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Elements => Tha Vault => Album Review => Topic started by: _That_Cracka_J on December 25, 2002, 02:33:50 PM
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Nas – God’s Son
1. Get down…Automatically reminiscent of Ice T’s “You played yourself”, using the sample of ‘The Boss’. Nas flows like water over the smooth track telling a story. 4.5/5
2. The cross…Dope production by Eminem—it matches up well to Nas’ flow and delivery. Great hook. 5/5
3. Made you look…Nas lays down some great verses, but the beat is terrible. It would be a hell of a lot better if the beat were different. 3/5
4. Last real nigga alive…Tight slow production. Nas tells a summarization of his come-up into the rap game. He takes shots and give props. 4.5/5
5. Zone out…The production sounds like it’s being played backwards. This is pretty much a Bravehearts track, with Nas laying down minimal vocals. The Bravehearts do not bring much to the table here. 1.5/5
6. Hey Nas…Fairly simple production opens the track up and Nas begins to tell a story of a woman and later expands to what he looks for in a soul mate. Kelis sounds great on the hook. 4/5
7. I can…Another basic beat but what makes it come alive is the melodic piano. Nas spits 3 great verses in this inspirational track, mainly aimed at children. The children’s vocals are a nice touch to the chorus. 4.5/5
8. Book of rhymes…This is a unique concept of a song. Nas is thumbing through some of his old rhymes while in the studio and stops in the middle of them and starts with another. Beat fits well. 4/5
9. Thugz mansion…This song does not sound right at all. Nas and Pac put down some dope lyrics, but it almost sounds like a country song. A+ for the vocals, but the acoustic version is a skipper. 2/5
10. Mastermind…Smooth production. Nas puts together a nice mafiaoso track. 4/5
11. Warrior song…The production by Alicia Keys is a bit bland, put Nas’ vocals sound great mixed with it. Alicia’s hook is A+. 4/5
12. Revolutionary warfare…Beat has an uptempo/happy feel to it. Nas and Lake sound good together trading verses back and forth on the last verse. 4/5
13. Dance…A heartfelt track dedicated to Nas’ mother. Two powerful verses. Great chorus. 5/5
14. Heaven…Chorus is a bit drawn out, but it still sounds good. Nas sounds great on the mic even though his flow is very different from his regular style. A good message about material things vs. tangible objects. 4/5
OVERALL…4/5
Very consistent album. The entire CD gives off an overall positive vibe, which is nice for a change with much of what comes out today. Nas’ most personal album to date, with a wide range of subject matter.
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Get Down 4/5
The Cross 3.5/5
Made You Look 4.5/5
Last Real Nigga Alve 5/5
Zone Out 5/5
Hey NaS 4.5/5
I Can 5/5
Book Of Rhymes 4/5
Thugz Mansion (Ac.) 4.5/5
Mastermind 2.5/5
Warrior Song 3.5/5
Relelutionary Warfare 3.5/5
Dance 4/5
Heaven 10/5
Thugz Mirror (Freestyle) 4/5
Pussy Killz 4.5/5
The G.O.D 3.5/5
The Pledge (Remix) 4.5/5
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Damn, a hella difference in opinions on a lot of 'em....it's all good!
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Here's my ratings:
01. Get Down
4/5
02. The Cross
4.5/5
03. Made You Look
3.75/5
04. Last Real Nigga Alive
4.25/5
05. Zone Out
2/5
06. Hey Nas
3.75/5
07. I Can
3.5/5
08. Book Of Rhymes
4.25/5
09. Thugz Mansion
4.25/5
10. Mastermind
3.5/5
11. Warrior Song
4/5
12. Revolutionary Warfare
3.75/5
13. Dance
4.25/5
14. Heaven
3.75/5
Overall = 4 mics
Good album, but it could have been much better. It's Nas' 3rd best album, behind Illmatic and Stillmatic. Peace!
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Nice review, id rate a few songs diffrent tho..
1. Get down…. 4.5/5
2. The cross… 4.8/5
3. Made you look…. 3.5/5
4. Last real nigga alive…. 4.7/5
5. Zone out… 2.9/5
6. Hey Nas…. 4.5/5
7. I can… 4.6/5
8. Book of rhymes… 5/5
9. Thugz mansion… 4.9/5
10. Mastermind… 4.8/5
11. Warrior song… 4/5
12. Revolutionary warfare… 4.3/5
13. Dance… 5/5
14. Heaven… 4.6/5
OVERALL…4.7/5
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Definetly a good album.
