Summary:The official debut full-length release for Cleveland's Machine Gun Kelly features such guests as Bun B, DMX, Lil Jon, Tech N9ne, Twista, Waka Flocka Flame, and Young Jeezy.
The Sean "Diddy" Combs connection adds a little too much gloss to the grime, hanging Lace Up somewhere between the underground intensity that it seems born from and the commercial overexposure that MGK seems bound for.
Maintaining the same "burn down the building" energy that your most loyal fans demand while not actually burning down the building is no easy task, but it's a fine line that MGK mostly manages to walk with success on Lace Up.
Machine Gun Kelly has built a cult-like fan base by making music people can easily relate to. And with this album he continues with thatMachine Gun Kelly has built a cult-like fan base by making music people can easily relate to. And with this album he continues with that trend. Lace Up is a debut album any artist would be proud of.…Expand
The bad things: This album was very solid for being his first album. I think the worst thing about this album is the best for save me, it wasThe bad things: This album was very solid for being his first album. I think the worst thing about this album is the best for save me, it was very simple and I found it very annoying and that his hook on wild boy is a little bit repetitive Good things: I like the fact that he has a lot of features like tech n9ne has on his albums and that they only have a hook or chorus. And he isn't lyrical God but he is lyrical and he talks a lot about drugs, est side, and depressing things, even tho he wasn't the best storyteller on the album it was still very enjoyable Top 3 songs: wild boy, d3mons, edge of destruction Top 3 worst: save me, lace up, what I do, And the 2 last songs isn't bad it just one of my least fav songs. I feel like he is getting to much hate, this was his first album like let him evolve and some people are just giving it 1 because Eminem dissed him and that is just stupid so I wanted to actually make a real review sorry if this review wasn't that good it's my first review ever.…Expand
Machine Gun Kelly made a splash with his song "Wild Boy". Now that he has everyone's attention he shows his wild boy persona through the albumMachine Gun Kelly made a splash with his song "Wild Boy". Now that he has everyone's attention he shows his wild boy persona through the album "Lace Up". This album is filled with catchy songs and even a couple deep songs. The album is filled with quality beats, most notably beats from "See my tears", "Wild Boy", "Invincible", and "Lace Up". The songs that provide depth to the album with lyrics and meaning are "Invincible", "See my tears" and "End of the road". Other notable songs are "Stereo" but to be honest there aren't really any weak songs on the album. This provides an enjoyable experience if you listen all the way through. MGK represents the underdog with his music. If you feel you are one, you'll enjoy it.…Expand
This was MGK’s breakthrough album and holds up as one of the better contemporary hip hop albums that has been released this century. MGK’sThis was MGK’s breakthrough album and holds up as one of the better contemporary hip hop albums that has been released this century. MGK’s flow is up-tempo and he has a unique sound to his voice. Production on the album is pretty good with electronic grooves, synths, and some electric guitar licks. MGK handles some of the production himself and enlists a variety of record producers, some of whom are pretty big names. The standout tracks on the album are Wild Boy, Warning Shot, Stereo, Hold On (Shut Up), Lace Up, and D3mons.…Expand
MGK is a fine rapper. MG standing for machine gun, surely relates to his rapid-fire vocal delivery. Whereas one might have expected a somewhatMGK is a fine rapper. MG standing for machine gun, surely relates to his rapid-fire vocal delivery. Whereas one might have expected a somewhat rougher sound, the album comes across a little too polished and dare I say, a little too commercial. However! Make no mistake, MGK has skills, flow and charisma, and is surely here to stay. A reasonably good album that is worth parting with your dollars to buy it.…Collapse
Why people think MGK is good, I'll never know. I listened to this by recommendation by my brother, and once again, MGK provides further proofWhy people think MGK is good, I'll never know. I listened to this by recommendation by my brother, and once again, MGK provides further proof that he'll never be good. He can be a good pop star, but as a rapper he fails.…Expand
Who is MGK and what does it stands for? And why does he showed up his face at Wrestlemania 28 performing John Cena's entrance during the RockWho is MGK and what does it stands for? And why does he showed up his face at Wrestlemania 28 performing John Cena's entrance during the Rock vs, Cena dream match? Hey WWE, as long as your providing recording artists all the time in a pay-per-view, make sure it's NOT copyright infringement. Lace Up is one of the worst albums of 2012. Bar none. Flo Rida is way better than this trash.…Expand
