(Review) Frontline- Lock & Left

1) Intro

2) What Do You Believe In 4/5
Left spit the truth in his first verse, nice beat, decent hook.

3) Take That 2.5/5
This beat just annoys me...except on the part where they have the hook. They're not really saying anything on the song either.

4) Now 4/5
Locksmith solo track...simple beat so that his flow/lyrics could stand out, pretty good song to showcase his talent but I don't see myself listening to it too much.

5) Lefts Girl (Skit)

6) When U Want It 3.5/5 Video Link: http://youtube.com/watch?v=GBfbgs785b0
I'm not really a fan of this song...except for Locksmith's verse.

7)IMG 5/5 Song Link: http://www.zshare.net/audio/38670734b3fad4/
Great song...Great Beat

8) Lefts Excuses (Skit)

9) This Is The News 4/5
Chamillionaire has two songs with a similar concept on his album, but Fronline executes it just as well. They go..or went...to Cal, you know they're gonna get political.

10) The Truth 5/5 Song Link: http://www.zshare.net/audio/386728071facf8/
They continue with the political theme on this one...with perfect execution. Everything about this song is great.

11) U Ain't No Producer (Skit)

12) My Backpack 4.5/5 Song Link: http://www.zshare.net/audio/3867402f90c819/
Nice storytelling track....catchy hook.

13) Cassandras Anger (Skit)

14) Lock & Left 4/5
Song talking about the watered down rap game...it's a good song and all...but they talk about this topic too much on this album.

15) Game Plan 3.5/5
Song for the ladies....

16) R.I.P. 3.5/5
Title Should say it all...not enough emotion in it for this type of song.

17) Outro

18) It's Going Down 4.5/5
Most recent single, very catchy


This is easily one of the best albums to drop in 2007 (Notice I didn't say Bay Area albums, it's one of the best period). The thing that might have killed it a bit for me is that it's very short (18 tracks minus 4 skits, an intro, and an outro = 12 songs) and I had already heard five of the songs. The length of this album shouldn't be a surprise because it was originally supposed to be an EP. Still, I think this album is worth a purchase with great E-A-SKI production, real lyrics, and just overall quality.

Lyrics: 4.5/5
Beats: 4.5/5
Concepts: 4.5/5

OVERALL: 4.5/5