Name: In Search Of... by N.e.r.d
Brand: N.E.R.D
SKU: 602508185342
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 4 (84 reviews)

ALBUM

N.E.R.D. are nothing if they're not clever, and they brilliantly constructed a back-story to accompany their debut album, In Search Of... As every rock critic in the Western world has said in his review of the album, they originally released the record in Europe, then decided it was crap, withdrew it, re-recorded it with a live band, and then released it worldwide. Now this story is probably true -- as the first album by the band driven by the powerhouse production team the Neptunes (though these are not interchangeable terms, as they went to great lengths to make clear in the promo interviews), there was a lot riding on this record, so it had better be right -- but it certainly helped them get valuable press, elevating this record to a near-event level. So, is In Search Of... worth the hoopla? Well, pretty much. Musically, it's a lively affair, breaking free of the signature approximated-Prince beats, as they borrow heavily from classic soul, breakbeat aesthetics, and postmodern alt-culture, tying it together with live beats. It pretty much deliberately does everything that most modern rap does not do, and it's hard not to embrace it for that very fact. Alas, there are flaws, mainly in the raps, which are hardly as nimble as the music; actually, they're rather clumsy and embarrassing, especially since they attempt to cover "socially relevant" issues (i.e., politicians are equated with strippers). Choruses that croon that "She needs me/Because I'm the sh*t" are hard to stomach, no matter how supple the music is (or how ironic the delivery), but if you can ignore that, In Search Of... does provide genuine musical thrills. Although, be forewarned -- it's easy to overrate this record simply because it deviates from the norm at a time when nobody deviates from the norm or has deviated from the norm in years. With better lyrics and a little less smirking hipsterism, it could have been the record it was intended to be, but as it stands, it's still a pretty terrific listen and one of the most adventurous, intriguing hip-hop albums in a long, long time. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

1. Lapdance

by N.e.r.d, Vita, Lee Harvey

Featured Artist: Vita
Lee Harvey; Main Performer
Primary Artist: N.e.r.d; Main Performer
Musician: Spymob; Performer
Performer: Spymob; Performer
Composer: Chad Hugo
Pharrell
Gene Thornton; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Herb Powers Jr.; Production
Mixing: Serban Ghenea; Production
Producer: The Neptunes; Production
Recording: Andrew Coleman; Production
Studio Personnel: Herb Powers Jr.
Serban Ghenea
Andrew Coleman; Production

2. Things Are Getting Better

by N.e.r.d

Musician: Spymob; Performer
Primary Artist: N.e.r.d; Main Performer
Performer: Spymob; Performer
Composer: Pharrell
Chad Hugo; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Herb Powers Jr.; Production
Mixing: Serban Ghenea; Production
Producer: The Neptunes; Production
Recording: Andrew Coleman; Production
Studio Personnel: Herb Powers Jr.
Serban Ghenea
Andrew Coleman; Production

3. Brain

by N.e.r.d

Primary Artist: N.e.r.d; Main Performer
Musician: Spymob; Performer
Performer: Spymob; Performer
Composer: Pharrell
Chad Hugo; Composer
Lyricist: Pharrell
Chad Hugo; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Herb Powers Jr.; Production
Mixing: Serban Ghenea; Production
Producer: The Neptunes; Production
Recording: Andrew Coleman; Production
Studio Personnel: Herb Powers Jr.
Serban Ghenea
Andrew Coleman; Production

4. Provider

by N.e.r.d

Musician: Spymob; Performer
Primary Artist: N.e.r.d; Main Performer
Performer: Spymob; Performer
Composer: Pharrell
Chad Hugo; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Herb Powers Jr.; Production
Mixing: Serban Ghenea; Production
Producer: The Neptunes; Production
Recording: Andrew Coleman; Production
Studio Personnel: Herb Powers Jr.
Serban Ghenea
Andrew Coleman; Production

5. Truth Or Dare

by N.e.r.d, Kelis, Pusha T

Featured Artist: Pusha T
Kelis; Main Performer
Primary Artist: N.e.r.d; Main Performer
Composer: Terrence Thornton
Pharrell Williams
Gene Thornton
Chad Hugo; Composer
Lyricist: Gene Thornton
Chad Hugo
Terrence Thornton
Pharrell Williams; Composer
Mixing: Serban Ghenea; Production
Producer: The Neptunes; Production
Studio Personnel: Serban Ghenea; Production

