Review #378: Max Minelli "Pain Medicine"

Reviewed on 12.30.2009 (Review #378)




It’s FrankieThaLuckyDog once again, back wit anotha review fa ya ear drums!! Originally, this was ‘pose ta be tha last review of tha year/decade. However, I got a Mouse mixtape afta this via online so that’ll be my last review until further notice. For now, let’s get inta this Christmas present: Here goes my review fa Max Minelli Pain Medicine! Start Time: 5:58 PM | End Time: 7:11 PM


Quick Note: I rate each song from 1.0 – 5.0; each rating iz my own opinion!! I only please myself wit my ratings!! I don’t care how lyrical you are! As long as it’s jammin’ enough for me to like it! I look for beats, then vocals and then lyrics. To determine my favorites, I will differ tha 4.0 ratings (if a song gets at least a 4.0 rating from me, I love it already. If at least a 4.6 rating, I pretty much REALLY LOVE it as it’s considered “mindblowin’” when I hear it) so any song can earn up to a maximum of a 5.0 rating. Anything I type before “ >>> ” iz what I’m sayin’ before I listen to tha song. Anything after I type “ >>> ” iz what I think of tha song while I’m listening to it.

© 2009 CD Review by FrankieThaLuckyDog. Other than tha main artist or affiliated people with tha main artist, this review iz to not be used in anyone else’s words!


01. “I Can Feel It” Feat. Nicoya
I know you’re known fa startin’ off CDs in a REAL GOOD way! Let’s see how you do wit this one!! >>> I like tha beat here; it’s definitely interestin’. It reminds me of some otha beat I can’t think of… I like tha intro also wit tha CD’s theme goin’ on and you speakin’ in it. Tha lyrics sound good in tha 1st verse, lookin’ ta help err-body to tha fullest! A mysterious female on tha hook and she sounds pretty good contributin’ ta this. Tha 2nd verse was good fa what it was; comin’ through bein’ you. I thought there would be a 3rd verse ta this but it had a pretty good lil’ endin’ wit tha gurl and tha title. My Rating: 4.0
EDIT: Looked inside tha CD and it shows who tha gurlz are!


02. “Promises To Keep” Feat. Nicoya
I know this one, thanx to my boy Jimmy The DJ fa puttin’ it on his Gangsta Gumbo Vol. 3: Point Of No Return (Hosted by 1st Degree) mixtape! Here’s what went down when I first heard it: Okay, not bad for a start, luckily! I like tha “God gave me life, mom gave me birth” part. Sounds like you gon deliver buku lyrics on this one! Not sure about that hook. It ain’t that bad for a female. More on tha mainstream Young Jeezy sounding. Music Choice Rap doesn’t have this yet? Interestin’ lyrics in tha 2nd verse. Almost wasn’t sure which verse sounded betta but tha 2nd verse REALLY picked up towards tha near-end! <- To add: Tha hook sounds GR8 on this! Definitely a growth from 1st listen and tha “random female” again doin’ her thang! My Current Rating: 4.1


03. “Do It, Do It (Swagga Walk)”
And this too contributin’ here! I recently re-reviewed it and felt it more! Here’s what I had ta say: I didn’t get ta play it ‘cause I had a Mookie Blakk song “Swagga Walk” in rotation and I liked that one betta. Howeva, this sounds betta hearin’ it once again. Gotta luv that beat (somewhat soundin’ like DJ Felli Fel’s “Get Buck In Here”)! You do a pretty good job on this one and tha hook iz catchy. Tha 2nd verse fit wit tha 1st verse as it’s you at your swaggest, lol! Doin’ ya thang on tha 3rd verse too, Max. I don’t know what else ta say about this; you know I like it. My Current Rating: 4.0


04. “Louisiana Sky”
I really like tha title but that ain’t gonna exactly tell me ‘til I hear it! >>> Off to a pretty good start; I expect a whole lotta lyrics here… Tha 1st verse was okay fa what it was; I expected a lil’ more catchiness and more rhymes. Tha hook sounds good though; I like tha interestin’ title (when you “look at” it and all dat). Tha 2nd verse here iz more interestin’; glad you added more shit ta this verse ta keep tha listener’s brain focused. Some typical street feelings goin’ on in tha 3rd verse; pretty good verse. My Rating: 3.7


