Great album
taogoat | the mothership | 03/08/2008
(4 out of 5 stars)
""Citrus District" and "Picture Book" are classic, you gotta love these songs. Great production, great vibe, he really takes you somewhere with these songs. "Viles" displays some sick styling and chopping by Myka and Freestyle Fellowship member PEACE, definitely the hardest rapping on the entire album by far, pure heat for rap purists.
I think "Soiree" might be a bonus track -- it was on the "Citrus Sessions" EP that was released in advance -- and it's got a great party vibe and definitely should have been released as part of the album. Not to be missed.
I've heard this described as "hip hop for grown-ups," and he definitely tackles some serious issues like visiting his daughter (another great track -- "Alive Again"), the destruction of the environment, the constant need to work to get ahead, breaking up with your girl, love, dealing with anger, etc. There's also the obligatory pot song.
It's a mixed bag, but there are some serious gems on this album that you shouldn't sleep on.
peace"