Image Gallery Now Loading... Previous Next Close

Five (Overseas Version)

This product is out of print and no longer available from the publisher
Important information about purchasing this product:
  • This product will not be shipped to Japan.
Five (Overseas Version)
Sign in to rate and write review
All Editions Rating: Customer Review Rated Bad 8 - 8 out of 10 (2)

Technical Information

Product Title: Five (Overseas Version) Five (海外版) Five (海外版) Five (Overseas Version) Five (Overseas Version)
Singer Name(s): RIP SLYME RIP SLYME RIP SLYME RIP SLYME RIP SLYME
 Manage My Personalized Product Alerts 
Release Date: 2001-09-22
Language: Japanese
Country of Origin: Japan
Disc Format(s): CD
Package Weight: 120 (g)
Shipment Unit: 1 What is it?
Publisher: Warner Music Vision
YesAsia Catalog No.: 1001816023

Other Versions of "Five (Overseas Version)"

  • Version
    Product Title
    Our Price
    Availability
  • Japan Version
    FIVE (Japan Version)
    US$32.99
    Usually ships within 7 days

Customers who bought "Five (Overseas Version)" also bought

Customers who bought titles featuring RIP SLYME also bought titles featuring these artists:

Customer Review of "Five (Overseas Version)"

Average Customer Rating for All Editions of this Product: Customer Review Rated Bad 8 - 8 out of 10 (2)

Anonymous

October 2, 2003

This customer review refers to FIVE (Japan Version)
Great effort for their first major album Customer Review Rated Bad 8 - 8 out of 10
“Five?was Rip Slyme’s first major album, released after they signed with the Warner Music Japan label. While later albums- 2002’s “Tokyo Classic?and 2003’s “Time to Go? are more musically mature, this first album contains an enormous amount of energy that speaks for the freshness of this then-newly-signed group. Several tracks on “Five?are simply infectious, particularly the 2 singles, “Stepper’s Delight?(track #2) and “Zatsunen Entertainment?(track #9). (The videos for these singles are also very fun, so if you’re curious check out the “Shortcuts!?dvd or vhs.)

As another reviewer alluded to, the MCs haven’t quite smoothed out their rapping style on this first album, so there are a few songs which might not appeal to the casual listener. There are some very quirky tracks, but they’re the kind that grow on you, until you can’t help but grin at their silliness. Rip Slyme is a group that has a great sense of humor, and perhaps nowhere is it more evident than “Five? They’re funny, but DJ Fumiya knows how to lay down the beats to get your body moving too. Every Rip Slyme album has at least one song that has a strong, distinctive bass line that just oozes coolness, and on “Five?that song is “Bushman?(track #6). It’s one of my favorites on this album, along with “Stepper’s Delight? “Zatsunen Entertainment? and “Freak Show (featuring Mellow Yellow)?
Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This)
Anonymous

February 8, 2003

This customer review refers to FIVE (Japan Version)
Could be a bit better, but lots of fun Customer Review Rated Bad 8 - 8 out of 10
Rip's Slyme's strongest asset is DJ Fumiya, who lays down envigorating and solid beats behind every track. This alone is almost worth the price of the CD. The "rapping" can get a bit tiresome, since its basically 4 guys shouting in unison, followed by a couple (or 3 or 4!) "solos," and then more shouting in unison. The MCs have some good moments, but their rapping skills aren't particularly hot and some tracks can get pretty stale after a couple minutes.

It boils down to mood. The CD is lots of fun when you're up for it. These guys are pretty silly, and when you're in the mood for them (they grow on you), you can tolerate their rapping, and really enjoy the beats, the the CD is really great. I keep it on hand for when I'm feeling a little silly myself.
Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This)

Browse Other Related Categories

Arashi - All the Best! 1999-2009 Otsuka Ai - LOVE is BEST Dong Bang Shin Ki - History in Japan Vol. 4 ayaka's History 2006-2009 namie amuro BEST FICTION TOUR 2008-2009 Amuro Namie - Past < Future YUI - It's All Too Much / Never Say Die
  • Region & Language: Hong Kong United States - English
  • *Reference Currency: No Reference Currency
 Change Preferences 
Please enable cookies in your browser to experience all the features of our site, including the ability to make a purchase.
Close