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Some quick hits while I'm waiting for my cells to trypsinize - and some detailed ones later:
Hi-Tek, HiTeknology: 8
--- Good beats laid down by Tek, but sometimes let down by supporting cast. Good tracks w/ Common, Kweli, Jonell, and AMAZING tracks w/ Mos Def, Donte & MainFlow, and Slum Village.
Maroon5, Songs About Jane: 6
--- I expected more - however, if your tastes in music are a bit more mature than the average consumer this may be to your liking. A lot of early R&B influence (think Stevie Wonder etc) in this pop - download "Harder to Breathe" for a sample.
Reel Big Fish, Cheer Up!: 4.5
--- Eh . . . what to say. Tough album, even considering the drop-off in psuedo-ska's popularity since 1997. Very flat, but with a couple good tracks to save it from the junk pile.
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