Search - Ludacris :: Release Therapy (Clean)

(Rating 7 out of 10- -3.5 stars): A Suprisingly Good Album F

Chandler | Atlanta (College Park), Georgia | 10/16/2006

(4 out of 5 stars)

"You know, I really wasn't expecting much from Luda. I believed his image and his skills were highly overrated by the last three albums he put out. Don't think I hate Luda though. I've been listening to him since he was on the radio station here in the ATL. Anyway, he hits us with his new LP "Release Therepy", and after listening to this album, Ludacris really got his mind right and himself straighten up on this here.



Mostly his rhymes are on point here. "Mouths To Feed" is a dope song about him working hard just to feed himself and his kids. The song "Woozy" with R. Kelly, has a nice beat (should be the second single in my opinon). The Pharell Williams beat "Money Maker" was something to get people dancing, as it was the lead single off of this album. The song "Tell It How It Is" couldn't have been more true in the rap industry, as he explains it's not all fun once you get inside of it saying "...Not to mention all the vultures//the scandalous promotors//crabs try to sue ya//magazines will misquote ya..." Take heed to his words in that song if you're hoping to be popular in something. Also a rememerable song "Do Your Time" with Beanie Sigel, C Murder, and Pimp C, as the latter three explain what they went through during their recent bids. Beanie Sigel pulls the better verse in the song. "Runaway Love" and "Freedom Of Preach" shows how much Ludacris has matured over time, and make real good songs to listen to.



Also this is an improvement, there are some problems in the album. "Grew Up A Screw Up" Luda does a good job, but Young Jeezy doesn't add anything to the song. "Girls Gone Wild" and "Ultimate Satisfaction" with Field Mob are some tracks that Luda doesn't impress on, and aren't worth hearing.



So overall Luda has improved over time. This is one of his best albums to date, and the fact that he really suprised me on this release. Unlike his other albums, Ludacris shows a small introspective side, that works real well. Backed by some good production and good rhymes, Release Therepy is an album worth picking up.



Lyrics: B+

Production: B

Guest Appearances: B

Musical Vibes: B

Overall: B



Favorite Tracks: Money Maker, Mouths To Feed, Woozy, Tell It How It Is, Do Your Time, Runaway Love, Freedom Of Preach

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