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2. Big Money
3. My Addiction
4. Need Some Help (with Krizz Kaliko, Prozak, Tech N9ne)
5. Speculationz (with E-40)
6. Gimme More (with Insane Clown Posse)
7. Hell On Earth
8. Wild Out (with R.O.C)
9. Hold On To Me (with Boondox)
10. Yuwannahoe
11. Monster Inside (with Prozak)
12. Wake Up (with ABK, R.O.C)
13. If They Don't Come For Me
14. Hell Ride (with Violent J)
15. Prey For Us
16. Zombie
17. Moonlight
Twiztid is an American hip hop duo from Warren, Michigan. The group is composed of Jamie Spaniolo and Paul Methric, who perform under the respective personas of Jamie Madrox and Monoxide Child. Twiztid performs a style of hardcore hip hop known as Horrorcore, and have released eight studio albums, one extended play and five compilations.
Biography
Prior to Twiztid, Jamie Spaniolo and Paul Methric were members of the hip hop trio House of Krazees, under the names Mr. Bones and Hektic, along with the third member, the R.O.C.[1] The group released five albums before disbanding in 1997.[2] After the split, Methric and Spaniolo sent a demo tape to Insane Clown Posse member Joseph Bruce. The demo contained the tracks "2nd Hand Smoke," "Diemuthafuckadie," and "How Does It Feel?"[2] Bruce was extremely impressed, invited Methric and Spaniolo to perform on 'The House of Horrors Tour', and signed them to Psychopathic Records. Before the tour kicked off, Bruce, Methric and Spaniolo decided on a name that they felt would fit the duo—"Twiztid".[2] Twiztid's 1997 debut album, Mostasteless, was originally released independently by Psychopathic.[3] When Insane Clown Posse signed with Island Records, they helped get a deal for Twiztid as well. Mostasteless was pulled, and re-released on Island in 1999 with somewhat different track listing.[4] That track listing included brand new songs, but left out tracks such as "Murder Murder Murder" and "She Ain't Afraid" because of uncleared samples.[4] In his review of the album, Allmusic's Stephen Thomas Erlewine wrote that "[Although] the thought of a group of Insane Clown Posse protégés isn't exactly inspiring", the album "may take you by surprise...Mostasteless actually works better than most ICP records," that "Twiztid often is more convincing than [its] Dark Carnival colleagues," and concluded that "if you don't buy into the whole comic book-horror schtick, Mostasteless...will be irritating, but if you've bought into it, you'll enjoy this record as much, if not more, than most ICP albums."[5] Mostasteless peaked at #8 on the Billboard Top Heatseekers chart, and #149 on the Billboard 200.[6]
On October 31, 2000, Twiztid released their second studio album, Freek Show. In his review of the album, Allmusic's Brad Mills wrote that "this kind of music appeals to a small sector of hip-hop listeners and will probably do well within [its] niche market, but the average hip-hop listener will just have to understand that this is a different kind of album."[7] The album peaked at #51 on the Billboard 200.[6] In 2002, Twiztid released the extended play Mirror Mirror. Allmusic reviewer Bradley Torreano praised the EP, writing that "Despite the fact that few outside of the juggalo family will give this a chance, this might be one of the most accurate portrayals of the mood of most unhappy young people in 2002".[8] Mirror Mirror peaked at #5 on the Top Independent Albums chart, and #103 on the Billboard 200.[6] In 2003, Twiztid released its third studio album, The Green Book. Spaniolo has referred to the album as a "Juggalo favorite".[9] Allmusic reviewer Rob Theakston panned the album, writing that it "is much, much better than the last ICP card record, but looking at the forest from the trees, that really isn't saying much anymore."[10] The Green Book peaked at #2 on the Top Independent Charts and #52 on the Billboard 200.[6]
