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Classic rap album.
Huh, this is an album I expected ro give a 5, and am now struggling to justify a 4. On the one hand, the production is legendary. G-Funk is obviously of its time, but personally I think it still sounds great. Dre's sound is the epitome of West Coast hip hop. These beats instantly upgrade any MC rapping over them. Dre included, because the other hand is the lyrics were always bad and Dre is a mid MC at best. Also the album is heavily front loaded, skits always suck, and the last track is an embarrassment. But, like, "Let Me Ride" is a fucking all-timer. Okay. 4 justified.
fun album. 7.3/10
yet another album that exposes the weird and puritanical user base on this site. If you use this site long enough, you'll already know that the folks that were here in 2021-2023 were a bizzare group of people with terrible takes, but when it comes to rap, folks here are STILL throwing 1s and 2s at objective classic albums. Wonder why. This album is a cornerstone of the west-coast rap of the early 90s that arguably took over the entire game.
Это весело
De rapmuziek kan simpelweg niet onder dit album uit. Er zat een aardig aantal mensen vast in een zelfgebouwde kooi. Het was voor hen harcore-rap en anders niets. Dit album brak de kooi snel open. Het album bood een heel relaxed muzikale basis. Ik zou bijna zeggen Will Smith achtige klanken. Weliswaar met een overmatige hoeveelheid krachttermen, maar wellicht bood dat dan net de benodigde kracht om de kooi open te breken. Wellicht geldt dat ook voor de voor rap-albums uit deze tijd verplichte kreun, maar daar accepteer ik eigenlijk geen enkel excuus voor. Na het openbreken van de kooi moet je wel zorgen dat er niet een nieuwe kooi gebouwd werd. Ook aan de lange termijn werd gedacht. Het album is niet alleen het solo-debut de van Dré, het lanceerde ook een andere rap-artiest waar de wereld niet omheen kwam. Snoop Dog heeft sindsdien nog steeds een eigen sfeer en geluid en is vanaf dit album een begrip geworden.
mg, muy nigga
Not as good as 2001 but still great!
Very good. Interesting to hear how creative the production was.
Great production
C’est excellent de bout en bout. Mais j’ai pas l’impression qu’on son resorte pour l’instant ? L’ensemble de l’album est cohérent et cool. Ça donne envie de danser et ça sent la virtuosité. Globalement on s’arrête jamais de bringuebaler et chaque son est une bonne surprise, c’est excellent, je crois que c’est un no skip. J’ai envie de liker chaque titre. Snoop dogg est impérial. Quand « Nuthin’ but… » arrive ça PUE le cool, et ça continue un enchaînement de bangers. Mais en fait c’est totalement dans la lignée de l’album, ça ne ressort même pas vraiment. Défauts : parfois des skits un peu chiants et longs, légère baisse sur la fin. Dr dre un peu en dessous en rap. Les chansons sans feat sont moins biens (lyrical gangbang). Ça ne vole pas très haut non plus dans les paroles, rien de surprenant mais ça empê
8/10
I feel like I shouldn't like this, but something about that west-coast flow lures me into a trance
Dr. Dre’s The Chronic isn’t just a debut—it’s a mission statement, a West Coast sonic overhaul that redefined gangsta rap with Dre’s immaculate G-funk vision steering the ride and a young Snoop Doggy Dogg as the effortless co-pilot. “F--k Wit Dre Day” fires off classic disses over irresistible synths, while “The Day the N----z Took Over” folds L.A. riot news clips, reggae-style toasting, and eerie string flourishes into one of Dre’s most ambitious productions. “Nuthin’ But a ‘G’ Thang” serves as the album’s smooth, undeniable thesis, and “Lil’ Ghetto Boy” adds emotional weight with its soulful hook and haunting flute sample. Posse cuts like “Lyrical Gangbang” and “Stranded on Death Row” round out the project with lyrical heat and cinematic swagger. Some tracks blend together, but the overall impact is undeniable: The Chronic didn’t just shift the culture—it rebuilt the blueprint for West Coast rap.
Classic
I like 2001 more but this is a classic.
Two thoughts. 1. There should be more skits on albums of all genres. 2. Remember when Ben Folds said the N word when covering Bitches Ain’t Shit?
4.5?
