High_Rum

76 -> 70

Idk maybe I'm just a hater, but this doesn't work for me as much as it does everyone else. I love how futuristic and forward thinking this album is, but a lot of the songs feel half baked. Like there's a great idea for a song, but it doesn't have any real progression and just gets too repetitive even for a club banger. Not bad by any means, but I think if it had a few more months in the kitchen it could've been so much better and really special.

Rating #311: The Renaissance - Q-Tip

This requires another listen, but I like what I heard.

Rating #310: Reasonable Doubt - JAŸ-Z

This is not what I expected based on what I've heard from Jay before, so it was a very pleasant surprise. I expected something more hardcore, and it definitely has moments where it is that, but for the most part this is really laid back and fun to listen to. The production is so smooth and catchy, and Jay has a great flow and good bars all throughout. There's only two songs I don't like (Ain't No... and Friend Or Foe) and neither ... read more

77 -> 75

I've never been the hugest fan of this album, I've always thought it's good, but the first half is a little too mellow and boring imo and the hits are to big and overplayed for me to properly enjoy them (which isn't the album's fault ofc). Definitely some great stuff on here though, and a nice change of pace for Abel.