I can't believe J fell off with this one. I mean it was so direction-less and empty. To think I wanted to spend 17 bucks on this was pure craziness.This was back in 2002 and Jay-Z has stepped up his game a bit since then, but I'm still not impressed on a whole. The Black Album was decent stuff (Change Clothes, Allure, Encore and 99 Problems (the latter two being the biggest highlights).But this one's a mess. I remember Excuse Me Miss, B&C '03 Bonnie & Clyde and that's IT.I hated Jay-Z after this album. I don't to this day, but back then I was more than sorely disappointed with this mess.I'm just glad he improved with all future releases without fail. Good thing The Dynasty: Roc La Familia 2000 wasn't after this. I'd have to take back my word a little.Cover Art: COther Art: ?Songwriting: D-Vocals: C-Vocal Emotion: F+Vocal Acrobatics: N/AProduction: C+Length: C+2 stars.Overall: D-
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