On June 28, 2005, Twiztid released its fourth studio album, Man's Myth (Vol. 1), the first half of a double album concluding with Mutant (Vol. 2), released the following month.[11] Man's Myth focuses on the angst of growing up in a lying world, while Mutant deals with the outcome of this upbringing.[11] Allmusic reviewer David Jeffries praised Man's Myth, writing that "it reaches farther outside the suburban trash world of Psychopathic Records than anything the label has released previously. Twiztid keep growing lyrically too and the album is edited tightly with little filler."[11] Man's Myth peaked at #4 on the Top Independent Albums chart, #62 on the Top Internet Albums chart and the Billboard 200.[6] Mutant peaked at #11 on the Top Independent Albums chart, #80 on the Billboard 200, and #215 on the Top Internet Albums chart.[6]
On July 4, 2007, Twiztid released its sixth studio album, Independents Day. The album featured guest appearances from rappers signed to independent record labels, such as The Dayton Family, Tha Dogg Pound, Hed PE frontman Jared Gomes, Tech N9ne and Krizz Kaliko. It also notably features appearances by D12 members Proof and Bizarre. The group's leader, Eminem, had feuded with Insane Clown Posse.[12] The album peaked at #4 on the Top Independent Albums chart, #9 on the Top Rap Albums chart and #57 on the Billboard 200.[6] In September 2007, the group's Toxic Terror Tour was cancelled after Methric suffered a torn Anterior cruciate ligament following a car accident, but the tour was booked again in early 2008.[13]
On March 17, 2009, Twiztid released its seventh studio album, W.I.C.K.E.D. (Wish I Could Kill Every Day).[14] W.I.C.K.E.D was Twiztid's highest charting album, peaking at #11 on the Billboard 200, #4 on the Top Rap Albums chart, and #1 on the Top Independent Albums chart.[6] Twiztid's eighth studio album, "Heartbroken & Homicidal," was released on September 21, 2010.[15] Twiztid has stated that after their 3rd annual "New Years Evil" Show, they will return to the studio for a new album due sometime this year.
Style and influences
Twiztid's performance style is often described as horrorcore hip hop.[16] According to Spaniolo, "Think of it as if there was a Halloween or Friday the 13th on wax and Jason and Michael Myers could actually rap, this is what their vibe would sound like."[17] Spaniolo has cited Kiss as an influence.[9] While Man's Myth featured a hip hop-oriented sound, Mutant featured a rock oriented sound.[9] According to Spaniolo, "I've always wanted to do a Rock album and to date that was the closest thing to it we have ever done, so it holds a special place in my heart."[9]
Discography
Main article: Twiztid discography
* Mostasteless (1997)
* Freek Show (2000)
* The Green Book (2003)
* Man's Myth (2005)
* Mutant (2005)
* Independents Day (2007)
* W.I.C.K.E.D. (2009)
* Heartbroken & Homicidal (2010)
* TBA
Filmography
* Big Money Hustlas (1999)
* Born Twiztid (2000)
* The Purple Show (2003)
* Psychopathic: The Videos (2007)
* Hatchet Attacks: Live From Red Rocks (2008)
* A Family Underground (2009)
* Big Money Rustlas (2010)
References
1. ^ Bruce, Joseph; Hobey Echlin (2003). "Banned by a Filthy Rat". In Nathan Fostey. ICP: Behind the Paint (2nd Edition ed.). Royal Oak, Michigan: Psychopathic Records. pp. 307–308. ISBN 09741846083.
2. ^ a b c Bruce, Joseph; Hobey Echlin (2003). "Life on the Road". In Nathan Fostey. ICP: Behind the Paint (2nd Edition ed.). Royal Oak, Michigan: Psychopathic Records. pp. 358–360. ISBN 09741846083.
3. ^ Bruce, Joseph; Hobey Echlin (2003). "Angels and Devils". In Nathan Fostey. ICP: Behind the Paint (2nd Edition ed.). Royal Oak, Michigan: Psychopathic Records. p. 375. ISBN 09741846083.
4. ^ a b Bruce, Joseph; Hobey Echlin (2003). "Complete Discography". In Nathan Fostey. ICP: Behind the Paint (2nd Edition ed.). Royal Oak, Michigan: Psychopathic Records. pp. 562–563. ISBN 09741846083.
5. ^ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Review of Mostasteless". Allmusic. http://www.allmusic.com/album/r421519. Retrieved 2008-08-21.
6. ^ a b c d e f g h "Charts and awards for Twiztid". Billboard. http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/retrieve_chart_history.do?model.chartFormatGroupName=Albums&model.vnuArtistId=339534&model.vnuAlbumId=1216457. Retrieved 2009-03-28.
7. ^ Mills, Brad. "Review of Freek Show". Allmusic. http://www.allmusic.com/album/r505793. Retrieved 2008-08-21.
