ICE CUBE - MAN DOWN (Offical Discussion)

[Sccit]

This album has a few songs that reminded me war and peace vol 1 era... but ironic thing is war and peace vol 2 sonicly sounds way more better than this. Seems cube works with bad engineers nowadays.

he shoulda brought it to labcabin records and big bass


but tbh i’m diggin this album so far .. what in hearing sounds good. a step up from everythangs corrupt, which i also liked.

[Ebony BONeZ]

I've got 5150 on repeat
It's available to add to your playlist as a single on Spotify
I love having a laugh at myself and I think I'm the resident skitzo here so I'm sure you all know why I relate
I've listened about 10 times already
Cube is doing a live blow-by-blow on tiktok tonight 8pm ET 5pm PT so I've signed up for an account
I still really like the beat to Take Me To Your Leader and Facts is dope 🔥
The intro Twilight song is cruisey and makes me wanna watch the sunset
Not sure what to think of She's Sanctified but that's probably bc I'm celibate
I look forward to listening again
And I renig my initial comment on Cube’s delivery
He sounds great AND different on every track

[Duck Duck Doggy]

There’s some tracks I’m not feeling and some ok ones but the good ones outweigh those and at this point in his career I just want to appreciate the good

[Ebony BONeZ]

I think I understand the concept of the album title and cover now: It's a young Ice Cube looking at himself and his career dead on the sidewalk.

The actual concept was embracing being an alpha male and challenging the "toxic masculinity" narrative

[Sccit]

The actual concept was embracing being an alpha male and challenging the "toxic masculinity" narrative

safe+sound is one of those people who use the term toxic masculinity .. no need to even begin tryna reason wit him on anything cube related

[Ebony BONeZ]

safe+sound is one of those people who use the term toxic masculinity .. no need to even begin tryna reason wit him on anything cube related

Maybe you should hook him up with Infinite
He's trapped in the 90's too

[Jay_J]

Ice Cube's album cover and album title make more sense after Kendrick drops an album same day.

Lets admit, cube's down right now

[HighEyeCue]

I think I understand the concept of the album title and cover now: It's a young Ice Cube looking at himself and his career dead on the sidewalk.

I don’t know about that…the album at first listen sounds pretty solid…he’s not debuting at number 1 on the charts or anything but where he’s at in this point of his career he should be satisfied

[Ebony BONeZ]

Enjoyed most of the tiktok live
It went for 2 hours
He's doing a whole heap of videos for the album and hinted at a tour

[geezy]

Thanks to Cube for the project.

Not perfect but a lot bangers and all we can ask for at this stage of the Legend’s career.

It’s all positive for Westcoast music on my side, everyone out and dropping, love it!

[WCThang]

More highs than lows like everybody said! All we can ask for at this point in his career.

[WCThang]

Rollin' at Twilight - 3/5

It's my Ego - 4.25/5

So Sensitive - 4/5

She's Sanctified - 2.75/5

Not Like Them - 4.5/5

5150 - 4.25/5

No Cap - 2/5

3 Lil' Piggies - 3/5

Ghetto Story - 4.25/5

Facts - 3.75/5

Fighting for my life in Paradise - 4/5

Let's get this money together - 4.25/5

Burn Rubber - 2/5

Especially You - 2/5

Break the Mirror - 4.5/5

Talking Bout These Rappers - 3.5/5

Scary Movie - 4.25/5

Take me to your Leader - 4/5

Ego Maniacs - 4.25/5

[Ebony BONeZ]

Rollin' at Twilight - 3/5

It's my Ego - 4.25/5

So Sensitive - 4/5

She's Sanctified - 2.75/5

Not Like Them - 4.5/5

5150 - 4.25/5

No Cap - 2/5

3 Lil' Piggies - 3/5

Ghetto Story - 4.25/5

Facts - 3.75/5

Fighting for my life in Paradise - 4/5

Let's get this money together - 4.25/5

Burn Rubber - 2/5

Especially You - 2/5

Break the Mirror - 4.5/5

Talking Bout These Rappers - 3.5/5

Scary Movie - 4.25/5

Take me to your Leader - 4/5

Ego Maniacs - 4.25/5

What's with this .25 bs
Just give the man his 🎤 🎤🎤🎤🎤

[WCThang]

What's with this .25 bs
Just give the man his 🎤 🎤🎤🎤🎤

Just tryna differentiate some tracks from others.

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 Ice Cube – Man Down   



 A living musical legend having the passion and will to create after having already solidified their legacy is to be marveled at and respected. Yet, the other side of the coin is that due to the passage of time, they may not be able to create the same levels of greatness on a consistent basis. Such is the case for Ice Cube on Man Down, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee’s eleventh solo studio album and first full-length release in over six years.

Man Down gets off to a strong start, as Cube is in top form on the early highlights “Rollin’ At Twilight” and “Not Like Them,” but gets its moment broken during its latter half by less inspiring fare. Numbers such as “I’mma Burn Rubber,” “Especially,” “Talkin’ Bout These Rappers,” and “Take Me To Your Leader” pale in comparison to standouts like “No Cap,” “Ghetto Story,” “Break the Mirror,” and “Scary Movie,” leading to mixed-results for the overall listening experience.

That said, there’s more positive than negative to be said about Man Down, as Ice Cube puts forth a serviceable effort that shows he’s still got some magic left in the tank, albeit intermittingly. – PB