I don't think the Blame Game skit is supposed to be funny. I enjoy listening to it every time I listen to the song.Net_Wrecker said:I've warmed up a bit to the album, but there are some nagging problems during the 2nd half that just don't allow it to reach "God tier" like it has for a lot of people.
- The beat for the rapping portion of Devil In A New Dress is soooo boring. I really don't enjoy it at all. The break down in the middle is great, but the rest is mehhh.
- The 3 minute distorted autotune extension of Runaway is completely unnecessary. I have no problems with a long instrument solo, but this is just repetitive, and 2 minutes too long.
- The Chris Rock skit on Blame Game is too much. Funny the first time, but it's an instant skip every time after that. I'm not a fan of 2+ minute skits in non-storytelling environments (unlike a Masta Ace, or Raekwon skit which REALLY add to the album) so I immediately faded out the skit around 5:35, and replaced it on my iPod.
It's a shame because tracks 1-7 are really solid, then Devil In A New Dress and Runaway come on and totally kill the momentum for FIFTEEN MINUTES before Hell Of A Life picks it back up(and which also doesn't get nearly enough love.)
Hell Of A Life -> Blame game (minus Chris Rock) -> Lost In The World is a strong finish though.