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Sunday, June 6, 2021

Review #1,992: Ghetto Bird & Militant "Trouble Times"

Reviewed on 6.06.2021 (Review #1,992)
 
 
Must continue to get to that 2,000th review mark! Now, my 1,992nd review: Ghetto Bird & Militant Trouble Times, released in 2000 on Big Dog Records &
AG Records! Features include Lil’ Psycho, Rick B, Mannie Boo, J.O.B., Zilla, 2-Face, Lucky, G-Boy, Ariel, J-Low, Arthur Nick & more! Start Tyme: 9:53 AM | End Tyme: 11:02 AM
 
 
Disclaimer: 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. If you sound like anything too mainstream for me, have auto-tune in your vocals, or talk about nothin’ but money (which I consider ‘typical’ topics), I’m not buyin’ it!
 
© 2021 Review (Review #1,992) reviewed on 6.06.2021 by FrankieThaLuckyDog.
 
Link To Release: N/A
 
 
01. “War”
>>> Sounds like a good lil’ street beat & how y’all comin’ through on tha 1st verse, here; a N’awlinz Pac inspiration, here… Hearin’ tha hook & it’s pretty gutta with this “War”-related content; gotta stay strapped…! Hearin’ tha 2nd verse & this aggressive-soundin’ shit continues; gotta feel tha energy…! I like tha “leo […] zero” rhyme; pretty tough ta handle! Hearin’ tha rest of this & this shit continues ta hold it down! A lil’ long of 4:43 but at least there’s mostly positives on this track, here, courtesy of my feedback… My Rating: 4.2
 
 
02. “Trouble Times”
>>> Sounds like a nice lil’ street beat fa tha N.O., here; gotta dig it! Tha 1st verse iz pretty nice with how y’all comin’ through wit it; luv how y’all deliver this everyday-life content with an aggressive, energetic voice & flow! Hearin’ tha hook & it’s soundin’ good fa tha streetz; keep it up, y’all! Keepin’ this thang movin’ with tha 2nd verse & this shit’s definitely consistent fa tha streetz! It’s literally like an unstoppable amount of unstoppable quality; gotta luv it! Hearin’ tha 3rd verse & this shit’s pretty painful with tha “mom” who “lost her baby”; real deep… My mom had to get an abortion six years b4 I was born, due to not bein’ married. Also, she had a miscarriage in 2002; shit’s sad. Either way, glad y’all able to express how these “times” of darkness occur…! My Rating: 4.4
 
 
03. “Real Soldiers”
>>> Nice & upbeat beat, here; let tha energy speak!! Hearin’ tha 1st verse & it’s soundin’ good fa tha Gz, here; gotta get it in! Hearin’ tha hook & it sounds like it went by so quick? Did I hear tha right part as tha hook? Anyway, hearin’ how tha mixin’ takes over in tha beat, at 1:39; good thinkin’! Hearin’ what y’all got goin’ on with tha 2nd verse & it’s that eye on tha N’awlinz scene; good shit…! My Rating: 3.8
 
 
04. “Mama Keep Praying 4 Me”
>>> Damn, this track’s 6:17 & it sounds pretty slow, sad & sappy for this intro… Hearin’ tha 1st verse & it’s soundin’ like a dry verse, includin’ tha female vocalizin’ in tha background… Geez, what a boring/sad hook; no depressin’ vibes fa me! Hearin’ tha 2nd verse & tha content’s too sad; no comment, once again… Keepin’ this thang movin’ with tha 3rd verse & tha sadness continues… Like, a 4th verse? Why? Just anotha filler part for more sadness, here… My Rating: 1.0
 
 
05. “AG Rider”
>>> A lil’ more energy, at least; too bad it’s 5:43…! Hearin’ tha hook & it sounds aight; sounds like more of a Pac rendition than soundin’ like a N’awlinz version of him… Hearin’ tha 1st verse & it’s aight; rhymes good but I think I gon get bored b4 tha 5:43 mark hits… Hearin’ tha 2nd verse from y’all, here & it’s str8; keep tha “hustle” up, as well… Damn, an outro of 84 seconds? Why does everythang have ta be so long? Good talkin’ on tha outro, at least; keep reppin’… My Rating: 2.2
 
