Chesstown King's Reviews and Thoughts

Common returns with a great 2007 effort. The album features him in his comfort zone, and that’s not a bad thing. Lyrically it’s a great performance from the Common Sense. He got Kanye to produce a lot again, and the result are some wonderful beats. Will.i.am does a good job with “I Want You”. The first half of the album is the better half…but besides the ridiculously long end of Common album track at the end, all the songs are good to great. “The People” featuring Dwele is such a beautiful song. I really like the bounce of “Drivin’ Me Wild” which features Lily Allen.  “U, Black Maybe” is interesting too. I love the synergy of Kanye and Common on “Southside” too. Ultimately this album is just about as good as Be…..in my opinion. Lyrics 25 Beats 23 Depth 23 Tilt 23 Verdict 94

Talib’s 2007 album is a great one. The album has a lot of good songs. Stay Around is where he discusses those who have criticized him in the past. The album has general topics for Talib, but the execution is really well done. There’s nothing here as good as Get By, but the album has quantity over quality. The album has a very laid back feel to it, which works to Talib’s advantage. The album has a lot of quality songs, and Talib is in his zone. Talib is one of the elite Mcs, and this album is further proof. I give this album a 9.25/10....it's one of the best from his catalogue.