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50 Cent - The Massacre

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'EclipZe:
I like the album... nice review

Minkaveli:
7/10

xp:
ive certainly heard worse, but i dont think this will do get rich numbers.

Larrabee:
01. Intro ( not rated )

02. In My Hood - Decent production, gets better as the song moves along...50 brings nothing special here, just the usual, and his voice\flow sounds choppy on purpose...like he's trying to sound grimy ( * * 1\2 )

03. This Is 50 - Better than the previous effort. Slightly stronger performance from 50, chorus is aight...the beat's on the some horror movie type shit...nice ( * * * 1\2 )

04. I'm Supposed To Die Tonight - I don't know why but Em's beat here is kinda disappointing. It sounds too stripped down to the core, but for what it's worth, it's a solid piece of work...50's hook is annoying for the most part, but lyrically, he shines with some above average verses and the subject matter is decent ( * * * 1\2 )

05. Piggy Bank - 50 might've saved his own ass by declaring this as mere 'warning shots'. This is no Back Down, but the hype surrounding it alone gives it something a bit special. Needlz drops an ill beat, utilzing some dope strings, percussion & drums...tight as hell beat, and 50 Cent delivers the disses...nothing more nothing less. Chorus is catchy as shit ( * * * * )

06. Gatman & Robbin' - Neat little Batman theme here, but "Business" is much iller than this. Here it just sounds like they tried a bit too hard to bring forward the concept. 50 sounds kinda ridiculous trying to keep up with Em's goofy approach, but it's interesting to listen to. The beat is hot, with rotating bass tones and various Batman-esque keys. Lyrically, neither Em or 50 spit anything too noteworthy, so it's all about flow and charisma here. ( * * * 1\2 )

07. Candy Shop - The catchy lead single that sounds hot for a week, then radio plays the shit out of it...Scott Storch supplies his standard production...beat wise, here we get Terror Squad's "Lean Back" having sex with Jada's "U Make Me Wanna"...holy shit, that's interesting, since 50's got issues with both of them...funny how things work out. Anyway, 50's lyrics are basic, yet decent for first single material. Olivia's got a nice singing voice, for what it's worth. Chorus is built to sell. ( * * * )

08. Outta Control - Straight fire right here...Dre's beat is as banging as it gets, like everyone said it sounds like Higher II, but in my opinion, the instrumental is doper than Higher by a little. Everything from the bass to the drums to the melodies\keys, it's sick. 50 could NOT fuck this up even if he wanted to. He actually sounds inspired here, for a club cut. The chorus is my favorite of the album, and the lyrics are aight, nothing special, with a few hot moments. All about the production & delivery on this one. It's gotta be a single, this could blow up bigger than In Da Club if pushed enough ( * * * * * )

09. Get In My Car - This is a mix between filler and single material. Hi-Tek's beat is playful and catchy, but repetitve. 50's vocals are boring for the most part with very little quality...another potential single, seeing as how it's got that sunny laid back flavor, but it doesn't do much for me ( * * 1\2 )

10. Ski Mask Way - now this is more like it. Disco D laid down a sick mixtape like beat, which Em added to...really well put together keys and samples, creating an underground feel. 50 Cent spits street influenced lyrics about getting shit the fast way, typical mafioso type subject matter, but it's good enough here. Chorus is hot, too ( * * * * )

11. A Baltimore Love Thing - At least he tried something different this time. 50 gets creative and plays the role of heroin and vividly describes its power and influence. Brilliant concept, which he didn't fuck up...as far as verses & hook go, little to no flaws...it's just that the beat is too basic...it's good and rugged, but not really atmospheric or dark enough ( * * * * 1\2 )

12. Ryder Music - Nice beat produced by Hi-Tek...well-rounded production, and 50 spits some more laid back raps, still failing to rap about anything too significant...if it wasn't for the dope chorus and beat, I'd call this filler ( * * * )

13. Disco Inferno - the street single that's climbing the charts, still...On Fire II is right, though I dig "On Fire" much more than this...50 spits something for the ladies and for the clubs, laying it down decent enough...Dre's fingerprints are on this, and you can tell with a few trademark synths and drum patterns ( * * * * )

14. Just A Lil Bit - another track produced by Scott Storch. Some sick flutes and melodies in this beat, which only gets better as Dre's mixing comes into play...50's subject matter here is no different from Candy Shop...boring as hell lyrics, but the flow has its moments..by this point tracks are starting to sound the same... ( * * * 1\2 )

15. Gunz Come Out - I was expecting a little more from Dre behind the boards...the drums are nice and clean, the little piano loop is hot, and the Mosh-like melody is decent, but not one of Dre's best pieces of work...the chorus tries very hard to be grimy, it just sounds annoying...lyrically, a few ill lines but that's about it ( * * * )

16. My Toy Soldier - typical but sick beat provided by Eminem. 50 sounds good on this beat, spitting some occassional fire...Yayo drops a memorable verse and the chorus is pretty good. A much needed strong cut at this point in the album ( * * * * 1\2 )

17. Position Of Power - I love the instrumental. Very, very nice beat produced by J.R. Haunting piano play, drums, a few strings...this is the beat that should've been for Baltimore Love Thing, but oh well...50 lays down a good chorus and spits a couple of pretty decent verses...not bad at all ( * * * * )

18. Build You Up - very generic song, I must say. He's talking about the same shit, it's boring listening to this...Jamie Foxx's vocals aren't too shabby, while 50 sounds real uninspired. Scott Storch drops his worst beat of the album...while it's not garbage, it's no where near great...I hear  a piece of "Can't Deny It In There" on a melody... ( * * 1\2 )

19. God Gave Me Style - I'm not feeling the singing one bit, but what can ya do...it's 50 Cent. Needlz drops an OK instrumental, while 50 tries to get a little introspective and spiritual...eh, I'll give him credit for effort but this is basic filler ( * * * )

20. So Amazing - lyrically and topic-wise, this song is no different from a few others on the album, but it's the best of the bunch. I'm really feeling this track. Olivia's chorus is warm and sunny, like the beat. JR drops another great beat, this time it's more uptempo and radio friendly. 50's verses are alright, as it's the production and chorus that gives this a high mark ( * * * * )

21. I Don't Need Em - BuckWild drops a beefy, bass & horn driven instrumental...lyrically, 50 spits something somewhat raw, and fitting for the production...not bad at all, but it sounds like it's missing something ( * * * )

22. Hate It Or Love It Remix - it's kinda surreal listening to this song now, after the rivalry that's developed between G-Unit and the Game. Wrapping things up is the remix to an already dope song and current Game single...the beat is no different from the OG, so it's still a great one...50's verse is the same, but Game's is different...he's got the best one, followed by Yayo, then Buck, then Banks...tight way to end the album.

Overall, The Massacre is a good album, with some strong production and a few quality cut songs. Better than Get Rich Or Die Tryin? For now, no...but it's still growing on me, so time will tell. Thanks for reading, ya'll.

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^^I like your reviews dude, nice detailed

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