Tarantula [Explicit Lyrics]

Mystikal | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (December 18, 2001)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Explicit Lyrics
• Label: Jive
• ASIN: B00005TNCR
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (47 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #83,086 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars its IIIIGHT, January 22, 2002

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Jason Co (East Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tarantula (Audio CD)

This album is probably Mystikal's second or third best album, but sad to say...its wack. Yes Mystikal rips the mic on almost all of his guest appearances...but on his albums he lacks the beats to match his voice an flow. "Bouncin Back" is a good song but after that the cd runs outa fuel rather quickly. Even Juvenile showin up and providin a beat on this album cant save it. The beats by the Neptunes & Medicine Men fall short as well. Which is why this album is below average. If Mystikal could ever find the "RIGHT" production then he would be cool. But it dont look like that will happen anytime soon.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars mystikal doesn't disappoint, December 30, 2002

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"emerikan" (Phoenix, AZ United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tarantula (Audio CD)

For fans of Mystikal's past album, "Let's Get Ready", this album is not a disappointment. "LGR" was a great album, and "Tarantula" tops it. With the help of the Neptunes on a few tracks, Mystikal shows that he's still at the top of the game. His raspy voice is his signature move, along with all of his sexual-pun/rhymes.

"Bouncin Back" is a great track, produced by my boys, the Neptunes, and features Pharrell on the chorus. One of the best songs put out by Mystikal next to 'Jump', and 'Shake Ya Ass'.
"Tarantula" follows next, and it's got a great beat. Mystikal flows nicely, and the addition of Butch Cassidy is great.
"If It Ain't Live It Ain't Me" has another great beat too, reminds me of something you'd drive too. Its got a great chorus too.
"Settle the score" is pretty boring song, but adding Juvenile is cool, but probably one of the worst Mystikal songs. It brings the album down.
"Pussy Crook" - may sound like a crap song, but it's pretty good. Got a good beat, and who else but Mystikal would call himself "the pussy crook"?
"Ooooh Yeah" - The second crap song on the album next too "Settle the score". Bad beat, but Mystikal does a good job rapping on it.
"Big Truck Driver" - A follow up to "Big Truck Boys"? Not too fond of this song, but it's got a cool bass line.
"Smoke One" - Has an R&B feel to it, which contrasts with the album in the perfect spot. A bit different from most of his other stuff, and he doesn't start rapping until 1:50 into the song, which is kind of annoying.
"Alright" - Sweet beat! Love the piano in the background. I also love the way Mystikal flows smoothy on this track. Great chrous too.
"I Get It Started" - I'm happy to see Method Man on this track, he's one of my favorite rappers, and him and Mystikal make a great pair. Heavy bass on this track, it's awesome.
"Paper Stack" - You can definatly tell that this track is Master P-produced, it sounds like a No Limit beat, and all of them sound the same. Shoonie Beezy? Who the heck is that?
"Go 'Head" - The best song on the album next to "Bouncin Back". The reason why it's great? Produced by the Neps again. I love Pharrell on the chorus, his voice is great contrast to Mystikal's raspy-ness. Mystikal proves he's one to mess with when him and the Neps collab.
"The Return" - Has a funk feel to it, which is strang comming from Mystikal. Shows that he can work with anything that he's given.

Overall, this was another great album put out by Mystikal. If you're a new fan of him, I suggest getting this album first, and then getting "Let's Get Ready". You won't be disappointed.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mystikal On Another Level, December 18, 2001

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DManRiChea (Indianapolis, Indiana United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tarantula (Audio CD)

"Tarantula" is proof that Master P and No Limit might have made two very big miscalculations. The first one is obvious--they lost Mystikal, the best rapper they had or ever will have. The second error, while not as obvious, was probably more costly than the first. It sealed the doom of No Limit as a serious contender in rap music. What was this mistake? Well, they fired Beats by the Pound, the producers behind the No Limit jams we all used to love. Fortunately for us, KLC, O'Dell, and the other former Beats by the Pound producers stayed together under a new name--Medicine Men. The Medicine Men do most of the production on "Tarantula," and they do a hell of a job. The beats are booming, stinging, and creative. They work well with Mystikal's voice and style. The other producers on the CD are good too. In short, take "Shake It Fast" and make a whole CD like it, and you have "Tarantula". It's FUNKY--James Brown FUNKY!! Guest appearances include Redman, Method Man, and even Juvenile (the Cash Money exile). This is a great CD, and I'd encourage everyone to give it a shot. You'll definitely become a fan of Michael Tyler.