 
06. “Money”
>>> Beat ain’t bad, even tho I’m not big about “Money” tracks… Hearin’ tha 1st verse & it sounds like a good future, based off what y’all “see” in tha future distance, here? All about thinkin’ bigger, tho…! Hearin’ tha hook & it’s that simple “money, money, money, money, money” sample (e.g., Green Machine slot machine); no comment. Hearin’ tha 2nd verse & it’s soundin’ okay; nothin’ much ta say about this braggin’ about “Money,” tho. Hearin’ tha 3rd verse & this Pac-soundin’ verse okay, as well; once again, I’m dry on feedback, here… Damn, a 4th verse, too? It ain’t bad; just seems too long, once again… My Rating: 2.7
 
 
07. “Wanna Be A Baller”
>>> Beat not bad, tho it sounds a lil’ dry, except tha hi-hats & some sounds… Hearin’ tha 1st verse & it sounds okay with what y’all bringin’ to tha hood, here; let it be known… Hearin’ tha chorus & it kinda sounds a lil’ betta for a sung hook, courtesy of this chick singin’; not bad… Hearin’ tha 2nd verse & it’s soundin’ okay, as this 2000 rap from tha undaground keeps it goin’; not bad… Damn, at 3:19, tha verse ended & there’s still 2:06 left? What gives? Oh wait, more singin’? What tha hell was that 11-second dead zone? Keepin’ this goin’ with tha 3rd verse & it’s okay; just more rhymes, basically… My Rating: 3.6
 
 
08. Head Busters (Skit)
>>> A gangsta-soundin’ skit fa tha streetz, here; pretty rough, at tymes. Damn, it sounds like a war toward tha end & near-end; ouch! My Rating: N/A
 
 
½tyme: There’s parts of this release that sound good but on tha other hand, there’s parts that are too long. Also, wasn’t diggin’ tha slow content; either way, this release only stands at a 3.1 for tha average rating…
 
 
09. “Startin’ Shit”
>>> Hearin’ tha 1st verse & it’s pretty heated, as far as tha delivery fa this street “shit”; good shit. Oh damn, tha “jawz locked,” too; talk about focused up & turnt up! Did I miss tha hook or somethin’? Just seems like a long set of constant rappin’, here… No transition to a hook; unacceptable! Way too long…! My Rating: 2.0
 
 
10. “My Sets”
>>> Sounds like some good, energetic, No Limit-like beat & 1st verse, here; keep tha energy up! Let’s feel like we’re Fiend or Mystikal, here! Hearin’ tha hook & it sounds good wit this set-reppin’ goin’ on, here; good shit…! Hearin’ tha 2nd verse & y’all just keep tha heat for tha streetz comin’; good shit…! Lol, sounds like a dog barkin’ at tha end? Even mixed a lil’ at 3:42!! G.O.T.T.A. .L.O.V.E. .I.T.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.! My Rating: 4.1
 
 
11. “Go Off”
>>> Sounds like a nice lil’ dark beat for tha hood; good shit, includin’ tha aggressive-soundin’ 1st verse… Even tho this track slightly under three minutes long, it just seems too long with no hook; like, why be hookless? My Rating: 3.4
 
 
12. “Touch Of Reality”
>>> Beat ain’t bad/has a lil’ bit of a good sound to it…; hearin’ tha 1st verse & it’s str8; good rappin’ fa tha hood, here… Let’s see if this track actually has a hook to it… Oh, of course, it does but tha catch iz, it’s a female singer singin’ tha hook…; not really for me. Hearin’ tha 2nd verse & it’s soundin’ okay, here; let’s just keep it movin’… Hearin’ tha 3rd verse and—wait, damn, it’s just an outro? Shoulda been a shorter outro; just went right back to tha hook, too… My Rating: 2.1
 
