Friday, March 2, 2012

Chef Aid: The South Park Album (Columbia, 1998) by various

Rick Rubin is my favorite producer of all-time and this compilation is a testament to his range of talent.  Elton John.  Primus.  Ozzy Osbourne and 'Ol Dirty Bastard.  Ike Turner and Rick James.  And that's just a few of the many names and collaborations.  Isaac Hayes, as Chef, is obviously outstanding hosting Chef Aid like a live concert.  And because of this, the album is able to maintain cohesion from beginning to end.  In the fall of 2006, Scratch Magazine [R.I.P.] wrote, "When Rick Rubin dies (like Kenny) this album could easily be his eulogy."  Ditto.

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