Alvin Nathaniel Joiner ... So describes alias Xzibit the creation of his third official album "Restless" in the track "Best of Things". Is it gelugen him from all the other West Coast artists (most notably Snoop and Dr. Dre) depose and to reinvent the wheel? With Dr. Dre executive produced so could not go wrong too much. The "Mr. X to the Z" knows how to reinterpret old-school elements with its aggressive and lyrically witted rap style, he has been turned on its two predecessors to the test. And with celebrity guests like Nate Dogg, Eminem, Kurupt, Goldie Loc, Snoop Dogg, Butch Cassidy Tash or Feautures all directions are represented. Dr. Dre, who was sitting at the desk, has not been short for "Restless" with fat beats: in "X" blows a whole orchestra through the speakers. Piano, strings and decent bass. These are the ingredients for a fierce West Coast classic. And of those there to "Restless" a lot. But even more minimalist background music as in "Alkoholik" or "DNA (Drugs-N-alcohol)" fit very well into the concept and provide variety. Lyrically, X are as always creative and entertaining. The rhymes fit neatly on the beats and Xzibit's voice is and remains one of the most distinctive in the business. Of course, the "usual" issues such as drugs, violence and big cars come up for discussion, but the many fun word games make up for it loose. The beats all sound very voluminous and never made you feel that it would need more bass ... In addition, the album highly varied, many rhythms really go into the ear, on an effect-storm of bullets and Dazwischengeplapper à la G Unit have Dre and Xzibit waived fortunately. Real bombs are "X", "Best of Things", "Front 2 Back", "Get your walk on" and "U Know". Quieter tracks are "Loud and Clear", "Do not Approach Me", "Alkoholik" and "Double Time". Nate Dogg's gospel voice ennobles the chill track "Been a Long Time". By aggressively to slow so everything is represented. Too bad that "Restless" is no intro just 59 minutes long. The good thing about these 59 minutes you can by listening without having to skip a track, each track is unique and made with love. Sure, X and Dre have the wheel is not reinvented, a typical West Coast album, it is indisputable. They have not revolutionized the genre, but almost perfected. Since "The Chronic" (Dr. Dre), which is considered the "blueprint" of the genre, has done a lot on the west coast. It's hard, this album prove real weaknesses. Conclusion: 16 absolutely timeless tracks, one of which would have the potential for each single, their money are more than worth it. For fans just as a must for hiphop beginner and my personal favorite album of X.
