Search - Soul Position :: Things Go Better With Rj & Al

A Bit Different From The 8 Million Style...

Mylifeyourmovie | New Orleans, LA | 04/10/2006

(4 out of 5 stars)

"To be honest, I'm kind of confused on the direction this album took lyrically. Not saying it's bad, because it definitely isn't, it's just sort of a twist from the previous material. There's more of a playful element evident throughout the whole record, and it's noticeably a bit slower as a whole than 8 Million Stories.

But seriously, Printmatic and RJ go together like PB and J. Silky smooth beats perfectly complimented by lyrics and a flow that has a flavor all its own. If you don't have this record, but you have 8 Million, and are curious as to this new direction I talk about- the best way to put it is if you like the f*ckajob track on the last album, the Find Me At the Club and Bad Girl tracks from Columbus or Bust, or you dug the Big Girls Need Love Too and Tramp tracks from 1988, you'll find the album's feel (as a whole, for better or worse) follows this pattern on Things Go Better. Some of the seriousness and introspection that characterized Print on 8 Million has been replaced by a more pop-type feel with tracks like Blame It On the Jager and Keep It Hot For Daddy.

I still enjoy it though. However, some may be disappointed if they purchase Things Go Better expecting the same depth and soul that was, from start to finish, all over 8 Million Stories. The beats are still tight, the lyrics great, there's just something missing that keeps this record from being on the same level."

Things Get A Whole Lot Better....

Solution | Lakeland, Florida | 04/13/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Soul Position(Blueprint & RJD2) have caught my attention since I saw their performance on Scribble Jam 2003 and when I heard of this release, I knew I had to pick it up. Blueprint's old school presence is very obvious on this album. Production wise, RJD2 has become one of my overnight favorites. I have noticed that one of the tracks that I have had to hit the repeat button on is "The Cool Thing To Do", mainly because of the message that Blueprint(speaking to his niece) conveys...the first verse about the interests and possible dangers of dating boys and some precautions on what to do and the second verse consisting of the effects of teenage pregnancy. My second favorite would have to be "Effortless" which has that classic Rhymesayers vibe/sound. Overall, fans of RSE or Soul Position will not be disappointed. Please take the mainstream garbage out of your stereo and dive into the underground....I guarantee you will be instantly hooked."

Are you Crazy??

Transformer | NY | 05/11/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I Agree with Everyone that said the Beats are AMAZING on this album. But how could you say that Bluprint is the downfall of this album??. RJD2 is a good producer, he's no madlib or Oh No, or even as good as the Hieroglyphics producer. The team of Soul Position is too underrated. Hot album, improvement from the Grade A 8 Million Stories. I give this one a A+ as I'm blamin it on the Jager (the drink or the 'tobacco'pipe?)"