Comments on: Sach O: Reflections on Only Built 4 Cuban Linx 2, Pt. 4 http://passionweiss.com/2009/09/14/sach-o-reflections-on-only-built-4-cuban-linx-2-pt-4/ Even when I was wrong, I got my point across. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:38:38 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 By: Tray http://passionweiss.com/2009/09/14/sach-o-reflections-on-only-built-4-cuban-linx-2-pt-4/#comment-136342 Tray Tue, 15 Sep 2009 21:28:28 +0000 http://passionweiss.com/2009/09/14/sach-o-reflections-on-only-built-4-cuban-linx-2-pt-4/#comment-136342 When an album (A) is substantially worse than another album (B), as is the case with Cuban Linx 2 vis-a-vis Cuban Linx 1, A does tend to feel longer than B because it's more of a chore to listen to. For instance, I went to Inglourious Basterds the other day, some of the fastest two and a half hours of my moviegoing life. (Though some find it slow, but I don't know what they're talking about.) Slumdog, on the other hand, felt like a six-hour dental operation. They're about the same length. When an album (A) is substantially worse than another album (B), as is the case with Cuban Linx 2 vis-a-vis Cuban Linx 1, A does tend to feel longer than B because it’s more of a chore to listen to. For instance, I went to Inglourious Basterds the other day, some of the fastest two and a half hours of my moviegoing life. (Though some find it slow, but I don’t know what they’re talking about.) Slumdog, on the other hand, felt like a six-hour dental operation. They’re about the same length.

]]> By: Sach http://passionweiss.com/2009/09/14/sach-o-reflections-on-only-built-4-cuban-linx-2-pt-4/#comment-136304 Sach Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:57:13 +0000 http://passionweiss.com/2009/09/14/sach-o-reflections-on-only-built-4-cuban-linx-2-pt-4/#comment-136304 "Pt. I actually clocks in a minute or so LONGER than Pt. II" Oh dip, good work on that one. I guess the only thing left to say is that Pt 2 FEELS longer? The pacing on the first one is definitely superior whereas this one has peaks and valleys (though the first half of Pt2 is as good as anything out there). I want to hear those other tracks too, but that's what B-Sides, mixtapes and EPs are for. Although I DO hope Rae gets to put out another album without a 5 year wait this time. “Pt. I actually clocks in a minute or so LONGER than Pt. II”

Oh dip, good work on that one. I guess the only thing left to say is that Pt 2 FEELS longer? The pacing on the first one is definitely superior whereas this one has peaks and valleys (though the first half of Pt2 is as good as anything out there).

I want to hear those other tracks too, but that’s what B-Sides, mixtapes and EPs are for. Although I DO hope Rae gets to put out another album without a 5 year wait this time.

]]> By: scottgrib http://passionweiss.com/2009/09/14/sach-o-reflections-on-only-built-4-cuban-linx-2-pt-4/#comment-136256 scottgrib Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:36:42 +0000 http://passionweiss.com/2009/09/14/sach-o-reflections-on-only-built-4-cuban-linx-2-pt-4/#comment-136256 check it: http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/features/id.1344/title.raekwon-stakes-is-high/p.all check it: http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/features/id.1344/title.raekwon-stakes-is-high/p.all

]]> By: scottgrib http://passionweiss.com/2009/09/14/sach-o-reflections-on-only-built-4-cuban-linx-2-pt-4/#comment-136255 scottgrib Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:36:12 +0000 http://passionweiss.com/2009/09/14/sach-o-reflections-on-only-built-4-cuban-linx-2-pt-4/#comment-136255 I haven't heard it yet... but I doubt the Bun B track is the same as "Baggin Crack". On HipHopDx, Rae clearly talks about the working with Erick Sermon & Bun B like they are on two different joints. He name drops both songs... the title is supposedly "Never Used to Matter" I haven’t heard it yet… but I doubt the Bun B track is the same as “Baggin Crack”. On HipHopDx, Rae clearly talks about the working with Erick Sermon & Bun B like they are on two different joints. He name drops both songs… the title is supposedly “Never Used to Matter”

]]> By: MAX http://passionweiss.com/2009/09/14/sach-o-reflections-on-only-built-4-cuban-linx-2-pt-4/#comment-136226 MAX Tue, 15 Sep 2009 07:20:01 +0000 http://passionweiss.com/2009/09/14/sach-o-reflections-on-only-built-4-cuban-linx-2-pt-4/#comment-136226 "Did the Bun B song get leaked or released in some way? I remember hearing Bun was going to be on the album, but forgot all about it." I think Bun B was gonna be on Baggin Crack but they cut him verse, thats why its so short “Did the Bun B song get leaked or released in some way? I remember hearing Bun was going to be on the album, but forgot all about it.”

I think Bun B was gonna be on Baggin Crack but they cut him verse, thats why its so short

]]> By: Silo http://passionweiss.com/2009/09/14/sach-o-reflections-on-only-built-4-cuban-linx-2-pt-4/#comment-136216 Silo Tue, 15 Sep 2009 05:45:02 +0000 http://passionweiss.com/2009/09/14/sach-o-reflections-on-only-built-4-cuban-linx-2-pt-4/#comment-136216 that's interesting you said that about the length because when i listen to it all the way through, I immediately want more. I think it's perfect with Walk with Me included. It's a nice dreamy sample to 'walk away with'. But with or without Walk with Me, it's Classic, or will be regarded as such some day. Let's be real with ourselves here...this shit is a masterpiece that’s interesting you said that about the length because when i listen to it all the way through, I immediately want more. I think it’s perfect with Walk with Me included. It’s a nice dreamy sample to ‘walk away with’.

