Review #987: Graveyard Soldjas "Love & Hate"

Reviewed on 6.09.2011 (Review #987)




Got a special review for #3: Graveyard Soldjas!! You know they’re one of my favorite groups of all time!!! Here’s my review for their “Love & Hate” CD, released on Adversity Recording Company!!! Start Time: 4:56 PM | End Time: 6:00 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. 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.

© 2011 CD Review (Review #987) reviewed on 6.09.2011 by FrankieThaLuckyDog.

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01. “Love (Intro)”
What y’all got goin’ on, here?! >>> Clean intro? Sounds good fa tha 1st 16 seconds but iz much betta once tha rappin’ begins!!! These are consistent-ass rhymes dat can’t be denied!!! My Rating: 4.6


02. “Addicted”
Played this on my radio show; you know I went duffy in dat thang!! Now, lemme review it! >>> Of course, you got your anticipatin’ beat fa tha start! Also, you got your kick-ass hook wit consistency on tha mic!! Editin’ ya songs iz hard as a bitch but it builds patience in me, ya dig? Tha 1st verse sounds pretty bad-ass wit tha shit y’all bringin’ inta play as far as people gettin’ “addicted!” Damn, this verse’s goin’ on ‘n’ on ‘n’ on ‘n’ on!!! I like tha “particles” part; nothin’ but consistent-ass rhymin’, here!!! Y’all didn’t get chosen ta this “game” and now, y’all “addicted” to it; interestin’! BTW, nothin’ traps me; I always stay consistent wit my shit!! Tha 2nd verse iz pretty kick-ass, too; keep all these rhymes up!!! My Rating: 4.7


03. “In Tha South”
Let’s hear it!! >>> Smooth start wit tha beat… Ooh, sounds good wit those background vocals from tha gurl! Almost sounded like a lil’ kid but it’s a gurl, soundin’ good wit y’all! Here’s tha 1st verse and tha Southern rhymes are soundin’ tight ova this great-soundin’ beat!! Ooh, tha 2nd verse iz pretty rapid; this iz tha shit you gotta luv!!! I like dat “how many ‘gars I done smoked;” it’s cool ta keep track of date and time, at times, ya dig? Tha 3rd verse iz soundin’ tight, too; connection, here, from “New Orleans” to “Pensacola!” Tha 4th verse sounds like they’re “tired,” but really, gotta keep it goin’!! Sounds like a long outro goin’ on, here; I guess it’s for tha smokers ta just smoke and do they thang? Thumbs up fa havin’ tha gurl on tha end wit her singin’! Good shout outs at tha end, especially my dawg “Skull Duggery!” My Rating: 4.8


04. “1st Platoon”
I like a title like dis, since there’s an interestin’ word in tha title; it reminds me of an artist from tha Early 2000’s dat was on BET… >>> LOL, anotha song dat’s long—longer! Ooh, tha kick-ass rhymes are startin’ off fast, comin’ through in a real-great way!!! Damn, keep this shit goin’, fast-paced or regular-paced!! Tha speech on tha hook sounds interestin’; attitude’s raw!! Tha 2nd verse iz straight to tha point wit some real shit; thumbs up! Ooh, tha dude on tha 3rd verse sounds tight; he sounds like he spittin’ some tight shit! Tha 4th verse has some tight-ass shit, too! “Lyrical ammo;” you know where dat shit’s goin’… to wack-ass MCs and ta err-body dat wanna brawl wit tha Graveyard Soldjas!! Ooh, a 5th verse, this time, soundin’ pretty nice wit tha rappin’ and how they rhymes continue ta be delivered!! My Rating: 4.9


05. War Time (Interlude)
Ooh, an interlude? Let’s see what’s good wit dis one! >>> Sounds good wit tha rain in tha background! Definitely gangsta to tha bone, here; tha gutta shit don’t stop! Ooh, nice endin’ wit “where’d you get dat herb from;” nice and tasty, lol! My Rating: N/A


06. “Infantry”
Looks like it has ta do wit lil’ kids? I wonder what I gon expect here? >>> Damn, startin’ off quickly! “You make me snap like I was a photo;” crazy-ass rhymes goin’ on, here!! I luv this flow, as it’s continuous!! Reminds me of tha crazy-ass rappin’ on Whale’s “Crying At Airports” song!!! Dat kick-ass 1st verse splitted up, breakin’ up into anotha dude comin’ through, spittin’ his ass off on tha 2nd ½ of tha 1st verse, doin’ tha damn thang!! I like tha random, “a Graveyard Soldjas,” shit dat appeared on tha 2nd ½ of tha 1st verse’s background, lol! I thought dat was gonna be tha hook but damn, this dude ain’t stoppin’!!! Oh, now, I hear tha hook past 2:20 and it’s pretty kick-ass; nice blend from tha 2nd ½ of tha 1st verse!! LOL, just one, fat-ass, phat-ass verse, lol? Close to a perfect rating; if err-body was on this song, I would’ve prolly perfect-rated it! My Rating: 4.9


