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A classic masterpiece!
In this album, Dr. Dre create a great masterpiece that change the whole perspective of the industry. Traditionally Hip-hop is primarily focused in New York but this album spark the beginning of the West Coast hiphop dynasty.
Dr. Dre created G-Funk by blended Parliament/ Funkadelic beats with a deep, heavy bass line with synthesizers playing high-pitched melodies, combine that with soulful female voices and laid-back delivery of the, then unknown, Snoop Dogg, and you get the one of the greatest rap album of all time. The album is so influential, it inspired both Nas and Biggie to went on and creat a classic album. It also sparked Snoop Dogg rapping career.
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A Classic
The hip-hop genre has few albums that are listenable from beginning to end and that sound as fresh nearly 20 years after they're released. The Chronic is one such album.
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Zig-zag Roll
Ex-member of N.W.A step out from the shadows of the group, but didn't forget to pack production skills for this effort, The Chronic. Dr. Dre didn't just showcase his talents as an artist, he assembled an all rookie roster to assist. As he dedicate this LP to those who were down from the start "The Chronic (Intro)" introduces the new beginning and what's to come. "F*** Wit Dre Day (And Everybody's Celebratin')" with Snoop, RBX & Jewell is a direct blow to several artists and the animosity towards former group. Incorporating a funk guitar lick on "Let Me Ride" is a highlight for The Chronic with elements of a timeless mainstream attempt as does "Nuthin' But A 'G' Thang" with Snoop. At the time following the Los Angeles riots, "The Day The N***** Took Over" with RBX, Snoop & Daz takes a reality approach as an audio/visual with controversial political twist. "Deeez Nuuuts" with Daz, Snoop, Nate Dogg & Warren G. has the classic west coast, funk feel as Dre used his signature instruments with a swing more or less. The scene takes place after being released from prison, "Lil' Ghetto Boy" with Snoop, show the realities of revolving doors of the system including the outcome. "...44 reasons come to mind / why your m****f*****' brother is hard to find..." is the opening verse for "A N**** Witta Gun" and the gun slinging "Rat-tat-tat-tat" with RBX, BJ & Snoop shift gears to a more rougher edge for the album. The interludes "The $20 Sack Pyramid" and "The Doctor's Office" are humorous and witty additions to complete the album's overall view. Showcasing lyrical abilities with violence and street contents, "Lyrical Gangbang" with Rage, Kurupt & RBX, "High Powered" with RBX, Daz & Rage and "Stranded On Death Row" with Bushwick Bill, Kurupt, RBX, Rage & Snoop are exemples that silenced critics from false remarks of West Coast rappers/emcees can't flow. "B****** Ain't S***" with Snoop, Daz & Kurupt is the last pull to put out the fire to. All of the contents of this package made this a classic release. This album created careers for many of the featured artists as Dr. Dre's production finally got the respect from all as one of the best producers of his time.
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The triumph of style over substance
I have mixed feelings about this album. The production is stellar - tremendous beats, catchy hooks, and classic samples. Snoop's laid back, sometimes comical drawl is a perfect complement to the hard hitting rhythm tracks and Dre's deeper voice. In fact, as an MC, Snoop basically steals the spotlight here. The album's singles - "...Dre Day," "Let Me Ride," and "...G Thang" - are bonafide classics, and several other tracks are almost as memorable. Here are my reservations: I'm certainly not the first to state this, but the lyrics, while often catchy, too often resort to cheap sensationalism (that's probably the gentlest criticsm I could offer about the lyrics). It's almost as if every time they couldn't think of something else to say, they'd fill in the blanks with "N..." or "M...F...". Don't get me wrong, I'm no prude, but the lyrical viewpoint is so limited and hedonistic that the record plays like one long sick joke, and the overall effect is numbing. As a result, this record is better appreciated in small doses. I know it's like comparing apples and oranges, but groups such as Public Enemy and A Tribe Called Quest showed that hip-hop artists could be hard-hitting AND eloquent, and they could still sell records. Then again, they never sold as many as "The Chronic"...
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Hip Hop In Its Purest Form
The Chronic. Dre's undisputed masterpiece. I purchased this album yesterday, the dual disc version and it sounds just as good today as it did back in '92. Thats the mark of a true classic. Dre's production is top notch and Snoop's contributing vocals are crisp and sharp. The dual disc version has the entire album in enhanced stereo and the four music videos from the album - Nuttin but a G thang, Dre Day, Let Me Ride & Lil Ghetto Boy. This is an album every true hip hop fan should have in their collection. From start to finish it rocks. There are really no weak tracks on it even though the intros can get annoying. Thats the only flaw in the album. Dre should've kept the album intro with Snoop and thrown out the rest of them. Apart from the interludes, all the actual songs are bangers. My favorites are Nuttin but a "G" thang, of course. Classic song and great lyrics by Dre and Snoop. Deeez Nuts - killer beat by Dre. Dre Day - another classic cut with comical but great lyrics by Snoop. Lil Ghetto Boy - timeless. Let me ride - classic west coast hip hop. Stranded on death row - great posse cut. Get the dual disc version if you can find it because it has all the classic videos from the album but make sure you get it. Classic hip hop.
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