Amazing Hip Hop album. But if you don't like swearing, stay clear! (Chronic 2001 - Dr. Dre)

Member Name: SaveMeTheMoney

Product:	Chronic 2001 - Dr. Dre
Date:	28/04/09 (77 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Great songs

Disadvantages: Lots of swearing and misygony

I know that this is not exactly a new relases (as it was released on 16 November 1999), but I listened to it this morning on my way into work on my ipod for the first time in ages and I was prompted to write a review of it, as it is in my opinion the best rap/hip-hop album out there.

Andre Rommell Young, better known as Dr Dre has a massive influence over the world of Hip Hop. '2001' was the long awaited follow up to 'Chronic', Dr Dre's seminal 1992 release. His has recruited his 'friends and associates' again, old faithful Snoop Doggy Dogg is on board, as is Dre's main man, Eminem. Of course, 2001 is filthy, filled with sexist skits, simulated orgies, and much phallic boasting - none of which should diminish Dre's achievement. I think you have to tka eit as it is and not worry about it or get too offended.

If any rap producer deserves the title ''composer,'' it is Dre. One gets the feeling he wanted to reestablish his mastery of the form, to show the current crop of youngbloods (Juvenile and Young Bleed) how it's done.

The album included popular hit singles "Still D.R.E." and "Forgot About Dre" which even when I hear now make me want to get up and dance and send tingles down my spine. Still D.R.E. was co written by Jay-Z and is seen as an annoucement of his return to the hip hop scene, as does Forgot about Dre in an aggressive manner. Although these are without doubt the highlights on the album, it is full of great hip hop trackes, includingXxplosive and The Watcher, two excellent tracks.

The lyrics on the album are exactly what you'd expect; overblown depictions of gangsta life, complete with excessive swearing, violent descriptions, bitches, hoes and, in the hilarious skit Pause 4 Porno, a massive orgy ending in a tragic ejaculatory injury - this you will not get from Will Smith and if you are easily offended, be warned! It is kind of a cliche of his life and very much over the top about everything. Dr Dre does not seem to be a fan of women's rights, so again, try not to take offence at this!

My advice is if you like hip hop then you must have already heard this album. I love it and will be listening to it more often.

Summary: Great.