As the Internet goes wild, some claim watch the Throne a classic, Others find watch the throne a extreme disappointment, We are going to giv...
As the Internet goes wild, some claim watch the Throne a classic, Others find watch the throne a extreme disappointment, We are going to give you our opinion on this album. As we listen to it song for song. Instead of trying to be the first review, we want to be a thorough review as we ingest what we hear.
No Church In the Wild (Feat. Frank Ocean)
The Four on the floor, with the Occasional skip, the filtered guitar seems to be a instant head banger. This song sits in a weird place because the beat is hypnotic, but the constant references to God don’t sit well. We are pretty sure that the “illuminati” enthusiasts are going to have a hay day with this track. We understand the objective standpoint that when you’re in the streets or living a certain life that there is no church when you’re doing certain things. It’s all up to your perception of the track. That’s where we will leave this song.
Lift Off (Feat. Beyonce)
The triumphant Synths, and piano notes give you that anthem feel. Beyonce comes in this track has a “All of the Lights” feel, easily this will be the start of the concert, or the end. It has an epic feel to it. With Minimal Lyrics on this track, its more arrangement and musical then lyrical. Personally feels like this should have been the intro track. Still in all this track has a great musical feel to it.
Niggas in Paris
Once the beat comes in it has that bounce, 808 lingering in the background, Jay comes on talking about his money, then the kick drops, the reverb on the kick makes it a epic soundscape. This track will easily be a epic club anthem. Kanye’s verse is classic Kanye reminds you of the reason why you became a Kanye fan, Cocky, word play, very reminiscent of early ‘Ye. This is a Friday I just cleaned my whip, shined the rims up, Got fresh and I’m ready to kick it. This track hits its intended target.
Otis (Feat. Otis Redding)
Otis is easily one of the standout tracks on the album; we thought and expected more of that classic sample based production. Check our earlier review of Otis on the site.
Gotta Have It
From the second the sample comes in, Then Kanye comes in and gets straight to it, To us personally this is the strongest “Marriage” of verses between Kanye and Jay on the album. Jay is still on his kick “I’m Planking on a Million” Even with that being said this track is solid, and probably will have the most longevity as a secret favorite.
New Day
Rza Production, a Auto tuned Nina Simone sings “It’s a New Life”. This is a personable track where Kanye speaks on his personal feeling or letter to his unborn child. Showing a more sentimental side speaking of mistakes and things he would teach his son. Jay comes in and apologizes, vows never to be like his absentee father. Melancholy feel, Contemplative track.
That’s My Bitch (feat. Elly Jackson, Charlie Wilson)
This Vulgar 80’s crazy drum track, with That Public Enemy Feel, has been one of our favorites since they released it in February. Q-Tip on the production makes it just infections, obnoxiously loud, strong synths, Elly Jackson’s vocal’s and Charlie Wilson’s (We don’t know what the hell he say’s vocal part) make this track. We wish it had the longer original version instead of the shortened version.
Welcome to the Jungle (feat. Swizz Beatz)
Classic Swizz Track, Repetitive Synths, Snares that Slap, and his classic chants over the track. It seems that they try to touch on a deeper topic then the usual balling, and bragging. It feels like this track should be, before or after “No Church In the Wild” Personally it feels like they just ramble on this track. Jay tries to speak on “average persons trials” idk this track seems like it just misses it’s intended target. Lyrically we understand what Jay is saying, and know people who can relate. It’s just hard to imagine Jay speaking this..When 90% of the CD so far has been quite the opposite.
Who Gon Stop Me
The beginning of the track is amazing. Dubstep production, It’s a easy Club (Rave, Dance anthem) Flows are typical. I can see remixes produced by BT and other Dubstep Remix Producer’s. The Second Part of this track is very experimental. (2:10) Im not a big fan of Jay’s Flow, and all the excessive adlibs. It is what it is though.
Murder to Excellence
This track Kanye easily shines bright with his verses on this track. Speaking about true issues..over strong production. They speak on high Murder rates, and End with Excellence.
Made In America (Feat. Frank Ocean)
This song seems to have the Intention to Be a anthem of sorts, Frank Ocean croons and Sings “Sweet baby Jesus, We made it in America” I think the problem we have ingesting this track, because we still have the “No Church in the Wild” track in our Head. Kanye speaks about making it from his struggle to rapping with Jay, and Jay Raps about selling dope to being here today. The Usual.
Why I Love You (feat. Mr Hudson)
This track seems like Jay Z’s Redemption to speak to all the people who spoke negatively who were apart of his team. The beat is dope. It seems like Jay Z is clearing up all misconceptions.
All in all I guess for newcomers to the Jay Z, Kanye West brand of hip hop that most of us know and love will say “you Old Heads don’t understand what’s hot!!!” and for us who have came to love Jay Z, and Kanye we will be disappointed in this album that is stable has strong production but lacks that wow factor that we have came to love from their previous efforts. We anticipated this album and what we got was great production, but it seems like its missing something. We give it a 6 out of 10.
