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It’s a journey.
Absolutely bumps
Not a fan
Absolute Classic, I enjoy revisiting this often.
Decent but the next one is better.
not for me
Bloated, overlong, lyrics that were problematic at the time (never mind not aging well...), on the other hand, marks the birth of the G-funk era, and Nuthing but a G Thang is a song for the ages. 2001 is miles better tho.
The only thing that stands the test of time is the beat (which is to be expected from a dr dre produced song)
Dig the beats, don't dig the foul language or a lot of the subject matter. Understand it's part of the art but it's tough to listen to at times and somewhat distracting IMHO. Glad I finally got to hear such an album as revered as "The Chronic" outside of the radio hits. I especially liked "Lil' Ghetto Boy" and the twist done on the theme song to "$10,000 Pyramid" with "The $20 Sack Pyramid." For those that don't mind the language or subjects, it's easy to see why this album was so lit at the time of its release. But I doubt that I'll personally listen to "The Chronic" again.
Everybody Hates Chris vibes
Classic.
"Down with the swang"
This one is an absolute classic. A lot of songs have been in constant rotation for 20+ years!
Just not my style
Cool, aber Rap
not into gangsta rap and hated this in particular
Viele bekannte songs6
Turns out I don't hate rap, I just hate modern rap. I can get behind this.
Vaikka status pönkitettiin krooniikalla.. perintö tulee vasta 2001.. Aftermath floppaa mutta artisteille tuottaminen lisää itsetuntoa.. eminem nousee... Aftermath.. Ennen matikkaa.. heh oli näillä pojoilla tulevaisuus.. sitten matikka tuli.. Ei osatttu ja räppäreiksi ryhdyttävä.. Niskapers otteella tämmöset lumihankeen.. EI MUUTA.. kylmää kyytiä jos ei suomenveri virtaa suonissa.. Ja käyty kaikissa luolissa.. vaikka talvisaa ja micra jää.. vapaalla moottoria raksuttamaan.. sisin olemus ja luonne.. Ei voida peittää matikkapään puutetta tässä... Ollaan hulivilejä keskellä tummaa ja kovaa talvea.. Ei ole rääpäkkää vaan KUNNON PAKKASLUNTA JA PÄÄKALLO KELI PERKELE.. Viheliäistä kun tommonen ressukka RÄÄVÄSUU SOITATTATTAA.. Muutama komia kipale kuitenkin..
#85. As I was reading some of the previous reviews, I saw a one star review that said "Offensive, misogynistic, an album of nothing but the N word because he thinks he can and an uncountable amount of mother fuckers." Yeah, pretty much that. 5/5: because fuck you, that's why *this is the seventh album i purchased from this list Song added to playlist: Nuthin' But A "G" Thang I've created a playlist on Spotify that consists of the best and/or my favorite song from each of the albums in this book. This list can be found here if you are interested: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7MAXDGLWlwLkFLb8veGfkA?si=FqkQQPgZTFWG0jAUJXLFZA&utm_source=copy-link
IParts of the album sound awesome and others are difficult for me to enjoy because they seem to push for a violence or abuse of others that I have no empathy for musically the album is a fascinating mix of styles and it holds its own in that respect. Vocally it is at times amazing too.
klassieke west coast hiphop, met veel cameos van Snoop Dogg. Blijft niet mijn stijl, maar de beats en flows zijn goed.
Stabiler ursprünglicher Rapp.
An awful lot of "n" word and misogyny. Not really catchy enough for me.
It’s hard to set aside the lore and legend that comes with an album that changed the game. However, it’s easy to just be critical of a gangster-rap album for being a collection of contrived, mediocre rap about killing and fucking bitches. I understand it’s a reflection of culture and an incredibly important portrayal of LA life. Some of the beats are pretty tight, tho.
In 1992 I was listening to grunge. And probably 70s rock. I was in no way the demographic, target audience, or even considering 'gangster rap'. I like and appreciate rap, hip hop, the whole deal. I don't hold a connection to this album, though, because different times and places. I respect what it meant for the scene and genre, and the ground that it broke. It just doesn't resonate as strongly with me on a personal level.
2.5
This was game changing at the time. Lyrical content seems a little sophmoric now.
Rating: 4.5
Solid hip hop album, loved the early snoop on there too.
Classic, exemplifies 90s west coast rap. 4.3
Motherfuckin terrible from motherfuckin start to motherfuckin finish, Motherfuckers.
Total vibe album. However, with a heavy heart I cannot put this on the Topster because of The Doctor's Office. And the fact that the last few tracks honestly drag a bit. The first half of the album hits so mf hard tho
5 stars bc of emotional attachment! Makes me think of you Miah!
I mean it’s a classic, but uhh the misogynistic lyrics make me do a little head turn. The humor is there though.
I like how silly it is but some of it is too much. The beats and lyrics are entertaining though
Solid effort but its not NWA. Ill take a pass on the snoop dog stuff
I don’t understand the appeal of this at all.
Thought before listening: One of the most important hip hop releases of the 90s. This was the debut of Snoop Dogg and essentially kicked off an entire West coast hip hop movement. I have definitely heard this and probably owned it as well. Review: I love the 70s funk samples that are the base for this album. So many great bass lines and grooves. This is a really good album, but I feel the same on this one as most rap albums. The lyrics and skits were funny novelties when i was in high school, but as an adult I just cringe at them. It cheapens the whole experience of listening to these albums. Still though, this contains some amazing songs, including Nuthin' But a G Thang which is as iconic as a song can be from the 90s. Fun listen that gets a 4.