07. “Behind Enemy Lines”
I went nuts as soon as I played this joint on my radio show, lol! You know how I get wit Graveyard Soldjas!! >>> Of course, tha hook’s catchy as hell wit this title and tha semi-singin’!! Tha 1st verse iz fulla continuous, kick-ass rhymes, once again!! There’s a 2nd ½ of tha 1st verse and this fastness iz pure, kick-ass!!! Tha 2nd verse iz soundin’ tight, too, ya dig? “Tha year iz 1994;” it’s really this old? I consider it ’97, regardless. Ooh, a lil’ gutta wit tha 2nd ½ of tha 2nd verse’s voice, comin’ through wit some kick-assness, too! Wit only 34 seconds left, a 3rd verse fit, and it sounds tight as fuck, too!! My Rating: 4.8


08. Cautious
That’s what I am when it comes ta risky things like hikin’ and other shit. However, I know how ta be successfully “cautious,” ya dig? >>> Oh, it must be an interlude ‘cause it’s only 1:40… I’m likin’ tha rain in tha background, again; it was thunderin’ earlier and it was annoyin’. But, I said, “fuck it,” and decided ta review y’all CD, instead! LOL, just a beat ta keep me company fa my anticipation! LOL, y’all tricked my anticipation, at first, fa a second, lol! My Rating: N/A


½time: This CD iz currently valued at a 4.8 for tha CD rating; nothin’ but insane shit from tha Graveyard Soldjas!!!!!!!!!!


09. “Precaution”
Looks tight/just what I said about tha previous interlude!! >>> Sounds like it blended in from where tha long interlude left off. Anyway, tha 1st verse iz definitely on ‘n’ poppin’ as tha “tiger!!” Production iz on point, as always, and this “tiger” shit, plus tha tight-ass rhymes, equals nothin’ but tha best!!! I like how tha hook’s just tha beat; it gets me prepared and anticipated fa tha shit dat finna come up!! Ooh, here’s tha 2nd verse and tha rhymes are definitely nice!!! These rhymes and this content iz totally insane; doesn’t get betta than tha Graveyard Soldjas!!! I’m likin’ tha voice on tha 3rd verse; this shit sounds pretty nice!! Damn, what nice punchlines in this 3rd verse!!! What will tha 4th verse offer? I know I’m in for a treat!! Good voice; nothin’ but consistent shit goin’ on, here!! “I’m a dedicated-ass lyricist;” dumb shit!! Y’all definitely goin’ off; I feel this deserves a perfect rating, ya feel me?!? My Rating: 5.0


10. “Southern Living”
Love hearin’ about it and I luv how y’all come through on tha mic about it!! >>> LOL, tha beginning of tha beat almost reminds me of a G-Funk version of Jody Watley/Eric B & Rakim’s “Friends”! Sounds great wit tha rappin’ y’all bringin’ to this table; keep this shit up!! Tha 1st ½ of tha 1st verse was nice but tha 2nd ½ of tha 1st verse’s soundin’ good, too; straight-up, kick-ass content and lyrics goin’ on, here!!! LOL, random singer on tha hook? Actually, it sounds good, almost like a mainstream vibe goin’ on, here, but still keepin’ it undaground! Whoa, tha 2nd verse iz spittin’ fast like a cheatah!!! LOL, there had ta be a 2nd ½ to tha 2nd verse; good shit, once again!! LOL, sounds like a 3rd part of tha 2nd verse and it’s crazy as fuck!!! Really feelin’ tha “smokin’” lyrics as well as… bein’ lyrical as fuck!!!!! My Rating: 4.8


11. “If You Want Some”
I could have y’all music fa breakfast, lunch, dinner, sneak; whateva!! I know whateva y’all bring, it’s definitely some of tha best!!! >>> Nice beat, here; sounds like some hypnotic, smokin’-on-some-good-type shit!! Tha hook sounds nice; fits this whole ‘90s theme wit nothin’ but tightness!! LOL, despite tha beat bein’ a lil’ laidback, tha rhymes don’t slow down; nothin’ but fastness wit quality!!!!! Damn, this 2nd verse’s really comin’ through wit some real-hot, consistent-ass shit!!! LOL, shit, it doesn’t stop!!!!! What a crazy-ass 2nd verse!!! Let’s see tha 3rd v—of course, tha rhymes are not stoppin’, still!!!!! I think this should be perfect-rated, too; can’t deny this type of shit!!! My Rating: 5.0


12. “Do You Believe?”
I “believe” y’all keepin’ me company wit this tight-ass shit y’all bringin’ to tha table!! Let’s keep it goin’ wit anotha banga, hopefully!!! >>> Whoa, this sounds like somethin’ I’d luv from y’all!! Really likin’ tha hook wit how y’all deliverin’ this shit, as well as tha fast-ass rappin’ followin’ it, lol!! Tha 1st verse iz now here and it’s soundin’ tight wit tha content, as always! Whoa, a 2nd part to tha 1st verse; it sounds hotter wit tha faster rappin’, kick-ass flow, and tha content fa tha streetz!!! Damn, tha 2nd verse iz soundin’ hot; can’t deny these rhymes!!! Whoa, tha 3rd verse iz soundin’ pretty nice; straight-to-tha-point voice, here, wit kick-assness wit how fast it iz, too!!! LOL, it’s now time ta “believe in monsters,” lol! My Rating: 4.9