Voelde me echt zieke gangster toen ik het luisterde in de supermarkt. Maximum vibings
hell yeah
La cuna del G funk y el parte aguas de nuevos estilos en el hip hop, The Chronic tiene su lugar indiscutible entre los más recordamos, pero ¿será considerado entre los mejores álbumes del género? 0002
Basically created that G funk sound. He is a garbage rapper but the songs are still great
So interesting to think about why they made so many skits like the Dr having sex in his office.
Great album , the lyrics aged horribly , but ithas still some of the sickest beats ever
aguante dr dre wacho, me gusta mucho el boombap q hace y encima lo saco el dia d mi cumple alto capo
Great album of the time, with really good beats and all time classic songs
Gah I love 90’s hip hop!
Top knotch beats and flow. Ichronic songs. The lyrics weren't quite as timeless as other albums from that era
Really strugling to rate this one. On the one hand, it's a 5 because it defined west coast hip hop / gangster rap. Great songs with world-class production and flows. On the other hand, it's incredibly misogynistic, glorifies violence, and is filled with lousy skits. Going with a "4" since a better version of this could exist.
This album is certified, classic, and just fucking hits!
Day 214 I’ll never understand why rap albums have skits on them, even the ones that are mildly funny the first time are a complete waste of time. Very good album otherwise Highlights Fuck wit Dre day Nuthin but a G thang High Powered
Favorite track(s): Fuck Wit Dre Day (And Everybody's Celebratin'), Let Me Ride, Nuthin' But a "G" Thang, Lil' Ghetto Boy
The production is next level and it’s arguably the best Snoop has ever been. Dre was never a great lyricist and that shows up here but the way this album is put together is masterful. Lastly, there’s so many skits which can get tiresome but it’s also reflective of the time and a continuation of his work with NWA and he’s pretty damn good at it. I think my nostalgia might be getting in the way of a lower ranking but also it’s a classic.
The classic of G-Funk westcoast rap, no doubt about that. You can't go wrong with this album. The odd mixture of music, skits, raps, guests can be a bit tiresome after awhile hence I don't give it 5 stars but only 4. Sorry, Dr. Dre!
Classic hip hop album.
I'll search for comprehensive information about Dr. Dre's "The Chronic" album to provide you with an in-depth review. # Dr. Dre's *The Chronic* (1992): An In-Depth Review ## Overview Dr. Dre's debut solo album *The Chronic* stands as one of the most transformative records in hip-hop history. Released in December 1992 through Death Row Records, it peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 and sold over six million copies to date . More than a commercial success, it fundamentally rewrote the rules of hip-hop production, established West Coast rap as the genre's dominant force, and introduced the world to Snoop Doggy Dogg. --- ## Production & Musical Innovation ### The Birth of G-Funk *The Chronic* introduced G-funk (Gangsta funk) as a fully realized sonic aesthetic. Dr. Dre crafted a soundscape that was distinctly West Coast—laid-back yet menacing, smooth yet street . **Key Production Techniques:** - **Live Instrumentation**: Unlike the sample-heavy East Coast production of the era, Dre employed studio musicians to replay and interpolate grooves from Parliament-Funkadelic, James Brown, and 70s funk legends. This created a warmer, more cinematic sound with greater sonic clarity . - **Signature Sound Palette**: High-pitched Moog synthesizer whines, wah-wah guitars, deep rolling basslines, and crisp 808 drums became the album's sonic DNA. Tracks like "Nuthin' But a 'G' Thang" and "Let Me Ride" exemplify this approach—sparse arrangements where each element breathes . - **Mixing Excellence**: The album set new engineering standards. Dre's perfectionism resulted in a clean, well-balanced mix that sounds as impressive on high-end speakers as it does bumping from car stereos . The production bridged old-school funk with futuristic hip-hop, creating what PopMatters described as "sparse, deep beats where each element is given its own space to breathe" . --- ## Lyrics & Vocal Performances ### Dr. Dre as MC While primarily celebrated as a producer, Dre's rapping on *The Chronic* is workmanlike and effective rather than transcendent. His verses display "spirited cleverness in the phrasing and rhymes"—creative and solidly constructed if seldom mind-blowing . As one reviewer noted, Dre