Jun 7, 2016

Wait what?

Luca Brasi is my favorite Gates project... didn't know there was a 2nd

 

Jun 6, 2016

Id like to throw in Purple Haze if we haven't done that yet

 

Jun 6, 2016

This album got me into gates, alot of his biggest singles are on this (out the mud, john gotti, i dont get tired) overall it's not the most cohesive project but it's still a solid tape. Almost every song is a b-----r, the production is great and he rapped his a--- off on this tape. I'd say after Islah this is his most accessible project to date.

8.5/10

 

Jun 4, 2016

See I don't get that at all-- to me it has always sounded like the worst aging old Eminem project. Every instrumental and even his mannerisms on the album have this vintage dust fallen over them. And as far as albums sounding blatantly old without that being a drawback at all I see it like this...there are other albums from 1999ish that make SSLP sound old in comparison. That's the big difference. That on top of Eminem's tick of including pop culture references is what ultimately makes us feel like this album has aged badly.

That being said I do find this album the peak of Eminem's sinister wittiness that made him so d--- interesting. It's aptly titled Slim Shady because there were never any other clear-cut renditions of this alter ego done to perfection like this. Just really fun to listen to and see all the ways he uses irony and subtle references/humor to make you get a kick out of his lyrics. Lot of talent being displayed on this album that often takes a back seat to casuals and fans alike behind his more grand, deliberate and straightforward serious songs...and that is a shame.

8/10

Has one of my favorite songs ever, the incredible Rock Bottom.

 

Jun 4, 2016

8/10 eminems best album, some of the best lyricism ive ever seen but the subject matter really puts an asterisk on that. Im not a big fan of edgy eminem songs, but role model made me burst out laughing.

kim isnt on this so thats a plus

 

Jun 4, 2016

8

This was probably the most interesting we've seen Eminen rap. It's childish and wacky but there is a high level of focus when he does get personal. The production even kind of takes shape of Eminem's persona on here, Dre abandons some of his patented G-Funk to give SSLP it's dark sound. The content isn't for me but overall it's still a good piece of work that set up what I believe is his most seminal work in the MMLP.

 

May 31, 2016

10

I really don't feel like it's hyperbole giving The Fix a perfect score. It's engaging and is arguably among his best vocal performances (although you could say the same about most of Brad's catalog). The sound of the album is somber and nostalgic; it goes hand & hand with Scarface's striking narratives. It's crazy how it featured both Nas & Jay when they were still beefing.

 

May 31, 2016

this was the first scarface album i heard. i was so impressed and it enjoyed it so much, that i decided to check out the rest of his albums and found out that this isn't the only good album of his

anyway, the album is good throughout, but my favorite track is What Can I Do with Kelly Price. it sounds like he's a preacher on that song lol, but its such an awesome track and kelly price is the perfect fit on this song. another thing i find impressive about this album is that scarface made it late in his career. generally speaking, rappers don't get better with age and they don't tend to make good albums once get they get older. but the fix is an exception to that.

8 out of 10 is my rating

 

May 29, 2016

I've only heard SOAD and Pinata I really need to listen to his other projects coz Gibbs really is one of the best out at the moment. Love his voice and swagger.

 

Mar 19, 2016

Think the same can be said for Makaveli. as an Artist Tupac was nearing his peak with Makaveli. a lot of the s--- he was doing on that album was ahead of his time.

 

Feb 7, 2016

9/10 - the album that took 2pac up another level, I was a fan of his earlier albums but Me Against The World is better by a fair margin.

I agree with you though, I started listening to 2pac early into my teens, one of the first rappers I've heard of and Me Against The World didn't appeal to me on first sight, but later grew on me. This album sticks to a theme with what 2pac knows the best and that is survival. It also has a few touching/sensitive tracks as well. Standout songs for me are If I Die 2Nite, Heavy In The Game, So Many Tears, Death Around the Corner and of course Dear Mama.... God there are so many good songs on this album.

It's my 2nd favourite 2pac album and a close 2nd as well. Highly rated album and deservedly so.

 

Jan 24, 2016

A fantastic album, top-notch production, TIP was at his most poignant. The album is a solid 8.

 

Jan 24, 2016

You're gonna love this one, if Tip's regal confidence doesn't blow you away then the production absolutely will

 

Jan 19, 2016

I'd give Pluto a 7/10

I like it, but unfortunately the only memorable part of the album is Snoop Dogg's verse on Homocide (?). There are several great songs, but the names aren't coming to me right now.
He's improved greatly since then.

Gonna give it another listen in an hour, so maybe my rating will change.

 

Jan 19, 2016

7.5/10

Great album, tracks like Truth Gonna Hurt You, Permanent Scar, Turn On The Lights, and Neva End are here to stay. Definitely Future's most commercial work but still a good album nonetheless.

 

Jan 8, 2016

His breath control on The Cool is a lot better compared to F&L where it felt like he was having an asthma attack after every bar.