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Title: J. Cole - "2014 Forest Hills Drive" (Discussion Thread)
Post by: Chamillitary Click on December 03, 2014, 09:50:52 AM
(http://wac.450f.edgecastcdn.net/80450F/theboombox.com/files/2014/12/J.-Cole-2.jpg)

1. “Intro”
2. “January 28th”
3. “Wet Dreamz”
4. “03’ Adolescence”
5. “A Tale of 2 Citiez”
6. “Fire Squad”
7. “St. Tropez”
8. “G.O.M.D.”
9. “No Role Modelz”
10. “Hello”
11. “Apparently”
12. “Love Yourz”
13. “Note to Self”

It's out. Phenomenal first listen reviews on the internet. Listening now. Hyped. 8)

Wonder if I'll switch from Royce to Cole as album of the year in less than two days lol.
Title: Re: J. Cole - "2014 Forest Hills Drive" (Discussion Thread)
Post by: Dogg Ly Dogg on December 03, 2014, 10:05:43 AM
Too many albums dropping lately it's hard to keep up with all these releases  ;D
I'll try to listen to it soon as I get a minute
Title: Re: J. Cole - "2014 Forest Hills Drive" (Discussion Thread)
Post by: Chamillitary Click on December 03, 2014, 10:15:34 AM
Half way through. Incredible.

& I was never really a Cole fan.
Title: Re: J. Cole - "2014 Forest Hills Drive" (Discussion Thread)
Post by: Chamillitary Click on December 03, 2014, 10:51:29 AM
Yeah, album of the year. By far. Not even close.
Title: Re: J. Cole - "2014 Forest Hills Drive" (Discussion Thread)
Post by: bouli77 on December 03, 2014, 11:20:34 AM
Link needed 8)
Title: Re: J. Cole - "2014 Forest Hills Drive" (Discussion Thread)
Post by: Dogg Ly Dogg on December 03, 2014, 11:47:55 AM
I took time to listen to the entire album and it's really good, I'm not fan of the dude but except for a couple songs it's a great effort.
Title: Re: J. Cole - "2014 Forest Hills Drive" (Discussion Thread)
Post by: Matty on December 03, 2014, 04:18:40 PM
so eventually dude is actually dropping a worthwhile LP? don't feel like his albums so far were the best reflection of his talent. will have to try and give this one a listen.
Title: Re: J. Cole - "2014 Forest Hills Drive" (Discussion Thread)
Post by: Blood$ on December 03, 2014, 05:23:04 PM
so eventually dude is actually dropping a worthwhile LP? don't feel like his albums so far were the best reflection of his talent. will have to try and give this one a listen.

yeah I still think Friday Night Lights is his best body of work

I'll share my thoughts on this after I hear it
Title: Re: J. Cole - "2014 Forest Hills Drive" (Discussion Thread)
Post by: Chamillitary Click on December 03, 2014, 07:24:37 PM
so eventually dude is actually dropping a worthwhile LP? don't feel like his albums so far were the best reflection of his talent. will have to try and give this one a listen.

I don't think it's close.
Title: Re: J. Cole - "2014 Forest Hills Drive" (Discussion Thread)
Post by: Minkaveli on December 05, 2014, 05:57:47 PM
I thought this album started out real strong (first 3-4 tracks) but really tailed off the last 3-4 tracks.  Sex track was hilarious.  Hooks and samples were on point.  J Cole was trying to do a Mos Def impression or something at the end.  Not a bad album but not in my top 10 for the year.  7/10.
Title: Re: J. Cole - "2014 Forest Hills Drive" (Discussion Thread)
Post by: Remedy360 on December 06, 2014, 04:08:16 PM
I've never really been that into the guy but decided to check this out, it's definitely dope. Was pleasently surprised.
Title: Re: J. Cole - "2014 Forest Hills Drive" (Discussion Thread)
Post by: Matty on December 12, 2014, 08:51:52 AM
got chance to listen and it's a very solid album, easily cole's best. the production is well done with a nice laid back sound. lots of live instrumentation, cool bass sounds and a solid mix. most importantly it fits the content. lyrically he's on point with a variety of flows and genuine lyrics. i'd say the first half of the album is the high point and it tails off toward the end with a few weaker joints. but overall very cohesive and feels more like a real 'hip hop' record than a lot of stuff being put out these days.
Title: Re: J. Cole - "2014 Forest Hills Drive" (Discussion Thread)
Post by: LAC/EASTSIDE on December 18, 2014, 02:49:21 PM
Dope beats.
Title: Re: J. Cole - "2014 Forest Hills Drive" (Discussion Thread)
Post by: LAC/EASTSIDE on December 24, 2014, 02:01:44 PM
Ain't going to lie; this is a dope album. One of the best of 2014, without question.
Title: Re: J. Cole - "2014 Forest Hills Drive" (Discussion Thread)
Post by: westside159 on December 24, 2014, 05:57:23 PM
I lsitened to this album and it's decent at best , the best songs are track #2 and track # 4 . The rest is alright .
Title: Re: J. Cole - "2014 Forest Hills Drive" (Discussion Thread)
Post by: westside159 on December 24, 2014, 05:59:19 PM
I thought this album started out real strong (first 3-4 tracks) but really tailed off the last 3-4 tracks.  Sex track was hilarious.  Hooks and samples were on point.  J Cole was trying to do a Mos Def impression or something at the end.  Not a bad album but not in my top 10 for the year.  7/10.

EXACTLY MY THOUGHTS ON THE ALBUM . COULDN'T HAVE SAID IT BETTER . You must have been reading my mind lol
Title: Re: J. Cole - "2014 Forest Hills Drive" (Discussion Thread)
Post by: Blood$ on December 27, 2014, 01:48:44 PM
good album but it does trail off at the end

on the fence whether or not to cop it, I feel like Sideline Story was better
Title: Re: J. Cole - "2014 Forest Hills Drive" (Discussion Thread)
Post by: Chamillitary Click on December 28, 2014, 01:53:59 PM
Not getting the "fell off towards the end" commentary. Every song is bare minimum 4/5 to me. "No Role Models", "Apparently" & "Hello" are great songs.

Album of the year for me.
Title: Re: J. Cole - "2014 Forest Hills Drive" (Discussion Thread)
Post by: Leggy Hendrix on December 29, 2014, 06:18:29 AM
 :sleep: :sleep: :sleep:  <- me listening to this album  :-\
Title: Re: J. Cole - "2014 Forest Hills Drive" (Discussion Thread)
Post by: Blood$ on December 29, 2014, 03:01:04 PM
Not getting the "fell off towards the end" commentary. Every song is bare minimum 4/5 to me. "No Role Models", "Apparently" & "Hello" are great songs.

Album of the year for me.

I think it's mostly because the first half is stronger and knocks harder, those tracks are a little softer and more introspective towards the end but not bad by any means

"Fire Squad" is some of the hardest shit out at the moment  8)
Title: Re: J. Cole - "2014 Forest Hills Drive" (Discussion Thread)
Post by: Chamillitary Click on December 29, 2014, 03:32:43 PM
"A Tale Of 2 Citiez" bangs too.