 
13. “Death Of An Outlaw”
>>> Instantly started off with tha title part, kickin’ off tha 1st verse & this good beat ta rap on; good shit… Hearin’ tha hook & it’s soundin’ like a good hook; I’ono how catchy it iz but it at least touches tha streetz… Hearin’ tha 2nd verse & it’s more rappin’ for tha lyrical headz, here; okay for me, I guess… I’m just about halfway through this track & it’s soundin’ like it’s kinda long fa me; hmm… Hearin’ tha 2nd dude on tha 2nd part of tha 2nd verse & it’s aight; basically, if you like ‘90s rap, here’s anotha voice & flow fa tha undaground… Lol @ actually sayin’, “2010,” at tha end; random year to pick for tha future? My Rating: 3.0
 
 
14. “7th Ward”
>>> Feelin’ tha energy in tha beat & intro, here; let’s see how this turns out… Okay, definitely into tha hook, here, as tha repetitiveness catches my attention; keep tha energy up, up, up! Tha rest of this continues with chants, continuous rappin’ & not really a hook. However, tha energy continues, so I feel it more than usual tracks on here… My Rating: 3.8
 
 
15. “Better Off”
>>> Not sure if I’m anticipatin’ a female singin’ on tha intro, here… Hearin’ tha beat & it’s slow/soundin’ depressin’, here…; hearin’ tha 1st verse & it’s ehh… Hearin’ tha hook from tha female singin’ & it’s not for me; let’s move on… Keepin’ this thang movin’ with tha 2nd verse & how can y’all be involved with “titties” on this sappy track? Just seems too sad, not love-makin’…! My Rating: 1.1
 
 
16. “AG Rising”
>>> Sounds like an upbeat beat ta end thangz off? Thought it woulda been somethin’ sad, again…? Hearin’ tha 1st verse & it sounds like buku energy & some aggression comin’ from y’all, here; good shit… Hearin’ tha hook & it sounds like a catchy representation for “AG” Records; props fa tha 2nd “AG”-related track… Keepin’ this thang movin’ with tha 2nd verse & it’s soundin’ good; gotta keep tha streetz on lock! My Rating: 3.7
 
 
Overall: Thought this woulda went over betta…; tha songs weren’t arranged in tha catchiest, best wayz, imo. There were a bunch of tymes I ain’t know what was goin’ on with hooks, transitions & all that. Also, tha sad vibes threw me off; y’all coulda had a betta-soundin’ release, here. Either way, props fa reppin’ tha streetz of that 504.
 
 
Rankings:
 
15. “Mama Keep Praying 4 Me” 1.0
14. “Better Off” 1.1
13. “Startin’ Shit” 2.0
12. “Touch Of Reality” 2.1
11. “AG Rider” 2.2
10. “Money” 2.7
09. “Death Of An Outlaw” 3.0
08. “Go Off” 3.4
07. “Wanna Be A Baller” 3.6
06. “AG Rising” 3.7
05. “7th Ward” 3.8
04. “Real Soldiers” 3.8
03. “My Sets” 4.1
02. “War” 4.2
01. “Trouble Times” 4.4
 
 
Average Rating Review:
 
Total Score:                      45.1
Total Songs:                      / 15
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Average Review Rating:   3.0

Thursday, June 3, 2021

Review #1,977: Blood In, Blood Out "Woodstock: In House Records Compilation"

Reviewed on 6.03.2021 (Review #1,977)
 
 
Here comes my next review (3rd) for today: Blood In, Blood Out Woodstock: In House Records Compilation, released in 2000 on In House Records! This compilation features peeps like Clique, 2-Face, Big Joe, Lil’ Woodstock, 205, Stock Market, K-9, Trouble Maker, Blanker Dog & others. Start Tyme: 10:56 AM | End Tyme: 11:09 AM
 
 
Disclaimer: 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. If you sound like anything too mainstream for me, have auto-tune in your vocals, or talk about nothin’ but money (which I consider ‘typical’ topics), I’m not buyin’ it!
 
