03/24/08

reeuQ A sI emyaG · 03-24-2008, 12:37 PM

A Silverback Gorilla (Koch) is known for being the dominant leader of the pack. Perhaps Sheek Louch of the LOX thought it would be a fitting title, considering they make their own moves and lead on. He does do that in his album; controlling his records and lyrically screaming on anything that get in his way, but, past that, there is no signal of true dominance in the game.

For those who need a taste of the street life, this disc serves it up on several different **********. The message of not messing with Sheek is laid down with the opener “I Think We Got A Problem.” Where this song shines is having the East, South, and West connect with Sheek, Bun B and Game laying effective verses.

The anthem “Gettin’ Stronger” will make any LOX fan salivate at the thought of their next release. The Yonkers trio also team up with The Diplomats on the aptly titled “D-Block & Dipset;” where the former go way harder than the latter.

Sheek comes with a different flavor with the feel good single “Good Love.” He takes the opportunity to two step around the easy bass and the light sounds that seem to hit just on time. He also maneuvers over blusterous horns on “Scrap To This.” As both songs effectively get your head knocking, special notice has to go to “Don’t Be Them” where Sheek delivers some wisdom.

However there tends to be a series of forgettable tracks that damper this album a tad. Keep Pushin” feels dialed in and uninspired. “What What,” “We At War,” and “We Spray Crowds” embody the same sound, and not in a good way. The lyrics and the production sync up almost to the point to where each tracks looses its individuality.

“Mic Check,” has a somber bass and droning piano that backs talk about his come up and some memories dear to his heart. While it definitely is not the best song on this effort, it gives the album closure. However, it isn’t the last track on the album. “Go Hoodlums” is slapped on the end and throws the nice ride out of the window, much like a glass of water splashed on you as you prepare to sleep.

Silverback Gorilla definitely shows growth from Sheek Louch, as you hear different perspectives and concepts while he maintains his original street sound. However, mixed in with that growth is filler that could have been cut out or retooled to create a tighter product. It doesn’t quite live up in the title, but for his fans of the LOX style, have something to tide them over until their next release.

6 1/2 / 10 stars

D-BLOCK 354 · 03-24-2008, 03:52 PM

did u write this or is this from somewhere else?

P-Tur · 03-24-2008, 06:17 PM

idk, i'm not a sheek fan but i really liked this

Young Ca$ · 03-25-2008, 05:16 AM

Not A Sheek Fan , But still a solid album. 7/10.

hoesaintshit · 03-25-2008, 06:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by D-BLOCK 354

did u write this or is this from somewhere else?

shut up

, very good album by the way, though it gonna sell shit which is sad because the album is good .....propz to this.....

D-BLOCK 354 · 03-25-2008, 09:23 AM

^ whats the problem brotha?

thatz_murda · 03-25-2008, 06:35 PM

dis is a okay albummm

03-24-2008, 12:37 PM	#1
reeuQ A sI emyaG Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: MUTHA FUCKA IM AS BIG AS BEING BIG GETS! Posts: 1,176 Thanks: 141 Thanked 3,665 Times in 415 Posts	03/24/08 - Sheek Louch: Silverback Gorilla 03/24/08 - Sheek Louch: Silverback Gorilla A Silverback Gorilla (Koch) is known for being the dominant leader of the pack. Perhaps Sheek Louch of the LOX thought it would be a fitting title, considering they make their own moves and lead on. He does do that in his album; controlling his records and lyrically screaming on anything that get in his way, but, past that, there is no signal of true dominance in the game. For those who need a taste of the street life, this disc serves it up on several different **********. The message of not messing with Sheek is laid down with the opener “I Think We Got A Problem.” Where this song shines is having the East, South, and West connect with Sheek, Bun B and Game laying effective verses. The anthem “Gettin’ Stronger” will make any LOX fan salivate at the thought of their next release. The Yonkers trio also team up with The Diplomats on the aptly titled “D-Block & Dipset;” where the former go way harder than the latter. Sheek comes with a different flavor with the feel good single “Good Love.” He takes the opportunity to two step around the easy bass and the light sounds that seem to hit just on time. He also maneuvers over blusterous horns on “Scrap To This.” As both songs effectively get your head knocking, special notice has to go to “Don’t Be Them” where Sheek delivers some wisdom. However there tends to be a series of forgettable tracks that damper this album a tad. Keep Pushin” feels dialed in and uninspired. “What What,” “We At War,” and “We Spray Crowds” embody the same sound, and not in a good way. The lyrics and the production sync up almost to the point to where each tracks looses its individuality. “Mic Check,” has a somber bass and droning piano that backs talk about his come up and some memories dear to his heart. While it definitely is not the best song on this effort, it gives the album closure. However, it isn’t the last track on the album. “Go Hoodlums” is slapped on the end and throws the nice ride out of the window, much like a glass of water splashed on you as you prepare to sleep. Silverback Gorilla definitely shows growth from Sheek Louch, as you hear different perspectives and concepts while he maintains his original street sound. However, mixed in with that growth is filler that could have been cut out or retooled to create a tighter product. It doesn’t quite live up in the title, but for his fans of the LOX style, have something to tide them over until their next release. 6 1/2 / 10 stars

03-24-2008, 03:52 PM	#2
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03-24-2008, 06:17 PM	#3
P-Tur Answers 2 Questions Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: New York, NY Posts: 2,055 Thanks: 202 Thanked 292 Times in 22 Posts	idk, i'm not a sheek fan but i really liked this __________________ Answers 2 Questions (pDASH & Carlem) - Check out our myspace and hit "add to friends" myspace.com/answers2questions

03-25-2008, 05:16 AM	#4
Young Ca$ BUBBLEGUM-RAP HATER Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Suffertown Posts: 169 Thanks: 8 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Not A Sheek Fan , But still a solid album. 7/10. __________________ 2PAC,LUPE FIASCO,THE GAME,STYLES P,NAS,JOE BUDDEN,LLOYD BANK$ & YOUNG BUCK.. SUPPORT REAL HIP-HOP.

03-25-2008, 09:23 AM	#6
D-BLOCK 354 Super Gangster Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Yonkers, New York Posts: 1,548 Thanks: 279 Thanked 701 Times in 81 Posts	^ whats the problem brotha? __________________

03-25-2008, 06:35 PM	#7
thatz_murda Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 77 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	dis is a okay albummm

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