"Universal Mind Control":Great Song, I don't understand how it hasn't become a hit single especially since its been featured in multiple ads for Zune. This Pharell getting back to his heyday when his production was innovative and hot. Common's flow is sick on this track.(1 for 1)
"Punch Drunk Love":Real different song for Common, he comes with some hot metaphors that rival Lil Wayne. The beat is smooth and allows Common's flow to glide over it. Great record.
(2 for 2)
"Make My Day":Cee-Lo is featured on this track, not really a Common record it should've been put on the Gnarls Barkley album. Other than the fact it's out of place on this album, it has a catchy hook and should be a real contender for the Urban/Alternative Grammy next year.
(3 for 3)
"Sex 4 Suga":The beat is great, but this song is otherwise forgettable. The lyrics aren't thought-provoking the way they usually are in a Common song. NEXT! (3 for 4)
"Announcement":I'm in love with this song, the production is sick and Common is delivering some of his best lyrics. If you don't buy albums this is definately the track to download.
(4 for 5)
"Gladiator":Love this song, the horns gives the song some edge and makes it more interesting. I love the layers the beat has and once again the metaphors are blazin. (5 for 6)
"Changes": This song provides a nice change of pace for the album, but I'm just not into it. He doesn't have the same swagger on this song that he shows on the uptempo songs on this album. NEXT! (5 for 7)
"Inhale":This song is very phoned in, the hook is simple and Common isn't breaking into any new territory with this one. The album could do without this song. NEXT! (5 for 8)
"What a World":I appreciate Common trying something unique and different here. Chester French are featured on this song, after hearing how great they are on here, I can't wait to hear the music they come out with. (6 for 9)
"Everywhere":Once again Common goes into Gnarls Barkley territory but he should've left it to them. The beat is boring and the hook is not worth listening to. A bad way to end the album. (6 for 10)
This album is unique and a 180 degree turn from the usual Common album. I can appreciate his artistry here and it has some great tracks but the weak songs bring the entire project down. Overall this album has its bright spots but is overall an average offering from an above average MC.
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"Universal Mind Control," is a pop-dance tweeny-bopper piece of garbage
ReplyDeleteWhy would a lyricist of his caliber make this garbage?
ReplyDeleteI used to lve HIM now he's like all the rest of the rappers
ReplyDeleteI love this album it's about time he made a club albium i love the new direction
ReplyDeleteCommon doesn’t make club bangers. He makes introspective, timeless masterpieces. What, pray tell, is introspective or timeless about “Gucci, rockin’; coochies, poppin’; movie, watchin’; booties, shoppin’; body, movin’, showin’, groovin’, stylin’ and being fly.”
ReplyDeleteSell Out album
ReplyDelete2008 is the year hip hop died 1st wayne, then jeezy, kanye, now common. nas is the only real rapper left
ReplyDeletehe might as well make a song with t-pain and completely sell his soul
ReplyDeleteblame Kanye "808s and Heartbreak" is every more hideous than "UMC," if that's possible.
ReplyDeletewe n a recession that lyrical shit don't sell so he took it to the club i ain't mad at him
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