Not to be contrarian, this is an okay hip-hop album, but Gangsta rap is sorta overrated in my opinion. I think there's some progressive Early 90s era albums that are more deserving of a place on this list - A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul etc - but opinions are like bumholes, everyone's got one and they're probably full of shit most of the time!
West coast bitches trying to act hard
There is little to no doubt about Dr. Dre's The Chronic being one of the most consequential and influential hip-hop albums in history. Part proof of domination, part need to prove something, Dr. Dre spends the album not only weaving his production skills but holding his own on the mic alongside his Death Row brethren, most notably the emergent Snoop Doggy Dogg. This charitable portion of The Chronic was notable and it would pay dividends down the line and that ensured level of success was what kept California as the hip-hop kingpin for a few years in the 90s. Favorites: The Chronic (Intro), Fuck Wit Dre Day, Let Me Ride, The Day the Niggaz Took Over, Nuthin' But a "G" Thang, Deeez Nuuuts, Lil' Ghetto Boy, A Nigga Witta Gun, Stranded on Death Row.
The highs are high and iconic but some of these tracks are wack and cap, like the skit where Dr. Dre is having sex with some lady. I'm listening to this album at work for God's sake! + Points for being the original Deez Nuts. 3.6/5
The beats go hard but the rapping is dog meat. Snoop is also highly overrated as a rapper.
Obviously influential, but I didn't enjoy it.
Vibey but very repetitive.
One of the all time great rap albums from one of the greatest musicians who ever lived. Some of the most memorable features in rap history. An absolute must listen for all fans of music.
Well, that was surprisingly shit.
Top 3 Songs: 1 - Nuthin' But A "G" Thang (5) 2 - Fuck Wit Dre Day (2) 3 - Lyrical Gangbang (11)
01) The Chronic (Intro) - 5,5 02) Fuck wit Dre Day (And Everybody's Celebratin') - 6,5 03) Let Me Ride - 6,5 04) The Day the Niggaz Took Over - 5,5 05) Nuthin' but a 'G' Thang - 6,5 06) Deeez Nuuuts - 5,5 07) Lil' Ghetto Boy - 6,5 08) A Nigga Witta Gun - 5,5 09) Rat-Tat-Tat-Tat - 5,5 10) The $20 Sack Pyramid - 2,0 11) Lyrical Gangbang - 5,5 12) High Powered - 5,0 13) The Doctor's Office 1,0 14) Stranded on Death Row 5,5 15) The Roach - 6,0 16) Bitches Ain't Shit - 4,0 TOTAL: 5,16 (52/100) The production and the beats are great but the lyrics are plain s**t. I understand why it's on this list, but it's just not my cup of tea.
It's not actually as good as I remember it being.
Classic.
It was okay. Some good songs. Didn’t love it, didn’t hate it.
Firstly, I would like to apologise to my mother for all the Dre I blasted across the house in my early teens; I never really considered the lyrics until today. But the nostalgia!! The production!! The beats!! Yet this is the most offensive album yet. But I still love it, I am torn so going to continue with my usual dropping it a point for the lyrical content (although I think in that case I should have given The Pharcyde a 3). Listens: Fave Track: Rating: 4
A classic of rap, but this specific 90s style doesn't click with me very well
It was ok. I dug a few of the first songs with Snoop DOGG. The rest was to gangster rap bs for me.
3/5
All my previous gushing went unsaved. The bottom line this album is good. And was a turning point for hip-hop. A solid 4/5
Classic 90s rap with Snoop and Dre what else is there to say. Are there some songs on here that are a lil weird, sure but I find that to be true with almost every album I listen to period. There are two songs that I will probably skip when I listen again and I definitely will listen to this again and will be adding some of these to my rotation/playlist. Best song: Lyrical Gangbang Weirdest Song: The Doctor's Office Worst Song: The $20 Sack Pyramid Skips: The Doctor's Office, The $20 Sack Pyramid Over: 9.2/10
Classic West-Coast rap, everyone knows. The sound is great. Very layered. That said, the skits are for the most part best left in the past. Some of the lyrics can stay there, too. The biggest hits though are still great. Fav Tracks: The Day..., Nuthin' But A "G" Thang, Rat-Tat-Tat-Tat Worst Skit: The Doctor's Office
I'm not very well versed in rap, but this was more or less what I expected from a classic 90s rap album. I was surprised that I really liked it, there are some songs that I would definitely listen to again and I think it merits another closer listen when I can focus more on each song. Also noted a couple of verses that I recognized which surprised me. Track #10 (The $20 Sack Pyramid) threw me for a loop and will be a skip.
Hip hop classic
I prefer my hip-hop more lyrical.
Culturally significant, highly important to our own shift in culture and the cultivation of gangsta rap. Whether or not that was a good move away from previous forms of the genre is certainly up for debate. Hearing lots of Snoop was refreshing and Dre's beats are incredible. That this was his introductory album speaks volumes to his abilities as a producer and the way he influenced rap and hip hop long-term.
Good Album. Crazy start to kick off solo after NWA! He should have taken more features and let other contribute more to this album than dre alone could do.
Zbog ovog albuma postoji pink guy verzija bitches aint shit i zato ima zvezdicu preko
Honestly gave me a bit of a chuckle at times, I don't rly listen to this sort of music but I did dig the style.
Top ten best album of all time
This shit was tight.
