Review Summary: Classic.
Critical Responses:
Allmusic: 4/5
Entertainment Weekly: B
NME: 8/10
Q Magazine: 4/5
Rolling Stone: 4.5/5
Rapreviews: 9.5/10
The Source: 5 Mics
Vibe: Favorable
XXL: XXL (5/5)
Scarface is an incredible MC, and this album is one of the reasons why. This album is incredibly consistent, and is one of the best hip hop albums of all time. Scarface has a gift, of one of the most empowering voices in all hip hop, and being one of the best storytelling Emcees of all time. Scarface is a legend, and was a part of the legendary Geto Boys. Also, Scarface is the all time king of the south. Scarface is one of, probably THE the most influential southern Emcee of all time. Now for the track by track review.
1. Intro: Just an intro.
2. The White Sheet: Classic song. 5/5
3. No Tears: Classic song. 5/5
4. Jesse James: An unapolagetic song, which has Scarface showing his vivid storytelling skills. 5/5
5. G's: Classic song. 5/5
6. I Seen a Man Die: Classic song. 5/5
7. One: Classic song. 5/5
8. Goin Down: Classic song. 5/5
9. One Time: Classic song. 5/5
10. Hand of the Dead Body: This song has Scarface teaming up with Ice Cube, and Devin the Dude, to make a classic song. 5/5
11. Mind Playin Tricks 94: This song has Scarface following the classic song that Scarface did with the Geto Boys. Classic song. 5/5
12. The Diary: Classic song. 5/5
13. Outro: Just an outro.
Overall, I give this 5/5
3 Best Songs:
1. I Seen a Man Die
2. Jesse James
3. Hand of the Dead Body
3 Weakest Songs:
1. One
2. Goin Down
3. One Time
