Albums Royce Da 5'9" - The Allegory (Discussion Thread)

dubsmith_nz

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I've given the album a few listens now and I think I put it just below Book Of Ryan. The content is completely different as this is more his perspective on outside issues whereas Book Of Ryan was very personal.

His production really surprised me, there is a lot of variety here and overall the quality is good. It fits him like a glove though which is the main thing.

Pendulum, Rhinestone Durag, Hero, Overcomer, Upside Down, On The Block. There are so many highs, and Royce is really spitting at the top of the game right now.

This might be the album where hes played around with tones, flows and cadence the most. This keeps it interesting throughout.

It's a solid 8/9 out of 10 for me at the moment.
 

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That anti-vax shyt stupid as hell but he's getting alot of new listeners for it, I can't knock the hustle.
 

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His undisputed best album imo.

I also can't get over how incredible the production is on On the Block
Damn I need to listen again. It's up there for me but Death is Certain is one of the most underrated dark hip-hop albums ever, and I really Liked Boo of Ryan.
 

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That anti-vax shyt stupid as hell but he's getting alot of new listeners for it, I can't knock the hustle.
I think it's a dangerous game though.

I honestly think Royce is authentic here. When @IgnorantDwayneWayne said "He sounds like a irrationally mad father trying to find something to blame for his son’s condition." That's what it sounds like to me.

I just have so many loved ones in the healthcare field...I think the anti-vaxx shyt is getting out of hand. IF someone were to become an anti-vaxxer for financial benefit I'd think it was honestly a scum bag move, because that shyt is literally costing people (many of them kids) their lives.

Thankfully for my opinion of Royce, I don't think guys like he or Gibbs are speaking it for money.
 
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