| A Future Without a Past... | 
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Sales Rank: 14667
Category: Music
Artist: Leaders Of The New School
Publisher: Elektra / Wea
Studio: Elektra / Wea
Manufacturer: Elektra / Wea
Label: Elektra / Wea
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
MPN: 60976
UPC: 075596097628
EAN: 0075596097628
ASIN: B000002H8I
Release Date: July 2, 1991
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| Tracks:
| • | Homeroom - Leaders of the New School, | | • | Case of the P.T.A. - Leaders of the New School, Higgins, Bryan | | • | Too Much on My Mind - Leaders of the New School, Higgins, Bryan | | • | What's the Pinocchio's Theory? - Leaders of the New School, Higgins, Bryan | | • | Just When You Thought It Was Safe - Leaders of the New School, Higgins, Bryan | | • | Lunchroom - Leaders of the New School, | | • | Sound of the Zeekers @#^**?! - Leaders of the New School, Gordon, D. | | • | Sobb Story - Leaders of the New School, Higgins, Bryan | | • | Feminine Fatt - Leaders of the New School, King, M. | | • | Transformers - Leaders of the New School, Dajani, J. | | • | Afterschool - Leaders of the New School, | | • | Show Me a Hero - Leaders of the New School, King, M. | | • | Trains, Planes and Automobiles - Leaders of the New School, Higgins, Bryan | | • | The International Zone Coaster - Leaders of the New School, Dajani, J. | | • | Teachers, Don't Teach Us Nonsense!! - Leaders of the New School, Higgins, Bryan | | • | My Ding-A-Ling - Leaders of the New School, Jackson, P. | | • | Where Do We Go from Here? - Leaders of the New School, Higgins, Bryan |
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 Very Unique November 9, 2008
This debut album from LOTNS is a truly innovative classic. It's different from their very popular sophmore effort, but in a good way.
In 1991, Hip Hop was being transformed and the Leaders were a pivotal part of this tranformation. While the production isn't particularly ahead of it's time, the way Busta, Dinco and Charlie B flow is very interesting. Each m.c matches the beat perfectly with their flow, often interupting their humorous lyrics with growls and yells. The school theme is very apparent, especially since all 3 of the members were about 18 when this album dropped.
The beats themselves are funky (but not heavy funk like EPMD) and light. You basically get a little bass loop with some upbeat keys over it. Very 90s sounding, simple and to the point.
If you're into golden era hip hop, you'll love this.
Stand Out Tracks:
Case Of The P.T.A
Sound Of the Zeakers
Show Me A Hero
Sobb Story
Pinnochios Theory
A future . . . well, the future's hard to predict, July 13, 2007
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
but I do hope for another creative HIP-HOP explosion that LONS were part of from '88 to '96.
Fun and creative is what most people wrote about this. I would say they are about . . . 100% right. I, also, wondered what happened to the trio since this album was so original.
I came to watch a documentary on the group or Busta Rhymes on MTV or Vh1 about 2 years ago. If you noticed it, Q-tip said that there was eerie feeling when LONS would be rapping. ' a very competitive, or extremely competitive spirit between them.
I think it was just strife or over the top competition that drove them apart.
Besides that, the samples, beats, and rapping flows(or styles) all flowed into one unit . . . for each and every song.
' a good album. ' a classic? . . . Well, we will see in about 40 years.
later,
 ONE OF THOSE CLASSICS THAT SHOULD'VE GOTTEN MORE SHINE March 3, 2007
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
you know, i loved LONS. some i know say this here i wack. what i hear though is hip hop with a bit of a twist. i love especially CASE OF THE PTA, FEMININE FATT, SOBB STORY, INTERNATIONAL ZONE COASTER, SOUND OF THE ZEEKERS, and WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE. i wore this out when i had it. if you are into finding that good ole hip hop stuff, this is fo ya.
Criminally slept-on...a fantastic classic January 2, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I can't believe that "A Future Without a Past" is as unknown and underappreciated as it is. I can count on one hand the number of rap albums that are as consistently funny and entertaining as this one. This album is simply phenomenal throughout. The three MCs here are fantastic. Busta Rhymes would of course go on to be the quick-lipped apocalyptic mainstream MC, but here he is a hilarious, immature teen. Dinco Dean carries the weight as the one who gels Busta with the equally zany and funny Charlie Brown, whose yelling and chanting make him the one who really stands out. Cut Monitor Milo makes the beats, along with an assorted group of other producers, and raps on occasion. LONS are a joy to listen to because they celebrate youth, and are quite capable of tackling issues on the youth of the world amidst their crazy humor. The production is excellent, using samples and creative instrumentals to make a unique yet simple sound that doesn't sound slightly dated fifteen years later. I can't think of another group that has so much character and charisma. "A Future Without a Past" is a concept album that follows Busta, Dinco, and Charlie through a day at school. These guys have hysterical thoughts about the goings on at the high school, and I laugh frequently whenever I listen to this. This album is a must-have for any fans of 90s classic hip hop.
The skits are part of what make the concept work so well and make the album so much fun. Beginning with "Homeroom," which has the guys skirting into school amid some sort of riot, and the classic song "Case of the PTA" plays the school theme perfectly, poking fun at the school system over a legendary production with an infectious chorus. "Too Much on My Mind" allows the MCs to voice the problems of their teenage lives, with a horn-laden hook. "What's the Pinocchio's Theory?" is crazy and hilarious, anchored by Charlie Brown. Despite its standard fun, "Just When You Thought It Was Safe..." displays a social consciousness that only the best MCs had in 1991. After a visit to the "Lunchroom" is the incredible "Sound of the Zeekers," a crazy song with multiple guest rappers. "Sobb Story" is great, and "Feminine Fatt" is a funny song where Busta speaks happily of heavyset women. I love "Transformers," and "Afterschool" the LONS ask for role models on "Show Me a Hero." "Planes, Trains, and Automobiles" is infectious and fast, as is the well-produced and executed "International Zone Coaster." The self explanatory "Teachers, Don't Teach Us Nonsense" precedes Busta's hilarious "My Dingaling." The album closes with the perfect "Where Do We Go From Here?"
For as much success as Busta Rhymes would later find, in my opinion this is by far his greatest accomplishment. "A Future Without a Past" is amazing. It's unbelievably funny, musically catchy, and simply entertaining as the best hip hop is. Fans of A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, and even Brand Nubian or Wu-Tang should pick this up without thinking twice, and they will see that LONS are a group as unique and enjoyable as any. This is an album that never received its due respect but is a must-have for any hip hop fan.
Charlie Brown was the man................. October 31, 2006
Charlie Brown & Busta were the stars of LONS. My beef is Charlie could have been as big as Busta. I'm not sure what happened but C Brown was a star.
Top Joints
Zone Coaster
Zeekers
Case of the PTA
Transformer
Sobb Story
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