Weapons of Mass Destruction (Explicit) (Vinyl Longplay 33 1/3)
Weapons of Mass Destruction (Explicit) (Vinyl Longplay 33 1/3)
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UPC Code: 827969255810
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Number of Discs: 2
Description
Not nearly as star-studded as his past two albums, Restless (2000) and Man vs Machine (2002), Xzibit's fifth album, Weapons of Mass Destruction, is a more focused effort, boasting an aggressive tone, a high-quality production roster, and a potent club track by Timbaland, "Hey Now (Mean Muggin)." There are several other highlights, including "Lax," "Criminal Set," "Tough Guy," and "Klack," but there's also a substantial amount of filler. Xzibit clearly is trying to distance himself from his last album, Man vs Machine, which proved a bust commercially, despite its roll call of well-known talent, including Dr. Dre and DJ Premier. Weapons of Mass Destruction does sound a lot different from its predecessor, though it's not necessarily an improvement. Rather, it sounds as if Xzibit is unsure of which direction to head creatively: back to his roots as an underground rapper, or for a contemporary commercial sound that appeals to a mass audience? Parts of Weapons of Mass Destruction, particularly the Strong Arm Steady collaborations, are reminiscent of Xzibit's first two albums, At the Speed of Life (1996) and 40 Dayz & 40 Nightz (1998); yet other parts of the album, particularly tracks such as the aforementioned Timbaland collaboration, featuring R&B singer Keri Hilson, are reminiscent of his post-stardom albums, Restless and Man vs Machine, when he was shooting for the charts. The end result is an album that doesn't gel together well as a whole, albeit one that thankfully includes a handful of highlights worth checking out for fans. ~ Jason Birchmeier, All Music Guide
Tracks
| Track | Title | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LAX | 3:44 | |
| 2 | Cold World | 3:51 | |
| 3 | Saturday Night Live | 4:19 | |
| 4 | Muthaf***a | 2:55 | |
| 1 | Beware Of Us | 4:10 | |
| 2 | Judgement Day | 3:22 | |
| 3 | Criminal Set | 3:16 | |
| 3 | Judgement Day - Sample It Can't Make Any Difference to Me | 0:00 | |
| 4 | Criminal Set | 3:16 | |
| 4 | Criminal Set - Sample | 0:00 | |
| 1 | Hey Now | 4:22 | |
| 2 | Ride Or Die | 4:00 | |
| 3 | Crazy Ho | 4:24 | |
| 4 | Tough Guy | 4:25 | |
| 1 | Scent Of A Woman | 4:20 | |
| 2 | Klack | 5:14 | |
| 3 | Back 2 The Way It Was | 3:58 | |
| 3 | Klack - Sample Keeps Me Satisfied | 0:00 | |
| 6 | Back 2 The Way It Was | 3:58 | |
| 6 | Back 2 The Way It Was - Sample Changin | 0:00 | |
| 6 | Back 2 The Way It Was - Sample Turn To Stone | 0:00 |
