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4.0 out of 5 stars
Murder Was The Case Given In This Soundtrack (Rating: 9 out of 10- -4.5 stars), February 23, 2007
This review is from: Murder Was The Case: The Soundtrack (Audio CD)
This is one of the best soundtracks that I've heard in a minute. Death Row Records hit their peak with this album back in '94, especially when the west coast was starting to blow up. Most of these artists on here bring their A game while making this album. Snoop Dogg's "Murder Was The Case (Remix)" is dope and is better than the origonal. Another classic track is the Dr. Dre and Ice Cube colab "Natural Born Killaz". That had to be an exclusive track because of the fact that they did a song together at that time. A lot of the production is upbeat as well. There are some of the production that will make you nod your head. Tha Dogg Pound's "What Would You Do" is a bumpin song with nice production. "You Better Recognize" with Sam Sneed and Dr. Dre also has a nice beat as well. The production on this album is excellent and will not dissapoint.
Some of the people who aren't on Death Row shines a well. The best song on this album comes from a member who isn't even on that record label, D.J. Quik, with "Dollars & Sense".Even the production on that song bangs, as Quick lyrically slaughters MC Eiht on that track. A couple of young cats named Young Soldiers come on for the party track "Eastside Westside", which is also excellent,
There are some R&B songs as well. "Horny" by B-Rezell, and "Come Up To My Room" by Jodeci and fearures Daz and Kurupt. Nate Dogg lays it down on "One More Day". Jewell's "Harvest For The World" is almost forgettable in my opinion.
Then the version I have comes with a DVD and features music videos for "Natural Born Killaz", "What Would You Do?", and "Murder Was The Case".
This here is one of the best comming from Death Row Records. The All Music Guide says that this ranks along side with The Chronic and Doggystyle, and I believe that is a true statement. Suge Knight did the smart thing by reissuing this album (still waiting for that Dogg Food LP buddy), because this mostly represents what Death Row is all about. This is one album that would be a perfect addition to your collection. Word up.
Lyrics: A
Production: A+
Guest Appearances: A-
Musical Vibes: A-
Overall: A
My Favorite Tracks: Murder Was The Case (Remix), Natural Born Killaz, What Would You Do?, One More Day, U Better Recognize, Come Up To My Room, Dollars & Sense, Horny, Eastside Westside
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