possesses a "gangsta glare with gangsta raps" that makes his delivery compelling even when his technical skills aren't extraordinary . ### The Snoop Dogg Factor The album's true lyrical star is Snoop Doggy Dogg, who appears on eleven of sixteen tracks. His laid-back, melodic flow and distinctive drawl perfectly complemented Dre's production . Snoop's scene-stealing verses on "Nuthin' But a 'G' Thang" and "Fuck Wit Dre Day" announced the arrival of a major new talent who would dominate hip-hop for decades. ### Supporting Cast - **The Lady of Rage**: Delivered standout verses on "Stranded on Death Row" with technical precision that reportedly outshone her male counterparts - **RBX**: Brought a unique, gravelly voice to tracks like "Lyrical Gangbang" and "High Powered" - **Kurupt & Daz**: Early appearances that foreshadowed their future impact as Tha Dogg Pound - **Nate Dogg**: Provided soulful hooks that became integral to the G-funk sound --- ## Themes & Content ### Street Documentation vs. Glorification *The Chronic* operates in the complex space between documenting street life and glorifying it. Dre maintained he was merely describing reality in its entirety rather than promoting violence . **Key Thematic Strands:** - **Gang Culture**: The album unapologetically explores Compton's gang landscape, with tracks examining territorial conflicts, loyalty, and violence - **Cannabis Culture**: The album's title itself references high-grade marijuana, and tracks like "High Powered," "The Roach," and "The $20 Sack Pyramid" celebrate weed consumption. This played a significant role in shifting youth drug culture from crack toward marijuana in the early 1990s - **Social Unrest**: "The Day the Niggaz Took Over" directly addresses the 1992 LA Riots, incorporating actual news audio and capturing the chaos and anger of that moment - **N.W.A. Beef**: "Fuck Wit Dre Day" functions as a scathing diss track targeting former N.W.A. members Eazy-E and Ice Cube, showcasing the bitter divisions within West Coast rap ### The Darker Undertones Modern critical reassessments have highlighted deeply problematic elements in the album's lyrics. The Quietus noted the record's "fixation with homosexual rape as a means of threatening or actually dishing out punishment," along with pervasive misogyny where "women are wonderful things to have sex with but if they express any independence of thought, word or deed they deserve nothing but contempt" . These elements make the album challenging to engage with through a contemporary lens. --- ## Cultural Impact & Influence ### Reshaping Hip-Hop Geography *The Chronic* marked the moment when West Coast hip-hop stopped competing with New York and began leading the genre. Los Angeles became hip-hop's new creative center, exporting its cultural symbols globally—from khaki suits and Chuck Taylors to lowriders . ### The Producer as Star The album redefined the producer's role in hip-hop. Dre wasn't content to remain behind the boards; he positioned himself as a front-and-center star. This model paved the way for future producer-rappers like Kanye West and demonstrated that producers could build entire empires rather than just create hits . ### Artist Development Blueprint *The Chronic* functioned as a strategic showcase for emerging talent, particularly Snoop Dogg. This approach—using a producer's solo album to launch multiple careers—influenced later collectives like Wu-Tang Clan, Ruff Ryders, and Roc-A-Fella . ### Cross-Regional Pollination The album's influence extended far beyond California. Southern hip-hop acts like OutKast and UGK incorporated G-funk's melodic sensibilities and live instrumentation approach. The album demonstrated how regional sounds could transcend geography through sonic excellence rather than mere imitation . ### Mainstream Breakthrough "Nuthin' But a 'G' Thang" became a cultural phenomenon that reached suburban households nationwide, proving that street authenticity combined with polished production could achieve massive commercial success beyond urban markets . --- ## Pros & Cons ### **Strengths** | Aspect | Assessment | |--------|------------| | **Production Innovation** | Revolutionized hip-hop sonics; G-funk became the dominant sound of 1990s rap | | **Sound Quality** | Meticulous engineering that remains impressive decades later; set new standards for mixing and mastering | | **Star-Making** | Introduced Snoop Dogg, one of hip-hop's most enduring and influential figures | | **Cultural Documentation** | Captures a specific moment