I picked up the album 2day ($7.99 at Circuit City) and got what i expected. After hearing the 1st single, i knew that i wazn't gonna get the Run i wanted on this album, but i'm still happy 2 have it. Run's delievery and flow is the same on every track. He uses he's high pitched yelling voice on every single cut. I wanted 2 hear some straight up, laid back Hip-Hop. After all, when Run-DMC waz having creative differences, Run favored the straight Hip-Hop sound while DMC waz in2 more rock and folk styled stuff. It isn't really a Rap/Rock album. It reminds me of the Beastie Boys' last album. He keeps it totally retro which is cool when u are in the mood 4 that, but i just want some modern Hip-Hop from Run. The beat machines are straight old skool and the beats are Hip-Hop but played bock live rock instruements. Lyrically, he brings the flava he's always brought, which is of course a good thing. The album is different and refreshing. I waz hoping the album would have trax like It's Over, Queens Day, Crown Royal, Ahhh, Let's Stay Together, Ay Papi, and Simmons Incorportated off of the Crown Royal album, but no such like. Even the Crown Royal trax like "Rock Show" are better than the stuff on Run's album.
I wazn't expecting a Run-DMC album, but it's nowhere near what i wanted. I love Run and will always support him, but i'm longing for some straight Hip-Hop. I like this album tho'...i've been listening 2 it non-stop since i picked it up. I'm gonna track down that Liberty X CD single so i burn a CD 4 the ride with the more recent Run-DMC stuff. By the way, what is the title of the remix that has Run on it? I know there are multiple versions of that song and i wanna make sure i get the remix that features Run.