I wasn’t sure if I wanted to give this album a chance…but
then I heard Can’t Hold Us…which is a certified banger. The album has a really
pop feel to it, which isn’t bad and is understandable. The album tackles issues
that some rappers would never touch on, like homosexuality. Same Love is an
interesting track that talks about that. Mackelmore keeps it real on Thrift Shop,
“Well s*** it was 99 Cents”. Most of the album is very good. The creativity
really shines as Macklemore constantly raps about contradictions and ant
materialism. This is one good debut album.
Ok I am a big Schoolboy Q fan. I gotta say I love this album...but believe it or not what kept me from getting it till fall 2024 was that horrendous album artwork lol. I mean damn its gross! Schoolboy has some great flows and lyricism on this album. "Thank god 4 me" is absolute flames. "Blueslides" is another highlight. There's something about the song "first" that is just so catchy to me. "Yern" is also pretty hard man. The guest list is minimal but it works. The production is really good here too. The album isn't quite as good as Blank Face to me but its definitely a major improvement over his last album Crash Talk. Definitely check this one out. Lyrics 24 Beats 23 Depth 23 Tilt 23 Verdict 93