Uncle Sam's Curse
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Free Music Review: classic
Hit: 5 Stars
Real g-funk that helped the 90's to be a golden age era for hip hop.Free Music Review: Skip Proof Material {5 Stars}
Hit: 5 Stars
This is one of the best albums from Above The Law. The group is so heavily underrated that not many even know who they are anymore, but those that know who they are know that nothing coming out of the west compares to them -- they're in their own category. The album itself is full of gems that a lot of people were bangin' in their systems back in '94. Joints like "Kalifornia", "Uncle Sam's Curse", "Gangsta Madness", and "Black Superman" are classics in my mind. Almost every song features Kokane on the hook (he was on Ruthless records at the time and dropped the classic "Funk Upon A Rhyme" LP in '94, check that LP out too) and he brings even more flavor to already solid cuts like "Everything Will Be Alright", "Gangsta Madness", "Return Of The Real Sh**", "Who Ryde", and "Rain Be For Rain Bo". There's no need for the skip button when you're listening to this album.
As far as flaws, none come to mind. This is your typical west coast banger -- gangsta lyrics over laid back, funked out beats. You can't really ask for much more than that. As a matter of fact, if I could change anything about this album, I'd make it even longer (it clocks in at just over an hour long). Otherwise, you can pop this in and let it ride.
Uncle Sam's Curse is a classic joint from the left coast. If you want that classic ryder music, then go ahead and grab this. Most albums from '94 are dope anyway, and you know that Above The Law doesn't make bad music. I'm not sure if it's worth any more than $25 (it's definitely not worth the $75 bucks it's being listed for -- nationally distributed records never are), but it's still an excellent album. I recommend making this one a collection piece. You'll be glad you did.
Standout Tracks: Uncle Sam's Curse, Kalifornia feat. Kokane, Black Superman, One Time Two Meny, Rain Be For Rain Bo feat. Kokane, Set Free, The G In Me, Everything Will Be Alright, Gangsta Madness (My Favorite), and Concrete Jungle
Free Music Review: "It'll Cost You A Grip, To Live In Kali Yall..." (Rating: 9 out of 10- -4.5 stars)
Hit: 4 Stars
Is it just me, or do I believe that every Above The Law album has been slept on? Majority of the tracks on all their albums bang, but yet the masses refuse to turn their heads to realize what it is that their missing. Not even with the backing of NWA on their 1990 debut album Livin' Like Hustlers. Although they headed a different direction with their style on their 1992 sophomore album Black Mafia Life (which is my favorite out of the group), people still missed out on what they had to offer (judging by the reviews, I don't think anyone picked up their 1991 Vocally Pimpin' EP). Now here come their 1994 album Uncle Sam's Curse, and still no one paid attention, and thats unfortunate, because this album is great. What I've noticed out of ATL, is that the albums I own they switch their style up. On their debut, they were sort of gangstas. On their sophomore LP, they were pimps and kicking game over some fly production. Here, they become sort of political with their rhymes (they were still pimpin' but not like their previous album). Cold 187um and KMG (as well as Total Koss) wern't heavily political, like Paris, Kam, and other west coast artists, but just gave you enough to know what the deal was.
On the majority of these tracks, there are snippets of speeches (possibly from movies) which people express their urban political views. "Return Of The Real" starts the album off of what it is to expect from this album. One of my favorites is the single "Kalifornia" which is dope and features a hot verse from Kokane (he was actually good back then people). Another favorite of mine would be "Everything Will Be Alright", an upbeat track about what they do to women, that also features Kokane. "Black Superman" is a standout in my opinion. "'G' In Me" is a great song with Cold 187um's smooth vocals going to work on the hook. "Uncle Sam's Curse" and "One Time Two Meny" are standout political songs about how everyday activities can affect someone. "Who Ryde" is another great standout that features Kokane. And the album closes off with a deep "Gangsta Madness" which dedicated to people who died at an early age.
Majority of the songs standout here on this album. Above The Law really lays it down and gets their point across here on their third full length LP. People who haven't heard this album will be impressed. Like I said, this album was slept on, and those should wake up and check this out. Then to top it off, it's out of print, causing this to not be as accessable as their other albums. Chances are you can track this album down for around 30 bucks (thats how much I paid for this album), maybe even less. Either way, this is one you would want to have in your hands. Peace.
Lyrics: A-
Production: A-
Guest Appearances: A-
Musical Vibes: A-
Top 5 Tracks:
1. Kalifornia (featuring Kokane)
2. Everything Will Be Alright (featuring Kokane)
3. Gangsta Madness
4. Black Superman
5. Return Of The Real
Honorable Mention:
1. Uncle Sam's Curse
2. One Time Two Meny