Das Positive: Der Flow ist gut. Das Negative: Alles andere. Im Hintergrund zum Teil quälend nervige Quietschgeräusche, die in den Ohren weh tun. Alle Tracks klingen für mich mehr oder weniger gleich, es gibt wenig Variation. Aber das Schlimmste und ein absolutes No-Go sind die Lyrics. Dass gefühlt jedes zweite Wort motherfucker, bitch oder das N-Wort ist, ist dabei noch das kleinere Problem. Richtig abstoßend finde ich, wie sehr hier Gewalt glorifiziert wird und Frauen systematisch abgewertet werden. Zeilen wie „Bitches ain't shit but hoes and tricks/Lick on deez nutz and suck the dick/Get's the fuck out after you're done/And I hops in my ride to make a quick run.“ lassen ein Weltbild erkennen, das nicht mit meinen Werten vereinbar ist. Sie zeugen zudem von einem Reifegrad, den ich bei einem Teenager aber nicht bei einem erwachsenen Mann erwarten würde. Mehr von dem Zeug brauche ich wirklich nicht.
pushender Hiphop, manchmal aber gerade deshalb auch nervig
I can't support Dr Dre, even if this is a good album.
3 Very very influential but unfortunately it's never properly stuck with me. Fave songs: Fuck Wit Dre Day, Deeez Nuuuts,
Exactly what I expected. This album just does absolutely nothing for me, I’m not sure I could pick out anything I liked. That’s an hour of my life I’m never getting back. 1/5
sadly didn’t listen, still dealing with mom stuff
2.75
Too many n words
So far out of my normal listening zone but someone I know if very notable. It's funny to see the songs named how our "slang" and IM language used to be. We've progressed a lot in that realm. Away from "wit" and the use of z's. Deeez Nuuuts! Is this the source of that?? This seems like it is probably very good for it's style. It's not a style of music I'm super familiar with or would necessarily listen to on my own. But it's well made, chill, and engaging.
I like the chronic, good beat. I like the snoop dogg features, he has some fun rhymes. The album is very dated, with the sounds and putting zs in stuff, spelling words, but it's so old that at this point it feels vintage, like wrought iron or a game boy. nothin but a g thang is fun, makes sense that it's one of the more popular ones. I thought deez nuts came from vine, but seems like it's older. is this the first use? the album kicks off with a lot of good songs but as the time goes on, I feel like the quality is going down a little. I do not like or care at all about the non musical interjections, those could have been left out. I like that there are a lot of different features on the album, so you get to hear a variety. I wouldn't choose to put on this album but I enjoyed listening to it, that's what I like about doing this, I get to find all sorts of cool music that I would never have listened to otherwise.
This album has a lot of bangers. I generally liked a lot of it too, which says a lot seeing as this is quite an old rap album. I enjoyed how the group dynamic seemed very supportive of each other and very wholesome. This probably got a real bad "rap" back in the day, but the topics covered really aren't anything crazy or horrible (other than murder I guess). Extra points for snoop.
Snoop Dogg is great on this. I think this is basically the first thing he did so pretty strong start. Dr. Dre is actually less relevant as a performer these days since he's mostly a producer now. Lots of "izz"-ification (Drizze, hizzouse, drizzown) on here which is kinda funny since no one does that anymore since white people started doing it. Similar in some ways to the Public Enemy album from a few weeks ago. Slightly further "evolved" i.e., more guns, women diss tracks, less social issues. A bit more fun to listen too but a little less socially important. Deeez Nuuutz!! Got 'em since 1992.
Influential? No doubt. Good? Ehhhhh... and I say this as a Dre fan. Listening to it critically in 2023, this isn't really a good album. There's very little Dre, all the tracks are about the same thing (that's kinda just gangster rap though) and like big dicks or whatever. The production does all the heavy lifting on this album. It still sounds great and reminds me of the golden era of hip hop.
unsurprisingly racist surprisingly homosexual deez nutz
Not my favorite 1 of 5
Everything I do not like about hiphop
Great sound/production, awesome samples - def nostalgic It's pretty campy and very vulgar. This could be a 5 with a bit more artistic attention/more grown up
A bit sweary.
Love the G-funk sound, it has a certain badass yet laidback feeling that just hits right. Although it’s a great sound, I don’t want to listen to it for an hour straight. Could have used a little variation. Also could have put Snoop on the album cover; I swear he has more bars on this record than Dre.
Classic
Disappointing considering I love so much of his other work,most of this albums is actually just fine at sone points it’s actually tedious.There’s one great song but The rest is just kind of bad.Snoop dogs Album is actually much better.
Not for me.
What a visionary He made a deez nuts joke in 1992
A seminal album that paved the way for west coast hip hop throughout the 90’s (and beyond). Some of the lyrics were uneven and can sound hokey 35 years later, and some of the best lines were songs that weren’t written by Dre at all. With that being said, the production is immaculate and Snoop Dogg pushes this record from good to great.
Don't like this one much. Very braggadocios and full of not very creative sexual humor, prominent in most songs. Decent beats though.
Nah irgendwie nicht so
Good tracks, just needs to get rid of like 20 minutes. A lot of the same style that I got tired of after an hour. Will I listen to again: 20%
Good melodic rap!
suuppaaaa groovy damn how the fuck have i never listened to this album in its entirety BANGER. masterpiece of rap media, seriously sets a high bar
гта вайб + йупи йо = 5
сука, какие же красивые биты прям сочно
"А эти смотри ублюдки-мазафакеры Под свой вонючий g-funk в них тыркают палками" Ну по музыке кайф, а по наполнению и смыслу - ну говно прямо. Я видать интеллигент.
спасибо за продакшн, но бля я не вывез в плохость читки и текст, соре
Nice hip hop album. Lots of swearing, MF and guns.
