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BillboardThe album doesn't really push the creative envelope and relies too heavily on guests at the expense of the principal artist. [15 Apr 2006]
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The New York TimesThis is a serviceable, lighthearted album packed with R&B collaborations. [10 Apr 2006]
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In the end, even LL himself seems a little lost in his efforts to find Todd Smith.
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Make no mistake about it, this is a formulaic album.
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Actually, that's the vibe of the whole album: retro mid-90s LL.
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Too bad LL Cool J feels he needs the extra wattage, because Todd Smith's best moments come when he raps alone, letting his inimitably confident flow shine.
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Todd Smith's slow songs... kill the album's momentum early on.
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Todd Smith is glossy, safe, front-loaded, and slick.
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Todd Smith might be the last straw for many fed up with his current direction.
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Rolling StoneLeav[es] one wondering whatever happened to the immortal MC whou could carry an album by himself without needing a breath. [4 May 2006, p.59]
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Los Angeles TimesWhen LL teams with younger rappers... the album's momentum suffers. [23 Apr 2006]
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There's enough here to justify a listen, but with LL's considerable talents, a little more was expected.
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VibeL.L. still has a few tricks up his sleeve. [May 2006, p.135]
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His 12th album is so girly it should be wearing pink tights and a tiara.
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BlenderIt's hard to find LL in the crowd. [Jun 2006, p.141]
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SpinThe static beats of... Scott Storch and Trackmasters do little to freshen up his sound. [Jun 2006, p.78]
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Uncut[Has] an uninspiring production line-up. [Jul 2006, p.101]
User score distribution:
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Positive: 5 out of 9
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Mixed: 2 out of 9
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Negative: 2 out of 9
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BrannonMApr 6, 2007I have not listened to this but Canibus murdered him on "2nd round KO"
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MelissaKOct 6, 2006LL Cool J is the best and noooo one can take him from that !!!!!! this album proves he still got it !!!!!!!!!!
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omlJul 31, 2006a classic