8. ^ Torreano, Bradley. "Review of Mirror Mirror". Allmusic. http://www.allmusic.com/album/r580595. Retrieved 2008-08-21.
9. ^ a b c d Brain Hammer (March 19, 2009). "Interview with Jamie Madrox of TWIZTID!!!". Horroryearbook. http://www.horroryearbook.com/544556/horroryearbook-interview-with-jamie-madrox-of-twiztid. Retrieved 2009-03-30.
10. ^ Theakston, Rob. "Review of The Green Book". Allmusic. http://www.allmusic.com/album/r646447. Retrieved 2009-03-30.
11. ^ a b c Jeffries, David. "Review of Man's Myth, Vol. 1". Allmusic. http://www.allmusic.com/album/r779550. Retrieved 2009-04-01.
12. ^ Jeffries, David. "Review of Independents Day". Allmusic. http://www.allmusic.com/album/r1078268. Retrieved 2008-08-22.
13. ^ Staff (September 27, 2007). "Mary J. Blige Deals With Growing Pains; Plus Kanye West, Amy Winehouse, Travis Barker, Paul Wall & More, In For The Record". MTV News. http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1570670/20070927/barker__travis.jhtml. Retrieved 1 April 2009.
14. ^ Huey, Steve. "Biography of Twiztid". Allmusic. http://www.allmusic.com/artist/p371409. Retrieved 2009-04-01.
15. ^ "Twiztid Talk Heartbroken & Homicidal". Hatchet Herald (Psychopathic Records) 13 (10). July 2, 2010. http://psychopathicrecords.com/hatchetherald/100702/index.html. Retrieved July 17, 2010.
16. ^ "Rappers Twiztid bring 'horrorcore' to Cotillion, in concert". The Wichita Eagle. September 30, 2005. http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=WE&s_site=kansas&p_multi=WE&p_theme=realcities&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=10D1DB97B4ACAE20&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM. Retrieved 28 February 2009.
17. ^ Zahn, James (March 20, 200). "Talking horror & music with Jamie Madrox of TWIZTID". Fangoria. http://fangoria.com/musick/25-musick-news/1787-exclusive-talking-horror-with-jamie-madrox-of-twiztid.html. Retrieved 2009-03-23.
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Keven's Music Review: TWIZTID – Cryptic Collection 4
'Cryptic Collection 4' is not crap. It's far from it and it's delicious. Songs like 'Big Money', 'Need Some Help', 'Gimme More', Yuwannahoe' and 'Moonlight' would all be welcome on any other Twiztid record with open arms. Well – maybe not 'Big Money', but it's still hilarious nonetheless. Not everyone rocks a VHS copy of Big Money Hustlas, but I do and if you don't know what that is, I'm flattered you're even reading this review.
The intro to the album is a classic with some updated flavor and guest stars Tech N9ne, ICP, E-40, Prozak, R.O.C, Krizz, Boondox Anybody Killa, Mike E. Clark – are all welcome additions. 'Cryptic Collection 4''s only fault is Juggalos have likely already scouted out most of these tracks before. The Juggalos are die-hards and will seek out every B-side and rare track they can find, so when time comes to release a collection of rarities - which would only appeal to a Juggalo in most cases – 9 times out of 10, Juggalos already own the stuff and can quote every lyric.
Regardless, if you know the material or not, this album is loaded with hilarious and sometimes downright disturbing content. The lyrics to 'Zombie' are absolutely horrifying. The way the boys rap about a zombie's eating habits are some of the most graphic lyrics I've heard in a very long time. Not to mention those chomping sounds at the end almost made me nauseous. So that right there, is a win. Go get it Juggalos, you're taking too long already if you haven't.
1. Magic Magic Ninja (Big Stank & Lil' Poot, 2003) - Never before released track that was recorded for Stank & Poot's album that has remained unreleased. This serves as a great intro into CC4 and is pleasant to the ear. Magic Magic Ninja, What!?!
2. Big Money (Big Stank & Lil' Poot, 2003) - Another never before released track from Big Baby Sweet's right and left hand men. All they really want is that money!!!
3. My Addiction (2007) This wicket track is about Madrox & Monoxide's addiction to watch people bleed. There seems to be little hope for rehabilitation. They just want to see everybody bleed! This track was released on Psychopathics from Outerspace Part 3. This is not a remix. It is exactly as it sounds on PFOS3.
