This album has really brought something LOTUG has not yet. Yes they've brought the energy down a tab, they've not screamin on tracks (and I'm not saying that condescendingly) but they have still brought lyrics, the beats sound like "today's" underground, and yes, there's still tons of passion here. After this I hope they do keep putting out tracks. I'm pretty happy I bought this album, and since I did feel the first two, but they never became a definitive classic for me, I just might end up claiming this as their best album to date.
September 29, 2007 |  | (3+half) The RESURRECTION of the funky child!! |  |
After getting the 1st 2 albums by LOTUG when they came out i was dying to get this a.s.a.p. To be honest i wasnt sure how they would come back (a point that Mr.Funkee talks about in the intro) and was actually surprised, but pleased for the most part. 2 things made this album different from the jump, (1)theres alot of interludes which they never really did before and i think they just waste time and (2)Lord Jazz handles the production instead of Marley Marl, with K-Def only doing the one track, Govna-matic doing one and A kid called Roots doing 2. Other than that its the same recipe as before, funky beats and party rhymes galore. Both Doitall and Mr.Funkee sound sharp as nails like the time away only wetted their appetites for more while Jazz' production is excellent and diverse throughout. Although in my humble opinion there were afew weak tracks such as "Earth, Wind & Fire", "One Day" and possibly "Hennessey-pt.1" (compared to pt.2 its inferior) overall it doesnt take too much away from the album's quality. The remaining joints are brilliant with such standouts as "Retaliate" (brilliant comeback), "If you..." (classic Lords), "Take dat" (2nd best track here), "Blow your mind" (best track, simply outstanding), "Excuse me" (like pt.2 of "lord jazz hit me one time" from their debut album) and "Exodus" (a perfect ending to the album). We wait with bated breath for the 4th installment. God knows hiphop needs it at the moment.
February 6, 2007 | | As a fan for many years they droped a noch, but good. | |
Well since I brought the album it's ok. The lords need to put out some good videos, like hanassy 1 and 2. The song with the brat and something with a phat ass beat that is a remix. they have to sell first and as a # 1 fan they can do it.
October 8, 1999Unfortunatley not on Pendulum records no more, also Marley Marl has gone but still this is hot. Best track: Blow your mind.
April 14, 1999| | | BBoy Fans from Around The WorlD!!!!!!! | |
"Blow your mind" will rock the styles from the Chief Rocka Days. Check it, their album as a whole is not as great as thier 1st, but check "blow your Mind"
"The UncOntrollAble fUlL forCe crew Representin the BboY Nation" April 10, 1999
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