6. Tape You

by N.e.r.d

Primary Artist: N.e.r.d; Main Performer
Musician: Spymob; Performer
Performer: Spymob; Performer
Composer: Pharrell
Chad Hugo; Composer
Lyricist: Pharrell
Chad Hugo; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Herb Powers Jr.; Production
Mixing: Serban Ghenea; Production
Producer: The Neptunes; Production
Recording: Andrew Coleman; Production
Studio Personnel: Herb Powers Jr.
Serban Ghenea
Andrew Coleman; Production

7. Run To The Sun

by N.e.r.d

Primary Artist: N.e.r.d; Main Performer
Composer: Pharrell Williams
Chad Hugo; Composer
Lyricist: Pharrell Williams
Chad Hugo; Composer
Producer: The Neptunes; Production

8. Baby Doll

by N.e.r.d

Primary Artist: N.e.r.d; Main Performer
Background Vocals: Tammy Lucas; Performer
Musician: Spymob; Performer
Performer: Tammy Lucas
Spymob; Performer
Composer: Pharrell
Chad Hugo; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Herb Powers Jr.; Production
Mixing: Serban Ghenea; Production
Producer: The Neptunes; Production
Recording: Brian Garten; Production
Studio Personnel: Herb Powers Jr.
Brian Garten
Serban Ghenea; Production

9. Am I High

by N.e.r.d, Malice

Featured Artist: Malice; Main Performer
Primary Artist: N.e.r.d; Main Performer
Background Vocals: Spymob; Performer
Musician: Spymob; Performer
Performer: Spymob; Performer
Composer: Chad Hugo
Pharrell
Gene Thornton; Composer
Lyricist: Gene Thornton
Chad Hugo
Pharrell; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Herb Powers Jr.; Production
Mixing: Serban Ghenea; Production
Producer: The Neptunes; Production
Recording: Andrew Coleman; Production
Studio Personnel: Herb Powers Jr.
Serban Ghenea
Andrew Coleman; Production

10. Rock Star

by N.e.r.d

Primary Artist: N.e.r.d; Main Performer
Background Vocals: Latrelle Simmons; Performer
Musician: Spymob; Performer
Performer: Latrelle Simmons
Spymob
The Neptunes; Performer
Composer: Chad Hugo
Pharrell; Composer
Executive Producer: The Neptunes
Rob Walker; Production
Mastering Engineer: Herb Powers
Herb Powers Jr.; Production
Mixing: Serban Ghenea; Production
Producer: The Neptunes
Rob Walker; Production
Recording: Andrew Coleman; Production
Recording Arrangement: The Neptunes; Production
Studio Personnel: Herb Powers Jr.
Andrew Coleman
Herb Powers
Serban Ghenea; Production

11. Bobby James

by N.e.r.d

Primary Artist: N.e.r.d; Main Performer
Musician: Spymob; Performer
Performer: Spymob; Performer
Composer: Pharrell
Chad Hugo; Composer
Lyricist: Pharrell
Chad Hugo; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Herb Powers Jr.; Production
Mixing: Serban Ghenea; Production
Producer: The Neptunes; Production
Recording: Andrew Coleman; Production
Studio Personnel: Herb Powers Jr.
Serban Ghenea
Andrew Coleman; Production

12. Stay Together

by N.e.r.d

Primary Artist: N.e.r.d; Main Performer
Musician: Spymob; Performer
Performer: Spymob; Performer
Composer: Pharrell
Chad Hugo; Composer
Lyricist: Pharrell
Chad Hugo; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Herb Powers Jr.; Production
Mixing: Serban Ghenea; Production
Producer: The Neptunes; Production
Recording: Andrew Coleman; Production
Studio Personnel: Herb Powers Jr.
Serban Ghenea
Andrew Coleman; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

12 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

54 minutes and 4 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 3000x3000 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

11/12 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Rap, Hip Hop, Hard Rock, Alternative Rap, Hip-Hop Hitmakers, East Coast Rap

Label

Virgin Catalog (V81)

Music Distribution Service

UMG Global

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Mar 11, 2002

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

602508185342

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Notification

In Search Of...

1. Lapdance

2. Things Are Getting Better

3. Brain

4. Provider

5. Truth Or Dare

6. Tape You

7. Run To The Sun

8. Baby Doll

9. Am I High

10. Rock Star

11. Bobby James

12. Stay Together

Technical Specifications

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In Search Of...

Product information

Release options

1. Lapdance

2. Things Are Getting Better

3. Brain

4. Provider

5. Truth Or Dare

6. Tape You

7. Run To The Sun

8. Baby Doll

9. Am I High

10. Rock Star

11. Bobby James

12. Stay Together

Technical Specifications