You Can't Stop the Bum Rush

by Len

Overview

The debut by the Canadian four-piece LEN is a set of old-school tracks indebted to Sugar Hill Records and Afrika Bambaataa as well as more recent indie-rap agitators like the Beastie Boys. While the rapping is a bit stilted, the production is excellent and best heard on the first track, the monster hit "Steal My Sunshine," a bright slice of indie-pop with an old-school guitar loop and a suitably bumping bassline. For all of the great tracks here, it's difficult to escape the feeling that You Can't Stop the Bum Rush is a low-rent version of the Beastie Boys' 1998 album Hello Nasty -- Biz Markie makes a few appearances as he did with the Beasties, and master turntablist Mr. Dibbs takes the role of Mix Master Mike with major contributions to one (very short) track. Still, the album's few derivative qualities never really get in the way of an enjoyable listen. ~ John Bush

Product Details

Release Date:	05/25/1999
Label:	Work Group / Work Music
UPC:	0074646952825
Rank:	46340

Tracks

1. Steal My Sunshine
2. Cryptik Souls Crew
3. Man of the Year
4. Beautiful Day
5. The Hard Disk Approach
6. Hot Rod Monster Jam
7. Cold Chillin'
8. Feelin' Alright
9. Cheekybugger
10. Big Meanie
11. Junebug
12. Crazy 'Cause I Believe (Early Morning Sunshine)

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Len   Primary Artist
C.C. DeVille   Guest Artist,Featured Artist
Mr. Dibbs   Guest Artist
Kurtis Blow   Guest Artist,Featured Artist
Biz Markie   Guest Artist,Featured Artist
Godfrey Diamond   Drums

Technical Credits

Fisher   Producer
John X.   Engineer
Big King   Producer
Mumble C   Engineer,Producer
Marc Costanzo   Composer
Kurtis Blow   Performer
Gregg Diamond   Composer
Godfrey Diamond   Composer
Biz Markie   Performer