05. “Supa Charged” Feat. JonDo
Surprised of all tha familiar songs… Didn’t realize a lot of them leaked onta buku mixtapes and all dat! LOL @ not even one of tha songs from Pre-Med bein’ featured on this CD yet… Anyway: LOL @ tha beat intro; anotha beat on tha cool intro type! Almost sounds like your “I’m Coolin’” song wit tha “buzz kickin’ in” durin’ tha beginning. I really like this really slow beat here and tha hook iz pretty cool too; glad you “supa charged” on this shit! Wow, tha hook just keeps progressin’ and soundin’ REAL, REAL GOOD on tha beat!!! You have your top status here on tha 1st verse as you’re always glad how you’re respected err-where! Still doin’ tha damn thang on tha 2nd verse, feelin’ X-TRA good!! This was a cool song, ya dig! My Current Rating: 4.3


06. “Doors On A Lambo”
This iz a new one fa me. It looks like it’ll be on tha cool/interestin’ side; let’s see if I’m correct… >>> Almost sounded like some like 70’s R&B kicks in tha beginning… Tha beat iz pretty cool; nearly an ol’ skool twist added to tha beat here. You sound pretty cool in tha 1st verse too; didn’t expect a nice twist fa a song like this! Cool 1st verse here once again wit your catchy lyrics. Really, you don’t “need ta make a dance up” ta impress people. I’m lucky I’m impressin’ people wit tha shit I do fa Louisiana wit all my reviewz, commercials and havin’ my undaground Louisiana Rap radio show. Tha 2nd verse sounds pretty good; interestin’ lyrics that give me a “zoo” feelin’ at times. You mixin’ in some cool shit here fa this song; I don’t know what ta expect from you, ya dig! My Rating: 4.2


07. “Lean On Me” Feat. Russell Lee
I heard a bunch of Russell Lee collaborations in tha past. Most of tha songs weren’t fa me so I don’t know how this one’ll feel; not sure if I heard it also… >>> Tha beat start sounds cool here; I might like it! Pretty good “goin’-through-stress-type” lyrics here. I thought I heard this before (maybe on a compilation?) but I couldn’t find a previous review… As for tha hook, it fits fa what it iz so thumbs up ta Russell Lee this time. Tha 2nd verse sounds a lil’ betta here; keepin’ tha lyrical content goin’ along here! We got anotha 3rd verse from you here and interestin’ about “tha world feelin’ like an elephant;” you DEFINITELY have catchy rhymes/lines dat come outta nowhere, ya dig! Nice job havin’ tha 3rd verse here, ya dig! My Rating: 4.1


½time: Off to a pretty good start. No matter if tha top rating here iz 4.3 or not, you’re holdin’ tha CD down ‘cause tha average CD rating iz at 4.1 right now; doin’ big thangz! How many copies did this sell in its 1st week? Keep grindin’!


08. “American Hustler”
I usually see UK people puttin’ “American” in their titles. You’re a Louisiana “American” boy so let’s see what makes this “American,” ya dig… >>> Tha start sounds a lil’ odd; I’m not big about samples at times… Sounds like tha beat gon have a pretty good kick in; yes, it did!! You got a good flow goin’ on here on tha 1st verse; soundin’ betta than tha intro! Nice job wit tha 1st verse and it sounds like you’re on tha top here wit tha hook. Tha sample doesn’t even matter now dat you’re on top of it as well as tha beat! Tha 2nd verse sounds pretty good fa a start here too. I like tha “smell tha weed burn” part; tha boy Max feelin’ good! We still got anotha verse comin’ up so I know you gon add some catchy rhymes! Yup, you’re comin’ through wit some tight rhymes in tha 3rd verse too; tha streetz DEFINITELY luv you! My Rating: 3.9


