One of the better albums in the Kool Keith catalog, First Come, First Served is further evidence that the volatile MC works best with an alter ego.
FANTASTIC (PEN & PIXEL BINGE)
THE COVER:
One of my favorites from Pen & Pixel if I'm being honest. I mean, just look at it! It's so ridiculous! Kool Keith looks like he's trying sooo hard to look suave as he casually hands you a ratburger surprise, and his hair is just fuckin' goofy. And then there's the huge cockroach chillin' with him, which is a nice cherry on top. Oh, and what's going on in the background?! A gorilla's just sitting in the alley? Why the fuck is there just a random ... read more
The music on this is pretty good, but that album cover is dogshit. Its still pretty legendary tho. Best song is "Apartment 223". Overall 7/10.
Honestly, Kool Keith’s brain should be analyzed... this guy is fascinating.
How can he have so much imagination to create ever more absurd characters
| 1 | Who Killed Dr. Octagon (Intro) 0:37 | 82 |
| 2 | No Chorus 2:26 | 87 |
| 3 | Apartment 223 4:54 | 90 |
| 4 | Mr. Ratt (Skit) 0:43 | 84 |
| 5 | Neighbours Next Door 3:57 feat. Jacky Jasper | 86 |
| 6 | I Run Rap 4:21 | 86 |
| 7 | You Live at Home With Your Mom 4:00 | 82 |
| 8 | Housing Authority 4:18 feat. Motion Man | 86 |
| 9 | Wild Kingdom (Skit) 0:23 | 82 |
| 10 | Welfare Love 3:44 | 83 |
| 11 | Dr. Dooom's in the Room 4:32 | 78 |
| 12 | Call The Cops 4:16 feat. Jacky Jasper | 82 |
| 13 | Brothers Feel Fly 3:52 | 83 |
| 14 | Side Line 4:23 | 79 |
| 15 | Bitch Gets No Love 2:58 | 71 |
| 16 | Shopping List (Skit) 0:22 | 83 |
| 17 | Body Bag 3:32 | 83 |
| 18 | Mental Case 3:48 | 83 |
| 19 | Leave Me Alone 5:03 | 84 |
| 20 | Live 9:13 Contains hidden track "Bald Headed Girl" | 84 |