AttenCHUN!
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{{Infobox album
| name = AttenCHUN!
| type = Album
| artist = Bone Crusher
| cover = Bone Crusher - AttenCHUN!.jpg
| alt =
| released = April 29, 2003
| recorded = 2002–2003
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = Hardcore hip hop, gangsta rap, crunk
| length = 57:33
| label = {{hlist|So So Def|Arista}}
| producer = Jermaine Dupri
| prev_title =
| prev_year =
| next_title = Release the Beast
| next_year = 2006
| misc = {{Singles
| name = AttenCHUN!
| type = studio
| single1 = Never Scared
| single1date = April 8, 2003
}}
}}
AttenCHUN! is the debut studio album by rapper Bone Crusher. Produced by Jermaine Dupri, the album was released on April 29, 2003 by So So Def Recordings and Arista Records. The album's only single "Never Scared", which featured fellow rappers Killer Mike and T.I., was featured on BET and Madden NFL 2004.{{cite web|url= http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1473241/20030624/blink_182.jhtml|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20030815110854/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1473241/20030624/blink_182.jhtml|url-status= dead|archive-date= August 15, 2003|title=Blink-182, Outkast, Bone Crusher, Joe Budden Score Tracks On 'Madden 2004'|last=D'Angelo|first=Joe|work=MTV|publisher=Viacom|date=June 24, 2003|accessdate=February 4, 2010}} The album received a mixed reception from critics regarding its production, overreliance on interludes and Crusher's vocal delivery.
Critical reception
{{Music ratings
| rev1 = AllMusic
| rev1Score = {{Rating|4|5}}{{cite web|url={{AllMusic|class=album|id=r655075|pure_url=yes}}|title=AttenCHUN! - Bone Crusher|last=Theakston|first=Rob|publisher=AllMusic|accessdate=July 10, 2011}}
| rev2 = HipHopDX
| rev2Score = {{Rating|4|5}}{{cite web|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/reviews/id.281/title.bone-crusher-attenchun|title=Bone Crusher - AttenCHUN!|author=Jacintah|work=HipHopDX|publisher=Cheri Media Group|date=May 28, 2003|accessdate=July 10, 2011}}
| rev3 = Rolling Stone
| rev3Score = {{Rating|2|5}}{{cite web|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/reviews/album/292107/review/6212019|title=AttenCHUN! : Bone Crusher : Review|last1=Hoard|first1=Christian|last2=Caramanica|first2=Jon|work=Rolling Stone|publisher=Wenner Media|date=June 26, 2003|accessdate=July 10, 2011|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20071001211850/http://www.rollingstone.com/reviews/album/292107/review/6212019?utm_source=Rhapsody&utm_medium=CDreview|archivedate=October 1, 2007}}
}}
AttenCHUN! received mixed reviews from music critics who questioned the production, overreliance on interludes and Crusher's vocal delivery. Rob Theakston of AllMusic said that despite the album feeling over-stuffed with clichéd interludes and stale beats, he praised Crusher's vocal delivery for being interesting and working well with the featured guests, saying that "it's still better than most coming out of the Dirty South in 2003." HipHopDX writer Jacintah also commented on the lacking production and Crusher's delivery on the hooks as negatives but still complimented the album for showcasing Crusher's charismatic delivery and being able to transcend different emotions throughout the tracks. Spyce of The Situation said that after the second track, the album begins to go flat in its beats and Crusher's hard-edged delivery starts to meander, saying that "Even die hard fans will be hard pressed to find anything fresh and unexpected on this album which results in you feeling that you missed out on something."{{cite web|url=http://www.thesituation.co.uk/reviews/bonecrusher_review.html|title=Bone Crusher Review|author=Spyce|publisher=The Situation|accessdate=July 30, 2015|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20031208002622/http://www.thesituation.co.uk/reviews/bonecrusher_review.html|archivedate=December 8, 2003}} Rolling Stone criticized the album for being over-packed with production and vocals that were lacking and monotonous.
