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L.A.X.
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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 67 Ratings

  • Summary: The third album for the rapper from California features guest artists such as Common, Ice Cube, Lil Wayne, Ludacris, Nas, Ne-Yo, and Travis Barker.

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My Life
My daddy ain't going nowhere Never Whether we dribble out this motherfucker Wrap rock or riddle out this motherfucker We gon' get up out this... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. Urb
    90
    The Game pairs that unabashed love with swirling ideas and concepts that elevate the record to an easy contender for album of the year.
  2. Entertainment Weekly
    75
    While the 19-track disc could use a good trimming, The Game's routine is just as entertaining the third time around.
  3. Los Angeles Times
    75
    L.A.X. might not hit the heights of its two predecessors, but it is one of the more complete and satisfying major label rap releases of the year.
  4. Pitchfork
    64
    That inferiority complex and desperate need for approval keeps L.A.X. surprisingly entertaining even though there are far more weak tracks on it than good ones.
  5. NOW Magazine
    60
    At 19 tracks, LAX is bloated and uneven, more often than not marked by weak beats and uninspired appearances. The Game’s skill and wit alone save this from being a complete disaster.
  6. Dot Music
    50
    Problem is, much of this record is just Game keeping up with the Joneses: everything you'd expect from a 2008 rap album is here (Lil' Wayne guest spot; boring, '80s-styled Kanye track), and the stuff that makes him unique seems harder than ever to get at.
  7. Boston Globe
    40
    LAX spins beautifully at first, but, like a '64 Chevy with chrome rims that hasn't paid a visit to the mechanic in 20 years, it doesn't take long before the wheels come off entirely.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 13
  3. Negative: 1 out of 13
  1. LukeB.
    Aug 27, 2008
    10
    Album Is Straight Classic - and the defining track is "angel" ft common, which will go down on history.
  2. PaulH.
    Aug 26, 2008
    10
    Classic album, one of the best gangsta rap albums ever made. You get that Cali feeling and so much more.
  4. ImrazK.
    Aug 27, 2008
    9
    For the fans of west coast rap, lyricism and not selling out to be commercial this man is undeniable
  5. GusN.
    Aug 27, 2008
    9
    Near classic album. The only thing that keeps it from being a 10 is at times excessive namedropping
  6. NateN.
    Aug 28, 2008
    9
    I got this cd tuesday and cant stop listening to me the best track is LAX files and people bring up the nba name dropping name dropping to me I got this cd tuesday and cant stop listening to me the best track is LAX files and people bring up the nba name dropping name dropping to me is the names not meaning nothing but he uses similies to describe the names and all the songs are good.… Expand
  7. Urbanlistener
    Apr 22, 2015
    9
    Yet another near-perfect West Coast gangsta rap album by Game, who manages to keep up with his sharpness, aggressiveness and style on theYet another near-perfect West Coast gangsta rap album by Game, who manages to keep up with his sharpness, aggressiveness and style on the mic. Even with the departure of Dre and 50 as producers, the beats are still dope as ever and the original Cali sound is still blaring through your headphones.… Expand
  8. PatrickC.
    Aug 27, 2008
    2
    I give him 2 for spelling his name correctly. Honestly: this must be some kind of record for name-dropping. This is among the least relevant I give him 2 for spelling his name correctly. Honestly: this must be some kind of record for name-dropping. This is among the least relevant and most derivative of any album this year, regardless of genre. GAME OVER.… Expand

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