Ikke lige for mig. Det bliver lidt for meget “se hvor seje vi er, og fuck jer nu vi er i gang” Lyttede til ca halvdelen
This era of hip hop is so damn good
A classic and very influential rap album. When I think of the west-coast rap sound, I think of this. It has that signature, laid-back California style. I'm typically more of a fan of the gritty east-coast sound but I truly like this record. You can't deny Snoop and Dre's talent.
Great beats, lots of talk about dicks. What's not to love?
It’s rough and raw with smooth beats. A classic west coast album.
Rump shaking, hard beats. Dr. Dre on his first solo album with significant collaboration with Snoop Dogg. This album broke ground in West Coast hip hop and gangsta-funk. I’ve never heard the N-word dropped so many times and I think they’re giving Samuel L a run for his money.
I acknowledge the influence this album had on culture. I acknowledge its excellent production values. I can't get past the bravado swagger to get to the social commentary.
This was sick: this is what I want to listen to when I think about a classic rap album. The samples are well crafted and just iconic, the flow is solid and the lyrics hold more meaning than 90% of what is produced now. At points I kinda forgot it was Dr. Dre and not Snoop Dog bc that man bossed on this album. Back to back solid tracks, enjoyed this listen.
old school, west coast rap. feels very dated though. I can appreciate what this album means to the genre but also not love it myself.
Overrated album, but still good
Young snoop dogg going off. Unique layered sounds with the classic LA hip hop aesthetic
Dre ei pärjää Ice Cubelle lainkaan. Tältä aikakaudelta kyllä tulee paljon parempaakin räppiä.
A classic. Which I have never listened through all the through. 1992 southern CA is a time and place. I don't know if this album is inline with the actual truth, but there it is.
Production is of the highest quality and there are some absolutely great tracks on here, but as I age I find myself less amused with the obscene lyrics. Sure, it’s a goof, a show, but one that in less attracted to these days.
Classic.
I am not the target demographic for this. Beats were solid, if a bit outdated. Lyrics...let's not talk about them. A few neat tracks here and there, which I've saved to my library.
4.20/5
This album is notable primarily for its music. It is a fantastic g-funk statement and features the classic synth that is associated with west coast gangsta rap. However, without Ice Cube, the lyrics lose much of the purpose. Gone is the biting social commentary in favor of causeless violence and juvenile posturing. Strangely enough, Dr. Dre isn't even the best rapper on this album. Snoop Dogg does much of the heavy lifting and his parts are the most memorable. Still, this album is a classic and the music alone justifies its inclusion on this list.
I prefer the later stuff but this is still a classic. 4 stars
So much swagger, so much arrogance, so much fun
Loved it. Great west coast rap album.
Don’t listen with kids about 😂
Classique indémodable. Écouté des centaines de fois chez Marc sur la rue Lanaudière avant de sortir. Acheté au H&M et offert en cadeau. Le poster etait fièrement collé sur le mur d'entrée de la cuisine. Good times.
The music is still excellent, but I have outgrown the lyrics. They make me cringe at times.
Legendarisk, velproduceret, g-funk, gangsta, snoop, indflydelsesrigt
Classic hip-hop, il y a un avant et un après The Chronic.
3.5/5
I love the funky style of rap the Dre was making back then. This album focuses a bit too much on "suck my nuts, I got a gun". Also I feel like Snoop raps as much or more than Dre on this one. The skits were terrible on this one.
Nokkur góð lög en mörg sökkuð. Gott sound, beatsin eru feit og klassikerinn Nothing but a G thang er ennþá viðeigandi í dag. Orðbragðið meh. Hversu oft þarftu að tala um typpi í munn? Ertu smábarn? Eitruð karlmennska, kvenfyrirlitning, homophobic og almennt hatursfull orðræða. Ekki til eftirbreytni og eldist bara hrikalega illa. Platan er allt of löng og var hreinlega þreyttur á henni í lokin.
Merkilegt menningarframlag þess tíma. Mörg góð lög en líka mikið af lögum sem máttu missa sín. Snoop lögin langbest. Lil ghetto boy uppgötvun mín í þessari yfirferð.
2.5
not my taste
If indo is Snoop’s drug of choice, a Glock is Dre’s.
UMMMM, greatest hip hop album of all time??? Also, one of these albums where I’m like, what even more is there to say for me about it. This album started a whole new era of hip hop and so many rappers and producers owe it to The Chronic and to Dr. Dre. So classic.
Didn't age well in my opinion
Wtf was that random sex audio in the middle about. Ew.
Culturally significant
C'est vraiment terrible ce genre de rap de faux gangster qui se la pète au 5 secondes, ça me fait régurgiter de la bile
The jams are good. The driving bass, and basslines, and electronic piano-like melodies are all really nice to listen to. This is Snoop in his element, which I don't think I've heard before - it's good. It's good music to work to - there's nothing distracting about the songs, there's no noise, every instrument has a place. Disc spinning is great - basically I've only heard it before on Tony Hawk game soundtracks lol (there's definitely some nostalgia tied to this sound because of Tony Hawk games). The language is "mature" in the sense that it has the explicit label, but since it's genuine (and feels that way) I think it's awesome that there is music that I imagine sounds like the way people talk in real life. There's a lot of talking in the album, which I wonder if that was new or not - seems like it fits the overall vibe of the album.
Did more for the genre than straight outta Compton and that is a hill I will die on. Some of the greatest beats ever made and I would say there’s a strong argument to be made that this is the greatest gangsta rap album ever made. Easy 5
Ja wel dik maar niet zo bijzonder vind ik. Vooral snoop dogg moker droog hier. Wel lekkere GTA San Andreas deuntjes
A classic, seminal album for hip-hop/rap.
