Jay-Z's comeback disc after a three-year absence is a bit of a let down. One of the biggest things for me was that none of his collaborations with Dr. Dre resulted in classic material. Although that shouldn't come as a surprise (Dre had mediocre results with Nas too), it was still something to get really excited for. The content in Jay-Z's rhymes also speak to his experiences, but so few listeners have those too and so a lot of the music is not something people can relate to. However, the album does have some very strong points: "Trouble," "30 Something, "Minority Report," and "Kingdom Come." Four good songs can't save a set of fourteen though, especially when the artist is capable of making excellent ones.
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