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| Released | September 19, 2006 | |||
| Recorded | 2005-2006 | |||
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| Length | 43:25 | |||
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| Okayplayer |   [1] |
| RapReviews |  [2] |
Thug Stories is the sixth studio album by Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, released September 19, 2006 on Koch Records.[3] It marked the first time Bone recorded as a trio for a full album, as Bizzy Bone was still ejected from the group. Upon release, the album sold 40,000 units in its first week, eventually peaking at number 25 on the Billboard 200 and number one on the Independent Album Charts.[4] Thug Stories was the group's first major label LP length release since 2002's Thug World Order Ruthless Records. As of April 11, 2007, it has sold 92,465 copies.[5]
Songs and music
Featuring a slightly matured style with this LP, the group leaned more heavily towards its harmonic roots than its "thug" origins. The tracks "She Got Crazy", "So Sad", and "Call Me" center on the members' past and present issues with women; while "Don't Stop", "Do It Again", and "Thug Stories" serve as ex-post-facto anthems. "Fire" boasts of Bone's superior flowing skills while simultaneously showcasing them. Krayzie and Layzie bite into the microphone with their signature rapid-fire delivery on the track "What You See (Reload)" as the album transitions towards a glimpse of The Thugs' evolution. "Stand Not In Our Way" flouts the temptations of "Beelzebub" and touts faith in "Yahweh" in hypnotic fashion. Reggae overtones fuel the sequel "Still No Surrender", while a great disdain for law enforcement ignites the track. The ominous narrative "This Life" rounds out the album with tales of hopelessness and a flavor unique to Bone.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Intro" | Kenny McCloud | 2:01 |
| 2. | "Call Me" | Steve Pageot | 4:47 |
| 3. | "Thug Stories" | The Platinum Brothers | 4:05 |
| 4. | "She Got Crazy" | DJ U-Neek | 3:25 |
| 5. | "Don't Stop" | Steven Estiverne | 3:09 |
| 6. | "Do It Again" | Mally Mall | 3:44 |
| 7. | "So Sad" | Kush N Kato | 3:27 |
| 8. | "Fire" | DJ Mauly T | 4:43 |
| 9. | "What You See (Reload)" | Kush N Kato | 3:00 |
| 10. | "Stand Not in Our Way" | Big Rush | 3:52 |
| 11. | "Still No Surrender" | The Platinum Brothers | 3:02 |
| 12. | "This Life" | Kush N Kato | 4:06 |
| No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13. | "Tear the Roof Off" (featuring Keef G & Thin C) | Kush N Kato | 2:58 |
| 14. | "Cleveland Thug Boyz" (featuring Felecia & Thin C) | Big Rush | 3:35 |
| 15. | "Our Streetz" (featuring Felecia & Thin C) | Thin C | 3:35 |
Personnel
Musicians
- Bone Thugs-n-Harmony – vocals
- Chris Ackerman – keyboards
- DJ Mike T – scratching, sound effects, producer, engineer
- Gary "Sugar Foot" Greenberg – percussion, drums, producer
- Steve Pageot – flute, keyboards, producer, engineer, drum programming
Production
- Steve Begala – engineer
- Steve Estiverne – producer
- David Frederic – engineer, mixing
- Kush Kato – producer
- Steve Lobel – executive producer
- Guy Long – producer
- Mally Mall – producer
- Kenny McCloud – producer
- Big Rush – producer
- Bone Thugs-n-Harmony – executive producer
- Janice Combs – producer
- Ree Dogg – producer
Appearances
- Krayzie Bone appears on all tracks
- Layzie Bone appears on all tracks
- Wish Bone appears on 11 tracks
Chart positions
Album
| Chart (2006) | Peak position |
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| U.S. Billboard 200 | 25 |
| U.S. Top Independent Albums | 1 |
| U.S. Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums | 7 |
References
- ↑ Okayplayer review
- ↑ RapReviews review
- ↑ Thug Stories > Overview
- ↑ Thug Stories > Charts & Awards > Billboard Albums
- ↑ "Copy reference". Archived from the original on 2007-04-16. Retrieved 2007-04-12.