Disco de Insane Clown Posse: “Bizaar [PA]”

My son, Christopher Colt Kelley, was murdered on December 21, 2001. He was 15 years old and he was a real Juggalo. He used to try and get me to play ICP cd's all the time whenever we were riding in the car together and I wouldn't listen to them. When he was murdered I took the time to sit and listen to what he was in to. I haven't stopped listening to ICP yet. I met Violent J once before Shangri-La came out and I told him all about my son. He held my hand and told me in these words that I will never forget, "You should not be sad that he is gone, you should always look at it like this, whenever it rains, that's him Raining Diamonds down on you." Then Shangri-La dropped and I heard It Rains Diamonds...and I could not stop crying. Now I am a 37 year old Juggalette and I'll be that way 'til I'm dead in the ground. My son was buried with an ICP shirt on and a Hatchetman round his neck. And I plan on going the same way. Everyone has their own thoughts about ICP and the Dark Carnival...but if you're not a true Juggalo....you'll never get it. MCL and R.I.P. Colt....we miss you.

This is my review from Amazon UK which i decided to put on here because i don't want to review it again.

Intro: A song that samples the movie Escape from New York theme song and really gets you ready for whats in store. 3/5

Take Me Away: Brilliant song and lyrics, this song will be on replay for along time. 5/5

Fearless: J and Shaggs rapping about how fearless they are. 3/5

Rainbows and Stuff: Rock track which starts off really nice untill the lyrics start to turn nasty. 4/5

Whut: I wasn't really fond of this song. 2/5

Still' Stabbin': The second part to 'I STAB PEOPLE FROM AJB' but this song is longer and so much better. 5/5

Tilt-a-Whirl: I love this song, you will have this songs chorus in your head for days, one of there best. 5/5

We Gives No F**k: Another great crazy song. 5/5

Please Don't Hate Me: Really dirty song which turns out to be a diss at Eminem and thats always fun. 5/5

Behind The Paint: A very serious song for ICP, showing that they can talk about more than killing. 5/5

My Homie Baby Mama: I hate this song, the beat gets on my nerves really bad. 1/5

Pendulum's Promise: A good song which needs to be heard. 5/5

Overall:I think this is one of there best albums, one you should buy like any other ICP album.

I think Bizaar is one of the Insane Clown Posse's best CDs. My favorite track is their new single Tilt-A-Whirl. Also, their is a picture of them without the facepaint in this CD. You just have to look for it. I'll tell you one more thing about where to look: IT IS NOT IN THE BOOKLET! Overall a great CD.

Peace Out.

Bizaar is slightly better than Bizzar, but still sub-par when you compare it to everything ICP previously did. These albums are when ICP started to sell out and make happy music that your grandma could listen to, which is what led to the departure of Mike E. Clark. I did enjoy some of the songs on here however, such as "Still Stabin'" "Tilt-A-Whirl" and "Whut" but overall the music just didn't have that ICP sound that I knew and loved. Now that Mike E. Clark is back, I hope that all changes with The Tempest.

Halloween 2000, the Insane Clown Posse returned for 2 unexpected, yet pleasant albums. Insane Clown Posse released "Bizaar" and "Bizzar" after a bet made with Sharon Osbourne that their next album wouldn't sell more than 500,000. And although this came out of no where. It still as fresh as could be. This album (along with "Bizzar") was also made for the sole love of music and having a good time I believe.

Unlike their previous "The Amazing Jeckel Brothers", they didn't do a whole lot of dark rap on here, Instead they chose to lighten things up a bit with some basement-like recorded raps that would please just about any underground rap fan. On this record, Violent J tells really good stories, and Shaggy 2 Dope tags along as a back-up rapper who spits his great flows as always.

The production is is wild. The production stands out tremendously, with the funky loops and kick drum beats by Mike E. Clark & ICP. Local Detroit indie rock band Paper Tiger provided some great live drums and guitar licks for them. Which gives the beats a finishing touch.

Here's my individual track ratings.

01. "Intro" (N/A)

02. "Take Me Away" (A+)

03. "Fearless" (A)

04. "Rainbows & Stuff (ft. Paper Tiger)" (B-)

05. "Whut (ft. Twiztid)" (A+)

06. "Still Stabbin'" (A+) (favorite)

07. "Tilt-A-Whirl" (A+)

08. "We Gives No F**k" (B)

09. "Please Don't Hate Me" (A)

10. "Behind The Paint" (B-)

11. "My Homie Baby Mama" (D+) (least favorite)

12. "The Pendulum's Promise" (A)

There it is. I recommend this to Juggalos and everyone who likes hardcore underground rap. This may be a fresh piece to your collection. Also check out my review for "Bizzar". Peace

Paper Tiger are not signed artists.

Twiztid appears courtesy of Island/Psychopathic Records.

~ Raw Hide