Search - Chaundon :: Carnage

So-so

Kurupt | chicago | 02/19/2008

(3 out of 5 stars)

"I'm going to have to go ahead and follow behind norfeest about this release. It is a mediocre release from a mediocre emcee. Chaundon isn't horrible but he is not a guy that can handle a complete release on his own. To get him as a guest appearance on an album is kool, but he just doesn't work for me on a complete release. The production on this album is dope!!!! That is the only thing that is preventing me from rating this album as a 1 star album. The beats are solid from the beginning to the end. At least he knows how to pick a beat better than put a rhyme together. Anyway, if you can locate an instrumental to this cop it. It will be well worth it."

Unintentional Docility... {3 Stars}

Norfeest | Washington DC USA | 02/17/2008

(3 out of 5 stars)

"I don't really know where to start with Chaundon's latest release. He's not someone that is known for standing out, but he's better than quite a few cats in his crew (which doesn't really say much). As far as production goes, he picked some really nice beats here. The problem is that the lyrics don't really show much diversity. It's kind of hard to miss the point because it's basically the same braggin' rhymes over and over with an occasional "message track" sprinkled in. Maybe it's just age talking here, but I'd really like to hear about something other than "the 'hood" and how great an average rapper is (I mean, there are some really embarrassing similes to be found here like on the so-so track "Angie"). I mean, you can dismiss this as ranting if you'd like (there will be a few groupies that will swoop in and bash this review, just wait and see), but dude really is average. Nothing separates him from every other NY rapper you've heard in the last 4 years.



Despite all of the flaws that I pointed out, there is some solid production to be found throughout the album from various people (Khrysis, 9th Wonder, etc). Chaundon doesn't really capitalize on any of them. "Gone" and "The Greatest Warrior" are probably the best tracks on the whole album by default. That's really about all the good I can think of here. If you strip away the beats, this is really a 2 ½ star album at best.



Carnage is a so-so release from Chaundon. I think the braggadocios rhymes are cool, but they'd probably sound better coming from someone more believable. It's not a bad album, but there was nothing on it that "wowed" me. I'd have to say it doesn't separate Chaundon from the rest of the pack either. You might love it right away, but after the new album buzz wears off, I can't imagine anyone reaching for this. I'd recommend giving this a listen before you actually pay for it.



Standout Tracks: Gone feat. Jean Grae, Understanding, and The Greatest Warrior"

A solid listen

K2 | Seattle, WA | 02/19/2008

(4 out of 5 stars)

"I'll admit that I'm usually pretty excited by anything that comes out from the Justus League guys, and I have seen where certain members can't hold up for a whole album (Project Mayhem anyone???). BUT I think that Chaundon makes up where others may have missed by seeing that by having good guest spots and fantastic prouduction it can make an album that much better.



I've probably given this 5 or 6 full spins now, and I can agree with the previous reviewers that he's not the greatest MC but he makes a good effort and really sounds like he's actually into all the songs. I do think that I could put this album down and come back to it and really enjoy it again later on. People should definitely take a listen to the samples before they make the purchase because it may not be for everyone, however I think most will be pleasantly surprised by how many head nods they get out of it."