Jay-Z & Kanye West - Watch The Throne

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Aug 10, 2011 9:36am
Thoughts?

I don't think it's as good as either of their last solo releases, but still a very solid album. Good listen all the way through.
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Aug 10, 2011 9:58am
Good album. None really stood out to me. The one with Beyonce (can't remember the name) will probably be the biggest single.
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Aug 10, 2011 10:01am
Automatik;857176 wrote:Thoughts?

I don't think it's as good as either of their last solo releases, but still a very solid album. Good listen all the way through.

Is it officially out yet? I cannot wait. I heard Otis the other day for the first time on the radio and I honestly thought it was one of the best songs I have ever heard; at least in quite some time.
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Aug 10, 2011 10:14am
I believe its officially out Friday
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Aug 10, 2011 10:18am
Its available on iTunes.
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Aug 10, 2011 10:24am
Not a fan of either, I'll sit this one out.
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Aug 10, 2011 2:30pm
Commander of Awesome;857232 wrote:Not a fan of either, I'll sit this one out.

Is there anything that you like / don't complain about? All I ever see is you ripping on things (e.g., "Oh that movie sucked" or "You thought that movie was entertaining?!" or "This CD isn't that good")

Just asking.
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Aug 10, 2011 3:39pm
I think it's a very solid album. As auto said, it's an album you can listen through instead of skipping around. Big fan of "Who's Gon Stop Me". Best song on the album, imo.
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Aug 10, 2011 4:25pm
Production-wise, phenomenal. Lyrically, average at best. And Kanye is my favorite of all time.

It's not a classic, but it's nowhere near a dud either.

Gotta Have It is my favorite song at the moment.
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Aug 10, 2011 4:54pm
Has it made it's way to torrent sites yet?
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Aug 10, 2011 4:55pm
Yeah, its all over the place. Make sure you get the deluxe version with the bonus tracks.
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Aug 10, 2011 5:14pm
I like Kanye, not a huge Jay Z fan though.
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Aug 10, 2011 5:23pm
I think Jay-Z actually outdoes Kanye lyrically on this album. So many tight lines. Kanye also brings it though.
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Aug 10, 2011 5:58pm
Not really a fan of Kanye rapping at all, aside from his first album. Wish hed stay to production...bc hes a monster at that
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Aug 10, 2011 7:57pm
Every track is solid, production is top notch and average lyrically, not much substance.
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Aug 10, 2011 8:10pm
I was waiting to see what a few of you on here had to say about it before I picked it up. Probably going to have to get it now.
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Aug 10, 2011 8:13pm
Every song is good, no song truly stands out. Maybe Otis or Murder to Excellence.
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Aug 11, 2011 6:37pm
I'm gonna buy the deluxe CD tomorrow. Probably my two favorite artists right now and of all time so I'll scoop it up. Already listened to it and it's great.