- Thu Sep 29, 2005 3:51 pm
#198306
Here is a track by track review of Kanye West's new album "Late Registration", follow-up to last years corker "The College Dropout". Apologies in advance for the Westwood-isms.
1. Wake Up Mr. West - Some guy talking, just an intro to the album.
2. Hear E'm Say - Heavy bass and piano-led tune featuring Adam Levine of Maroon 5. CRAZY!!!!! 7/10
3. Touch The Sky - Great tune with a great sample, can't remember what song its from but you'll recognise it. Featuring Lupe Fiasco (whoooooo?) IT GETS NO BETTER!!!! 8/10
4. Golddigger - Featuring Oscar winning actor Jamie Foxx. You've all heard it. HOLLA!!! 9/10
5. Can't Afford No Gas skit - Pointless annoying skit. IT'S A BAD LOOK BABY!!!!
6. Drive Slow - Featuring Paul Wall (whooooo?) and GLC (no, a different one) Pretty laid-back beat. WOOF!!! 7/10
7. My Way Home - Featuring Common. Uses another sample which is probably famous but I dont know who it is. STICK A FORK IN IT!!! 6/10
8. Crack Music - Featuring Game (not 50's pug-faced mate, another one) A bit repetitive, but ok. UNDASTAND!!!! 6/10
9. Roses - Not a cover of the Outkast song, but equally as fantastic. Laid-back vibe and good chorus. OFF THE SCALE!!! 9/10
10. Bring Me Down - Featuring Brandy. Another excellent song, even though it is a little R&Bish. *DROPS BOMB* 8/10
11. Addiction - good song but the sample of hte woman gets on my nerves a little. Good beats. GET A TAXI AND GO HOME!!!! 7/10
12. We Broke skit - Another annoying skit. I AIN'T DOWN WITH NONE OF THAT!!!
13. Diamonds From Sierra Leone (remix) - Featuring Jay-Z. Different to the normal version in that it has different lyrics and an unneccesary Jay-Z appearance appear. WE DON'T NEED THAT!!!! 7/10
14. We Major - Featuring Nas & Really Doe (whoooooo?) Good song, good beat but goes on for a bit. EXACTLY!!!! 7/10
15. Year Ago skit - Another (!) skit, not as annoying as the others. WE DON'T NEED NONE OF THAT!!!!
16. Hey Mama - Not a Black Eyed Peas cover. Bass heavy, quality tune. *KLAXON*
17. Celebration - Average, forgetable song. I'M NOT FEELING IT!!! 5/10
18. Imposter skit - Another skit. Yawn. NO NEED!!!!
19. Gone - Featuring Consequence (whoooo?) and Cam'Ron of "Hey Boy" fame. Great tune with a nice piano melody and good sample. I'M FEELING IT!!! 8/10
*Bonus Track*
20. Diamonds From Sierra Leone - Single version. Excellent beat and good lyrical flow. *DROPS BOMB*
*UK Bonus Tracks*
21. We Can Make It Better - Average tune with helium-like voice sample. WALK WITH THE BIG DOG!!!
22. I'll Be Late For That - Same as above, you can see why they are bonus tracks. GO HOME TO MOTHER!!! 5/10
As you can see, in my opinion it is a fantastic album, but is not as good as his previous album. It isn't as instant either, takes a few listens but it's more than worth it.
1. Wake Up Mr. West - Some guy talking, just an intro to the album.
2. Hear E'm Say - Heavy bass and piano-led tune featuring Adam Levine of Maroon 5. CRAZY!!!!! 7/10
3. Touch The Sky - Great tune with a great sample, can't remember what song its from but you'll recognise it. Featuring Lupe Fiasco (whoooooo?) IT GETS NO BETTER!!!! 8/10
4. Golddigger - Featuring Oscar winning actor Jamie Foxx. You've all heard it. HOLLA!!! 9/10
5. Can't Afford No Gas skit - Pointless annoying skit. IT'S A BAD LOOK BABY!!!!
6. Drive Slow - Featuring Paul Wall (whooooo?) and GLC (no, a different one) Pretty laid-back beat. WOOF!!! 7/10
7. My Way Home - Featuring Common. Uses another sample which is probably famous but I dont know who it is. STICK A FORK IN IT!!! 6/10
8. Crack Music - Featuring Game (not 50's pug-faced mate, another one) A bit repetitive, but ok. UNDASTAND!!!! 6/10
9. Roses - Not a cover of the Outkast song, but equally as fantastic. Laid-back vibe and good chorus. OFF THE SCALE!!! 9/10
10. Bring Me Down - Featuring Brandy. Another excellent song, even though it is a little R&Bish. *DROPS BOMB* 8/10
11. Addiction - good song but the sample of hte woman gets on my nerves a little. Good beats. GET A TAXI AND GO HOME!!!! 7/10
12. We Broke skit - Another annoying skit. I AIN'T DOWN WITH NONE OF THAT!!!
13. Diamonds From Sierra Leone (remix) - Featuring Jay-Z. Different to the normal version in that it has different lyrics and an unneccesary Jay-Z appearance appear. WE DON'T NEED THAT!!!! 7/10
14. We Major - Featuring Nas & Really Doe (whoooooo?) Good song, good beat but goes on for a bit. EXACTLY!!!! 7/10
15. Year Ago skit - Another (!) skit, not as annoying as the others. WE DON'T NEED NONE OF THAT!!!!
16. Hey Mama - Not a Black Eyed Peas cover. Bass heavy, quality tune. *KLAXON*
17. Celebration - Average, forgetable song. I'M NOT FEELING IT!!! 5/10
18. Imposter skit - Another skit. Yawn. NO NEED!!!!
19. Gone - Featuring Consequence (whoooo?) and Cam'Ron of "Hey Boy" fame. Great tune with a nice piano melody and good sample. I'M FEELING IT!!! 8/10
*Bonus Track*
20. Diamonds From Sierra Leone - Single version. Excellent beat and good lyrical flow. *DROPS BOMB*
*UK Bonus Tracks*
21. We Can Make It Better - Average tune with helium-like voice sample. WALK WITH THE BIG DOG!!!
22. I'll Be Late For That - Same as above, you can see why they are bonus tracks. GO HOME TO MOTHER!!! 5/10
As you can see, in my opinion it is a fantastic album, but is not as good as his previous album. It isn't as instant either, takes a few listens but it's more than worth it.