© 2021 Review (Review #1,977) reviewed on 6.03.2021 by FrankieThaLuckyDog.
 
Link To Release: N/A
 
 
01. Intro
>>> Sounds a lil’ bit like humor but at tha same tyme, sounds eerie… My Rating: N/A
 
 
02. “Woodstock”
>>> Sounds good, as Mr. “Woodstock” comes through with tha rhymes, here; beat ain’t too bad, neither… My Rating: 3.8
 
 
03. “When It Pours, It Rains”
>>> Sounds like a sappy beat & hook, here; not really my cup of tea… As far as tha rappin’, it sounds decent; this bein’ 5:40 iz too long, tho. My Rating: 2.6
 
 
04. “Go To War”
>>> Beat ain’t bad, here; hearin’ what’s goin’ on with tha rhymes & it sounds like an intense day/night in tha hood, with tha hook… Hearin’ what’s goin’ on with tha verses & tha focus on tha scenes of tha hood’s pretty-much on lock, here. My Rating: 3.7
 
 
05. “Woodmere Rebel”
>>> Sounds like some upbeat-soundin’ gangsta shit, here; good lil’ hook & beat…! Hearin’ what’s goin’ on with tha rhymes & they official; gotta keep tha “bang” up! My Rating: 4.2
 
 
06. “Weight Of The World”
>>> Hearin’ tha rappin’ & it’s soundin’ consistent, ova this soft-soundin’ beat; 50/50 combo, here… Hearin’ tha hook & it sounds good wit tha male but tha singer vocalizin’ in tha background makes it sound more sappy than tight… My Rating: 3.0
 
 
½tyme: Just a decent release, so far; only a 3.5 for tha average rating, currently.
 
 
07. “Git-cha Good”
>>> Sounds like a catchy lil’ track that reminds me of a Graveyard Soldjas flow & beat; good hook! Hearin’ tha rhymes & tha rhymes are “good,” basically; feelin’ tha consistency from a gangsta’s perspective…! Tha rest of this shit ain’t bad, as this track continues to define itself… My Rating: 4.1
 
 
08. “Ke-Ke-ing”
>>> Sounds catchy with tha flow & a decent/catchy-soundin’ beat to apply to tha track, as well… Hearin’ what’s good with tha rhymes & they ain’t bad, here; just anotha way to stay with tha hustle… Seems like it’s a lil’ too long, tho? A whole 4:54 on tha length… My Rating: 3.3
 
 
09. “205”
>>> Sounds like a catchy lil’ hook with this “205”ness; beat’s also on-n-poppin’ fa a N’awlinz vibe… Hearin’ what’s poppin’ with tha verses & they’re on-n-poppin’; nice job with tha energy & depiction of tha gangsta tales! My Rating: 4.2
 
 
10. “What’s Happening Woody”
>>> Sounds like a slow jam & iz 5:07 on tha length…; too long & barely an okay vibe fa me, overall. My Rating: 2.1
 
 
11. “Nuckel Up”
Should be spelt “Knuckle”? >>> Feelin’ tha hype, no matter tha spellin’; good lil’ hook & beat, here…! Glad tha peeps on this track have tha energy to keep tha whole entire track & verses on lock; don’t stop tha energy! My Rating: 4.4
 
 
12. “When It Pours, It Rains (Radio)”
See #3 fa tha review!
 