3 for nostalgia and the beats...1 for the lyrics that aged like milk....meet you at 2
Bitches are shit, I have proof
Garbage that helped legitimize thug culture. This album should have been titled "De-evolution: 13-90". IYKYK...
Rap is not my style.
Nobody told me it was this funky
Whooo, This was really out of my usual, but kinda enjoyed it briefly. Big black guys rapping is just powerful. But the songs were pretty non creative and entirely unrelatable for me.
im sorry but these lyrics were so uncreative and boring
Lot of variety, good flows and catchy songs. Not a fan of the genre but for 1992 I’m sure it blew everything else out of the water.
It's... okay. The songs drag on a little.
Nice beats and skills but not my favourite subject matter for lyrics
I understand the significance of this album, or at least to a degree, but it's not really my jam.
The beats and tunes are so incredibly good on this album that I want to continually loop it. However, the content and tone of some of the lyrics... Hard for me to get past. I'm gravely conflicted.
Ya 2-3 musiques bien mais le pb c'est que tt les musiques ont une instru qui fait tt le temps la même chose c'est redondant
Dre is a legend
(Misogyny aside) I really liked this album. It did feel a little on the long side, and I think Snoop is a better rapper than Dre, but Dre has great production.
I liked the production, and I did like a couple of tracks( lil ghetto boy, nigga with a gun) but overall really not my thing…
Amazing. Dr dre is a legend, haven't listened to this album for a while. Thanks for bringing me back to it. 5/5
Too many skits, but that's what the 90's was like.
Seminal album of West Coast Rap. Let Me Ride and Nuthin' But a G Thang are classics, but the album on the whole is solid. Other notables are Stranded on Death Row, High Powered, and The Roach. The Day the Niggaz Took Over struck me, not having heard it before but thinking of the context of the LA Riots that happened that year.
I’m a little embarrassed to say that I’m not sure I know much Dr Dre. I’ve certainly heard of him and know he was a massive name in hip hop, but I’m not sure I could name more than one or two songs. This is just not my area of expertise, so I’ll be listening to this album today as if it was brand new. Songs I already knew: none Favourites: Nuthin’ But A “G” Thang, Rat-Tat-Tat-Tat The embarrassment gets worse. I recognised the title Nuthin’ But A “G” Thang, but didn’t recognise the actual song whatsoever. Anyway, this sounded really good. It sent me back to when I’d be playing GTA San Andreas - although I didn’t recognise any specific songs today, I would be very unsurprised if I was to see Dre on the soundtrack. The beats are funky, and the high pitched squeaky whistle synth feels to be definitive of the era or hip hop. I say that as if I have a clue. I haven’t. I did really like this though.
No doubt an important rap album. Let me Ride, lyrical gangland were track highlights. Subject matter not something I can identify with and can be hard to listen to. Skits also felt quite infantile. Production was very good
I was disappointed in this. It’s held up as one of the all time greats but most of it is pretty lacklustre and the production doesn’t compare to what he did later. That being said, there was three great tracks on there, however not names I wish to write out or sing along to.
The beats are great. The vibes are good. The lyrical themes are, at this point, pretty tired. A classic for its time, very influential, and still very listenable but not very captivating.
A lot of this has not aged well, but it was iconic at the time and remains influential.
gta sa xd
Most of the beats are really catchy, but some I didn't really like. Lots of skits that are kind of weird but funny? I did not realize deez nuts was a thing 30+ years ago. Favorite(s): Let Me Ride, Nuthin' But A "G" Thang, Lil' Ghetto Boy, Lyrical Gangbang, The Roach
Just as East Coast hip hop was exploding with lyrical imagination and sonic innovation, "The Chronic" arrived as if on cue to send hip hop into a vulgar, willfully stupid tailspin. Dispensing with the cultural insight and authenticity of N.W.A., "The Chronic" is a lurid pageant of pointless cruelty and Parliament-aping soundscapes. Cheap thrills shift units in suburbia, so countless clones cashed in, leaving the rest of the '90s mired in toxically masculine gangster rap and nu metal. I don't merely dislike this album; I resent it.
Suburban white kid anthems
Actually amazing album
Classic 90s gangsta rap. Love this album! Such an important part of 90s rap history
Dre and Easy E should have just fucked and got it over with when they had the chance.
Rollo
West Coast G Funkin parhautta. Siinäpä se
Iconic rap. I just don't love rap in general as much as Kyle haha
When some inattentive driver endangers me or my brood while we are out braving the public roadways, and I find myself in need of a proper insult to belittle the offending driver (if only to myself), i reach into my quiver of verbal brutality, and about 4/5 times, i come out with a lyric from the chronic. maybe this album has influenced me too much. this album is the pinnacle of west coast g funk. Dre's production and Colin Wolfe's work on the basslines are outstanding. and it's been added to the recording registry in the library of congress, which mean, "deez nuts" are firmly cemented in the annals of history. a fact that will forever bring me joy.
Such an ace of an album. If hip hop isn't your thing I get it. But Dr Dre moved the needle for hip hop with this one and set course for 2 + decades of music that has killed it.!
That's the first time I've appreciated a part of a rap album. What a change! "Nuthin' But A "G" Thang" has a nice vibe. The whole album is too long tho. And come on... those lyrics? Nah 3.5/5
I might not have listened to the lyrics too closely, but it really seemed like every second word was 'motherfucker'.
From the very first minute I've got back to my memories of first missions in GTA: San Andreas. I really like music. Beats and other things are making the mood here. It is especially audible in "Lil Ghetto boy" in part without vocals. One of the best if not the best rap albums on this list. Lyrics are the reason why this is not 5/5
Awesome
Solid album, I can see why this is the benchmark for many artists. Music and themes felt a little outdated.
