Against All Odds

Editorial Reviews
Album Description
Recorded at the same session as 'The Final Conflict' in January 1989. This album also includes Steve Ignorant on vocals. 6 tracks. Includes lyrics. Mortarhate Records. 2003. --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

Tracks:

Against All Odds - Phil Collins
Violet & Blue - Stevie Nicks
Walk Through The Fire - Peter Gabriel
Balcony - Big Country
Making A Big Mistake - Mike Rutherford
My Male Curiosity - Kid Creole & The Coconuts
The Search (Main Title Theme) - Larry Carlton & Michel Colombier
El Solitario - Michel Colombier & Larry Carlton
Rock And Roll Jaguar - Larry Carlton & Michel Colombier
For Love Alone - Larry Carlton
The Race - Larry Carlton
Murder Of A Friend - Larry Carlton & Michel Colombier

Customer Reviews:

Against All Odds.......2006-05-10

I TRULY ENJOY THIS CD AND THE MOVIE. MY FAVORITE IS TRACK 1, "AGAINST ALL ODDS" (Look at me Now) by PHIL COLLINS. INCREDIBLE AND EXTREMELY TOUCHING SONG TO MY HEART. I DEDICATE THIS SONG TO "A MAN I ONCE LOVED" AND STILL DO FOREVER.... I WILL ALWAYS TREASURE THIS TRACK AND ALL OF PHIL COLLINS MUSIC...

Against All Odds Soundtrack Review.......2005-08-22

The soundtrack is good, but I actually bought it for just one song,'My Male Curiosity,' by Kid Creole and the Coconuts. The song is really good, but I couldn't find it ANYWHERE else. Amazon had it, the price was great, and the delivery was fast, so it was worth it.

Great Soundtrack, And An Extra Treat For Genesis Fans.......2005-08-13

The soundtrack to the 1984 film "Against All Odds" is an excellent album, and, if you happen to be a Genesis fan, you'll also appreciate that no less than three past members of Genesis contribute solo tracks. Of course there's singer Phil Collins with his classic, Oscar-nominated title song, but also making appearances are singer Peter Gabriel and his rhythmic track, "Walk Through The Fire", and guitarist Mike Rutherford, who contributes the pulsating rock of "Making A Big Mistake" (Mike also does a rare lead vocal on the song as well). Also onboard with great songs are Stevie Nicks, Big Country, and Kid Creole & The Coconuts (remember them?). The second half of the album features the instrumental music from the film, performed with great flare by Michel Colombier and veteran guitarist Larry Carlton, including the spooky "The Search," the romantic shades of "For Love Alone," and the manically percussive "Murder Of A Friend." "Against All Odds" is a great soundtrack disc. I highly recommend it to anyone, but I think Genesis fans in particular should take notice of it for the contributions from Phil, Peter, and Mike. (NOTE: Peter Gabriel's song, "Walk Through The Fire," as it appears on the soundtrack album, is great, but it was an even better song when it was released as a single, as it was remixed with a stronger percussion track. I hope the single version of "Walk Through The Fire" will resurface in the near future, either on a Gabriel rarities collection or box set.)

Brilliant.......2004-06-26

It's 2004 & this CD is still as hot as it was upon release. Beautiful, moody, moving music.

Good CD.......2001-02-09

Pretty good CD..The Highlight for me is the Stevie Nicks song. She's so great and it's a great song. I also like "Against All Odds" by Phil Collins. I recommend you buy it, it's worth it.

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Quintessentially Queensbridge (4 stars, ignore the 3)
awful...
The Best
Most Under Rated Artist EVER!
A classic underground banger

Against All Odds
Tragedy Khadafi
Manufacturer: Gee Street (Bmg)
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005JXS3
Release Date: 2001-06-05

Tracks:

Intro (The Conflict)
Against All Odds
Crime Nationalist
Lift Ya Glass
Skit 2: The Jump Off
Bing Monsters
Live By The Gun
They Force My Hand
Permanently Scarred
Sidewalk Confessions
Say Goodbye
Blood Type
What Makes You Think
Skit 3: More Thugg More Names
Never Bite The Hand
T.M. (Message To Killa Black)
2-5 Radio
In Memory Of

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Quintessentially Queensbridge (4 stars, ignore the 3).......2007-04-05

