Chesstown King's Reviews and Thoughts

  Eminem released these bonus cuts for those who wanted more. It's actually kind of like a whole other album tho. Lyrically Em is pretty impressive here but some of the punchlines are kind of corny. The subject matter is kind of becoming tired at this point. "Favorite Bitch" is about how Em feels about the game right now....and how rap has declined. The production is decent but nothing greater than on the first Music to Be Murdered By. There's nothing here as wonky as "Godzilla" but there are some great songs like "Gnat" and "Zeus". I really like how Eminem covers alot of ground on those songs. "Higher" is a great one too. "Key(skit)" is just god awful lol. On "Discombobulated" the closer, Eminem sounds reinvigorated...we needed more songs like that. Overall its not bad at all but its not really better than the first one which is actually included with the purchase of this one. I wasn't gonna originally e...

I haven't reviewed many Busta Rhymes albums but man this one is pretty good. Busta spits really well here but that doesn't really surprising. "Czar" and "Outta My Mind" are definite highlights. I really liked the Kendrick Lamar assisted "Look Over Your Shoulder". However "Where I Belong" featuring Mariah Carey was really disappointing. It was like it they were trying to hard to recapture the magic of their previous hit from 2002. The production on the album is decent but it could have been better. Most of these tracks are pretty good. You've got my favorite comedian Chris Rock all over the album yellin here and there lol. Overall this album really grew on me. I've got to check out the first Extinction Level Event now. Lyrics 23, Beats 20, Depth 22, Tilt 22 Verdict 87  

4) Nightride- I originally had this as her highest rated album but...its the weakest of the four. The album is sultry and really unique sounding. This doesn't work on every song however. The album does have some good highlights however. It's a solid album that ends on a high note. Top Tracks: Company, Touch Pass, Soul Glitch, You Don't Me, Party Favors. 3) Songs for You- Her latest album is pretty damn good. I feel like there's some obvious filler but most of this album I like. Unlike Nightride, it gets off to a strong start but it has a weaker ending. "Save Room For Us" is a tremendous track that showcases her singing. "Die a Little Bit" is a nice change of pace too; as is "Link Up". Overall there's a lot to like about this one. The production isn't really all that great tho...just kinda average. TT: Save Room For Us, Hopscotch, Die a Little Bit, Link Up 2) Aquarius- Her first album is really really good. It has one of my favorite ...

 Hey guys I know I haven't been blogging much lately but I'll try to change that in the weeks that follow. I gotta say the riots at the capital were truly horrific. People died all cause of Former President Trump. I'm glad the man is out of office and we now have a capable leader, President Biden. I hope the VP Kamala Harris does well too.  Music wise I been listening to some new albums like Busta Rhymes, Eminem, and well some others. Video game wise I been really enjoying Final Fantasy 7 Remake. Its such a terrific game I hope to review it in the near future. I have also been playing a lot of Call of duty Modern warfare (reboot) online. It's been a ton of fun. Ive gotten my skills back.  So I've kinda reached a point where blogging is harder to do but I hope to still get some content to you guys this year. Thanks for reading!

Kid Cudi returns with another solo album, and man this one is pretty damn good. It's a sequel to his Man on the Moon 2 album from 2010. The production is fantastic on most songs. Sometimes tho, lyrically I felt I had lost interest in Cudi's rapping but for the most part the album delivers. Songs like "Show Out" are really dope. "The Void" is classic Kid Cudi also. "Elsie's Baby Boy" is one of the weaker tracks but even that grew on me. I really liked pretty much every track here. Ultimately I think this is a good album and certainly worthy of Kid Cudi's varied discography. That replayablity (tilt) is high man. Lyrics 22 Beats 24 Depth 23 Tilt 23 Verdict 92

Ariana is back with her 3rd album in 3 years. You'd expect there to be some serious slowdown or lack in quality....maybe from a creative standpoint; but I really like this album. The album features Doja Cat, The Weeknd, and Ty Dolla $ign. From a subject matter standpoint, it just doesnt have as much versatility as her previous 2 albums. Her singing is on point tho, and the beats are great. There are some highlights here like "34+35", "motive", "nasty" and the title track. I really do like this album but when I listen to it I feel like I'd rather listen to her previous albums instead. I do still feel Ariana is a force in Pop....maybe the biggest Pop diva besides Lady Gaga and Dua Lipa. Lyrics 24 Beats 23 Depth 23 Tilt 21 Verdict 91

 I was honestly not looking forward to this review....but that doesn't mean its not good. Megan is back with actual official studio album. The subject matter is pretty much the same as the last album I reviewed (Fever). This time however there's a bigger guest list like Beyonce', Young Thug, City Girls, Big Sean, 2 Chainz, SZA, and DaBaby....again. On the first song "Shots Fired" she goes after ex Tory Lanez. Its a good track that samples that Notorious B.I.G. song. The last regular track is dope too. She uses the Eazy-E sample to great effect. She pretty much just raps about sex on most of these songs and I know the fans love it, but it gets old. "Body" is somehow catchy and annoying and the same time. Megan is a good rapper and her beat selection here is better than on Fever. I honestly don't know if she can outdo this tho....I feel Nicki Minaj and Cardi B are better rappers. Overall tho its a good album. Lyrics: 23 Beats: 24 Depth:21 Tilt: 22 Verd...