Another classic. I prefer "forgot about dre" but this one is still worthy to be on this list.
Rap isn't really my thing, but the only part I liked from this was snoop dog.
What else can be said about this album that hasn’t already been said
It was good
Not really my style of music. I can appreciate it's well produced and clever at times, but generally I'm not a fan.
Great album apart from the bigotry
Good enough but I got sick of it by the end so maybe too long. I found the songs to be a bit samey but I'm not really fan of this era of rap so that's kind of to be expected to the untrained ear.
Classic album, drags a little in the third quarter but I actually liked it more than I remembered liking it previously. 3.5/5
A redefining of the Gangsta Rap genre. Dre and The Chronic had cats bouncing their heads and their cars. With old skool jazz and funk, riffs and samples, modern day beats layered on them, The chronic was a smash hit. Not to mention, it was also the introduction of the rap/hip hop icon Snoop Dog. Although I’ve never been that big of a fan of the genre, I can’t help but appreciate what this album brought to the music table. It’s time to take a ride. 4
Reminds me of the chronic shirt I used to own which I was not cool enough to pull off. Great album and impeccable distillation of chaotic 90s G-Funk.
To quote a Youtuber, "Did Dr. Dre have to spend the entirety of The Chronic telling Eazy-E to eat a dick?"
Jess and I listened to this album the last night of our time in New Orleans. We didn’t listen as closely as we might have, but I think it influenced the timbre of the evening in exactly the way one hopes.
Musically pretty great, but lyrically just the same old gangsta crap. Sorry but guns aren’t THAT cool.
Classic!!
Good. Misogynistic lyrics though. Good thing the artist have grown as people since then.
Certified classic
This is a cornerstone of hip-hop's golden era a groundbreaking defining west coast sound one of the most influential rap records there is.
It really felt like a glimpse into a world I have no experience with. The interludes help to narrate the story very well which I think hip hop and rap does so well. To me, this felt like a transitional album in between old school and new school rap for the time.
Good beats but tough to listen to lyrics
Perfect
Great album, but not my style so moch. Great introduction to the genre!
I'm a fan of rap, I really am. I just can't get over how pointless the lyrics are.
Ajan räpin parhaasta päästä pikku yhden sormen synamelodioineen ja ei niin kantaaottavine sanoituksineen (ei painavaa).
En kiistä musiikin tarttuvuutta saati iskevyyttä, mutta kuinka monella eri tavalla jaksan kuunnella, miten hän ampuu jonkun nuoren kaverin kuoliaaksi ja tunkee kyrpänsä tämän tyttöystävän suuhun?
This one isnt for me. I can't agree with the language being used and it just isnt one that I will listen to again.
Classic G-Funk beats. The guest MCs add a lot as far as the rhymes go. Not every song is great but I have to give The Chronic its due for its place in history. This album is the archetype for Southern California rap and the sounds live on today in the works of artists like Kendrick Lamar.
A true classic. The epitome of West Coast rap. It sounds just as relevant today as I imagine it did when it came out.
Album 176 of 1001 Dr. Dre - The Chronic Rating : 2 / 5 We like what we like. This is a piece of shit. I'm not that much into shit unless you're saying 'this is some pretty good shit'. Ironically, "Chronic" is another word to describe the same thing...so in a way, the title of this album describes itself quite efficiently. Maybe "schwag" or "dirt weed" would be a more appropriate title.
The thing with both Dr. Dre albums is that their high points are as high as like any music can get over the last 100 years, but there is always a bunch of filler. Even if the unifying theme, production and repeat guests are mostly great, there is always TOO MUCH or TOO MANY that just don’t quite live up to the highs. Anyway, this is great and is an all time classic but it’s probably not even a top 200 rap record of all time for me.
More violent, but also more poignant than I recall. An album of almost shocking depth and sincerity.
So basically fuck bitches get money type vibes. Never again.
Classic hip hop album. Amazingly textured beats, super groundbreaking for its time. Funny and real storytelling. Some lyrics were trash though and most were ghostwritten(which is not a good look for a rapper imo)
I can see this being 100% a hit in the early 90s when it was released, but it just isn’t for me. Not a fan of the content of the songs and Snoop Dogg definitely outshines Dr. Dre on this record. Reading the back story behind this album was interesting, however.
I've been told that George Clinton is the most sampled artist going. That is certainly true of Let Me Ride and The Outro. All I can say is if The Mothership Connection is not in this collection then there is something seriously wrong with the people who compiled it. The rest of this album is not too hot, but some is OK. Wouldn't spend any money on it though.
Nope. Lyrics and language = an immediate switch off. I’m not adverse to a bit of a potty mouth, but this is relentless from the start, hard to work out any odd word in between!
Damn nigga or is that damn mutha fuckin Nigga? Dreadfull self indulgent lyrics which shows the double standards in our society. Musically reasonably good for a rap or hip hop (don't know the difference and don't really give a mutha fucking shite). Due to having something about it and it's influence on the rest of the effluence that followed it, I'll give it a low 2.
As a middle aged white suburban dad, I felt a little uncomfortable listening to this. I tend to lean towards heavier punk music. Having said that, powerful lyrics and great rhythm. I found myself nodding my head and tapping my feet to it as I sat on the train and walked to work.
A classic, though like a lot of rap from this era not all of it has aged well. Personally I prefer 2001 as well
Starts really strong. Dre Day is the best for me. Production amazing throughout but the deeper cuts don't hit as hard as the singles. Bitches Ain't Shit great closer though.
Some classics, but suffers from same problem as most rap albums - SO LONG.