Track listing
{{track listing
| extra_column = Producer(s)
| title1 = Lock & Load
| writer1 = {{hlist|Wayne Hardnett|James Phillips}}
| extra1 = {{hlist|Priest|LRoc}}
| length1 = 3:57
| title2 = Never Scared (Intro)
| note2 = featuring Jermaine Dupri
| writer2 =
| extra2 =
| length2 = 0:31
| title3 = Never Scared
| note3 = featuring Killer Mike and T.I.
| writer3 = {{hlist|W. Hardnett|Avery Johnson|Michael Render|Clifford Harris}}
| extra3 = Avery Johnson
| length3 = 5:19
| title4 = Back Up
| note4 = featuring Dru
| writer4 = {{hlist|W. Hardnett|Phillips|Andrew Matey}}
| extra4 = {{hlist|Priest|LRoc}}
| length4 = 4:16
| title5 = Grippin' the Grain
| note5 = featuring Lady Ice and Marcus
| writer5 = {{hlist|W. Hardnett|A. Johnson|Chestdra Brown|Marcus}}
| extra5 = Avery Johnson
| length5 = 4:59
| title6 = Transaction (Interlude)
| note6 = featuring Young "Shawty" Hughley
| writer6 =
| extra6 =
| length6 = 0:31
| title7 = Puttin' in Work
| note7 = featuring David Banner and Lady Ice
| writer7 = {{hlist|W. Hardnett|A. Johnson|Lavell Crump|Brown}}
| extra7 = Avery Johnson
| length7 = 4:24
| title8 = Break 'Em Off for Life (Interlude)
| note8 = featuring Hezo, Dano, Jack Frost and Rico Love
| writer8 =
| extra8 =
| length8 = 1:41
| title9 = Gettin' It (Get Dat Money)
| note9 = featuring Jack Frost
| writer9 = {{hlist|W. Hardnett|A. Johnson|Kevin Short}}
| extra9 = Avery Johnson
| length9 = 3:39
| title10 = It's Me (Lane to Lane)
| note10 = featuring Lil Jon and Chyna Whyte
| writer10 = {{hlist|W. Hardnett|A. Johnson|Jonathan Smith|Stephanie Martin}}
| extra10 = Avery Johnson
| length10 = 3:39
| title11 = For the Streets
| writer11 = {{hlist|W. Hardnett|Phillips}}
| extra11 = {{hlist|Priest|LRoc}}
| length11 = 1:43
| title12 = Sound the Horn
| note12 = featuring Bizar
| writer12 = {{hlist|W. Hardnett|A. Johnson|Vita Brinson}}
| extra12 = Avery Johnson
| length12 = 3:29
| title13 = Hate Ourselves
| note13 = featuring Goodie Mob
| writer13 = {{hlist|W. Hardnett|Michael O. Johnson|Cameron Gipp|Willie Knighton|Robert Barnett}}
| extra13 = Mixzo
| length13 = 4:45
| title14 = Vainglorious (Interlude)
| writer14 =
| extra14 =
| length14 = 0:52
| title15 = Ghetto Song
| note15 = featuring Lil' Pete of D.S.G.B.
| writer15 = {{hlist|W. Hardnett|Conrad Rosser|Chris Rosser|Bob James}}
| extra15 = Brad & Water
| length15 = 5:37
| title16 = Peaches & Cream
| writer16 = {{hlist|W. Hardnett|Phillips}}
| extra16 = {{hlist|Priest|LRoc|Craig Love {{small|({{abbr|co.|co-producer}})}}}}
| length16 = 4:45
| title17 = The Wall
| note17 = featuring Chris Hardnett and Baby B.
| writer17 = {{hlist|W. Hardnett|William L. Whedbee|Jarrelle Anderson}}
| extra17 = Billy Hume
| length17 = 3:26
}}
= Bonus track listing =
- "Never Scared (The Takeover Remix)" (featuring Cam'ron, Jadakiss & Busta Rhymes)
- "Never Scared (Football Remix)"
Sample credits
- "Ghetto Song" contains samples from "Snowbird Fantasy", written and performed by Bob James.
Charts
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{{album chart|Billboard200|11|artist=Bone Crusher|id=296201|accessdate=May 8, 2015}} |
{{album chart|BillboardRandBHipHop|1|artist=Bone Crusher|id=296201|accessdate=May 8, 2015}} |
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=Year-end charts=
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Chart (2003)
!Position |
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US Billboard 200{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2003/top-billboard-200-albums|title=Year-End Charts: Billboard 200 Albums - 2003|work=Billboard|accessdate=May 8, 2015}}
| style="text-align:center;"|172 |
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard){{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2003/top-r-b-hip-hop-albums|title=Year-End Charts: R&B/Hip-Hop Albums - 2003|work=Billboard|accessdate=May 8, 2015|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20151025053849/http://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2003/top-r-b-hip-hop-albums|archivedate=October 25, 2015|url-status=dead}}
| style="text-align:center;"|47 |
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See also
References
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Category:Bone Crusher (rapper) albums
Category:So So Def Recordings albums
Category:Arista Records albums
Category:Albums produced by Jermaine Dupri
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