I wish I could have given this LP 5 starts....

...but unfortunately I just can't.

ICE T ends up sounding like he's trying too hard to compensate for his lack of relevance. ICE -- you once were the undisputed king of "breaking down the game" when you wrote gems like "COLORS" and "PEEL THEIR CAPS BACK." But now you are just another face in the sea of gangsterism with this record -- plus you don't have any of the eye-opening political commentary that make you unique.

On this release, ICE T also sounds like he's trying too hard to overcome his dwindling credibility (anyone remember that bizarre kangaroo suit he wore for the film "Tank Girl"? Unfortunately I do. But pure testosterone and mock-underground vibes can't really undo the damage done.

HOWEVER -- given the fact that I (and many others who appreciate real hip-hop) hold ICE T to a much higher standard due to the fact that he's a living legend -- this album still comes off better than most of the competition! And that is definitely testimate to his success!

Songs like "Always Want to be a H*e" are ruthlessly genious! And the track with the slept-on KING T is seriously bumping.

Get this record-- but be prepared. It's unique in it's own way; it's not essential, but it will grow on you.

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