But he's not someone who's ever sold out. Scarface has spent most of his career as a cult figure, somebody beloved by Houston's own and really rapper's as a whole. This was the album that made him relevant to everyone outside of Houston again. This was the cement in Scarface's legacy. How has this album affected hip-hop? WHY do you like this tape? What are the best tracks? Do you think it deserves the praise it gets? Is it the first time you've listened to it? What's your first impression? Have you listened to the artist before? Explain why you like it or why you don't.ĭON'T FEEL BAD ABOUT BEING LATE !!!! Discussion throughout the week is encouraged. It's fine for you to drop by just to say you love the album, but let's try and step it up a bit!!! This is your chance to practice being a critic. Avoid vague statements of praise or criticism. This is an open thread for you to share your thoughts on the album. At once The Fix taps into Face’s innate feeling for ancient blues, while also giving the world his catchiest, most accessible album to date. “On My Block” is the plainest, most affable song Face has ever recorded, but the crown jewel is the Kanye West-produced “Guess Who’s Back.” Scarface is beautifully gruff and the track glistens like a new cut diamond. Clearly inspired by the example of his younger collaborators Jay-Z and Beanie Sigel, Face has sharpened his eye for detail, and every verse on The Fix portrays the hustler’s life with stinging detail.
His dubious, world-weary persona has never been better defined than on the opening song, “Safe." Scarface addresses the rap community as an elder statesman, and rather than be crotchety and condescending - as aging rappers often tend to be - he speaks to the younger generation with poise and purpose, determined to impart knowledge without moral judgment. He appears at once reinvigorated and deeply aged on this album. In the same way that The Blueprint reaffirmed Jay-Z’s talent for a new decade, The Fix is a coronation for Scarface’s career. Last week's EAOTW: Atmosphere - God Loves Uglyīackground/Description(courtesy of iTunes)
Beginning with our classic list, we'll be moving chronologically to modern times. Welcome to the Essential Album of the Week discussion thread!Įvery Wednesday we will discuss an album from our Essential Albums list.