Intelligent Hoodlum, a former member of Marley Marl's Juice Crew, released two excellent albums in the early 90s, spent eight years in and out of the streets and incarceration, and reemerged in 2001 as Tragedy Khadafi with "Against All Odds." The transformation experienced during this time is fairly drastic, but Khadafi remains the incredible lyricist he was at a young age. Tragedy Khadafi is the blueprint of a Queensbridge lyricist. His dramatic, literate tales of street crime, depression, and loss over somber beats create a sound that is quintessentially Queensbridge, and really not too far removed from the familiar sounds of Cormega, Capone-N-Noreaga, Mobb Deep, and Nas. "Against All Odds" is a good album, but at times it can be frustrating. At his best Khadafi is as effective as any of the aforementioned, capable of evoking great emotion and telling grim and enticing stories. Sometimes though, he is weighed down by conventional rap clichés, and the boring hooks and subject matter make it sound like a good lyricist on cruise control. One might accuse him of being a little one-dimensional. There is an incredibly impressive list of producers, but at times, the production doesn't help his case either. Producers include legends Prince Paul, Just Blaze, Sha Money XL, and Spunk Bigga. For every great, east coast hardcore beat on the album there's a completely uncreative and boring one. Guests appear on eleven of the fifteen songs, and they do a good job. The good songs do outweigh the skip material on "Against All Odds" though, and it really does show the amazing rapper and character that Tragedy Khadafi is. This is an album I recommend to fans of Queensbridge hip hop.

After the intro, the album begins with the title track, which is excellent, one of the best on the album. Over an awesome, fast, and angry beat, Tragedy spits three of his finest verses, explaining "the saga of his life." The collaboration "Crime Nationalists" with Headrush Napoleon and Tasha Holiday follows, a nice cut. "Lift Ya Glass" is boring musically but has pretty good verses from Khadafi and Imam T.H.U.G. Ja Rule makes a high profile appearance on the interesting prison commentary "Bing Monsters," which also features Headrush Napoleon. "Live By the Gun" is a nice song, fairly similar to a lot of the album, and it is followed by my favorite song, "They Force My Hand," a Queensbridge classic featuring fellow QB underground legend Cormega. Over some beautiful production, the duo delivers some truly heartfelt verses about growing up hard between a great chorus. The slow and thoughtful "Permanently Scarred (I Don't Wanna Wait)" uses a similar concept, telling sad stories while provoking deep thought, and an unlikely hook from the "Dawson's Creek" theme for another very effective song. "Sidewalk Confessions" has understated, tough production with great lyricism from Tragedy, Headrush Napoleon, and Killah Sha. "Say Goodbye" is a fair song, skippable for me, an angry shout to dishonest women. "Blood Type" is an angry diss track aimed at another QB rapper, a decent listen. "What Makes You Think" is boring, clichéd, and forgettable. The Milz collabo "Never Bite the Hand" is a highlight, and "T.M. (Message to Killa Black)" is a strong track musically and lyrically. The album ends with two of its very best songs. "2-5 Radio" is an upbeat party track, the only one of its kind on this disc, with a great beat and chorus. "In Memory Of" if a heartfelt song to his lost friends and family, the best verse being about his mother.

"Against All Odds" is a very appealing yet inconsistent album. Big fans of Queensbridge hip hop should surely add this to the collection, while more casual fans might find it a little redundant. In any event, it's a very entertaining and emotional album that listeners are sure to like. I don't like this as much as his next album, Still Reportin', but I still recommend it.

awful..........2006-08-07

Tragedy Khadafi's first 2 albums are well worth picking up...but this album is as much a fall off from those 2 albums as Mobb Deep's "Infamy" was compared with "The Infamous". What happened to the beats? How can these beats be considered good is beyond me...to my ears they just sound like someone has pressed some demo pre-set button on a casio keyboard. (except for the first track after the intro, which I admit is okay. the rest...forget it).

Tragedy Khadafi is a solid emcee but I cant listen to this because of the beats.

The Best.......2006-05-05

Tragedy Khadafi is one of the best M.Cs alive possibly THE BEST his verses are deep and his word play is put together so nice its almost hard to believe.Personally i cant think of another rapper with the skills he displays.Now as for his albums i cant choose one i like better than another thats like asking me which one of my kids i love better LOL.So all i can say is get them all.
Yo Biggy was nice 2pac was nice but Tragedy is on another level.PEASE

Most Under Rated Artist EVER!.......2005-11-09

Yo, you cant get better than this. This guy is incredible with everything he does. I have all his cds and Im glad I do. This is his "BEST" cd in my eyes. Its worth the price, if u dont wanna pay this much there is always best buy, fye, circuit city all them and they sell it cheaper hahahahaha. Forreal though this cd is a classic and this guy is definetly slept on big time. If you're new to Tragedy get this cd first I have yet to pass up one of his songs and I was introduced to him thru this cd and you all who buy this cd will find out why.

