The Game
—L.A.X (Los Angeles Times)
The third album from The Game combines the traditional West Coast sound of the first album with club beats of modern hip-hop. Progressing naturally from his previous two albums, the start is strong but hardly new territory. Further on into the track listing however, The Game’s attempt to branch out leaves much to be desired.
The production is solid with technical quality which sounds full and deep. A varied sound is the result of an extensive production team, complemented by featuring artists representing the wider genres with Travis Barker’s intense drumming on Dope Boys and Lil Wayne’s distinct chorus in My Life. An authentic hip-hop sound is held down by established rappers Ice Cube and Raekwon. Although the album boasts a plethora of featuring artists the fusion has mixed results.
This is an accessible third album, hardly groundbreaking but high quality. It certainly lacks the depth of the Doctors Advocate, but maintains a refreshing simplicity throughout.
Richard Kelly
Jamie Hawkins
Josh Parker
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