Busta Rhymes - Anarchy

Despite carrying still more of the apocalyptic trappings that have marked Busta's solo joints, Anarchy--touted by Elektra as the fourth in a trilogy, fittingly enough--is less a full-out blast of sociopolitical rage than the usual stack of free-flowing Rhymes consciousness. Both as winning and erratic as The Coming and E.L.E. (Extinction Level Event) before it, Anarchy nonetheless captures its star's unhinged style with panache and a handful of tour-de-force moments. (Check out the Stereolab sample on "Show Me What You Got" or the Busta/Raekwon/Ghostface Killah/Roc-Marciano crime-tale summit, "The Heist.") Finally, Busta deserves props for getting something worthwhile out of Lenny Kravitz--the off-kilter Rockwilder-produced funk jam "Make Noise"--long past the rocker's artistic sell-by date. --Rickey Wright Amazon.com

 Anarchy revisited (3 and 1/2 stars)
Dont get it twisted. This is not a terrible album. Its a solid release which potential to be great was ruined by suspect production in certain parts. I understand that Busta was going for an experimental album here but the production at times, doesnt do his vivid delivery any justice. His flow was still intact here. Salute Da Gods, Bladow, Show Me What You Got and Anarchy are proof of this. Enjoy Da Ride and Anarchy have mellow production that is saved by Busta's delivery. Fire, Make Noise(feat Lenny Kravitz), We Comin Through, Bladow, and We Put It Down for Y'all showcase Busta's creative genius. A Trip Out Of Town is proof that Busta can tell a good story too. The Heist feat Ghostface Killah, Raekwon and Roc Marciano is a dope collabo over an eerie beat. Another solid collabo shows up in the form of Why We Die(feat DMX and Jay-z). Live It Up and All Night are club records that sound out of place on here. Here We Go Again feat Flipmode Squad and Street S*** are terrible. I always thought Get Out was a horrible single and I still think it stinks. Ready For War is strange because I dont think a collabo with Busta Rhymes and M.O.P. is suppposed to put you to sleep like that song does. C'mon All My N****, Cmon All My B***** and How Much We Grew are just as boring. In short, Anarchy had potential to be one of the best experimental rap albums out there but the suspect and sleepy production keep it in the solid album category. This is far from Busta's worst album though. It Aint Safe No More is! Standout Tracks: SALUTE DA GODS, ENJOY DA RIDE, WE PUT IT DOWN FOR Y'ALL, BLADOW, FIRE, SHOW ME WHAT YOU GOT, THE HEIST, WE COMIN THROUGH and WHY WE DIE. January 7, 2008

 Solid
this album wasnt very popular, and yet busta holds it down. i wasnt disappointed when i bought it and quite frankly suprised. its a good cd to check out.
rating B+ October 1, 2006

 Shouldn't be missed but
It could use some more work on it. The production on this album wasn't that good in my opinion. But Busta is one of my favorite artists, so I had to pick it up. Most people will say this album is terrible, but it isn't. The people who say that are just used to his previous three albums, which were all atleast 4 stars. I was pleased to hear some really good tracks on this album like Salute Da Gods!!, Show Me What You Got, Get Out!!, How Much We Grew, Ready For War f/ M.O.P., Why We Die f/ DMX & Jay-Z, and my personal favorite The Heist f/ Raekwon, Ghostface, & Roc-Marciano. Some real fire in those songs. Another good thing about this album is that there are twenty two tracks all together. He is just doing what every artist does, trying to make every album a little different then the last one. If you are a Busta fan you should own this album. May 1, 2006

 Smooth Bass filled beats
Good Album Busta...I love this album! Nite time beats for a system great album and a must buy!!!! November 26, 2005

 Solid Busta Album(4.5)
"Anarchy" is one of Busta Rhymes' less popular albums, not featuring any big singles, yet nevertheless it comes through with some very solid lyrics, laid-back beats, and some great hooks. There are certainly great standout tracks on this Busta album, and it certainly isn't one to be overlooked.

The opener "Salute Da Gods" is a great beat, with a lively Busta Rhymes, lyrically explaining to us how great he's feeling. "Enjoy Da Ride" is more of a gangsta style rap song, with a relatively hardcore beat, and a growly Busta. "We Put It Down For Y'all" is more commercial, and catchy with the intense chorus, and the beat hook. "Bladow" is an album highlight for its musical beat, making it instantly memorable. "Fire" is probably however, the worst Busta Rhymes song I've ever heard. To begin, the beat makes it almost unlistenable for more than 1 minute, and the song is very skippable. "All Night" makes up for that blunder though, with a hip-hop style beat, and catchy lyrics. "Show Me What You Got" shows off Busta's outstanding rap flow, and his great sense of rhythm. Throughout the song, he is rhyming exceptionally off the beat. "The Heist" will be the favourite for many, with a great, hardcore beat, a song that you can really get into immediately featuring the guest Gostface Killa. "Here We Go Again" is Busta Rhymes and the entire Flipmode Squad getting together and producing another strong cut. "C'mon All My N*ggas, C'mon All My B*tches" has Busta Rhymes flowing at unbelievable speeds, making me question whether he was actually rhyming that fast or if his voice was sped up. "Why We Die" has Rhymes collaborating with hip-hop star Jay-Z and DMX, to produce a great song, with superb lyrics.

Overall, this Busta Rhymes album shouldn't be overlooked by any fan. It has a great deal of contrast, from harcore gangsta rap songs, to laid back hip-hop/rap tracks. Not his best, but certainly worth the money. Recommended. November 6, 2005

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