A classic underground banger.......2005-09-19

This is definately an underground banger! Alot of people sleep on Tradg. Yall need to wake up!

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Against All Odds
DC
Manufacturer: Mob Shop Entertainment/City Hall Records
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Release Date: 2007-08-21

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Take 5
Worst of the Lou Pearlman-founded groups
Great CD for anybody
Strong tracks outweigh the filler- Overall, a good choice
the best

Against All Odds
Take 5
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Customer Reviews:

Take 5.......2005-10-15

I remember this album when I was in the 8th grade. I love this album. This album shows them bringing to the music world a sound, a style and an attitude that's all their own. Pop and R&B are evident on this project. This album should have been promoted more.

Worst of the Lou Pearlman-founded groups.......2004-09-26

This group Take 5, didn't really impress me with this album. They tend to copy NSYNC too much on a few of the songs and Backstreet Boys on a few others. They don't sound all that good vocally. A couple of the songs are mediocre and dopey sounding. Lou Pearlman discovered some good Orlando-based groups, but this group didn't move me. Neither did O-Town. Sorry that they broke up--hope they end up on some Where Are They Now show 20 years now to discuss this failed, poorly received album!!!!! Disappointing to me!

Great CD for anybody.......2003-06-22

I've had this CD for about 3 years now and I listen to almost everyday when i'm getting ready for whatever i'm going to do. I mostly listen to rap and R&B and I love this even though they are a boy band. I think almost anyone who listens to it will find something on the album that they like.

Strong tracks outweigh the filler- Overall, a good choice.......2003-06-05

Shake it Off and Bounce are the two best tracks on this CD- both are infectious dance tunes that will get you up and movin'. Do That is another good dance song. Hottie has a smooth R&B feel to it. Missing An Angel and To Make You Love Me are ballads, but with good beats to them. However the song Girl Next Door- a song about cheating on your girlfriend, simply did not click with me, and cost this album one star. The remaining songs are filler- ballads that lack the unique sound that Take 5 has on their better tracks. Still, with the good outweighing the bad, I recommending giving this album a spin.

the best.......2003-01-03

this is the best cd you have to have it. the songs are just amazing.

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CHI TOWN HEAT
Chi-town is the city!!!
This **** is good.

Against All Odds
Marz
Manufacturer: Billion Dollar Ballers Entertainment
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Product Description

Marz's highly-anticipated release that's got the streets talking and the labels calling. Against All Odds is Marz's follow up to the street classic TGZ Nation the Mixtape, and features 17 brand-new tracks! Visit www.MARZ.ws for the latest!

Customer Reviews:

CHI TOWN HEAT.......2006-01-05

THIS N**** DOPE!

Marz has been around a few yrs back and returned with his 4th indie release Against All Odds.....

MOst of the hooks on thiz thang are catchy, good s*** to relax/jam too this is a banger allrite.......

only traks that were weak on it are "red carpet pimpin" and "on a hustle" b-sides that, everything else flows nicely and sounds sharp....dont sleep

Chi-town is the city!!!.......2005-10-28

I first heard of Marz a few years back. I picked up his debut Lung Fu Mo She, and liked it a lot at the time. Now when listening to it the beats sound pretty generic, and as a whole the album sounds dated. I hadn't really payed attention to him until now when I found out he had three albums I missed. Left Gorilla Pimpin alone, not too big on rock/rap. Lung Fu Mo She is definately rock/rap, and Gorilla Pimpin sounds even more so. Took a listen to TGZ Nation the Mixtape, and Against All Odds and really liked them. You can tell this time around the focus is on hip-hop, not rock. TGZ Nation has good beats, but they're not Marz's beats. The beats on Against All Odds are decent, but not high quality, although a few stand out. Marz is really improving his rapping skills, and although I feel he may never break into the mainstream, he may become a good underground rapper. He stills needs to work on, and polish his flow, as well as expand his vocabulary. Against All Odds is a good cd, entertaining listen, and if you buy it from his website it will only cost you 10 bucks. Check it out, you shouldn't be dissappointed. Thanx 4 reppin Chi-town Marz.

