Rick is when it comes to his story telling abilities (except a few people, like the reviewer who doesn't know how to spell). What I believed is that Slick Rick was ahead of his time when he made this album, because no one could rhyme like he can (and people today still cannot do that). Everybody knows his huge classic single "Children's Story". My favorite from this album would be "Teenage Love" which is an excellent story about love. Other favorites would be the funny "Treat Her Like A Prostitute", "The Ruler's Back" (guess who made a cover of that song???), and the even funnier track "Lick The Balls".
Production here is great too. Handled by Slick Rick himself, Jam Master Jay, Hank Shocklee, and Erick Sadler, expect some nice production here. It may sound a little dated for younger ears, but trust me, you'll love it. Slick Rick opened the door for a new rhyme style in rap music. If you don't have this, you need to purchase this right away. Slick Rick would put together more excellent albums down the line, but everyone is going to remember him for this one here. Peace.
Lyrics: A+
Production: A
Guest Appearances: N/A
Musical Vibes: A+
Top 5 Tracks:
1. Teenage Love {personal favorite}
2. Children's Story
3. Lick The Balls
4. Treat Her Like A Prostitute
5. The Ruler's Back
From a 34 year old White Boy September 28, 1999
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I bought Slick Rick "Adventures" when it first came out. I like Music from the Indigo Girls to the Beastie Boys and this is still one of the Best CD's I have ever owned. Ricks style is the most Unique Rap that has come out. He has Copied no one. Nowadays most Rap sounds the same, People have tried to copy Rick but have failed. He is the Best out there.
Slick Rick's classic debut November 29, 2002
Matthew (Seattle)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Although we haven't heard much from Slick Rick since this, it was a fine way to start his career. I don't think any other rapper sounds like Slick Rick (even though some try) and none ever will. As you've probably heard he was hip hop's best storyteller, no one could paint a mental picture of a situation like Rick. "Children's Story" is one of the top 10 rap songs of all time, most would probably recognize the beat from a popular Montel Jordan song. If you're into hip hop, buy this.
A Classic October 1, 2003
simplypimp (NY, NY)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Slick Rick is one of the greatest rappers to ever grace the mic. Trace JZ and Snoop (and even Nas, ODB, and Guru!) back to the roots and you get Ricky D. This cat is simply a brilliant performance artist. When Slick Rick grabs the mic he's going to tell you a story and this means that he's going to sing some parts, talk like a girl, make all kinds of crazy noises, and do whatever else he's got to do to express himself and his message. Slick Rick is still (even now in 2003) ahead of his time. Eventually someone will come along and widen the rap game by once again drawing off Slick Rick's style. And while DJ Vance Wright is not on the level of Ricardo, this man's beats are still banging. Although the beats are not as refined as the lyrically inferior "The Ruler's Back" the production compliments R's style very well. The best songs? Almost all are good (let's be honest there are a couple weak tracks) but "Hey Young World" "Children's Story" "Indian Girl" and the much underlooked "The Moment I Feared" are all classics that still take their place as some of the best written hip-hop songs ever.
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