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| 2.5 average | kingsoby1 EMERITUS | December 19th 11 |
Together/Apart is a manifestation of Rhymesayers Entertainment's marketing department and their seemingly neverending quest to homogenize hip-hop. Their understanding of the 20-something white male psyche is unrivaled in this industry. It is unfortunate; Grieves has the makings of a multi-dimensional vocalist with a pleasant voice and something of substance to say with it. There aren't technically complex mult-syllabics to be had here, just pure introspection. "On The Rocks" hearkens backs to previous releases and almost recalls what could have been amidst a catcy hook and Budo's (previously) typical electro-funk.
But Grieves presses forward almost too awkwardly with a poorly executed spoken word vibe-come-Brother Ali posturing/preaching made more obvious by their phoned in duet on "Tragic". The production suffers more, taking [mis]cues from nearly every Rhymesayers Entertainment release over the past 5 years. Most of the tracks emulate what could be B-Sides of a post-Lemons Ant, doing nothing so groundbreaking as regurgitating mid-90's soul. Budo was never an incredible producer in the past, but did just enough to shine a spotlight on Grieves' strong personal narrative. It is in that regard that Together/Apart reeks of compromise and mimicry.
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| 0.0 | gabethepiratesquid | December 19th 11 |
His previous releases were more enjoyable. This has all the same beats, annoying sung hooks, and just trying hard to appeal to the demographic that likes the typical stream of Rhymesayers shit with "dark imagery that makes sure to rhyme at the end". Bloody Poetry is the best song here just because it's so catchy, the personal subjects are okay, but it's been done and better.
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| 4.0 excellent | LastEpic | November 14th 11 |
I like this guy a lot, real stories, good vibe. The production on this album fits his style perfectly.
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| 5.0 classic | HiLion | November 2nd 11 |
Really amazing album, one that comes from the heart. Someone really needs to review this
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| 3.5 great | bungiewolf | August 4th 11 |
Grieves is real and performs from the heart. I also enjoy his producer Budo's cool instrumental flourishes to his songs
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| 3.5 great | vult | September 29th 20 |
| 3.0 good | nbats | June 8th 19 |
| 4.0 excellent | Brandon | August 27th 17 |
| 2.5 average | yep123 | May 6th 15 |
| 3.5 great | slaps | December 17th 14 |
| 3.5 great | Veldin | November 5th 14 |
| 2.5 average | Lours | October 1st 14 |
| 3.0 good | Fujay | April 20th 14 |
| 4.0 excellent | rhymes6 | April 17th 14 |
| 4.0 excellent | trevvvy | March 21st 14 |
| 2.5 average | jsaf7 | December 2nd 13 |
| 4.0 excellent | Snowden | June 23rd 13 |
| 3.0 good | jmh886 | March 18th 13 |
| 4.5 superb | Zois | March 6th 13 |
| 4.5 superb | KeiRei | December 23rd 12 |
| 4.5 superb | Noteros | November 4th 12 |
| 3.5 great | hnled | July 19th 12 |
| 4.0 excellent | Mike225 | February 14th 12 |
| 5.0 classic | amp112 | January 9th 12 |
| 2.0 poor | lobby | January 8th 12 |
| 4.0 excellent | LOG4N | January 5th 12 |
| 4.0 excellent | 32left | December 23rd 11 |
| 3.0 good | Jom3 | December 18th 11 |
| 2.5 average | Dday | November 23rd 11 |
| 4.5 superb | Mariox | November 12th 11 |
| 4.0 excellent | ImpWolf | October 12th 11 |
| 3.5 great | BiOZed | October 11th 11 |
| 5.0 classic | BDx94 | September 26th 11 |
| 3.0 good | chaos17 | September 20th 11 |
| 4.0 excellent | gervin | July 30th 11 |
| 4.0 excellent | gosk8n | July 11th 11 |
| 3.5 great | Jips | July 3rd 11 |
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