Disco de Ice-T: “Home Invasion”

A lot of people are critical of this album but I disagree. You have to realize what Ice went through to get this out after being released by Time Warner. He has a lot of anger on this and on previous Body Count Album but people take it way too literally. He was pushing the boundaries of free speech so everyone who followed would have it easier then he did. As far as the tracks there is a lot to like on this album. He constantly changes the type of beats and rhythms throughout keeping things fresh. My favorite cuts are It's On, That's How I'm Livin', I Ain't New Ta This, Gotta Lot of Love, 99 Problems which was later made a huge hit by Jay-Z, and Message to the Soldier. I grew up a big fan of Ice-T and especially during this period with Original Ganster, Body Count and his performance at Lollapalooza. I understand he lost a lot of fans with this album but who needs them.

"Home Invasion" was recorded during Ice-T's difficulties with the Body Count CD and Warner Bros., and the stress shows. Still good, but probably his least-inspired work. "Power" and "O.G." remain the best examples of Ice-T's powerful work, and "Greatest Hits - The Evidence" is a great retrospective. Get those first, "Home Invasion" only to complete a collection.

this was the beginning of the end of a good artist that went down hill.Race War is a good cut but aside from that this album is a one trick pony.in one album he was far removed from the Peak of Original Gangsta OG album.the whole Warner Brothers flap with Cop Killer but an end to his interesting Career.he was in a war with Warners sounds like Prince a few years later HMM? the battle of COntrol.different Problems between the two artists with the label but the same results in that both acts never recovered from a music point of view as of yet.

Had to buy this album after my cassette tape was stolen over 20 years ago :-|

I just had to get the 'message to the soldiers' track.

great service Amazon, well done...even greater price!

I must say that my musical preferences and maturity have evolved somewhat since then! I most certainly would not let my two young boys listen to this album!! (6&4)

Home Invasion is 19-tracks of Ice-T revolting against the system. Made after the Cop Killer controversy and bad publicity, Ice had a lot to rant about. And he took full advantage of it. The album is his angriest and most hard-hitting album yet, Ice has even said so himself. From the first song, "It's On", Ice spits venom at the media and at the Government itself, making this a very entertaining and witty album. I recommend you buy this if you are a fan of Gangsta Rap. You won't be disappointed