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Elements => Tha Vault => Album Review => Topic started by: Murrow on November 11, 2001, 04:08:16 PM
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This was the album were Dre's new style fully appeared, futuristic funk...now, it's Dre's signature sound. I'ma rate each beat out of 5, then I want you guys to do so. Giv and overall grade for the beats too.
The Watcher - 5/5 - Classic beat to start shit off. Great bass, with tight horns and trumpets in between many layers of keys.
Fuck You - 5/5 - The guitar on this is crazy, and again, the bass is nuts.
Still D-R-E - 5/5 - Very unique for Dre when this hit. The ukelaly (spelling) is the body of the track. Great beat all around. Drums are ill too.
Big Egos - 4.5/5 - Nice raw drums on this one. A keyboard orientated beat with a dark tone to it.
Xxplosive - 4.5 - Great beat. The guitar makes the track. Good bass. Pretty simple beat.
What's The Difference - 5/5 - So much shit goin on with this one, trumpets, violin samples etc. Then when the hook kicks in it gets even more uglier. Awesome beat.
Light Speed - 4.5/5 - Dre really showcases his futuristic style here. You got all these fireworks/atmospheric noises poppin off.
Forgot About Dre - 5/5 - One of the greatest beats I've EVER heard. Dam, those violins are mad tight period.
The Next Episode - 5/5 - What can I say. Ill drums, and Dre goes nuts with those space age sounding samples. Beat is at it's best when the bridge kicks in before each verse.
Let's Get High - 4/5 - Not really feelin the heavy bass at all. But the beat gets better when the chrous comes in.
Bitch Niggaz - 3/5 - Not really feelin Dre here. Too plain for me, doesn't fit wit the album in my opinion.
Murder Ink - 4.5/5 - Dre's borrow's the Halloween keys and updates em 2001 style. Lot of futuristic shit sounding off here. An errie beat all together.
Some L.A. Niggaz - 4./5 - The drums and bass play off nicely. Great keys here once again.
Ackrite - 4/5 - Nice beat here, I like it better as the song moves along.
Housewife - 4.5 - Bass is dope, more errie keys which I love.
Bang Bang - 5/5 - Unique beat. The plucking sound by the guitar is nice and the keys are ill.
Overall: Classic 10/10
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The production on this album is superb, even though I think its a highly overrated album. The production was w/o a doubt the strongest point of the album. Im not gonna rate every song, cuz I havent heard the album in a while, but Dre came nice on the boards. Still, I think Doggystyle remains his best work, as far as production goes.......
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In Order my favourites beats were
1. Still Dre
2. Forgot About Dre
3. Next Episode
4. Some L.A. Niggaz
5. Whats The Difference
6. Big Egos
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The Watcher - 4.5/5
Fuck You - 5/5
Still D-R-E - 5/5
Big Egos - 4/5
Xxplosive - 5/5
What's The Difference - 5/5
Light Speed - 4.5/5
Forgot About Dre - 4.5/5
The Next Episode - 5/5
Let's Get High - 4/5
Bitch Niggaz -5/5
Murder Ink - 3/5
Some L.A. Niggaz - 3/5
Ackrite - 4/5
Housewife - 4.5/5 - Bass is dope, more errie keys which I love.
Bang Bang - 5/5
VERYgood produced album
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The Watcher- 4.5/5
Fuck You- 5/5
Still D.R.E- 5/5
Big egos 5/5
XXxplosive- 6/5, my favorite beat on here
Whats tha difference- 4.5/5
Light speed- 4.5/5
Forgot about Dre- 5/5
Next Episode- 5/5
Lets Get High- 4.5/5
Bitch Niggaz- 5/5
Murder Ink- 5/5
Some La Niggaz- 4.7/5
Housewife- 3.5/5
Ackrite- 3.5/5
Bang Bang- 4/5
The Message- even though dre didnt produce it i give it a 5/5
Bang Bang
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The Watcher - 4.5/5
Fuck You - 5/5 - Bass Line's Off The Richter
Still D-R-E - 4.5/5 - Dope, But Kinda Overrated. The Lyrics And Vocals Made This Song.
Big Egos - 4.5/5 - The Drums Are Awesome. Best Drums Ever On A Dre Song?
Xxplosive - 5/5
What's The Difference - 5/5 - Sound That's Never Been Done Before, I Don't Think.
Light Speed - 5/5 - Keys In The Background And Sound Effects Make This Perfect
Forgot About Dre - 4.5/5
The Next Episode - 4.5/5
Let's Get High - 4.5/5 - The Ambience In The Background Makes This A Dope Song. Nice Harmonies Too. And The Rappers Play Good Together.
Bitch Niggaz -5/5 - Incognito, I Disagree With You On This One. That Beat Was Very Good. The Bassline Alone Makes It Great.
Murder Ink - 3.5/5 - Not Very Dreish.
Some L.A. Niggaz - 5/5 - The Way He Drops The Beat Out Every Few Bars Is Genius. Listen To Hittman And Xzibit's Verse, And The Way They Play With Silence. Awesome.
Ackrite - 4/5 - Decent
Housewife - 5/5 - Dope Funky Bassline.
Bang Bang - 5/5 - tight, Tight, Tight, Tight, Tight, Tight Sample. One Of The Best Ever Samples, I Think.
The Message - 4.5/5 - Very Nicely Done, The Keys Are Very Pretty And Elegant In This Bad Boy
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this album is classic and everyone knows it. it also came out 2 years ago and its time to talk about something new.
also, this should be on the review board
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1.The Watcher - 4.75/5
2.Fuck You - 4.75/5
3.Still D-R-E - 5/5
4.Big Egos - 4.75/5
5.Xxplosive - 5/5
6.What's The Difference - 5/5
7.Light Speed - 4.75/5
8.Forgot About Dre - 5/5
9.The Next Episode - 5/5
10.Let's Get High - 4.25/5
11.Bitch Niggaz - 4.5/5
12.Murder Ink - 4.5/5
13.Some L.A. Niggaz - 4/5
14.Ackrite - 5/5
15.Housewife - 4.75/5
16.Bang Bang - 5/5
Overall, Classic...
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My Favourite Beats On The Album:
Fuck You
What's The Difference
The Next Episode
Soma L.A. Niggaz
Ackrite
The Message
There The Songs With Classic Beats, The Song With Just Dope Beats:
Still D.R.E.
XXPlosive
Forgot About Dre
Housewife
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this album is classic and everyone knows it. it also came out 2 years ago and its time to talk about something new.
also, this should be on the review board