"On "Good Side Bad Side," Crucial Conflict display a slightly more mature style than on their debut "The Final Tic," while elevating with their unique sound.
There isnt one bad track on the album. Tracks like Scummy, Like This, Swing It Over Here, Airplane (featuring Do Or Die), and Back Against The Wall can be played constantly and never get tiring.
On Faceless Ones, they create an almost eerie feeling, with a hypnotic hook and crazy lyrics. And on 2 Bogus, flict hooks up with Three 6 Mafia for a good blend of styles.
The album's production, handled mostly by Wildstyle, is solid, and never drops off much at all.
Overall this is a real nice album, a must have if you're a fan of Midwest rap. Flawless flows, good production, and flat-out enjoyable music. Cant ask for much more."
C C, The Best!
Patrice | Chicago, Il USA | 09/22/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I always loved Crucial Conflict from High School late 80's early 90's. I live on the South side of Chicago and always admired this group from the West side. If you ever get to see this group in concert, please treat yourself to this experience. I went to the House of Blues here in Chicago and they were performing with TWISTA and I was amazed. I had the most fun enjoying the music and to know that they can still bring it!"
The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
Carltouis Stevenson | Angeles Mesa, Los Angeles | 02/11/2006
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Those rodeo boys from Chicago drops an anticipated return from their first album as Good Side, Bad Side is another side of the Flict. Again completely produced by member Wildstyle with the exception of one song this album contains the same multi-laced old Western / Country, hill clicking, gun slinging beats as even found on "Intro." "The Bidness" was a perfect song to lead this album off as Wildstyle boast over muted drum track
saying "...how are you gonna f*ck with these tracks..." Crucial Conflict gets dirty with "Scummy" following the formula from the first LP. "Roll Somethin" is another song worth mentioning with their signature sound and flow apparent here. Bogus, bogus is up-tempo with looping guitar strum on "2 Bogus" featuring Three 6 Mafia. There are also a few commercial /
mainstream tracks that add to the flavor found on this album as well such as the seductive "Come On" and "Ghetto Queen" featuring R. Kelly. "Universal Love" was another song that took the Flict to another level with shot outs to the maker and prayers that led smoothly to "Faceless Ones". "Airplane" featuring Do Or Die is one of the highlights as the seven emcees
/ rappers teamed up to take this one real high. After this song the high ends abruptly and that's the problem with this release. The fierce, rapid fire flow on the slow tempo "I'm Bout To Explode" made this another one of the highlights for this album. This is definitely a good side of Crucial Conflict."
Maywood LOVE
Chi's Finest | BKS | 08/24/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Sup C.H.I.C.A.G.O. This CD was pretty good but honestly doesnt beat THE FINAL TIC but stay buy it as a continuation of final tic. chi love to the fullest"