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Another gem from K-Rino

Justin P. Ivey | Baton Rouge (home of the National Champs) | 12/13/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Another great album added to amazing catalog of K-Rino and better than any of the Triple Darkness albums that came out this year imo. I know a lot worry about production w/ K-Rino but it is fine here and of course the lyricism is top of the line.



BTW, this is the correct order of the tracklist:

1. Intro (Opening Statement)- Great intro to kick off the album

2. Too Far- The trademark lyricism of K-Rino & storytelling make a gem of a first track to kick off the album.

3. The World- K-Rino tackles the social commentary of what's going on around him perfectly.

4. Ain't Nothin Changed- another gem w/ K-Rino venting some frustration with not being able to get the recognition that he deserves.

5. Long Lost Daddy- a great concept track. K-Rino plays both sides of a son who finds out who is father is years later and the father meeting the son for the first time.

6. Blood Doctrine- the title track is one of the best tracks on the album. K-Rino's rhymes are perfectly complimented by a sinister beat.

7. The Debate- the 2nd concept track that is even better than the first. K-Rino tackles the evolution vs. creationism debate through this track in 3 different personas: 2 sides debating each arguement and K-Rino as the moderator.

8. Look at Me Now- K talks about his status in hip hop and how far his come since his start.

9. Past, Present, Future- Another multiple persona track with K-Rino playing himself meeting his younger & older self.

10. Dominatin the Game- K uses football as the metaphor throughout the song of the grind. Another gem of a track.

11. Don't Like None- A dope production with K going in about his hate for the cops.

12. Gotta Get Better- K-Rino's reflecting on his hope that things will improve.

13. Forty-8 Lashes- Some viscious battle rhymes & punchlines over some great production.

14. Never Come Down- Only weak track on the album, mainly because the production is lack.

15. How Can I- Only track with a guest (DBX) and a perfect end to the album.



Like I said though the production, other then #14, is very good throughout the album and gives K-Rino the perfect backdrop on the album. But like with anything K-Rino, this is all about the lyrics and he doesn't disappoint. His ability to keep coming up with original concepts for songs and executing them well is why he remains one of the top emcees not only in the south but in hip hop period."