09. “Money I Made Today” Feat. Russell Lee
Anotha Russell Lee collaboration… I like tha title so I hope you come through fa tha next 310 seconds (‘cause its length iz 5:10)! >>> This iz a lil’ different, more on tha mainstream soundin’ here. Somebody should pick this song up ‘cause it has a mainstream taste… Pretty good beat for tha mainstream outlets here and tha hook sounds good too once again from Russell Lee! Here you come on tha 1st verse, “gettin’ milked,” lol (as you said, “these hoes wanna milk me”); good line right there! You did ya thang on tha 1st verse, makin’ this a jam. Too bad Russell’s “English fucked up” (or if he’s referrin’ to a typical high school drop-out), but “he knows his Math,” so that’s a plus! You know I’m a beast wit Math and thanx to these reviewz, I became gr8 wit English as of last year! You got a good motivational tip for those “tryna make money,” ya dig. Nice job wit tha 2nd verse; let’s see tha next one! I like how tha rappin’ sounds without any of tha claps goin’ on in tha beginning of tha 3rd verse. Pretty good deliverin’ tha 3rd verse too, ya dig. My Rating: 4.0


10. “Can’t You Tell”
I can “tell” you’re doin’ a GR8 job wit this CD right chea!! Let’s see how you hold this track down by yaself… >>> Soundin’ NICE & creepy in tha beginning wit tha beat!! You DEFINITELY showin’ off your cool in tha hook; good shit right here! This iz catchy and I wonder what you gotta spit on tha verses here! Here’s tha 1st verse and it’s pretty catchy. You can handle any situation you get it so you KNOW you’re watz up! Tha 2nd verse iz on a decent/good level; I prolly would’ve expected a lil’ more catchiness this time ‘round but you sound betta now that I’m hearin’ tha end of tha 2nd verse. Tha start to tha 3rd verse sounds good wit tha “sleepin’ on my dreams wit tha triple beam” line (or whateva it was). Got tha hoods attracted ta watch this verse here so that’s a plus! My Rating: 4.1


11. “Be With You” Feat. LeToya
I feel a decent anticipation; let’s see… >>> I guess tha mysterious female gon sing on this one too? Sounds like one of those feel-good Summer-type songs in tha beginning here… It almost sounds like LeToya but I know it’s one of your local gurlz. Tha hook sounded like a turn on when hearin’ her so that’s a plus. Tha 1st verse was okay; it was more fit fa this song itself. Tha 2nd verse iz more on a decent level fa me… I don’t have much ta say about it; glad there’s at least one “takin’-a-break-type” song on this CD ta fit a different mood. Tha lil’ part of your 3rd verse was okay also. Tha gurl sounds like she’s singin’ a previous song from tha past. My Rating: 3.6


12. “Get Up Off Me” Feat. Derty
LOL, Derty on tha feature! I always hate that I could’ve been tha 1st one ta play Derty on tha radio if I had my Tha Louisiana Pit undaground Louisiana Rap radio show last year around this time (‘cause I had “Uh Oh” in November 2008)! Anyway, this iz an anticipated one fa me; lookin’ forward!! >>> Gotta feel tha Shonta feel here; he got some gutta/dark beats!! I easily predict a top-ranked song here! Tha hook sounds pretty good; you comin’ through, representin’ your tough side! You sound catchy on tha 1st verse; REAL GR8 flow here as you goin’ crazy! As much as tha 1st verse sounded cool wit tha way you delivered it, tha 2nd verse sounds pretty cool too; nice job wit tha catchy rhymes. ROFL, here comes Derty on tha 3rd verse @ 2:48!! Why iz he CDless? He sounded REAL GR8 fa contributin’, includin’ dat he sung Mookie Blakk’s “Rocky Balboa.” Nice job wit this collaboration right chea, ya dig! Kick-ass style here!! My Rating: 4.4