I'd say 4/5
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Get Down 4.25/5
The Cross 4/5
Made You Look 4.5/5
Last Real Nigga Alve 4/5
Zone Out 3/5
Hey NaS 3.75/5
I Can 4.25/5
Book Of Rhymes 3.5/5
Thugz Mansion (Ac.) 4.5/5
Mastermind 3.75/5
Warrior Song 3.5/5
Relelutionary Warfare 4/5
Dance 4.5/5
Heaven 4/5
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Get Down - Great opener, smooth track - 4.5/5
The Cross - One of the best Eminem productions yet. Nice verses - 4.25/5
Made You Look - Ruff street track. Kinda doesn't fit the rest of the album, but still it's dope - 4.25/5
Last Real Nigga Alive - Lyrically very interesting and a pretty impressive view on NY's 90's rap history from Nas' perspective - 5/5
Zone Out - I don't know why people don't like this. It's nuthin special, but I don't see what's supposed to be bad about it - 3.25/5
Hey Nas - Could be a nice track, but to me the chorus is very annoying - 3/5
I Can - Nice way of using a very old and well-known melody for a hiphop beat - 3.75/5
Book Of Rhymes - Very unique, The Alchemist's production fits nicely...overall one of the best tracks - 4.25
Thug'z Mansion (NY) - I just don't like that type of chorus. Pac's and Nas' verses make up for it though, plus the track not having any kind of bassline makes it very unique - 3.75/5
Mastermind - Average on this album, I skip this alot, not that it's wack or something though - 3/5
Warrior Song - Also rather average on this album - 2.75/5
Revolutionary Warfare - Great beat, interesting lyrics. I listen to this one alot - 4.5/5
Dance - Very deep and emotional, lyrically great. The hook fits in and Nas shows more skills than on most other tracks putting his feelings into words - 4.5/5
Heaven - Strange song, I like the uptempo beat it has, it's pretty unique too - 3.5/5
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Lets see, lyrics were on point.. he brought a whole lot of wisdom on this album
Beats, some alright ones. I like the beat to "Made you Look" and "Book of Rhymes".
Personally I think he needs to work on his delivery, I know alot of people will disagree cause according to most his delivery is just where it needs to be.
Production was decent too.
I'd give it a 4/5
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1. Get Down - 4.5/5
2. The Cross - 4/5
3. Made You Look - 5/5
4. Last Real Nigga Alive - 4/5
5. Zone Out - 3/5
6. Hey Nas - 3.5/5
7. I Can - 4/5
8. Book Of Rhymes - 4/5
9. Thugz Mansion (N.Y.) - 4.5/5
10. Mastermind - 4/5
11. Warrior Song - 4/5
12. Revolutionary Warfare - 4/5
13. Dance - 5/5
14. Heaven - 4.5/5
Overall: 4.5/5
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1. get down 5/5
2. the cross 4.5/5
3. made you look 5/5
4. last real nigga alive 5/5
5. zone out 4/5
6. hey nas 3.5/5
7. i can 4/5
8. book of rhymes 5/5
9. thugz mansion 5/5
10. mastermind 4/5
11. warrior song 3.5/5
12. revolutionary
13. dance 5/5
14. heaven 4/5
* thugz mirror 5/5
* pussy killz 5/5
* the g.o.d 4.5
i love this album, it's very near to cllasic to me.
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This album was pretty boring to me... it was a huge step backwards for Nas from "Stillmatic" Imo.
These tracks stand out: "Dance", "Get Down", "Book Of Rhymes" & "The Cross". The rest of the album is just mediocre...
3.5 / 5
Peace
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Damn guys good reviews maybe when i'm not tired and lazy i'll review it too.
peace
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wow!!!
_That_Cracka_J and lil 187..those reviews were wack..>!!!!
Zone Out....5/5...thats the worst song on the album!! :o
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Definetly a good album.
I'd say 4/5
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wow!!!
_That_Cracka_J and lil 187..those reviews were wack..>!!!!
Zone Out....5/5...thats the worst song on the album!! :o
Hey...you DID notice that I gave Zone Out 1.5/5 right?
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wow!!!
_That_Cracka_J and lil 187..those reviews were wack..>!!!!
