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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
AIIGHT ALBUM FROM GHOST-DEINI, January 29, 2005
Just to let everyone know, I really rate this album @ 3 1/2 stars (you would think Amazon would've implemented a rating system that allowed for halves...hint hint, Amazon!). Moving along, I'm a Ghostface fan, hands down; I started backwards: I fell in love with "The Pretty Toney Album," went back and copped "Supreme Clientele" (which I borrowed from a high school buddy so much to the point it was almost mine), and decided to go for his joint "that went wood" (that's a quote from the second verse of the last song on "Pretty Toney Album").
Again, being a huge Ghostface fan, I have to admit, "Bulletproof Wallets" was not his best work, and after listening to it a few times, it's easy to see why this album was basically UNHEARD OF (heck, I didn't even know Ghost had dropped this). Compared to his other work, it's lackluster -- it doesn't suck, but if it weren't for Ghost's ALWAYS on point vocal delivery, it would definitely have suffered an immense loss for an incredible emcee.
"Bulletproof Wallets" doesn't even seem to fit in between the AWESOME "Supreme Clientele" and dope "Pretty Toney" - I'm scratching my head! In my opinion, most of the beats are either lackluster, or just aren't fit for the type of darts Ghost throws. LACKLUSTER PRODUCTION: "Maxine;" "Flowers;" "Never Be the Same Again;" "Love Session" - And in terms of the last two aforementioned songs, what's with the R&B crap? To quote RZA from the Second Disc Intro on "Wu-Tang Forever," this is hip hop, not R&B: "...Rap & Bulls***."
Dope cuts are "Ghost Showers" (the radio single for this album, which is like a sequel to "Cherchez la Ghost," but doesn't even come close), "Strawberry," "The Forest," and the two Alchemist joints "The Juks" and "Street Chemistry," the latter which should've been longer than one and a half minutes!!! ARGHHH! Don't you hate that? (SEE: "Invocation" from Common's "One Day It'll All Make Sense")
The verdict? If you're a Ghost fan and have to have this to complete your collection, then you'll appreciate the dope cuts, possibly overlooking the mediocrity that plagues most of this album. If you're not a fan or Ghost is more of a "listen to him when he's on" cat, "Bulletproof Wallets" is going to suck to you. I think my money would've stretched longer purchasing the first joint, "Ironman." Honestly, Ghost's fans can't be blamed for "sleepin" on this one. PEACE!
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Ghost is Money, December 13, 2001
Ghostface Killah's third solo album, the oddly titled Bulletproof Wallets, continues his winning streak. The album follows the classic Wu-Tang formula, with killer RZA beats and graphic lyrics. Ghost has fun on the album with the humorous "The Forest", which is built around fairy tale characters, but the album has a heavy weight to it. Songs like "Never Be The Same Again", "Walking Through The Darkness", "The Hilton" and others take on stronger meanings in this post 9/11 world. Ghostface Killah has been the most consistent of the Wu's with his solo albums and Bulletproof Wallets is another superb effort.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
The Ghost Holds It Down for the Wu Once Again!, November 21, 2001
This album is pretty tight! Ghostface Killah reunites with his partner in crime,Raekwon to bring Wu fans: Bulletproof Wallets. Ghost brings in tight production with the help from RZA, the Alchemist, Mathematics, and others. Stand out songs include "Flowers", "The Forest", "Theodore", and "Maxine". Ghostface displays his talent with his off the wall lyrics, stunning beats, and his in-depth stories. Ghostface also brings radio flavor with his current hit,"Never Be The Same Again"; and he gives fans a sequel to his previous hit ("Cherchez Le Ghost") with another club banger, "Ghost Showers". Weaknesses:
Let me say first that the songs listed on the booklet of this album are not in order with the songs on the actual cd. In fact Ghostface left off one of the tighest songs on the cd that he should have kept, "The Sun" featuring Rae, Slick Rick, and RZA. Not to mention that the cd is rather short, clocking in at only 46 minutes. Lastly, Ghostface enlsisted the help of Ruff Endz for the song "Love Session", however the song sounds just like "Faded Pictures" by Case & Joe However, despite these minor bumps, overall the cd is OFF DA CHAIN! So go and pick it up!
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