This album definitely isn't for everyone. It is a pseudo rap album told by a British dude. There are some really good British rappers, (one of my friends had a phase, listening to British rap) out there but this albums main focus isn't about the artists ability to flow, or lack of ability. At times it is strange to hear the main rapper/singer/artist sing the chorus.
I struggle to label the people on this album. I hesitate to call them rappers, or singers, they aren't really good at either. Somehow the album pulls through with their lack of skill; they are good story tellers. The beats are done on a sampler, nothing over the top, pretty minimalist, like it doesn't what at all to over power the lyrics.
I prefer this album to their debut album, original pirate material. Grand is a bit more refined, easier to listen to. The songs on this album also tell a story about moments of the person's life. The separation of his girlfriend, paranoia from drug use, the constant reminding of his broken TV, and friendship are all talked about in a cohesive timeline.
There is a whole lot of British slang in this. It is all understandable to my American ears, though I wonder if any of the slang is used anymore. The album is from 2004, at five years old, I wonder if the heavy use of the language of the common British streets is now dated to their ears.
I mainly like this album for the telling of the life stories through the man eyes, unfiltered. Even with their un-superior talent they create a good album. That just shows you that it doesn't take the best person, to make something good, as there is no best in the area of music, its subjective.
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