 
13. Outro
>>> Sounds like an outro, here? Let’s see if an actual “Hidden Track” appears… Yeah, this just an outro; decent lil’ slow beat & outroduction, as well. My Rating: N/A
 
 
Overall: Not tha greatest compilation but it was worth checkin’ out…; S/O to those that actually did they thang on this…
 
 
Rankings:
 
10. “What’s Happening Woody” 2.1
09. “When It Pours, It Rains” 2.6
08. “Weight Of The World” 3.0
07. “Ke-Ke-ing” 3.3
06. “Go To War” 3.7
05. “Woodstock” 3.8
04. “Git-cha Good” 4.1
03. “Woodmere Rebel” 4.2
02. “205” 4.2
01. “Nuckel Up” 4.4
 
 
Average Rating Review:
 
Total Score:                      35.4
Total Songs:                      / 10
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Average Review Rating:   3.5

Thursday, February 16, 2017

Review #1,651: Boyz Home Records "Ballerz Anthem"

Reviewed on 2.16.2017 (Review #1,651)


Here comes my next review: Boyz Home Records Ballerz Anthem, released in 1998 on Boyz Home Records & was produced by Trini McGee (except #15, which was produced by Richard Jackson & #16, which was produced by DJ Lil’ Daddy)! Start Time: 2:01 AM | End Time: 2:58 AM


Disclaimer: 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. If you sound like anything too mainstream for me, have auto-tune in your vocals, or talk about nothin’ but money and hoes (which I consider ‘typical’ topics), I’m not buyin’ it!

© 2017 CD Review (Review #1,651) reviewed on 2.16.2017 by FrankieThaLuckyDog.

Link To CD: N/A


01. MC Dice “My Soldja”
>>> A slow start, here, with decent rappin’… Tha hook’s a lil’ ehh and tha other two verses are decent… I’ono about startin’ a compilation off wit a slow, depressin’ song, tho… My Rating: 3.1


02. Trini “Outlaw”
>>> Sounds more upbeat, here; catchy lil’ beginning and ‘90s beat fa tha N.O., here! Hearin’ tha 1st verse and it sounds aight… It almost sounds like they’re like a Mystikal, here? Funny how he mentioned “Mystikal,” too, just seconds after I said that! Tha 2nd verse sounds nice wit tha Magnolia Shorty “Charlie Whop” reference, too, lol… Diggin’ tha lil’ outro of all tha “soulja rag” chantin’, too… My Rating: 4.1


03. Dollar Bill feat. Bozak & Trini “Ballin’”
>>> Diggin’ tha “It Takes Two” sample in tha background, here, while this decent beat plays… Sounds like indistinct singin’ in tha beginning, here, with this hook? Now, we got rappin’ at :51, on tha 1st verse, soundin’ decent… Tha 2nd verse ain’t too bad, here, but tha track still sounds a lil’ too soft, at times… My Rating: 3.3


04. Dollar Bill feat. 2-Face “Bring It On”
>>> I like how tha beat a lil’ betta wit tha more-upbeat sound, but it still sounds a lil’ quiet, overall… Like, why all that singin’ on tha 2nd verse? Tha 1st verse was decent, by tha way… My Rating: 2.4


05. Nick Newton & Diggy Dice “Interview”
>>> A nice, quick “interview,” here, fa tha ’98… My Rating: N/A


06. 2-Face, Bozak, MC Dice & Trini “Ballerz Anthem”
>>> This sounds much betta wit tha upbeat vibe! Let’s hope it turns out that way!! Tha hook sounds nice wit tha “ballin’,” here… Hearin’ tha 1st verse and it sounds good wit tha rappin’, here, holdin’ it down fa tha Cash Money Records era… Here’s tha 2nd verse, as dude comin’ through, “huntin’” like a “rabbit!” Tha 3rd verse ain’t too bad, here… As it was a short verse, there’s a 4th verse, here, and it’s decent… My Rating: 3.8


07. Bozak “World Full Of Rapture”
>>> Sounds good, here, wit tha 1st verse and decent beat, here… Hearin’ tha hook and it ain’t bad; a lil’ catchy wit “now, who’s tha nigga who got-got? Now, who’s tha nigga who got shot?”  Hearin’ tha 2nd verse and it sounds decent, so far… We got tha 3rd verse, here, and it’s pretty nice, as well… My Rating: 3.7


08. 2-Face & Da Family “Godfather”
>>> Sounds like a nice lil’ skit… Random laughter? My Rating: N/A


½time: Sounds decent, so far… A few tracks are a lil’ on tha soft side, while tha other half’s decent… Only a 3.4-rated CD, so far; we can do betta!


