![]() Problem is, Afroman doesn't rely on the cleverness that informs "Because I Got High," but he trades it for vulgarity that could have been acceptable if it had a spark of wit - instead, it just lays there. It's so good, in fact, that it's easy to expect that the rest of Afroman's The Good Times is of a similar caliber but it's not, even if "The American Dream" borrows the backing track wholesale. ![]() Sparely instrumented, recorded so nonchalantly it's hard to believe that anybody believed that the tape was rolling, it's a riot - it's not just a frat rock anthem, it's a logical, brilliant record, escalating from verse to verse, with its consciously off-handed comments still capable of eliciting extreme laughter on the 20th spin. "Because I Got High" is one of those genius, perfectly conceived and executed singles that seems to arise from the ether as if it has always been there. However, content wise, the lyrics are very similar.2XLP Debut LP OF Afro Ragga Hip Hop & Swing With Bonus Trax They are usually faster and somewhat mor emelodic, and his rapping is like another percussion instrument in the song. And, for those of you who have heard "Because I got High" from Jay and Silent Bob, musically speaking, none of his other songs are like that one. It is obviously written by someone who finds sex and drugs immaturely funny, but in a way, it is also making fun of sex and drug humor. I think it was kind of proper that he did a song for Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back because lots of Afroman's humor is like the "low brow" aspect of Kevin Smith's humor. From his parody in Colt 45 of "Rapper's Delight" to all of the other funny sexual content and drug jokes he has, it makes you laugh after numerous times hearing it. Then, his lyrics are just hilarious, with great rhymes. The songs aren't just simplistic bass beats and drum riffs, but area actually musical. ![]() His songs are just so damn catchy and good. Along with Eminem and a couple other smaller rap artists (Blackalicious) Afroman brings in a new energy and musical talent into the rap community. Afroman, I anxiously await your next effort and hope my recommendation doesn't cause you grief from your friends.Īfroman's "The Good Times" is a fun and talented album. I like (love?) the album and highly recommend it to anyone 18 and older. This is a bunch of folks who have produced an album of good, dirty, infectious fun. Look, this isn't U2, R.E.M., Burning Spear or Bob Marley. Surprisingly, I liked every song on the album and found the inclusion of "Hush" a real treat. I especially enjoyed my wife's reaction to the songs.Though she gasped and turned scarlet, she laughed in spite of herself. There are some raunchy ".man from Nantucket" type of lyrics that made me bust out laughing. The rhymes are fun and the beat is simple and catchy. ![]() I guess it's because the guys who made it appear to have had a heck of a good time doing it. ![]() So, why in the world do I like this album? I have asked myself this question everytime I listen to it. I own my own business and I think I'm somewhat educated. I'm married and a father of 2 grown children and have 3 grandchildren. OK, for the record, I'm a 48 year old white male. ![]()
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