Black Sunday (album)

Infobox Album |
Name = Black Sunday
Type = Album
Artist = Cypress Hill


Released = July 20, 1993
Recorded = 1992-1993
Genre = West Coast hip hop, Latin hip hop, Hardcore hip hop
Length = 43:38
Label = Ruffhouse
Columbia Records
Producer = DJ Muggs
T-Ray
Reviews = *Allmusic Rating|4.5|5 [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:pgivad1kt8w4 link]
*Robert Christgau rating-Christgau|cut [http://www.robertchristgau.com/get_artist.php?name=Cypress+Hill link]
*"Rolling Stone" Rating|4|5 [http://www.rollingstone.com/reviews/album/320921/review/6068137/blacksunday link]
Last album = "Cypress Hill"
(1991)
This album = "Black Sunday"
(1993)
Next album = ""
(1995) |

"Black Sunday" is the second album by rap group Cypress Hill. It was released on July 20, 1993.

It debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, recording the highest Soundscan for a rap group at the time. The album went double Platinum in the U.S.

Album information

The first single, "Insane in the Brain," became a crossover hit, initiating their following among rock audiences.

The song "Hits from the Bong" was used in the movie "How High".

A censored version of the album was also made which removes the song "A To The K".

The booklet to the album contains 19 facts about the history and positive attributes of cannabis.

Reception

In 1998, the album was selected as one of "The Source" Magazine's "100 Best Rap Albums". [cite web |url=http://www.rocklistmusic.co.uk/source.htm |title=100 Best Rap Albums |accessdate=2007-11-10 |format= |work= |publisher=The Source #100 |date=January, 1998]

Rolling Stone (9/16/93, p.64) - 4 Stars - Excellent - "...it's the Cypress combo of stark grooves and cinematic gangsta fairy tales that allows them to rule the streets, a formula not messed with on Black Sunday..."

The Source (9/93, p.82) - 4 Stars - Excellent - "...a darker sequel....this album is definitely worth buying as it easily rips the frame out of all those Cypress bandwagon jumpers..."

"Q" magazine (1/94, p.83) - Included in Q's list of `The 50 Best Albums Of 1993.'

Melody Maker (1/1/94, p.77) - Ranked #35 in Melody Maker's list of the `Albums Of The Year' for 1993.

Village Voice (3/1/94, p.5) - Ranked #29 in the Village Voice's 1993 Pazz & Jop Critics Poll.

NME (12/25/93, p.66) - Ranked #8 in New Musical Express' list of `The Top 50 LPs Of 1993.'

Track listing

# "I Wanna Get High" – 2:55
# "I Ain't Goin' Out Like That" – 4:27
# "Insane in the Brain" – 3:29
# "When the Shit Goes Down" – 3:08
# "Lick a Shot" – 3:23
# "Cock the Hammer" – 4:25
# "Lock Down (Interlude)" – 1:17
# "3 Lil' Putos" – 3:39
# "Legalize It" – 0:46
# "Hits from the Bong" – 2:40
# "What Go Around Come Around, Kid" – 3:43
# "A to the K" – 3:27
# "Hand on the Glock" – 3:32
# "Break 'Em Off Some" – 2:46

amples

I Wanna Get High
*"Get Out Of My Life, Woman" by The New Apocalypse
*"Taxman" by Junior Parker
*"One Draw" by Rita MarleyI Ain't Goin' Out Like That
*"Wicked World" by Black Sabbath
*"The Wizard" by Black SabbathInsane In The Brain
*"I'm Black And I'm Proud" by James Brown
*"Good Guys Only Win In The Movies" by Mel & Tim
*"All Over The World" by The Youngbloods
*"Life" by Sly & The Family StoneWhen The Shit Goes Down
*"Stratus" by Billy Cobham
*"Deep Gully" by Outlaw Blues Band3 Lil' Putos
*"I've Told Every Little Star by Linda Scott
*"Remix For P Is Free" By Boogie Down Productions
*"Ode To Billy Joe" by Lou DonaldsonLegalize It
*"Hallelujah, I Love Her So" by Gene ChandlerHits From The Bong
*"Son Of A Preacher Man" by Dusty Springfield
*"Get Out Of My Life, Woman" by Lee Dorsey
*"Don't Cha Hear Me Calling To Ya" by Junior ManceWhat Go Around Come Around, Kid
*"Get Out Of My Life, Woman" by Grassella OliphantBreak 'Em Off Some
*"Money In The Pocket" by Joe Zawinul

Album singles

Personnel

*B-Real - Vocals
*Sen Dog - Vocals
*Joe Gamble - Engineer
*Andy Kravitz - Engineer
*Manuel Lecuona - Engineer
*DJ Muggs - Arranger, Producer, Executive Producer, Mixing, Scractching/Turntablism
*Joe Nicolo - Executive Producer, Mixing
*Jay Papke - Design
*Jason Roberts - Engineer
*Chris Schwartz - Executive Producer
*Christopher Shaw - Engineer
*T-Ray - Producer
*Anthony Artiaga - Photography

References