Raising Hell (studio album) by Run-D.M.C.

Fantastic record. Really deserved the accolade as the first platinum hip-hop record. It’s Tricky, My Addidas, Raising Hell, and You Be Illin, are amongst the highlights. Great rendition of Walk this Way as well.

Not a fan. I'm sure it was trailblazing at the time but listening to it in 2023 it just doesn't stack up. Apart from It's Tricky which is one of the best hip-hop tracks of all time and of course Walk This Way. You Be Illin is also good but the rest of the album is mostly trash.

Album Rating: 71.55
(787/11)

1986

Run-D.M.C. (USA): Raising Hell

1.Peter Piper 70
2.It's Tricky 74
3.My Adidas 70
4.Walk This Way 71
5.Is It Live 67
6.Perfection 68
7.Hit It Run 69
8.Raising Hell 92
9.You Be Illin' 69
10.Dumb Girl 65
11.Son Of Byford n/a (49) n/a
12.Proud To Be Black 72

From planetneutral 12/06/2020 04:33

A stack of genuine classics. But also Dumb Girl.

From llibnanoon 06/25/2020 14:08

This album and Licensed To Ill by the Beastie Boys bring back some many memories of High School. Both records are a perfect and play together well as a mix.

Favorite Tracks:You Be Illin', Dumb Girl, Son Of Byford, Proud To Be Black

You know it's a good album when it's Chuck D's favourite album.
Favourite songs: Peter Piper, My Adidas

Interesting how this group managed to make a name for themselves as well as reviving Aerosmith's career. Great tracks like Proud to be Black, It's Tricky, Raising Hell, Hit It Run, and of course Walk This Way. This undoubtly an essential album from an essential group to Hip-Hop

Part of the soundtrack to the summer of '86. This is a definite step up from The King Of Rock, with punchier songs that know their limits. The rock influences are cut back and more hip-hop flavors are introduced. I'm surprised to see that "Is It Live", with its drum corps-like percussion, is the lowest rated song. It's definitely my favorite.

From Graeme2 07/02/2014 21:11

Aerosmith have a lot to thank run dmc for. They got a 2nd career on the back of this.