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Nothing was the same is a short, enjoyable album that's feels really boring and not polished, and not in the good way.

Best Track - From Time (9/10)
Worst Travk - 305 To My City (0/10)

Danny Continues to show his key elements over 10 years ago

Alright, here’s a full review of Limp Bizkit’s Gold Cobra as a 0/10 album:

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Album Review: Gold Cobra – Limp Bizkit

Rating: 0/10

Overview:
Released in 2011, Gold Cobra was supposed to mark a comeback for Limp Bizkit, the nu-metal band that dominated the late ‘90s and early 2000s. Instead, it serves as a cautionary tale of style overstaying its welcome. Nearly every element of this album fails to land, leaving a disjointed, frustrating listening ... read more

Ah, GNX by Kendrick Lamar — that one’s definitely high up there for me. I’d rate it around 9.5/10.

Here’s the breakdown:

Strengths:

Flows & Features: Kendrick’s delivery is insane across the album, and the features (SZA, Roddy Ricch, Wallie the Sensei, Peysoh, etc.) all enhance the vibe rather than overshadow him.

Production: From Sounwave to Jack Antonoff to Mustard and Kamasi Washington, the beats are polished, dynamic, and diverse—sometimes jazzy, ... read more

Ah, Illmatic by Nas — a classic that basically defined modern hip-hop.

I’d give it a 10/10.

Here’s why:

Lyrical Brilliance: Nas was only 20 when he made this, yet his storytelling, wordplay, and imagery are unmatched. Every track paints Queensbridge vividly—street life, struggle, triumph, and survival.

Production: Producers like DJ Premier, Large Professor, Pete Rock, and Q-Tip crafted beats that are timeless, jazzy, gritty, and perfectly matched to Nas’s ... read more

Here’s my take on God Does Like Ugly by JID:

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Overall Rating

I’d rate God Does Like Ugly a 9.0/10. It’s a bold and ambitious project that showcases JID’s technical brilliance, storytelling prowess, and emotional depth.

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What Works

1. Lyrical Mastery Meets Authentic Storytelling

JID balances rapid-fire flows with deeply personal narratives. Critics praise his "lyrical gymnastics" and his ability to root them in genuine emotion and lived experience ... read more

I’d give The Forever Story by JID a 9.2/10 — easily one of the best rap albums of the 2020s so far.

Here’s the breakdown:

Standouts (9.5–10/10):
Radar, Dance Now, Crack Sandwich, Kody Blu 31, Bruddanem (feat. Lil Durk), Sistanem, Lauder Too
→ These hit that sweet spot of sharp lyricism, emotional weight, and top-tier production. JID’s flows here are untouchable.

Great but slightly below the top (8–9/10):
Surround Sound (feat. 21 Savage & Baby ... read more

I’d put Apollo XXI by Steve Lacy at about an 8.4/10 overall.

Here’s how I’d break it down:

Best Tracks: N Side, Playground, Love 2 Fast, and Guide — these really showcase Steve’s unique mix of funk, R&B, and indie.

Solid but not peak: Only If (nice intro), Hate CD, Lay Me Down — they’re cool, but not as replayable as the highlights.

Weaker moments: Basement Jack and Like Me (feat. DAISY) are creative but drag a bit and lose momentum compared to ... read more

It feels rushed, scattered, and undercooked compared to the talent involved. There are flashes of greatness (some features come in strong, and a few production choices hit), but overall it lacks cohesion, depth, and replay value. Especially given the expectations after Vultures 1, it came off more like leftover ideas than a focused project. For me, it’s one of those albums where you know the artists are capable of so much more, which makes it even more disappointing.

it’s one of those rare albums that works both as a piece of art and as something you can just listen to. The production fuses jazz, funk, and hip-hop in a way that feels alive, not just experimental for the sake of it. The themes hit on race, identity, depression, fame, and resilience, and the way Kendrick builds it into almost a play-like structure makes it timeless. Songs like u and Alright show his vulnerability and his hope side by side, which gives the album real emotional weight. ... read more