The Green Book (album)
The Green Book is the third studio album by American hip hop duo Twiztid, released on July 1, 2003.
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Released | July 1, 2003 | |||
Recorded | 2002—2003 | |||
Length | 65:26 | |||
Label | Psychopathic Records | |||
Producer | Fritz The Cat, Mike E. Clark, The Soundsquad, Monoxide Child | |||
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Background
In 2003 Twiztid left Psychopathic Records and created Majik Recordz. After the label went under Twiztid returned to Psychopathic Records seamlessly, almost like they never left. Upon returning they recorded "The Green Book". The album was an instant hit with Juggalos, charting at 52 on the Billboard 200. The album features artists: Shaggy 2 Dope, E-40, Esham, Tech N9ne, Violent J, Layzie Bone, Blaze Ya Dead Homie, Anybody Killa and Bushwick Bill. The album was produced by: The Soundsquad, Fritz "The Cat" Van Kosky, Monoxide Child, Mike E. Clark, Legz Diamond (on guitar), Marco Brushstein (on guitar), and Lil Pig (on drums).
Release
The album was rereleased by Majik Ninja Entertainment on August 19, 2016. It was released on CD, Cassette, and Vinyl with a version only found on the Twiztid-Store.
Reception
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Source | Rating |
Allmusic | [1] |
Jamie Spaniolo has referred to the album as a "Juggalo favorite".[2] Rob Theakston wrote for AllMusic that while The Green Book was an improvement over Insane Clown Posse's previous album, "Twiztid sounds like a half-hearted attempt at a flaccid Kid Rock or Everlast recording session gone very wrong. Even appearances by the main juggalos themselves can't save this ship from sinking."[1]
Track listing
# | Title | Time | Producer(s) | Performer(s) |
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1 | "The Green Book" | 0:52 | The Soundsquad | |
2 | "On the Other End" | 2:18 | Fritz "the Cat" Van Kosky | Twiztid |
3 | "White Trash with Tat-2's" | 3:12 | Fritz "the Cat" Van Kosky | Twiztid |
4 | "Afraid of Me" | 4:07 | Monoxide/Fritz "the Cat" Van Kosky | Twiztid |
5 | "Wondering Why" | 4:21 | Mike E. Clark | Twiztid |
6 | "Call Me" | 1:33 | Fritz "the Cat" Van Kosky | Twiztid |
7 | "I'm the Only 1" | 2:57 | Fritz "the Cat" Van Kosky/Monoxide | Twiztid Shaggy 2 Dope |
8 | "Speculationz" | 4:33 | Monoxide | Twiztid E-40 |
9 | "The World Is Hell (12inchWestCoastUndergroundDrivebyMurderMix)" | 3:53 | The Soundsquad | Twiztid Esham |
10 | "Nikateen" | 1:06 | Fritz "the Cat" Van Kosky & Monoxide | Monoxide Child |
11 | "U Don't Wanna Be Like Me" | 2:57 | Fritz "the Cat" Van Kosky | Twiztid |
12 | "Serial Killa" | 2:56 | Fritz "the Cat" Van Kosky | Twiztid Tech N9ne |
13 | "Marsh Lagoon" | 5:20 | Fritz "the Cat" Van Kosky | Twiztid Violent J |
14 | "Bobby's Dad" | 3:05 | Fritz "the Cat" Van Kosky/Legs Diamond [Guitar] | Twiztid |
15 | "Hydro" | 5:11 | Fritz "the Cat" Van Kosky/Monoxide | Twiztid Layzie Bone |
16 | "Frankenstein" | 3:36 | The Soundsquad | Twiztid Blaze Ya Dead Homie |
17 | "Everybody Diez" | 4:04 | Fritz "the Cat" Van Kosky | Twiztid Anybody Killa Bushwick Bill |
18 | "Fat Kidz" | 1:32 | Fritz "the Cat" Van Kosky | Jamie Madrox |
19 | "Hom Sha Bom" | 4:31 | Fritz "the Cat" Van Kosky/The Soundsquad | Twiztid |
20 | "Darkness" | 3:22 | Fritz "the Cat" Van Kosky & Monoxide/Marco Brushstein [Guitar]/Lil' Pig [Drums] | Twiztid |
Personnel
- Twiztid
- Shaggy 2 Dope – vocals (7)
- E-40 – vocals (8)
- Esham – vocals (9)
- Tech N9ne – vocals (12)
- Violent J – vocals (13)
- Layzie Bone – vocals (15)
- Blaze Ya Dead Homie – vocals (16)
- Anybody Killa – vocals (17)
- Bushwick Bill – vocals (17)
Production
- The Soundsquad – (1, 9, 16, 19)
- Fritz "The Cat" Van Kosky – (2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20)
- Monoxide Child – (4, 7, 8, 10, 15, 20)
- Mike E. Clark – (5)
- Legz Diamond (guitar) – (14)
- Marco Brushstein (guitar) – (20)
- Lil Pig (drums) – (20)
Charts
Chart (2003) | Peak Position |
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Billboard 200 | 52 |
Top Independent Albums | 2 |
References
- Allmusic review
- Brain Hammer (March 19, 2009). "Interview with Jamie Madrox of TWIZTID!!!". Horroryearbook. Archived from the original on July 12, 2011. Retrieved March 30, 2009.