Send all copies of it to outer space, delete it out of the collective consciouness MIB-style and let the aliens deal with it
I know it’s massively influential and all that but, honestly, I found this a bit of a slog. I prefer other artists from this stable E.g. Eminen, Snoop, Mary J Blige. And it really hasn’t aged well - I find the language jarring with all the ‘Bitches’, ‘Niggaz’ and ‘MFs’. Single handedly responsible for middle class suburban Scottish guys wandering about thing they are boys in the hood. Oh dear
Favourite songs: Nuthin' But A "G" Thang, Fuck Wit Dre Day (And Everybody's Celebratin'), Lil' Ghetto Boy, The Day The Niggaz Took Over, Let Me Ride, Deeez Nuuuts Least favourite songs: The Chronic - Intro, The $20 Sack Pyramid, The Doctor's Office (who needs a 1 minute skit about two people fucking?) 3/5
Beats and flows are good. Lyrics are distractingly violent and explicit.
All time classic. The synth and funk samples are amazing and iconic of the West coast scene. Nuthin But a G Thing is probably a top 10 rap song for me. Sure there are immature parts but Deez Nuts still makes me Smile and are more emblematic of the era.
The beats on this record are groovy and I can bop my head to this. Melodically it's cool too, but where this album falls short is its lyrical quality. It is very conceited and boastful.
This is a certified classic. Dre was always a better producer than rapper, but he does well here. I have no big complaints with this project except that it’s not very strong lyrically speaking, and that can really hurt you in hip-hop. Other than that, immaculate and always fun to run through again. 4/5
An all time g funk classic. Production is beautiful and smooth. The tracks can get a bit samey in terms of beats. Dre is not a great rapper. The subject matter is a bit cringe at times. The skits are rubbish!
Dr. Dre is undoubtedly influential in the history of gangsta rap, as is this album, but nowadays it feels dated. Full of homophobia and misogyny, and only about three things: smoking weed, killing people, and fucking.
Great beats, changed the game. Cringey.
Frank does bossa nova. It's alright, might have to listen to it a few more times. A very subtle album. Good stuff. 3 / 5 stars.
Un dels grans referents del hip hop, i amb raó de ser-ho. Partint del gangsta rap que ja havia encumbrat amb la seva anterior banda NWA, Dr. Dre aglutina aquí géneres i veus per fer un compendi del hip hop en un sol disc. Variat, reivindicatiu, farcit d'influències i una de les bases sobre les quals es substenta el génere
Not my bag, baby. Just not my bag. I gave it a chance and then when it got to the track Deeez Nuuuts I knew I couldn't listen to a minute more of this absurdly infantile yet crass and misogynistic crap. Truly, look at the lyrics to that track. Cringe! This has not aged well and probably shouldn't have been recorded in the first place.
Gangsta rap. It's alright.
Even back then I wasn’t a fan of Dre, although I can see his work as being important and an influence on later artists
Nuthin but a g thang Deeez nuts The day the naaaajj took over Mycket bra beat, mitt huvud gungade genom hela albumet, inte helt min typ av utfyllnad utöver beatet bara, en stark 2,7
Bästa låtar: The Roach, Deeez nuuts, nuthin but a ”g” thang
många låtar inte min smak men typ bra ihopsatt Bästa låt deeeez nuuuts
Dr Dre producerar som en gud. Inte riktigt min genre men massa feta övergångar och fet rapp. Favorit låtar: The Roach, Stranded on Deatj Row, Nothin but a G thang
Inte riktigt min musiksmak, men tyckte ändå det va bra. Det blev bättre ju längre man lyssnade. Bästa låt: Lil’ ghetto boy
20$ sack pyramid is amazing
Ah yes, the rap I am familiar with. I can see where Eminem's early rap albums got their flavor from, they were produced by Dr. Dre. It's quite nice to hear Snoop Dogg in his heyday. The lyrics, however, have aged like milk. Also found the source of DEEZ NUUTS comments on Reddit lol
Make my sh*t the Chronic.
A classic with an influence that cannot be overstated. The beats throughout the record are incredible and are easily the main feature of the album. Although the lyrics are repetitive, sometimes dumb, sometimes really offensive, they contribute to create the vibe that the album gives off. It is cool to be a gangsta. This definitely contributed to the huge success of the genre which overshadowed all other varieties of hip hop for quite some time, for better or worse. My favourite tracks: Let Me Ride, Nuthin but a G Thang, Deeez Nuuuuts, Lil Ghetto Boy. The last one is my favoriteof the album, this flute feels so out of the context and yet it fits right in with the beat, adds lots of depth into the record. All these tracks come in the first side of the album, then it gets a bit worse. The skits were dumb but kinda funny, although after first two listens I now skip them immediately. Last thought: I enjoyed Dre’s rapping and I think the best tracks on the album include him as a rapper.
Iconic album in the Hip Hop scene, I've known the big songs for years, but never took it in full. And to be honest, it's quite a jam, but all in all a bit too samey. Musically it's pretty great, and a lot of good features from Snoop Dogg. But I highly doubt I'd put this on in full compared to other albums in the future. 6 out of 10
Was je mond eens jongeman!!!
There were some things I enjoyed about this album - the production, the rapping, and several of the songs (Stranded on Death Row, particularly). There were some things I did not enjoy about this album - the length, the skits. Overall, I can see why it's a classic and the influence it had, but it's not my favorite.
p698. 1992. 1 star. Shit-hop. Foul mouthed, violent, macho posturing, misogynistic and badly dated rubbish. Sample lyrics: fuck, hoe, fuck y'all, motherfucker, nigga, suck my dick, bitch. Repeat per track.
