That said, If I hear Hey Ya, one more time, I'll go on a Baby Punching Tangeon.

Both Big Boi and Andres efforts appeal to me some how.

Good review. I'm not sure I would rate it this highly, either, but I do really like both records, mostly because they show how much creative freedom Kast feel they have.

Both are great records, but Speakerboxxx smacks the fuck out of The Love Below.

Apart from the skits/interludes etc., Speakerboxxx is nothing like an average rap album. There is great display of eclectic live instrumentation which I find works great with Big Boi's equally vibrant flow. There are also some excellent beats throughout the album, strong guest vocals, and in general the album has a more cohesive feel. The album also has a great "Dirty South" feel without sounding to self-patronizing.
The Love Below is great, but its hampered by its attempts to be diverse and "out of this world". In some places I find that Andre tries too hard to be different and in some places the results feel half-baked.

I love both albums, but The Love Below just strikes more of a chord with me. Speakerboxx is a great rap album, don't get me wrong, but Dre's so much more creative, that there' really no comparison for me.

but being more creative doesn't mean better.

SpeakerBoxx is more upbeat, while The Love Below seems calmer and has more bass. I used to listen to this daily, when I had my old system in my car. But when I got rid of that, I no longer had use for this album and gave it away. But I left off at Speakerboxx < The Love Below

This album is really great.

Still gotta get this, I love these guys' singles.

I love Outkast and almost all of their albums, but if you want to hear real hip hop listen to the roots or jurassic 5

Big Boi is a good rapper, but he sounds bored here.

I actually really like Roses.

i love speakerboxx. love it. just a top notch rap album. don't get me wrong, The Love Below is good as well, but it fades towards the end.
both great though

youre an imposter.

lol ;)

this review sucks balls, album on the other hand does not. amazing stuff, both discs although i'll take the love below slightly over speakerboxxx

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don't want to meet your daddy...

Bust just makes you feel like a boss.

Bust gets me pumped every time I play Def Jam: Fight For NY The Takeover.