This **** is good........2005-10-15

There isn't one track on this record I didn't love. Marz's lyrics are great and cover everything form the gangster, the inspiring and the funny. You can dance to this record, relax to it and well you know.
I definitely recommend it.

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ShutDown...Please Shutdown this annoying squeeky B.S.
Shutdown is amazing!!
Great hardcore and a great tribute to Warzone singer RAYBEEZ
This is true hardcore.....a must have for everyone!!!!!!!!!!
Shutdown blends old and new school great, future of hardcore

Against All Odds
Shutdown
Manufacturer: Victory Records
ProductGroup: Music
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ShutDown...Please Shutdown this annoying squeeky B.S........2000-10-11

The guitar work on the album is somewhat standard..Ill givem that much.. But the drums sound like they are hitting a piece of paper!! True hardcore..maybe.. The singers vocals sound like a lil 10 year old getting his balls squeezed.. I here they have a new E-P out called "Something to Prove", so what are they gonna prove...That they can actually play lol lol lol lol lol

Shutdown is amazing!!.......2000-10-05

Well im not much of a fan of the extremely high vocals but ya learn to absolutely love shutdown!! they have so much energy and power straight from the streets!! buy this album and The EP something to prove, Along with their new upcoming album.. Ive already heard some of their new songs and they are just as phenomenal! Actually I think everyone should check out their live show.. I'd have to say that of all the great shows ive been to... Snapcase, Hatebreed, Sick of it all, Ensign, Shutdown is definatly the best for your money! so much energy.. So much power.. Amazing

Great hardcore and a great tribute to Warzone singer RAYBEEZ.......2000-01-21

Go get this cd right now it's awsome NYHC!

This is true hardcore.....a must have for everyone!!!!!!!!!!.......1999-05-02

THIS IS THE BEST HARDCORE ABBLUM I'VE HEARD IN YEARS....MUCH BETTER THAN SOIA, OR LOA

Shutdown blends old and new school great, future of hardcore.......1999-03-27

Against All Odds is a great album for just about any hardcore fan whether you like old or new hardcore. High screaming vocals while the music keeps a fast pace pretty much the whole way through. Every song is great. The one that sticks out though is "We Won't Forget" which is a tribute to Raybeez (the singer of Warzone that died)I also like "United". Very good hardcore cd

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Movie Romance
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Avalon
ProductGroup: Music
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ASIN: B00006NSIZ
Release Date: 2002-10-08

Tracks:

My Hear Will Go On
The Godfather (Love Theme)
Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now)
Beauty and the Beast
Do You Know Where You're Going To?
Everything I Do I Do It For You
Summer of '42
The Way We Were
A Time For Us
I Will Always Love You
Nobody Does It Better
Can You Feel The Love Tonight?
Save the Best For Last

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Against All Odds #2
Mariah Carey
Manufacturer: Columbia
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B00005JDER
Release Date: 2000-09-19

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The Greatest Album On Earth
Don't let only 6 songs prevent you from buying this
Against all odds

Against All Odds
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Manufacturer: Mortarhate Records
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ASIN: B000024ZXB
Release Date: 2003-12-02

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Against All Odds
Slaughter of Innocence
Assured Mutual Destruction
Greatest Shown on Earth
Message to Who
State of Mind

Album Description

Recorded at the same session as 'The Final Conflict' in January 1989. This album also includes Steve Ignorant on vocals. 6 tracks. Includes lyrics. Mortarhate Records. 2003.

Customer Reviews:

The Greatest Album On Earth.......2006-04-13

This is, by far, my favorite album from Conflict. Sure, some of thier other songs are great, but as an album goes, this one is it! The Title track, Against All Odds, is great! It says alot about life and struggle, or maybe that's just my perception. As a big fan of Old Sk00l UK Hardcore and Oi, this is at the top of my list with Subhumas, Crass and The Anti-Nowhere League. Enjoy!

Don't let only 6 songs prevent you from buying this.......2005-09-08

to let you know, the 1st song is 14:00 minutes long. this is the reason why there are only six songs. this is a good album for fans. the only weird thing is the song the greatest show on earth sounds like your in a circus of some sorts. this and The Final Conflict are good.

Against all odds.......2005-02-26

definantly in the top 5 of my favorit albums ever, and Steve Ignorant (Vocals, formaly from Crass) is amazing! this cd is short but very very good.

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