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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Album That Got Me Into Real Hip-Hop, April 12, 2000
Before I purchased this album, I always had listened to rap or hip-hop primarily for the beats. I would buy CD's that had one single on MTV, thinking that the beat was hot. I would wonder why these albums would get old after several listenings. I needed something that was more fulfilling. When I first bought this album, I have to admit that I didn't think much of it at first. I loved the beat for "Make Room," but that was about it. As I was determined to not let my [money] go to waste, I kept the album on heavy rotation. It sounded better and better every time that I listened to it, and taught me that hip-hop or any true art, is never appreciated at first glance. This album epitomizes everything that is real in hip-hop: dope lyrics, fluid beats, and intellectual creativity. Tha Liks prove that they are true to hip-hop by not pursuing any false, trendy ideals and just representing themselves with their music. Some ill shit by some down-to-earth, funny, drunk muthafuckas.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
MAKE ROOM for the crew with beats that THUMP!, November 18, 2003
This album is 10 tracks of pure, funky Hip-Hop. J-Ro (who dominates the album), Tash & producer E-Swift launch a very under-rated carrer with their debut LP, 21 & Over. This album guest features mentor King Tee & homies from The Lootpack. Back in 1993, 10 tracks was all you needed. Nowadays, albums contain 16+ tracks, the only problem is well over half of them are garbage filler. Back when Hip-Hop was an art, it was a straight to the point 10 tracks - all of them great. This LP is perfect for parties, with almost all the tracks promoting and prasing drinking and getting drunk (#2 "Only When I'm Drunk" w/ EPMD's "It's My Thing" beat. & #3 "Last Call", just to name a couple). There's even one track for the potheads (#9 "Mary Jane"). The ryhmes are well on point in every track, equipped with witty and hilarious lyrics, paired with bumping beats from E-Swift, The Lootpack & King Tee. This album is everything a Hip-Hop LP should be. Bottom Line: This is an excellent album, every song is great. If you've never heard Tha Alkaholiks (AKA Tha Liks), buy this LP and see what all the buzz is about. 4 stars. Peace.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Hooked on gin and tonics like yo' mamaz hooked on phonics!, July 26, 2001
This is the best Liks album, and I can't figure out why. Like most people, I like the Liks because of Tash. BUT, J-Ro gets WAY more time on this album than does Tash. So, why do I like this one better than the later Liks albums and even better than Tash's solo joint? I don't know, but DON'T SLEEP. This is one of my favorite albums ever. The rhymes, beats, and guest spots (esp. King-Tee) are great. Besides, like other great debuts, this album has this wild sense of fun and excitement (like Pharcyde's first). Whenever Tash grabs the mic, it's on....but, J-Ro really seems like the "star" of this album. For example, one of the best jams is "Make Room"...and Tash doesn't even rap on it. Still, for classic Tash flows, check out his verse on "Only When I'm Drunk"...a great song. Also, the 1st track is so amazing that for 1 month after buying this I never heard another song on the album. Beware, most songs have a heavy emphasis on God's Great Liquid...check out the sweet cover art!
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