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Big Boi's solo debut had been speculated for a while before
Sir Lucious Left Foot... The Son of Chico Dusty
finally dropped on July 6, 2010. One had to wonder what to expect of Big Boi this point, given the inconsistency of OutKast's last album, the infamous soundtrack to Idlewild. Don't get me wrong, the soundtrack had some `fire' on it, namely through standout tunes "Mighty O" and "Morris Brown," but otherwise, it could not even compare to 2003's `album-of-year winning'
Speakerboxxx/ The Love Below
. It turns out that 'Sir Lucious Left Foot: Son of Chico Dynasty' is much better than expected and easily one of the best albums of 2010.
After an intro that finds Big Boi instantly spitting rhymes ("Feel Me"), the album begins with cut (albeit it brief) "Daddy Fat Sax." "Daddy Fat Sax" features nice production work and proves to be as `out-of-the-ordinary' as any OutKast cut. Here, the hook is non-conventional by all means. As always, Big Boi's rhymes are great and `left-field.' "Turns Me On," featuring Sleepy Brown & Joi, proves to be the first great cut. The cut opens up abrasively with Big Boi chanting "n---- don't f--- with a n---- like me cause a n---- like me don't f--- around..." Instantly, you can tell that 'Sir Lucious Left Foot: Son of Chico Dynasty' as a whole is going to be one crazy, though genius ride. Here, the production work is fantastic. Sleepy Brown and Joi contribute lovely vocals on the catchy hook. As always, Big Boi's rhymes are superb and it is difficult to catch all the crazy, yet brilliant one-liners in only one listen.
"Follow Us," featuring Vonnegutt, is a brilliant, though unlikely collaboration (rock and hip-hop, and it actually works!?!). The production work is superb, as always. "Shutterbugg," featuring Cutty, is even better, with unique production work - most notably the big, `stomping' drums. Big Boi's flow is exceptional, with some great lines including: "I keep my s--- cooked to order in order/to satisfy my people in Georgia and across the water..." "General Patton," is equally brilliant, using operatic sample "Vieni, o guerriero vindice" as it basis. Here Big Boi barrels into some great hardcore rhymes. The cut ends with one of many comic interludes.
"Tangerine," featuring T.I. & Khujo Goodie, opens with a dark sounding guitar as if the cut is going to turn into a rock-n-roll number. Drum program secures the `hip-hop' status of the cut, with Big Boi busting into a superb verse. "Tangerine" is another consistent and worthwhile cut. "You Ain't No DJ," featuring rap-standout Yelawolf, is as loopy as anything else, featuring superb, manic production by André 3000. Both Big Boi and Yelawolf catch serious fire on this superb and brilliant cut.
A guest turn on "Hustle Blood" by Jamie Foxx keeps the momentum going despite a slowing of the tempo that contrasts the loopy "You Ain't No DJ." Janelle Monáe joins aboard on the superb, though somewhat lengthy "Be Still." Here, Monáe sounds particularly strong, serving as a sound collaborator for Big Boi. "Fo Yo Sorrows" features an array of guests including George Clinton, Too $hort, and Sam Chris. The cut is not as brilliant as the `best of the best,' but like all of 'Sir Lucious Left Foot: Son of Chico Dynasty,' it is always above average. Length is on the side of "For Yo Sorrows."
"Night Night," featuring turns from B.o.B. and constant OutKast background vocalist Joi is another solid, though not revolutionary in regards to the top cuts from the album. The synthesized horns are superb and the background vocals by Joi and B.o.B. work very well. "Shine Blockas," featuring Gucci Mane is where the real fire returns to Sir Lucious Left Foot: Son of Chico Dynasty (as if it ever left!). Here, a brilliant choice of sampling of Harold Melvin & The Bluenotes's "Miss You" makes "Shine Blockas" one of the VERY best cuts from 'Sir Lucious Left Foot: Son of Chico Dynasty.' Both Big Boi and Gucci Mane are on their game. This more conventional cut is a nice change of pace for Big Boi and does not compromise the innovative, left-of-center vibe that the album possesses as a whole.
"The Train, Pt. 2 (Sir Lucious Left Foot Saves The Day)" features Sam Chris once more and proves to be solid without eclipsing better cuts. Similarly, closing cut "Back Up Plan" is enjoyable, but never eclipses say "Tangerine."
Overall, this is a fantastic rap album that has been `slept on' by many, including myself. It honestly deserves a Grammy-nomination as much if not more than the rap albums getting more buzz (
Recovery
and
Thank Me Later
). I highly recommend his effort!
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Expected more from such an innovator
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This is a spectacularly good album - you go through the entire thing
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