13. “Mama’s Only Son 2” Feat. Russell Lee
It says “2” here for tha version. However, I have a feelin’ on tha Max-A-Veli (The Realest Shit I Ever Wrote) mixtape, they didn’t put a “2” in tha ID so I prolly heard it. Lemme see… >>> So far, it sounds different so maybe, there’s no error. I recognized a Jennifer Lopez “If You Had My Love” sample in tha singin’ wit tha last one. However, if that one was just okay, then this ain’t gonna pull it off that good fa me… Not too interested in tha hook here… You sound okay wit tha rappin’ here on tha 1st verse. I might have ta offer a lyrical rating fa this one ‘cause it ain’t up ta my standards. Glad you seem motivated in tha 2nd verse too; at least you’re alive and still doin’ this Rap shit! Tha 3rd verse iz on some real shit here; I like tha “doctor” part and yea, Max, you “got a strong heart beat,” ya dig! Lyrical Rating: 4.6 | My Rating: 3.1


14. “What If I Don’t Make It”
To answer tha title: Then, you’ll STILL be recognized as a legend, ya dig! Let’s see what you got ta offer here… >>> I knew this was gonna be kinda not on my level… It’s a lil’ betta and catchier here. Tha beat iz okay and tha hook iz good for yourself. Tha 1st verse DEFINITELY iz true wit all tha shit you’re sayin’ (e.g., “If I would’ve wrote 1,000 bars”). A lotta people get underlooked. If you think you’re underlooked, look at me: I have a lack of attention and I don’t know why. That’s why I do everything I do, ESPECIALLY fa Louisiana!! I believe I gon be remembered as a legend but I don’t believe in dyin’! There’s NO WAY someone wit Autism dies in my opinion!! Tha 2nd verse was still motivational here so I’m givin’ you more props ta lettin’ tha unmotivated people know ta stay motivated! Glad you kept tha 3rd verse goin’ along too! Once again, offerin’ anotha lyrical rating here; it’s betta than tha last song! Lyrical Rating: 4.7 | My Rating: 3.8


15. “If It Wasn’t For Love” Feat. Frankie J
Oh, it’s this again, lol. This iz a good ending song and here’s why: More smooth shit here although Frankie sounds good on tha hook. Tha beat iz pretty good fa what it iz. Tha beat kicked in betta when you came through on tha 1st verse, Max! Still comin’ through wit those pretty good lyrics here! Glad you didn’t “play football” ‘cause football players I dealt wit in 2007 were all about bullshit! BULL-SHIT!! Not about real shit, ya dig! Tha 2nd verse pretty good wit tha lyrics fa this; sounds like you spit some powerful shit! Talk about powerful shit: Tha 3rd verse DEFINITELY has some powerful lyrics into tha body and err-thang, ya dig! Tha ending wit Frankie J sounded like it was strictly fa tha R&B peeps. My Current Rating: 3.8


Overall: This was an above average CD. You did ya thang, supplyin’ tha hood. There weren’t that many songs that were REALLY, REALLY capturin’ though. Glad you put out anotha CD though and I’m definitely lookin’ forward ta checkin’ out all your older CDs in my Louisiana Reviewz Marathon!


Rankings (according to my ratings):

15. “Mama’s Only Son 2” Feat. Russell Lee 3.1
14. “Be With You” Feat. LeToya 3.6
13. “Louisiana Sky” 3.7
12. “If It Wasn’t For Love” Feat. Frankie J 3.8
11. “What If I Don’t Make It” 3.8
10. “American Hustler” 3.9
09. “Money I Made Today” Feat. Russell Lee 4.0
08. “I Can Feel It” Feat. Nicoya 4.0
07. “Do It, Do It (Swagga Walk)” 4.0
06. “Lean On Me” Feat. Russell Lee 4.1
05. “Promises To Keep” Feat. Nicoya 4.1
04. “Can’t You Tell” 4.1
03. “Doors On A Lambo” 4.2
02. “Supa Charged” Feat. JonDo 4.3
01. “Get Up Off Me” Feat. Derty 4.4


Average CD Rating Review:

Total Score: 59.1
Total Songs: / 15
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Average CD Rating: 3.9