Classic
I can't finish listening to this album. I just can't stand this genre.
Firmly in classic album territory. Such a fun easy funky listen.
Great introduction to West Coast rap.
decent but 90% of the songs sound exactly the same to me 😭
Awful. Couldn't finish it.
Beautiful and eloquent lyrics, very respectful to women... 🙄
Another artist for whom i'm more familiar with their later work. I expected to enjoy this but it felt samey, and the lyrics are pretty uninspiring: how good they are, how big their dicks are etc.
really dislike the sentiments from the lyrics, but if they could just rap in a different language and keep the beats I'd like that
pretty good Favorite Tracks: Let Me Ride, Nuthin But A "G" Thang, Lyrical Gangbang, Bitches Ain't Shit 4-4.5/5
Classic rap from this era.
Cat: Ugh it’s just so good. Dre shows why he’s a legend here. Masterful production and sampling and rapping. I knew all these songs without realizing I knew all these songs.
Dre's genre-altering album is angry as hell. There are a lot of records I wasn't allowed to listen to as a kid, and I still don't really understand why. With this one...I get it. It was pretty inaccessible to me growing up, but I remember peers wearing the shirts and talking about it. I was always curious. I really sat down with it for the first time in college, and it kind of didn't make sense to me at the time why it was such a big deal. 10 years later, having been through it a few times, it makes total sense why this album is considered one of, if not the best hip hop record of all time. I mean, just the beats alone are enough to solidify that idea. Snoop is at the top of his game throughout, and the production is top tier. One thing I always struggle with in discussing albums like this is the blatant misogyny sprinkled throughout. I have to look at it through a lens of privilege, so it's really difficult to speak on the reasoning for some of the lyrics here, but on that level, I can't commend the album based on lyrics alone. But I think the biggest detriment to this album is the cultural impact it's had, i.e., you can buy T-shirts of the cover at Walmart. It suffers the Nevermind effect. But either way, it's the go-to template for a reason, even if I'm conflicted about it.
This record’s unfadeable, so please don’t try to fade this record (hell yeah).
Only one skit with sex noises so it could have been a lot worse.
Just... whyyyyy. Why so many sex noises??
Classic. Snoop Carries it
Favorite track: Fuck Wit Dre Day
I tried, i really tried. The music he samples is pretty good but the lyrical assault was just too much for me. There are only so many bitches, niggaz and gun references that i can take. Chronic would have been a better title for it.
Of course the production is top tier, I mean its Dre, its gonna be. However, he has always been limited by his rapping and writing ability and it sadly means this album falls short of greatness.
Classic hip hop album. Dre’s production is pretty unparalleled
This project has helped me better appreciate hip hop. Nonetheless, I knew right from the intro that this one is beyond my ability to enjoy. I'm sure my offense and distaste is what he actually wants. If people like me (total whitebread middle aged female) don't hate the album then what is he even doing? I made it through the whole thing and found no redeeming value.
I finally listened to Dr. Dre.
very good 95/100
💪🏼
Old school hip-hop just fucken slaps, the samples and beats just go so hard. I can understand how impactful this album was.
I dont think snoop has ever sounded this good. I could do without the skits, they haven't aged well at all. But all in all its outstanding. Really good vibes. Scrapes a 4
Is it bad that every time I listen to this, I just want to listen to Doggystyle? Snoop is just... so much more fun than Dre. Still, G-funk is always delicious, and I can respect a landmark album for what it is-- even if it's REALLY showing its age 30 years on, subject-wise. The Eazy-E disses just feel... weird, now. Nuthin' but a "G" 3.5/5.
What is this? There has to be good, 'old school', '90s hip-hop on this list... but this is not it. I tried to listen. I really did. And I switched it off after playing the first song on low volume. I have no desire to hear about your penis and what you want to do with women approximately once every ten seconds.
Not for me
Mon dieu que c'est thug. Je pensais jamais dire ça, mais c trop thug pour moi. Le beat, les paroles, tout est nice, sauf la voix de Dre (sorry dr). Les débuts de Snoop en plus. J'aurais voulu mettre 4, mais c'est un 3 pour moi.
So...there's a pretty uncomfortable amount of filler in this album for such a cornerstone piece of rap history, huh? It's still great, but I'd be lying if I said I wasn't kinda disappointed. Favorite track: Fuck Wit Dre Day
“The day the niggaz took over” might be the greatest song Dre has ever created. I think this where Sublime got the inspiration for April 29th. I lied, “a Nigga witta gun” goes incredibly HARD!! This instrumental is beautiful. The “rat-tat-tat-tat” instrumental is in some scooby do shit. Fire.
Solid rap album but overall vibe wasn't my favorite. Standout is "Nuthin But a 'G' Thang"
4.5, lost half a star for Dre loving battering women
This should be played at high volume, preferably in a residential area.
8/10 maybe a little overrated, but still a great hip hop album
Bodies being found on Greenleaf With their fuckin’ heads cut off, motherfucker, I’m Dre.
Painful
Os caras gostam de falar palavrão hein. É uma experiência interessante, mas pro final eu só queria parar de ouvir. 6/10
¿Why would I want to listen to this? - Upset with record companies. - Ungraceful discussions of human anatomy. - Racist terms that I wouldn't repeat. - Misogeny and praise for violence. Skip, skip, skip. Just because you can say it doesn't mean you should. "Yeah, yeah".
пока не прочувствовала эту классику, надо будет продолжить
Classic
Better than the majority of rap I've heard. Almost gave this 3 stars, but rounding down for the super annoying skits and for the lyrics.
Beats still sounds fresh, not dated. Iirc, this was next level when it came out. It's good, but too long.