11-25-2004, 01:00 PM | #11 |
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Yeah, of course there's some songs i like, i just think the guy sucks, and i really can't explain why. Maybe it's because he's white ? I'm more into the older Dr. Dre stuff, and Ice Tea, Ice Cube, and Cypress Hill. I believe i told you that already sometime. I also find myself listening to Public Enemy quite often lately.
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11-26-2004, 03:33 AM | #12 | |
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As for Nas, I don't have all of his albums (just Illmatic and Stillmatic) but I've heard enough of the others to know that none of them flow as well as "Illmatic". So maybe the other albums have better single tracks, but as a more consistant and listenable experience it's gotta be Illmatic. Personally there are few albums I can listen from beginning to the end without skipping a couple of tracks on the way, this is one of them, it just moves from one song to the next so well. As for the boring beats, I think it actually works with Nas's vocals personally! But I agree it was stupid of me to claim that he's done nothing good since "Illmatic", 'cause that simply isn't true. But he hasn't done anything special, if you know what I mean. Any rapper can throw out a good song once in a while, it takes a great one to be consistent. IMO he hasnb't turned it around. Sucks to have one of the greatest albums of all time as one of your first albums! ...those lyrics were nice btw, might have to check the album out (reminds me of the Rock band Creed! ) ---------- |
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11-26-2004, 06:13 AM | #13 |
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Hmmm the album (Nastradamus) as a whole is quite good, but there some skip-worthy songs. I'd say about half the tracks are listen-to-multiple times kinda good.
Speaking of good lyrics, I've recently discovered the Moment of Truth album from GangStarr and love some of the lyrics. This is the 2nd verse from the title song, I love these lyrics Sometimes you gotta dig deep, when problems come near Don't fear things get severe for everybody everywhere Why do bad things happen, to good people? Seems that life is just a constant war between good and evil The situation that I'm facin, is mad amazin to think such problems can arise from minor confrontations Now I'm contemplatin in my bedroom pacin Dark clouds over my head, my heart's racin Suicide? Nah, I'm not a foolish guy Don't even feel like drinking, or even gettin high Cause all that's gonna do really, is accelerate the anxieties that I wish I could alleviate But wait, I've been through a whole lot of other **** , before So I oughta be able, to withstand some more But I'm sweatin though, my eyes are turnin red and yo I'm ready to lose my mind but instead I use my mind I put down the knife, and take the bullets out my nine My only crime, was that I'm too damn kind And now some skanless motherfuckers wanna take what's mine But they can't take the respect, that I've earned in my lifetime And you know they'll never stop the furious force of my rhymes So like they say, every dog has it's day And like they say, God works in a mysterious way So I pray, remembering the days of my youth As I prepare to meet my moment of truth
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11-28-2004, 10:20 PM | #14 | |
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2. Evil Deeds: awesome song. I find nothing wrong with the chorus, and Eminem even admitts that his lyrics about his horrible life are getting boring: 4/5 3. Never Enough: Yeah, Nate Dogg's chorus is awesome. The rest of the song was ok, but I wouldn't say it's one of the top songs on the album. It's one of the songs that I listen to the least: 3/5 4. Yellow Brick Road: Yes, yes, and yes. This is an amazing song. Despite the somewhat strange intro, it's a great song. The 2nd verse is my favorite. I like the part "He looked at me like I'm at my mind, shook his head like white boys ain't know how to rhyme, I spit out of line." 4/5 5. Like Toy Soldiers: What's this? Eminem is...sorry? What? Plus, it has a terrible chorus: 1.5/5, maybe a 2/5. 6. Mosh: I don't need to add a differnet comment 7. Puke: Boring song with the same stuff from the past. The puking is annoying, and I don't like how he puts on a 'sing song' voice. Worse than 'Like Toy Soldiers' though, although I rated them the same. This song needs better rhymes: 2/5 8. My 1st Single: Amazing lyrics. I see no reason why this couldn't have been his first single for Encore. The only thing that I absolutely hate in thi s song is the burps and farts in the chorus, or else this is one of the best songs on the album: 4/5 (I'd give it a 4.5 if it wasn't for the burps and farts). 