4. Need Some Help (Featuring Tech N9ne, Krizz Kaliko, & Prozak, 2005) - Rare track from the Fright Fest 2005 Exclusive EP. The original EP was only available for 1-day and this is the first time this song has become available on any other release. Mike E. Clark on the beat!
5. Speculations (Featuring E-40, 2003) - This track was on Twiztid's 3rd major release, The Green Book. Twiztid are big fans of the legendary rapper from the San Francisco Bay Area, E-40. It is my guess that they were so glad to have one of their all time favorite rappers on their cd that they decided to re-release the song on CC4 eight years later.
6. Gimmie More (Featuring Insane Clown Posse, 2011) - Madrox & Monoxide team up with The Neck Cutta & The Southwest Strangla for some brand new flavor for The Fam. Only available on CC4!
7. Hell On Earth (2009) - This rare track was recorded during the W.I.C.K.E.D. sessions and until now was only available on the End of Days Tour Exclusive EP. The sound is hellacious and heavy in a good way. The song seems to carry it's own wicked presence and really does have the feel of Twiztid's 2009 album, W.I.C.K.E.D.
8. Wild Out (Featuring The R.O.C., 2008) - Rare track only available as some fresh exclusiveness on The Toxic Terror Tour Exclusive EP. Twiztid & The R.O.C. putting it down together. Let it do what it do!
9. Hold On To Me (Madrox & Boondox, 2009)- Rare End of Days Tour Exclusive EP track. This heart string tugger is a tale of love and loss. The sound actually has the feel of a roller coaster ride, relating to the ups and downs of a relationship. The song's first two verses are both Madrox, each in two completely different styles, and Boondox comes away from his post under the moonlight to deliver his own twisted tale of love and loss.
10. Yuwannahoe (2003) - Previously available on Psychopathics from Outerspace Part 2, this track has been re-released on CC4. The intro from Esham leading into the song is still intact. Other cameos include Anybody Killa and Shaggy 2 Dope. This track was good on PFOS2 and it's good CC4.
11. Monster Inside (Featuring Prozak, 2011) - Brand New Track! Twiztid and Prozak spit some new wicketsh*t in this horror flick of a song. Complete with a ghostly chorus and creepy background noises, this track is about not being able to suppress their inner monsters. They keep it wicked.
12. Wake Up (Featuring ABK & The R.O.C., 2003) - Rare track from the Fright Fest 2003 Exclusive EP. Finally made available for everyone who did not make it to the show!
13. If They Don't Come For Me (2008) - Another rare track from The Toxic Terror Tour Exclusive EP with that classic Twiztid sound.
14. Hell Ride (Featuring Violent J, 2009) - End of Days Tour Exclusive EP track. The title says it all. The song is about what it would be like to go on an actual ride to Hell! Violent J's verse is wicked.
15. Prey For Us (2010) - This is one of the rarest of rare Twiztid tracks and was only available in limited quantities as a single for those who attended Twiztid's Third Annual New Year's Evil. According to the CC4 booklet, there were only 300 copies of the single ever made! This track has the feel and sound of Twiztid's 2010 release, Heartbroken & Homicidal.
16. Zombie (2007) - Re-released track that was originally available on Psychopathics from Outerspace Part 3. Twiztid go into graphic detail of nightmarish accounts of coming in contact with zombies and getting their bodies ripped and torn apart by the living dead. Madrox actually becomes a zombie himself on the last verse of the song.
17. Moonlight (2007) - Unreleased exclusive from the Independents Day recording sessions!
The entire booklet is glossy throughout and includes 10-pages of photos from each songs era and plenty of fresh reading material. The track by track written and produced by credits are behind the cd itself. Also with the release of Cryptic Collection 4, Psychopathic Records have re-released the previous collections the same day for those who may not have them.
As for the rarity flavor of all 17-tracks: 3 are unreleased never-before-heard tracks, 2 are brand new, 8 are from rare tour exclusives and limited edition singles, 3 were previously available on the Psychopathics from Outerspace Series, and 1 is taken from an actual major Twiztid release.
I recommend this album to anybody who likes Twiztid and anybody who does not have the official rare exclusive tracks that have only been available on previous tours and special annual events.
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