The Cactus Album (studio album) by 3rd Bass
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80/100 ![]() | 12/11/2023 13:49 | cicadelic | ![]() | 73/100 |
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80/100 ![]() | 07/20/2023 11:08 | ThuramThugood | ![]() | 67/100 |
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Album Rating: 79.92
(959/12)
10.11.1989
3rd Bass (USA): The Cactus Album
1.Stymie's Theme n/a (59) n/a
2.Sons Of 3rd Bass 92
3.Russell Rush n/a (61) n/a
4.The Gas Face 70
5.Monte Hall 83
6.Oval Office 76
7.Hoods n/a (61) n/a
8.Soul In The Hole 80
9.Triple Stage Darkness 90
10.M.C. Disagree n/a (60) n/a
11.Wordz Of Wizdom 95
12.Product Of The Environment 75
13.Desert Boots n/a (62) n/a
14.The Cactus 72
15.Jim Backus n/a (12) n/a
16.Flippin' Off The Wall Like Lucy Ball 71
17.Brooklyn-Queens 78
18.Steppin' To The A.M. 77
19.Episode #3 n/a (60) n/a
20.Who's On Third n/a (63) n/a
21. Wordz of Wizdom II n/a (96) n/a

I loved this when it came out and played it to death. Most listen to it again to see how it stands up 30 years on.

Bomb Squad produced 2 tracks on this, Prince Paul did 2 and the rest was Sam Sever with the band. Great record and the first time we got to hear MF Doom (Zev Love X) on Gas Face. They rip into Hammer on that track and further down the line the lads ran into serious trouble because if it. My favourite has always been Wordz of Wisdom remix with the Amen sounding massive over a Depeche Mode sample.

better than people here give it credit. It is a bit long with a lot of short interludes. But the music is good. The Bomb Squad don't usually disappoint.
The Cactus Mojo mix where they sample Peace Frog and sime harmonica is really epic but it's only on the extended version.
All time classic
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