in Los Angeles history—the post-Rodney King riots era—with raw authenticity | | **Musical Cohesion** | Functions as a complete album experience rather than a collection of singles; seamless sequencing | | **Cross-Generational Appeal** | Bridges 70s funk nostalgia with futuristic hip-hop, attracting diverse audiences | | **Business Innovation** | Established the producer-as-mogul template that influenced Master P, Diddy, and Jay-Z | ### **Weaknesses** | Aspect | Assessment | |--------|------------| | **Lyrical Misogyny** | Pervasive contempt for women; female independence is consistently punished in the narrative | | **Homophobic Violence** | Repeated use of homosexual rape as threat/punishment, presented as either "terrifying" or "amusing" | | **Limited Lyrical Range** | Themes can feel repetitive; outside of Snoop's contributions, few verses reach exceptional technical heights | | **Dre's MC Skills** | As a rapper, Dre is competent but overshadowed by his guests; this is essentially a compilation album marketed as a solo debut | | **Moral Complexity** | The balance between documenting and glorifying violence remains ethically ambiguous | | **Dated Elements** | Some skits and interludes feel juvenile; the humor often descends into "puerile" territory | | **Accessibility Issues** | For listeners uncomfortable with gangsta rap aesthetics, the album offers little entry point | --- ## Final Assessment *The Chronic* occupies a complicated position in the hip-hop canon. It is undeniably one of the most important albums ever made—an innovative masterpiece that expanded hip-hop's sonic possibilities, launched iconic careers, and shifted the genre's geographic and commercial center of gravity. The production remains timeless, and its influence echoes through contemporary artists from Kendrick Lamar to Larry Jun . Yet it is also, as The Quietus argued, "repulsive and hate-filled"—an hour of often superb production laced with misogynistic and violently sociopathic lyrics that become increasingly difficult to reconcile with modern values . The album's casual cruelty toward women and its fixation with homophobic violence cannot be dismissed as mere "products of their time" without critical examination. Ultimately, *The Chronic* demands engagement on multiple levels: as a revolutionary artistic statement, as a historical document of 1992 Los Angeles, as a launching pad for Snoop Dogg's legendary career, and as a case study in the moral complexities of gangsta rap. It is essential listening for anyone seeking to understand hip-hop's evolution, even if that listening requires holding multiple contradictory truths simultaneously—appreciating the genius while acknowledging the damage, celebrating the innovation while critiquing the content. As Hip Hop Golden Age concluded: "Love it or hate it, you can't deny its importance in the Hip Hop canon" .
It would be 5 stars if it wasn't for the insane amounts misogyny.
Dre stretches out post-NWA with some serious but funky rhymes #johnsCDs
I've always compared the chronic to terminator. The first one is great and a classic in its own right. But the sequel came and just blew it outta the water. This album is similar to that.
It's importance for hip hop and how it cemented Dr.Dre as a hit maker and one of the top 5 most important figures in Rap history is undeniable. And the production is indeed elite and both leveled up what Dre had already accomplished as well as busting the door wide open for imitators for the next 10 years after this album. Not to mention the immediate coronation of Snoop Dogg. But the lyrical content, Dre's deficiencies as a rapper, the inherent repetitious nature of G Funk sound and production have always made this record fall kind of flat for me. Very important album for hip hop and a time capsule for sure but I just think the genre has evolved past this in a lot of ways and if they made this project today it has room to be vastly improved. The production is better than I remembered though and overall how features and samples are used to elevate Dre and highlight his abilities as a producer is very smart.
This album had some generational bangers and talents. It struck me the wrong way though. Seems like this started or further cemented the trend of featuring a guest artist on every song. I think only 3 were solo Dr Dre and some of those were joke or setup songs. Maybe killed the rap group too cause then everybody went solo. Great album & very influential... but was it for the best?
Rigolo oui, mais un poil lourd.
