Little Brother - Getback

Another classic album from LB!!

This is definitely a classic for any Little Brother fan. After the last release of "The Minstrel Show" and producer 9th Wonder leaving the group, not too many (including myself) expected this album to be as great as it is. Definitely pick this one up. I would say this is their strongest effort since "The Listening".
August 6, 2008

Not so good

I had very high expectations for this cd because I really liked the Mistral Show and The Listening. I really hate to say it but it is defiantly missing that "Little Brother" sound that 9th Wonder provided. Not to knock on Krysis but 9th is just as much a part of this group as Phonte and Big Pooh. The lyrics are still there but I really feel that this is not their sound and you could tell this is the worst of their albums. July 10, 2008

little brother is my favorite group but

...no buts. they came with the good stuff on this album.

it's short and sweet and khyrsis kills it on the beats. 9th wonder is nice always but these new guys on the boards are just ...amazing.

Pooh is stepping up his game constantly and it was a pleasure to hear him kick dope lines on this cd [more so than the other cds].

buy this cd and please don't download it. support them January 30, 2008

Is it already time to sell out?

Little Brother is an amazing group; they have been one of the biggest saving graces of hip-hop. I would give this 4, maybe even 5 stars. So why 3 stars and calling them sell outs? Lil Wayne?? No talent, period. And they bought into the ridiculous notion Wayne's been tryign to sell that he has some sort of lyrical skill... he doesn't. Unfortunately this taints the album in a big way for me. Sadly the track he's on, "Breakin My Heart" is produced well as always, but Wayne's appearence is just such a sign that anyone can sell out. January 4, 2008

No 9th? No Problem.

I was late to jump on the Little Brother wagon. I started listening to LB when "The Minstrel Show" dropped, and I have yet to check out "The Listening" or "Chitlin Circuit 1.5". However, that's all the better when it comes to reviewing their latest, "Getback," for it'll be a near unbiased review that won't be tainted by the quality of their earlier material. I have to say that I enjoyed "The Minstrel Show", as it seemed that LB knew how to make quality Hip-Hop music that added a little comedy to make a worthwhile sound.

With that said, "Getback" is a very enjoyable release that'll have you nodding your head all the way through and rapping along. The only production credit that 9th Wonder gets here is "Breaking My Heart", which features Lil Wayne. Other production credits come from Illmind, Denaun Porter of D-12, Hi-Tek, Nottz, Khrysis, and Nicolay.

The first song I heard from the album was "Good Clothes". LB rap about how they tried to get nice clothes from friends who had the hook-up. The album starts off right with "Sirens", which features female vocalist Carlitta Durand on the chorus. Phonte and Big Pooh spit about some current issues and how Hip-Hop music as a whole is always under fire. "Can't Win for Losing" has a good opening verse by Phonte and LB raps on how nobody what you do you're always gonna be scrutinized. Very true. "Extra Hard" is a laid back kind of track about making it big and staying big. It has a nice vibe that'll make you sing along. "After the Party" is about just that where everybody's trying to get someone to go home with them. Carlitta Durand makes another great appearence here on the chorus.

Tracks like "That Ain't Love" with Jozeemo and "Dreams" will definitely give fans their money's worth. "That Ain't Love" is self-explanatory, about people who turn their backs on you but claim that it's all love. "Dreams" is about getting up and making money the way you want to, and not working dead end jobs. "2-Step Blues" is a track everyone can relate to, about trying to dance away your problems and forgetting about them for a night. A solid chorus and beat makes this another favorite. "When Everything is New" is a great way to end the album.

One of the only problems I find with this album comes from the only 9th Wonder produced track, "Breaking My Heart", featuring Lil Wayne. Lil Wayne being on the track is not really the problem, it's more like the subject matter. I'ma female and I don't like it when men use their masculinity as an excuse for cheating, which is pretty much what this song is about. However, Lil Wayne doesn't add to the track at all, using stupid lines like "I can turn you on like a personal TV." Step your game up.

Despite that slip up, the rest of the album plays as smooth as butter. Phonte and Big Pooh have made me a true fan with the release, and I will be checking out "The Listening" and "The Chitlin Circuit 1.5" as a soon as possible. LB's sound is evolving and of course they're going to head in different directions but it's all for the better. A fun, engaging album that all hip-hop heads should enjoy. 4.5 stars. December 28, 2007

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