13. “Rules Of The Game”
Tell ‘em like it iz, boyz!! >>> Ooh, a piano start; should be pretty serious and gutta!!! LOL, I thought tha hook started wit sayin’, “Baton Rouge,” but it’s “rules” and tha title, lol! Definitely a nice title and hook; gotta keep tha catchy shit comin’ fa tha streetz!! Tha 1st verse iz soundin’ pretty tight; this type of shit iz real hot wit tha consistent rappin’ and non-stop rhymes!!! Gotta keep it goin’ wit tha 2nd ½ of tha 1st verse; mo hot shit delivered to my ears!!! “I’ll place yo ass in tha tombstone;” damn!! Tha 2nd verse’s soundin’ tight, too; consistent rhymes are tha shit!!! Damn, how much faster could you’ve said, “a muthafuckin’ nigga,” lol?! Think it just transitioned to tha 2nd ½ of tha 2nd verse; this shit sounds pretty nice!!! Ooh, some clappin’ added to tha beat ‘round 3:15; nice part! LOL, a 3rd part fa tha 2nd verse, I believe; tha rhymes are gettin’ hotter and stayin’ consistent as fuck!!! Whoa, a 3rd verse, finally, and it’s soundin’ tight as fuck!! “You fuck wit me, it’s a must;” definitely agree wit dis one!!! Really held this verse down to tha fullest!!! My Rating: 4.9


14. “Adversity”
Let’s see what dis gon be about! >>> Started off immediately; sounds good… Rhymes are soundin’ consistent, once again; that’s cool dat this iz your label name, too! Tha hook sounds good; it’s a must ta deal wit people! Tha 2nd verse iz soundin’ good wit this great, near-West Coast-soundin’ ‘90s beat goin’ on, here! Tha 3rd verse iz soundin’ nice, too; “can’t help but ta smoke on dis swish!” Feelin’ these smokin’ rhymes, too! There’s a 2nd ½ of tha 3rd verse and it’s soundin’ pretty nice, too; consistent rhymes are here, once again!! My Rating: 4.6


15. “Mr. Wil (Interlude)”
What’s this? >>> Ooh, rappin’? Didn’t expect dis fa an interlude!! Really feelin’ tha fastness, includin’ tha content goin’ on, here!! Iz this a collaboration wit a “Mr. Wil” dude or somethin’? This shit’s pretty nice fa an interlude!! My Rating: 4.6


16. “Hated (Outro)”
An outro, here? I have a feelin’ it’ll be a song, just like tha previous interlude I just heard!! >>> Whoa, we’re back to tha real, tight-ass shit!!! Tha beat’s pretty kick-ass and tha rhymes in this 1st verse ain’t stoppin’!!! It’s sad dat so many “gon hate on what you do;” it’s bullshitty but it doesn’t stop us!!! Tha 2nd verse iz soundin’ great wit err-body rappin’, here!! LOL, sounds like a lot of switchin’ goin’ on, here! Tha 2nd ½ of tha 2nd verse’ iz pretty tight, too; gotta put tha rhymes in they face!!! ROFL, a 3rd part to tha 2nd verse and it’s soundin’ tighter than eva on this track!!! Keep tha rapid-fireness comin’!!! LOL, a 4th part to tha 2nd verse? How much mo can y’all fit, lol? Tight shit, again!!! Damn, this part’s only gettin’ betta and betta!!! My Rating: 4.9


Overall: Thumbs up fa tha production from Playa and Roland & Goldfingers; y’all know how ta make an A+ album!!!!! Anyway, this has ta be tha best album I reviewed of all-time, currently; y’all really know how ta do tha damn thang!!! Keep up tha great work!! I got in touch wit one of your executive producers and it’s only a step closer ‘til I get ta fuck wit y’all on some real shit!!!!!


Rankings:

14. “Adversity” 4.6
13. “Mr. Wil (Interlude)” 4.6
12. “Love (Intro)” 4.6
11. “Addicted” 4.7
10. “Southern Living” 4.8
09. “In Tha South” 4.8
08. “Behind Enemy Lines” 4.8
07. “Hated (Outro)” 4.9
06. “Rules Of The Game” 4.9
05. “Do You Believe?” 4.9
04. “1st Platoon” 4.9
03. “Infantry” 4.9
02. “If You Want Some” 5.0
01. “Precaution” 5.0


Average CD Rating Review:

Total Score: 67.4
Total Songs: / 14
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Average CD Rating: 4.8 (automatically a 5-star-rated CD)