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The change in the Pharcyde between the group's first and second albums can best be summed up by the variation in album covers. Where \u003ci\u003eBizarre Ride ii\u003c\/i\u003e the Pharcyde depicted a cartoon version of the four rappers twisted and turned by a wild rollercoaster ride, \u003ci\u003eLabcabincalifornia\u003c\/i\u003e shows the real rap quartet in southern white suits in a somewhat posed group photo. Where the former showcases wonderful, youthful chaos with skits and ideas that are woven together with little attention to logic, the latter is an album of distinct five-minute story songs. moreover, the concepts on \u003ci\u003eLabcabincalifornia\u003c\/i\u003e are more complex and intellectual - even political - than those of bizarre, which dealt primarily with relationship issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe politics are much subtler than the rants of a group such as Public Enemy, but are unmistakably present. if p.e. is the publisher of a subversive newspaper against an evil state, the Pharcyde is a group of poets who live on the hill - both are effective in their own way. the Pharcyde's nuance carries into its lyricism. although not particularly complex, the group's rhymes are casually catchy, so much so you'll have fragments of \u003ci\u003eRunnin'\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eY?\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eDrop\u003c\/i\u003e roaming through your cranium for days, if not years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Delicious Vinyl","offers":[{"title":"2LP - Blue \/ Red Smoke","offer_id":52979404112203,"sku":"R4216-3092","price":37.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"2LP - Black","offer_id":50441659547979,"sku":"1039417","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD","offer_id":50441659973963,"sku":"259067","price":5.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/2000x2000bb_e9e2f21f-58e9-45a6-86d8-43eec1b6654a.jpg?v=1753190921"},{"product_id":"bizarre-ride-ii-the-pharcyde","title":"Bizarre Ride II The Pharcyde","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn absolute classic Hip Hop album that has been name-checked by Kanye West as his favorite album of all time. It's a cartoon-strip of blunt-smoking antics, sexual innuendo and unashamed political incorrectness, crammed with infectious funky beats. A true West Coast original that sprang up amidst the early 1990s gangster rap landscape like LA’s answer to De La Soul’s \u003ci\u003eD.A.I.S.Y. Age\u003c\/i\u003e mentality in its freeform creativity. Essential and enduringly unique, \u003ci\u003eBizarre Ride II The Pharcyde\u003c\/i\u003e is a rite of passage for any serious Hip-Hop head. 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Released in late 1992, the album was hailed by critics and rap fans alike. Produced entirely by J-Swift with easily some of the tightest and most inventive beats of the era, \"Bizarre Ride\" features only one guest appearance, provided by little known Los Angeles rapper Buckwheat (who would become known as \"Bucwheed\" from The Wascals). Released during the dominant Gangsta Rap era of the West Coast, the music was described as \"refreshing\" due to its playful, light-hearted humor and lush, jazzy production. Along with albums like \"To Whom it May Concern...\" by Freestyle Fellowship, and \"I Wish My Brother George Was Here\" by Del tha Funkee Homosapien, \"Bizarre Ride\" helped establish a new alternative scene on the West Coast followed by artists such as Hieroglyphics, The Coup and Jurassic 5. The album featured four singles, all of which were accompanied by music videos. The group's debut single, \"Ya Mama\", originally released in 1991, was the song that landed the group their record deal, but it failed to reach any Billboard singles chart. Their first major exposure came with the release of the album's second single, \"Passing Me By\". The song became the group's biggest crossover hit and is now considered a classic Hip Hop single. The album's third single, \"4 Better or 4 Worse\", was released in mid-1993 and featured the stoner song \"Pack the Pipe\" and the throwback track \"Return of the B-Boy\" as its B-Side. The final single, the SlimKid solo track \"Otha Fish\", was released in late 1993. The album was certified gold in 1996, and it's stature has only grown since with the release constantly appearing on Best Of lists such as the 100 Best Rap albums by The Source, Top 100 Favorite Records of The 90s by Pitchfork and Rolling Stone's Top 25 Hip Hop Albums as listed by Chris Rock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"No Label","offers":[{"title":"LP | x2","offer_id":50483430883659,"sku":"397595","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/b135c457-e5b4-4e1d-a9f5-4eb555333d71_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727567122"},{"product_id":"labcabincalifornia-30th-anniversary-edition","title":"Labcabincalifornia (30th Anniversary Edition)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOriginally released in 1995, \u003cem\u003eLabcabincalifornia\u003c\/em\u003e marked a creative evolution for the group, with production handled by The Pharcyde themselves and the late, legendary J Dilla \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e– \u003c\/span\u003ewhose innovative sound helped define the album. Featuring timeless singles like \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e“\u003c\/span\u003eDrop,\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e” “\u003c\/span\u003eRunnin\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e’,” \u003c\/span\u003eand \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e“\u003c\/span\u003eShe Said,\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e” \u003c\/span\u003ethe album showcased the group\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e’\u003c\/span\u003es lyrical maturity and experimental edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis 30th Anniversary Edition of the album features instrumentals, demos, remixes by Jay Dee, and a brand-new remix by Glen Nicholls.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Craft Recordings","offers":[{"title":"2CD","offer_id":53656416977227,"sku":"R3419-8260","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/25CRGIM49520-scaled-1-1024x1024.jpg?v=1760785106"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/collections\/test_8dae1a65_thumbnail_4096_f7ceb139-fa9d-41b8-b967-15f503bc9a8e.jpg?v=1726398786","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/collections\/the-pharcyde.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}