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4.0 out of 5 stars
Still Revolutionary.... {4 Stars}, September 13, 2006
This review is from: Confidential (Audio CD)
M1 is a good rapper. His work with Sticman on the RBG (an album I rated way too low when it first dropped) and Let's Get Free LPs, as well as a strong catalog of mixtapes, is pretty much untouchable. But expecting another Dead Prez album would be a mistake. This albums takes on a whole 'nother vibe. You always know what to expect from the Dead Prez camp whenever they drop new material -- strong messages of upliftment and self sufficience over soulful, intense, almost tribal production, but this time the vibe is a lot more mellow. Joints like "Til We Get There", "Been Through", "Confidential", and "Early" are definitely standouts that follow the DP formula. The message of upliftment is definitely consistent on every track and fans will get exactly what they've come to expect from the DP rider.
As far as flaws, though the message is great in every song, the problem with this album is the spotty production and too many tracks have terrible hooks. There are a few joints like "Land, Bread, & Housing", "Don't Put Down Your Flag", "Gunslinger", and "For You" that could be labeled as skip material while "Comrade's Call" and "The Beat" are pretty forgettable. The rest of the album is strong and flows well from track to track.
Confidential is definitely an album worthy of your support. M1 shows that you can mellow out and still get the same message out. Though the album is uneven in spots, it's still worth hearing. I recommend adding this one to the collection.
Standout Tracks: Been Through feat. Ghostface & Raye, Love You Can't Borrow feat. Q Tip & Cassandra Wilson (My Favorite), Early feat. Sticman, 'Til We Get There feat. Knaan & Stori James, Too Smart, One Side (The Anthem), and Confidential feat. Raye
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