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Quote from: Adon on April 28, 2010, 09:18:34 PMI like most of the songs, but I never want to listen to it. And I don't know why.Same for me. I can't explain it either!
I like most of the songs, but I never want to listen to it. And I don't know why.
It feels cliche, formulaic, lazy and average by the standards of Jay-Z. None of the songs are terrible but the most part it's uninspiring as there aren't many songs I would choose to include on a play list. Jay-Z is rapping well within himself and some of the production jumps from the uninteresting to the downright boring. If Blueprint 2 was simply one cd, the songs would better these ones, no question in my opinion.
This album was pretty dope and I remember lots hating on this..How do y'all look at it right now?1. What We Talkin' About - 4.5/5 - Always loved this, perfect intro.2. Thank you - 3.75/5 - Grown on me, hated Jay's flow on this when it came out but its cool to me now..3. DOA - 5/5 - Always loved it of course4. Run This Town - 4/5 - good mainstream rap5. Empire State of Mind - 5/5 - best single I've heard in a while6. Real As It Gets - 3.5/5 - Not bad, Jay/Jeezy could do better though7. On To The Next One - 4/5 - best swizz Beats instrumental in a while..monster 8. Off That - 3.75/5 - again, monster instrumental.9. A Star Is Born - 4.25/5 - J Cole murdered this 10. Venus Vs. Mars - 4.5/5 - I think re bumping the album just now made me realize how bad I specifically slept on this joint. Jay kills this shit.11. Already Home - 4.25/5 - Love Kid Cudi, this is a dope collaboration and Cudi kills the hooj12. Hate - 2/5 - This is still plain weird lol13. Reminder - 4.25/5 - Again, like "Venus Vs. Mars", didn't realize how Jay raps his ass off on this.14. So Ambitious - 3.75/5 - Always love Jay-Neptunes collaborations. Another smooth delivery from Pharrell that works.15. Young Forever - 4/5 - Say what y'all want, love the re-make lol.Thoughts ??
forgettable album imo