But with or without Walk with Me, it’s Classic, or will be regarded as such some day. Let’s be real with ourselves here…this shit is a masterpiece

]]> By: hl http://passionweiss.com/2009/09/14/sach-o-reflections-on-only-built-4-cuban-linx-2-pt-4/#comment-136205 hl Tue, 15 Sep 2009 02:56:37 +0000 http://passionweiss.com/2009/09/14/sach-o-reflections-on-only-built-4-cuban-linx-2-pt-4/#comment-136205 Did the Bun B song get leaked or released in some way? I remember hearing Bun was going to be on the album, but forgot all about it. Did the Bun B song get leaked or released in some way? I remember hearing Bun was going to be on the album, but forgot all about it.

]]> By: scottgrib http://passionweiss.com/2009/09/14/sach-o-reflections-on-only-built-4-cuban-linx-2-pt-4/#comment-136190 scottgrib Tue, 15 Sep 2009 01:19:43 +0000 http://passionweiss.com/2009/09/14/sach-o-reflections-on-only-built-4-cuban-linx-2-pt-4/#comment-136190 "Dude should have gone straight from “We Will Rob You” to “Kiss the Ring” and had the album weigh in at a crisp 20." "The original Cuban Linx already tips the scales at 18 tracks, this one’s 24 if you count the bonus joints." First off, I'm glad you didn't review the bonus cuts, they just don't belong. ... I get what you and others are saying about the album length and what not. But, I think it's been a long time since you've sat down and listen to OB4CL I. Everyone is commenting on the 18 vs. 22 tracks, but does anyone realize that Pt. I actually clocks in a minute or so LONGER than Pt. II??? (w/o bonus tracks) I mean you've got a handful a cuts on Pt. II that are roughly 2-3 minuets long and in contrast "Rainy Dayz" and "Wu-Gambions" closer to 6. Plus Pt. I has a hell-of-a-lot of skits/interludes. I understand what you're saying and all... (trimming the fat etc. etc.) but I can't say I'd honestly want to cut anything out. I love the album. If anything I'm pissed "Criminology 09" and the Bun B joint didn't make it. All and all great thoughts on it. “Dude should have gone straight from “We Will Rob You” to “Kiss the Ring” and had the album weigh in at a crisp 20.”

“The original Cuban Linx already tips the scales at 18 tracks, this one’s 24 if you count the bonus joints.”

First off, I’m glad you didn’t review the bonus cuts, they just don’t belong.

… I get what you and others are saying about the album length and what not. But, I think it’s been a long time since you’ve sat down and listen to OB4CL I. Everyone is commenting on the 18 vs. 22 tracks, but does anyone realize that Pt. I actually clocks in a minute or so LONGER than Pt. II??? (w/o bonus tracks) I mean you’ve got a handful a cuts on Pt. II that are roughly 2-3 minuets long and in contrast “Rainy Dayz” and “Wu-Gambions” closer to 6. Plus Pt. I has a hell-of-a-lot of skits/interludes.

I understand what you’re saying and all… (trimming the fat etc. etc.) but I can’t say I’d honestly want to cut anything out. I love the album. If anything I’m pissed “Criminology 09″ and the Bun B joint didn’t make it.

All and all great thoughts on it.

]]> By: Trey Stone http://passionweiss.com/2009/09/14/sach-o-reflections-on-only-built-4-cuban-linx-2-pt-4/#comment-136144 Trey Stone Mon, 14 Sep 2009 20:56:22 +0000 http://passionweiss.com/2009/09/14/sach-o-reflections-on-only-built-4-cuban-linx-2-pt-4/#comment-136144 yeah, "About Me" is basically the same beat Dre's done since '06 besides the humming. lame. don't like "Catalina" either but that's at least got a little more to it yeah, “About Me” is basically the same beat Dre’s done since ’06 besides the humming. lame. don’t like “Catalina” either but that’s at least got a little more to it

]]> By: Victor http://passionweiss.com/2009/09/14/sach-o-reflections-on-only-built-4-cuban-linx-2-pt-4/#comment-136084 Victor Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:15:20 +0000 http://passionweiss.com/2009/09/14/sach-o-reflections-on-only-built-4-cuban-linx-2-pt-4/#comment-136084 I actually think About Me is a banger. The way the beat builds now and again throughout the track is great. Plus i think Busta went in harder than he has for a while, more simon says rmx than a-rab money rmx. I have few complaints on the LP tbh. I dont think the length is an issue due to the high quality, instead the only drawback when compared to the original is the decreased cohesiveness. Where OB4CL was an over-arching narrative one number 2 Rae seems to branch out. Still, that takes away little from the LP which i feel lived up to its lofty expectations. I actually think About Me is a banger. The way the beat builds now and again throughout the track is great. Plus i think Busta went in harder than he has for a while, more simon says rmx than a-rab money rmx.

I have few complaints on the LP tbh. I dont think the length is an issue due to the high quality, instead the only drawback when compared to the original is the decreased cohesiveness. Where OB4CL was an over-arching narrative one number 2 Rae seems to branch out. Still, that takes away little from the LP which i feel lived up to its lofty expectations.

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