Sex Packets is the debut album from the 1990s rap group Digital Underground and is a concept album about "G.S.R.A." (Genetic Suppression Relief Antidotes), a pharmaceutical substance that is produced in the form of a large glowing pill about the size of a quarter, which comes in a condom-sized package and is allegedly developed by the government to provide its intended users such as astronauts with a satisfying sexual experience in situations where the normal attainment of such experiences would be counter-productive to the mission at hand.
Release and reception
The album was released in the spring of 1990 following the success of its two lead-off singles: "Doowutchyalike", a moderate club hit, followed by "The Humpty Dance," which reached #11 on the pop charts, #7 on the R&B charts, and #1 on the Billboard Rap Singles chart. Sex Packets was released to positive reviews and eventually achieved platinum sales.[8] The album was re-issued on February 8, 2005 by Rhino Entertainment. The album is broken down track-by-track by Digital Underground in Brian Coleman's book Check the Technique.[9]
Legacy
In 1998, the album was selected as one of The Source's 100 Best Rap Albums Ever.[10] It is included in the book 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die.[11]
Track listing
CD
[12]
1. |
"The Humpty Dance" |
|
6:30 |
2. |
"The Way We Swing" |
|
6:48 |
3. |
"Rhymin' on the Funk" |
|
6:16 |
4. |
"The New Jazz (One)" |
|
0:37 |
5. |
"Underwater Rimes (Remix)" |
|
4:23 |
6. |
"Gutfest '89 (Edit)" |
|
5:50 |
7. |
"The Danger Zone" |
|
5:31 |
8. |
"Freaks of the Industry" |
|
5:38 |
9. |
"Doowutchyalike" |
|
8:51 |
10. |
"Packet Prelude" |
|
0:57 |
11. |
"Sex Packets" |
|
7:21 |
12. |
"Street Scene" |
|
0:33 |
13. |
"Packet Man" |
|
4:41 |
14. |
"Packet Reprise" |
|
1:23 |
LP
[13]
1. |
"The Humpty Dance" |
|
6:00 |
2. |
"The Way We Swing" |
|
6:48 |
3. |
"Packet Prelude" |
|
0:57 |
4. |
"Sex Packets" |
|
7:21 |
5. |
"Street Scene" |
|
0:33 |
6. |
"Packet Man" |
|
4:41 |
1. |
"Freaks Of The Industry" |
|
5:38 |
2. |
"Underwater Rimes (Remix)" |
|
4:23 |
3. |
"The New Jazz (One)" |
|
0:37 |
4. |
"Rhymin' On The Funk" |
|
6:16 |
5. |
"The Danger Zone" |
|
5:31 |
6. |
"Packet Reprise" |
|
1:30 |
7. |
"Doowutchyalike" |
|
4:12 |
Cassette
[14]
The cassette version of the album has 3 extra tracks, plus an extended version of "Gutfest '89"
1. |
"The Humpty Dance" |
|
6:30 |
2. |
"The Way We Swing" |
|
6:48 |
3. |
"Hip Hop Doll" |
Cassette-only track |
5:30 |
4. |
"Underwater Rimes (Remix)" |
|
4:23 |
5. |
"Rhymin' on the Funk" |
|
6:16 |
6. |
"The New Jazz (One)" |
|
0:37 |
7. |
"The Danger Zone" |
|
5:31 |
8. |
"Doowutchyalike" |
|
8:51 |
9. |
"Freaks of the Industry" |
|
5:38 |
10. |
"Gutfest '89 (Full)" |
Cassette-only version |
8:17 |
11. |
"Sound of the Underground" |
Cassette-only track |
5:06 |
12. |
"A Tribute to the Early Days" |
Cassette-only track |
3:06 |
13. |
"Packet Prelude" |
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0:57 |
14. |
"Sex Packets" |
|
7:21 |
15. |
"Street Scene" |
|
0:33 |
16. |
"Packet Man" |
|
4:41 |
17. |
"Packet Reprise" |
|
1:30 |
Samples
- "Underwater Rimes (Remix)"
- "Doowutchyalike"
- "Packet Man"
- "The Humpty Dance"
- "Freaks of the Industry"
- "Gutfest '89"
- "Rhymin' on the Funk"
- "Sex Packets"
- "The Danger Zone"
- "The Way We Swing"
References
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