9. Paul: skit=no rating. 10. Rain Man: I love the chorus. Funny song as well. I agree with your comment about how his song doesn't need to make sense, which he even says at the end of the 3rd verse. 3/5 11. Big Weenie: the chorus caught my ear for a few days. Some of the rhymes are good, but it isn't a great song. 2.5/5 12. Em Calls Paul: Once again, I hate the fart sounds in the background. They'll ruin his career [img]tongue.gif[/img] :skit=no rating. 13. Just Lose It: it reminds me of The Real Slim Shady and Without Me. Good lyrics along with a funny song. Good choice of a first single: 4/5. 14. Ass Like That: HILARIOUS song! The lyrics are funny and the accent still catches my ear and I like how he makes fun of Triumph the Insult Dog. The accent makes the whole song : 4/5 15. Spend Some Time: pretty good song. I like Obie and 50's verses. Stat Quo's short, yet great verse sticks out as well. Eminem needs to stop using a sing-song voice: 3/5 16. Mockingbird: He basically stuck in a quick summary of his past. He can do better, and he doesn't need to use some song from the past in this song. I won't say that it's a bad song though, since I think the lyrics are decently done: 3/5. 17. Crazy In Love: probably one of the best songs on the album. I really wish there was a 3rd verse. The 1st verse is better than the second, but simple chorus catches my ear. The beat is amazing. If he sang the words a little faster, then it would be even better: 4.5/5 18. One Shot 2 Shot: I agree on this one. Eminem's part is very well done, however: 2/5 19. Final Thought: skit=no rating. 20. Encore: YES! I agree. This is a great song. The whole album does need more Dre and 50 cent, but this song is amazing: 4.5/5! 21. We As Americans: honestly, I think this song is pretty bad. I think the intro to it is terrible as well as the chorus: 2/5 22. Love You More: wow, what a song! The chorus is perfect. Some of the rhymes stick out, but half of them are simple. It's still a great song with a great beat, and it gives life to his old 'I Hate You Kim' stuff: 4/5 23: Ricky Tick Toc: I feel like this is a freestyle instead of a song. I won't rate it, I don't even like it. Overall, it's a CD that I can listen to over and over, but I'm still disappointed. It was better than Chingy's Powerballin' IMHO. I'm looking forward to 50 Cent's album that comes out in February 2005. Also, I'm really looking forward to Dre's Detox, which I think comes out in 2006 according to one of the lines in the song 'Encore' Edit: changed some ratings, plus I left out the bonus songs. [ 11-29-2004, 12:32 AM: Message edited by: Lord ]
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11-29-2004, 04:10 PM | #15 |
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he situation that I'm facin, is mad amazin
to think such problems can arise from minor confrontations Now I'm contemplatin in my bedroom pacin Dark clouds over my head, my heart's racin Suicide? Nah, I'm not a foolish guy Don't even feel like drinking, or even gettin high Cause all that's gonna do really, is accelerate the anxieties that I wish I could alleviate Nice. Gangstarr huh, might have to give that a look too! --------------- Good post Lord. Though I don't really agree with points 14 and 21 (everyone has different musical tastes, yeah amazing huh? ) I think the rest of your points are spot on. Thanks for contributing! I'm really looking foward to Detox too, 50 Cent's Album to a lesser extent. I really want DMX's next and apprently last album he'll be recording. Shame. |
11-29-2004, 04:17 PM | #16 |
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I liked it. It was/is not as good as MMLP or Eminem Show, I agree. The better songs are in the second half. Yellow Brick Road and Toy Soldiers are good, but each needs annotations -- or at least 12 issues of Vibe for background info.
I'm sad that this last album dipped a bit in quality. It's still some of the best on the market -- just not by as much. And, I like this album better upon the second and third listening. Problem is... he's coasting. And, Mosh is one of the best songs on the album -- and it's about time he got political. Dissing L. Cheney for having a beef with him is one thing -- but taking on the larger politics issue is good for him. About time. Only been hinted at by him before (e.g. Square Dance) but now it's out there. [ 11-29-2004, 04:19 PM: Message edited by: Timber Loftis ] |
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