Zone Out....5/5...thats the worst song on the album!! :o
Hey...you DID notice that I gave Zone Out 1.5/5 right?
sorry talking to 187...but i dissagree with u cracka...on ur reveiw
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wow!!!
_That_Cracka_J and lil 187..those reviews were wack..>!!!!
Zone Out....5/5...thats the worst song on the album!! :o
Hey...you DID notice that I gave Zone Out 1.5/5 right?
sorry talking to 187...but i dissagree with u cracka...on ur reveiw
You disagree with my review? I thought you also gave it a 4/5....I'm guessin' you mean my ratings of individual songs....
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the album is dope id give it 4/5
peeze
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i think made u look wuz a pimp song the different beat is what makes it stand out for me
book of rhymes is cool but he pauses too much
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dope album. 4/5.
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id give this album 3/5,i was a bit dissapointed in it really,not that its wack,but it dont measure up to "stillmatic" or even "the lost tapes",which i think are equally consistent records,in terms of classic appeal,.
my fav dope tracks from "godsson"
Made you look-great i thoughtfor a single,goood production,it grew on me,.
Last real nigga alive-great narrative,another grower,but the beat is a wee bit boreing on repeated listen,.
Thugmansion-prolly just my personal pref' here,but i like this better than both versions on Better Dayz,country sounding or not,.
I can-i thought a lil wack at first,but like the three tracks listed before here,it was a grower,i love the pianos,.
Mastermind-i liked this one on first listen,love the lyrix,its a personal fav nas track,.
Halfway dope tracks
Book of ryhmes-good concept,but i just dont it was executed well,kind of boring,.
Get down- a good openr for the album,very unexpected,.
worst track from "Godsson"
Zone out-this song is fucking terrible,.
everything else,...i didnt find that memerable,just "OK",but not great,.
initial dissapointment turned good into a constant player though,but i think its just another album,nothing great,.
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Nice review, here is my rating
1. Get down…. 4.5/5
2. The cross… 4.5/5
3. Made you look…. 3.5/5
4. Last real nigga alive…. 4.7/5
5. Zone out… 2.9/5
6. Hey Nas…. 4.5/5
7. I can… 4.6/5
8. Book of rhymes… 5/5
9. Thugz mansion… 4.5/5
10. Mastermind… 4/5
11. Warrior song… 4/5
12. Revolutionary warfare… 4/5
13. Dance… 5/5
14. Heaven… 5/5
15. Freestyle thugz mirror - 5/5
OVERALL…4.38/5
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1. Get down…. 4.5/5
My personal Fav on the album, dope beat nice lyrics
2. The cross… 3.75/5
Huge dissapointment, Eminem comes amatuer on the boards even though its a dope beat and Nas lyrics can be disrespectful
3. Made you look…. 3.25/5
Im suprised how well this single did considering thjje fact that its a "new type" of ol skool beat.....and its getting mad play...Lyrics are crap
4. Last real nigga alive…. 4.5/5
Dope ass lyrics......
5. Zone out… 1/5
I puked when I heard this./.....disgusting, Bravehearts better come harder!
6. Hey Nas…. 3/5
Dissapointment....I got the advance and I was shocked how bad this song is..... Nas bullshits himself and contradicts his "prophecies" on this and the chorus is wack.....and a huge dissapopintment
7. I can… 4/5
Nice Piano laced beat, ncie rhymes......IS GETTING MAD RADIO AND VIDEO PLAY but its for 10 yr old girls..chorus is wack as hell
8. Book of rhymes… 4.75/5
Very close to 5, but Nas has a wack verse in this...EXTREMELY CREATIVE is why its gets extra marks.....tight though
9. Thugz mansion… 3.5/5
Both OG and this are disgusting....Thansk to that little fagget Nas for ruining this track.... Pac even hated this bitch, fuck that eveyone else says
10. Mastermind… 3.75/5
Lyrics are nice, beat is decent....sounds similair to THE OG REMIX OF "Made You look".....
11. Warrior song… 3.75/5
Dissapointed with this and Alicia Keys part...
12. Revolutionary warfare… 4/5
dope lyrics....
13. Dance… 4/5
Mixed opinions of this..Im feelin it though
14. Heaven… 4.5/5
Creative song..."Put a famous bitch on the hook there you go with a platinum CD" is true.....
OVERALL…4.38/5