No Church In the Wild (Feat. Frank Ocean)
The Four on the floor, with the Occasional skip, the filtered guitar seems to be a instant head banger. This song sits in a weird place because the beat is hypnotic, but the constant references to God don’t sit well. We are pretty sure that the “illuminati” enthusiasts are going to have a hay day with this track. We understand the objective standpoint that when you’re in the streets or living a certain life that there is no church when you’re doing certain things. It’s all up to your perception of the track. That’s where we will leave this song.
Lift Off (Feat. Beyonce)
The triumphant Synths, and piano notes give you that anthem feel. Beyonce comes in this track has a “All of the Lights” feel, easily this will be the start of the concert, or the end. It has an epic feel to it. With Minimal Lyrics on this track, its more arrangement and musical then lyrical. Personally feels like this should have been the intro track. Still in all this track has a great musical feel to it.
Niggas in Paris
Once the beat comes in it has that bounce, 808 lingering in the background, Jay comes on talking about his money, then the kick drops, the reverb on the kick makes it a epic soundscape. This track will easily be a epic club anthem. Kanye’s verse is classic Kanye reminds you of the reason why you became a Kanye fan, Cocky, word play, very reminiscent of early ‘Ye. This is a Friday I just cleaned my whip, shined the rims up, Got fresh and I’m ready to kick it. This track hits its intended target.
Otis (Feat. Otis Redding)
Otis is easily one of the standout tracks on the album; we thought and expected more of that classic sample based production. Check our earlier review of Otis on the site.
Gotta Have It
From the second the sample comes in, Then Kanye comes in and gets straight to it, To us personally this is the strongest “Marriage” of verses between Kanye and Jay on the album. Jay is still on his kick “I’m Planking on a Million” Even with that being said this track is solid, and probably will have the most longevity as a secret favorite.
New Day
Rza Production, a Auto tuned Nina Simone sings “It’s a New Life”. This is a personable track where Kanye speaks on his personal feeling or letter to his unborn child. Showing a more sentimental side speaking of mistakes and things he would teach his son. Jay comes in and apologizes, vows never to be like his absentee father. Melancholy feel, Contemplative track.
That’s My Bitch (feat. Elly Jackson, Charlie Wilson)
This Vulgar 80’s crazy drum track, with That Public Enemy Feel, has been one of our favorites since they released it in February. Q-Tip on the production makes it just infections, obnoxiously loud, strong synths, Elly Jackson’s vocal’s and Charlie Wilson’s (We don’t know what the hell he say’s vocal part) make this track. We wish it had the longer original version instead of the shortened version.
Welcome to the Jungle (feat. Swizz Beatz)
Classic Swizz Track, Repetitive Synths, Snares that Slap, and his classic chants over the track. It seems that they try to touch on a deeper topic then the usual balling, and bragging. It feels like this track should be, before or after “No Church In the Wild” Personally it feels like they just ramble on this track. Jay tries to speak on “average persons trials” idk this track seems like it just misses it’s intended target. Lyrically we understand what Jay is saying, and know people who can relate. It’s just hard to imagine Jay speaking this..When 90% of the CD so far has been quite the opposite.
Who Gon Stop Me
The beginning of the track is amazing. Dubstep production, It’s a easy Club (Rave, Dance anthem) Flows are typical. I can see remixes produced by BT and other Dubstep Remix Producer’s. The Second Part of this track is very experimental. (2:10) Im not a big fan of Jay’s Flow, and all the excessive adlibs. It is what it is though.
Murder to Excellence
This track Kanye easily shines bright with his verses on this track. Speaking about true issues..over strong production. They speak on high Murder rates, and End with Excellence.
Made In America (Feat. Frank Ocean)
This song seems to have the Intention to Be a anthem of sorts, Frank Ocean croons and Sings “Sweet baby Jesus, We made it in America” I think the problem we have ingesting this track, because we still have the “No Church in the Wild” track in our Head. Kanye speaks about making it from his struggle to rapping with Jay, and Jay Raps about selling dope to being here today. The Usual.
Why I Love You (feat. Mr Hudson)
This track seems like Jay Z’s Redemption to speak to all the people who spoke negatively who were apart of his team. The beat is dope. It seems like Jay Z is clearing up all misconceptions.
All in all I guess for newcomers to the Jay Z, Kanye West brand of hip hop that most of us know and love will say “you Old Heads don’t understand what’s hot!!!” and for us who have came to love Jay Z, and Kanye we will be disappointed in this album that is stable has strong production but lacks that wow factor that we have came to love from their previous efforts. We anticipated this album and what we got was great production, but it seems like its missing something. We give it a 6 out of 10.
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