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ABK
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| | Reviews: 10 |
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| Average Rating: 7.20 |
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ABK steps it up.
by Frostbite Buffalo, NY USA
Reviewed on August 22nd, 2004
Wow. I had extremely low expectations for this album, I really did. Hatchet Warrior was horrible, and judging by tracks like "Stayin' Alive" off PFOS2, I thought for sure this was an avoidable CD. And when I heard "Oh No," I thought there was no hope at all.
Imagine my surprise when, at the Gathering, ABK stole the show with his performance, and played some tracks off the album that sounded...GOOD. I was stunned, so I hopped over top the Merch Tent and picked up a copy. My, oh my. How ABK has improved.
His raps are still nothing spectacular, but with excellent beats, better subject matter, and less of the constant Juggalo praise (Hey, far be it from me to say that's horrible, but it got sickening on Hatchet Warrior.) ABK shines like he hasn't since his Krazy Klan days. Here's my track-by-track review.
Intro: Decent. Ties in great with the cover art. But nothing spectacular. 2.5/5
Bombs on You: I really wasn't digging it very much, but not bad in any way. 3/5
Stick and Move: Great. This song live was absolutely perfect, and can really get people moving. 4.5/5
Down here: Good stuff. Violent J does a great job, showcasing his ever improving talent. 4/5
Gimmie Ah Beat: Wow. ABK can Beatbox? Not bad at all, and EXTREMELY catchy. I'm even gonna give it a 5, if purely for the surprise of ABK being able to beatbox and the catchy-factor. 5/5
Party at the Liquor Store: Drive By NEEDS to happen. Whenever ABK and Blaze team up, it's pure gold. They compliment each other perfectly, and this track is no exception. 5/5
Hey Y'all: Gold. Platinum. Amazing. I believe they said something of him making a video for this? I hope so, because this is most likely the best song on the album, and what convinced me to buy it when he performed it live. The beat is stellar, and overall it earns a 5/5
Retaliate: This song gets me really hyped up for some reason. Twiztid schools it, as always, and it gets a good 4.5/5
Trees and Woods: Slower song, but well executed. A few parts drag a bit TOO much, though. Still one of the tracks that I was initially drawn to, and gets a 4/5
Nevahoe: Shaggy's sloppy...again. Jokers cards and Rydas he always does so well? Why can't he always make like "Do It," the track that saved PFOS2? But he still has the perfect voice for screaming and yelling, and him saying "STAY UP OFF IT" makes the track good enough alone. 3.5/5
Laugh at You: Remeniscent of older ICP tracks. About killing your classmates who pick on you. A bit short, could have used a few more verses, but still great. Especially love the ending. 4.5/5
It doesn't matta: ABK and Blaze again. Nuff said. 5/5
Oh No: The title of this track says it all. Avoid. 2/5
Charlie Brown: Mr. Sesame Seed Part 2. Interesting the first listen through, but...just...skip over it after that. 2/5
Put my life on it: Great track, wonderful chorus and beat. Stands out as a good one, to me. 5/5
Can't Help it: Not bad. ...And not a whole lot else to say about this track. 4/5
2 Whom it may Concern: Stellar ending track. Feels like a sort of mix of "I'm Alright" and "Nothings Left." The female vocals are wonderful, and ABK performing this paintless was truly wonderful. 5/5
As I said, ABK's stepped up from the smoking heap that was Hatchet Warrior, and delivered a good album. Not an amazing one, but a good one. Give it a listen before you buy, but if you're a juggalo, new or old, I'd recommend this.
More "Dirty History" reviews:
[2005-01-10] good cd (10)
[2004-10-30] i had sex with this guy (2)
[2004-10-27] ABK Drops Bombs On You! (10)
[2004-09-07] Werd (8)
[2004-08-22] ABK steps it up. (8)
[2004-08-16] un-original (6)
[2004-08-06] ABK Does IT agen (8)
[2004-08-04] Better Than Hatchet Warrior (8)
[2004-07-31] another psychopathic joke (4)
[2004-07-20] Good second album (8)
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