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After nearly a decade of finding themselves as a band, the Red Hot Chili Peppers had finally found success at finding that missing chemistry resulting in creating a flawless record. This whole record is a display of every band member at their best. With John's ripping guitar solos and funky guitar riffs, Flea's funky bass lines, Chad's hard hitting drumming, and Anthony's vocal delivery and flow, the band has an unbreakable chemistry on this record. Rick Rubin's production is stellar with a ... read more

Shadows Collide With People is a really experimental project combining elements of electronic music and alternative rock. As John experiments with this combination instrumentally, he writes about his past and looks back on his struggles, regrets, and his hope moving forward. He often approaches these themes with acceptance of his past. I enjoyed a handful of tracks on this project. I thought "Carvel" was one of the greatest album openers I've ever heard. The instrumental intro ... read more

College Dropout is Kanye's big middle finger to all of the people who thought he couldn't make it. The whole concept of the album is shining light on the fact you don't have to follow the normal path of life in order to make it. Kanye writes in his lyrics and tells his story on how he made it as a rapper and is on his path to fame. His production on the album is very soulful and fresh with his own unique style. Personally, I think this album gets a little weak around the middle but really ... read more

Operation Doomsday takes a debut album to a whole new perspective. DOOM uses his debut album almost as an origin story to his villainous character. The many superhero cartoon samples and skits tell a story on how DOOM was created and his plans to take over the world, which the world could be a metaphor for the rap industry. I really enjoy the whole LoFi atmosphere the production creates because it really gives the project a dark vibe just like a villain. DOOM's wordplay is very clever and ... read more