09. MC Dice feat. Dollar Bill “Who Ride”
>>> Beat’s plain and ehh fa a West Coast-soundin’ beat… Hearin’ tha 1st verse and it aight… Hearin’ tha hook and it sounds nice fa a “ride,” but I’ono how much I can really feel this… Keepin’ it movin’ wit tha 2nd verse and it sounds decent, here… And, we got a 3rd verse, here, soundin’ decent, as well… This joint prolly coulda sounded less plain and I woulda liked it betta, here… My Rating: 3.4


10. Lil’ Kevin a.k.a. Face Jr. “Kidz Tale”
>>> Wow, that was a quick skit; random! My Rating: N/A


11. 2-Face feat. MC Dice “Jealousy”
>>> Sounds decent, here, wit this upbeat beat… Hearin’ tha 1st verse and it’s on tha calm side? Hearin’ tha hook and it’s random nothingness? Tha 2nd verse just barely decent, fa me; why all these voices soft and quiet, on this CD?? And, a 3rd verse, here, soundin’ decent, but my interest iz pretty low… My Rating: 2.7


12. Tema “I Don’t Want You No More”
>>> A female? Oh, boy, this gon drag!!! Beat sounds like old tracks like “Paid In Full” and all that, here… I’ono, but I have almost “no” interest fa this! More sing-rappin’ than rappin’, here… Finally, a dude rappin’ at 1:53 and he sounds decent… Still, no credit fa tha dude? Who iz he? My Rating: 1.7


13. 2-Face & Dr. Unknown “Chuck Interlude”
>>> Not sure what ta say, here… Almost sounds like a mystery vs. an orgasm, here… My Rating: N/A


14. High Demand “Cheating”
>>> Fuck! A singin’ track? Fuck! Not really in tha mood for one or for one on this CD! Just some ‘90s R&B, here, wit a Mardi Gras-soundin’ beat… Aight, maybe, this a good song fa those “cheating;” that’s it… My Rating: 2.0


15. Crescent City Gangsta “Twerk That Thang”
>>> Beat’s a lil’ on tha soft/plain side, here… Hearin’ tha 1st verse and it sounds like dude coulda been a potential, undaground success? Feelin’ tha gangsta’s story, here… Diggin’ tha “Polos, Girbauds” and shit like dat, too! A chick on tha 2nd verse, here? I’ono… Decent, but random/unexpected, here… My Rating: 3.3


16. Tim Smooth “Give It Up”
>>> Already know this one? Sounds like “I Gotsta Have It”… If it iz, then here’s my current rating… My Current Rating: 4.1


Overall: This compilation ain’t go over too well… I ain’t really fuck wit tha soft-soundin’ tracks, here…


Rankings:

12.       Tema “I Don’t Want You No More” 1.7
11.        High Demand “Cheating” 2.0
10.       Dollar Bill feat. 2-Face “Bring It On” 2.4
09.       2-Face feat. MC Dice “Jealousy” 2.7
08.       MC Dice “My Soldja” 3.1
07.       Dollar Bill feat. Bozak & Trini “Ballin’” 3.3
06.       Crescent City Gangsta “Twerk That Thang” 3.3
05.       MC Dice feat. Dollar Bill “Who Ride” 3.4
04.       Bozak “World Full Of Rapture” 3.7
03.   2-Face, Bozak, MC Dice & Trini “Ballerz Anthem” 3.8
02.   Tim Smooth “Give It Up” 4.1
01.   Trini “Outlaw” 4.1


Average CD Rating Review:

Total Score:                      37.6
Total Songs:                      / 12
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Average CD Rating: 3.1

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