The Green Book (album)

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The Green Book
Twiztid greenbook inner cover.jpg
Studio album by
Twiztid
ReleasedJuly 1, 2003
Recorded2002—2003
GenreHorrorcore, rap rock
Length65:26
LabelPsychopathic Records
ProducerFritz The Cat, Mike E. Clark, The Soundsquad, Monoxide Child
Twiztid chronology
Mirror Mirror
(2002) 		The Green Book
(2003) 		Man's Myth (Vol. 1)
(2005)
Green Book
Outer cardboard slip cover.
Outer cardboard slip cover.
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic2/5 stars[1]

The Green Book is the third studio album by Twiztid. Released on July 1, 2003, Jamie Spaniolo has referred to the album as a "Juggalo favorite".[2] The album was rereleased by Majik Ninja Entertainment on August 19, 2016. It was released on CD, Cassette, and Vinyl with a version only found on the Twiztid-Store. The album is regarded by many as the duo's best.

Background[]

In 2003 Twiztid left Psychopathic Records and created Majik Recordz. After the label went under Twiztid returned to Psychopathic Records seamlessly, almost like they never left. Upon returning they recorded "The Green Book". The album was an instant hit with Juggalos, charting at 52 on the Billboard 200. The album features artists: Shaggy 2 Dope, E-40, Esham, Tech N9ne, Violent J, Layzie Bone, Blaze Ya Dead Homie, Anybody Killa and Bushwick Bill. The album was produced by: The Soundsquad, Fritz "The Cat" Van Kosky, Monoxide Child, Mike E. Clark, Legz Diamond (on guitar), Marco Brushstein (on guitar), and Lil Pig (on drums).

Track listing[]

# Title Time Producer(s) Performer(s)
1 "The Green Book" 0:52 The Soundsquad
2 "On the Other End" 2:18 Fritz "the Cat" Van Kosky Twiztid
3 "White Trash with Tat-2's" 3:12 Fritz "the Cat" Van Kosky Twiztid
4 "Afraid of Me" 4:07 Monoxide/Fritz "the Cat" Van Kosky Twiztid
5 "Wondering Why" 4:21 Mike E. Clark Twiztid
6 "Call Me" 1:33 Fritz "the Cat" Van Kosky Twiztid
7 "I'm the Only 1" 2:57 Fritz "the Cat" Van Kosky/Monoxide Twiztid
Shaggy 2 Dope
8 "Speculationz" 4:33 Monoxide Twiztid
E-40
9 "The World Is Hell (12inchWestCoastUndergroundDrivebyMurderMix)" 3:53 The Soundsquad Twiztid
Esham
10 "Nikateen" 1:06 Fritz "the Cat" Van Kosky & Monoxide Monoxide Child
11 "U Don't Wanna Be Like Me" 2:57 Fritz "the Cat" Van Kosky Twiztid
12 "Serial Killa" 2:56 Fritz "the Cat" Van Kosky Twiztid
Tech N9ne
13 "Marsh Lagoon" 5:20 Fritz "the Cat" Van Kosky Twiztid
Violent J
14 "Bobby's Dad" 3:05 Fritz "the Cat" Van Kosky/Legs Diamond [Guitar] Twiztid
15 "Hydro" 5:11 Fritz "the Cat" Van Kosky/Monoxide Twiztid
Layzie Bone
16 "Frankenstein" 3:36 The Soundsquad Twiztid
Blaze Ya Dead Homie
17 "Everybody Diez" 4:04 Fritz "the Cat" Van Kosky Twiztid
Anybody Killa
Bushwick Bill
18 "Fat Kidz" 1:32 Fritz "the Cat" Van Kosky Jamie Madrox
19 "Hom Sha Bom" 4:31 Fritz "the Cat" Van Kosky/The Soundsquad Twiztid
20 "Darkness" 3:22 Fritz "the Cat" Van Kosky & Monoxide/Marco Brushstein [Guitar]/Lil' Pig [Drums] Twiztid

Personnel[]

  • Twiztid
  • Shaggy 2 Dope – vocals (7)
  • E-40 – vocals (8)
  • Esham – vocals (9)
  • Tech N9ne – vocals (12)
  • Violent J – vocals (13)
  • Layzie Bone – vocals (15)
  • Blaze Ya Dead Homie – vocals (16)
  • Anybody Killa – vocals (17)
  • Bushwick Bill – vocals (17)

Production[]

  • The Soundsquad – (1, 9, 16, 19)
  • Fritz "The Cat" Van Kosky – (2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20)
  • Monoxide Child – (4, 7, 8, 10, 15, 20)
  • Mike E. Clark – (5)
  • Legz Diamond (guitar) – (14)
  • Marco Brushstein (guitar) – (20)
  • Lil Pig (drums) – (20)

Charts[]

Chart (2003) Peak Position
Billboard 200 52
Top Independent Albums 2

References[]

  1. ^ Allmusic review
  2. ^ Brain Hammer (March 19, 2009). "Interview with Jamie Madrox of TWIZTID!!!". Horroryearbook. Archived from the original on July 12, 2011. Retrieved 2009-03-30.
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