The Chronic is one of those classic hip-hop albums that somehow I never really listened to - I own maybe over a 100 hip-hop albums, I certainly have this one, so why had I never listened it? Perhaps because I wasn't listening to a lot of gangster rap or G-funk. What a mistake! G-funk is a cool subgenre. I'm a fan of funk samples in hip-hop, and I appreciate the aggressive and confrontational approach from all involved. N.W.A.'s debut is a killer album, but Dre's production and approach is quite different. First off, he used a lot less samples per song, which gives them a lot of space and dynamics to breathe. The samples are typically chill, melodic, and funky. The West Coast vibes here, similar to soul music made in California (like Bill Withers, that kind of stuff), provides a really smooth and laid-back vibe. This really contrasts with the lyrics. Often sexist and violent in content, I still really like the tough and rhythmic vocal deliveries in the song. Plus, Snoop Dogg is on pretty much every good song here, providing awesome flows even at such an early point in his career. I'm willing to forgive the content to an extent as I consider Dre to be similar to other great producers and rappers (like Lamar has done more recently) who are "chronicling" (get it?) inner-city life conversations and problems that he knew very well about growing up in Compton in the 80s/90s. Obviously a lot of the stuff is from its time, but look at the title once again: "chronic" refers to cannabis, but "to chronic" (as a verb) means to make stuff up or exaggerate something. Whether or not Dre intended the latter, this album made a huge impact on the minds of Americans about the often violent US inner city (but it was also a place where normal, everyday things happened), and deserves a chance no matter what you make of it. Plus, it just kicks ass overall - the production is so thick and cool. No regrets finally listening to this, just glad I finally did.
la biblia en vers
Vaya flow niño. No tengo un inglés tan bueno como para entender las letras al vuelo, pero imagino que será una basura jaja. No importa una mierda.
Surprised that this one holds up as well as it does.
* The album that gave us 'deeeeez nutz' *wipes tear away* * Dropped while i was in college and was the soundtrack to my senior year lol * All the Eazy disses hit different after how that all turned out and seeing the movie and all :(
Classic songs. Skits seemed cool in 92 or whenever but I was bored now.
Great record!
Dre's production is great. Snoop's hilarious. I'd drop "Bitches Ain't Shit," but this unsurprisingly remains a great album to consume cannabis to.
Great rap skits
i want to rate this a 4.5 because it's an amazing album. The album and songs are all iconic, but I want to save the 5's for truly the best of the best. I think this is almost there but has lost it with time.
Did not think I'd like this but actually really enjoyed it. Will listen again!
Fun to listen to; probably the best gangster rap album I've heard so far.
Håller!
Not safe from work rap men det är go
Wegweisend, aber nicht mein Musikgeschmack
Great hip hop album
Fun. A worthwhile cultural experience.
Old but gold
Loved this great beats and the cultural impact of this is huge so have to appreciate that.
7/10
Incredible intro, that west coast sound is so distinct. 8/10 Dre Day - I have a feeling like most of the songs in this album are going to sound similar. I can image the audience this was meant for. West coast black people probably gna listen to this in the car or outside with their friends. So it needs to sound vibey. Something you can bounce to while you talk in the car or something. Even still 7/10. Let me ride - 8/10. Excellent again. Good break. My only complaint is the bass. A stronger bass line would greatly improve this song. The Day The Niggaz Took Over - Holy shit this intro is incredible. 9/10 Nuthin’ But A G Thang - 9/10 Deeez Nuuutz - Weak ass intro but good song overall. 8/10 Lil' Ghetto Boy - So far the weakest song in the album; They're trying to send a message but it really falls flat in the context of the rest of the album. Black liberation and poverty talk, surrounded by songs glorifying the problems in the black community. 6/10 A Nigga Wit A Gun - Great intro, great bass line. Different sound to the rest of the album. A solid addition, keeps it fresh. 8/10 Rat A Tat Tat - 8/10
The beats and the production and the samples and its influence are undeniable. The only question is about the lyrics and what they represent… and they prevent me from giving it a 5. It’s not that they’re “gangsta.” Nas’s Illmatic is an easy 5 for me. Illmatic tells a story with ideas: “Life’s a bitch and then you die.” But much of The Chronic is “Eazy’s a bitch and he should die.” There are moments that make me feel otherwise, especially the track about the LA Uprising. But if we are being honest about enjoying records, I can’t fully enjoy this one because of the hate.
very influential. favorite is rat tat tat tat
+1 for nostalgia
Great to hear an up and coming Dre on this classic Snoop album. Also a decent cover of the classic Ben Folds song
Of course I don't have to mention that Dre is an excellent producer whose beats alone carry most of the points for this album. And while I can admit that this is historic piece of music, I cannot overlook that the texts are pretty mono-thematic for large parts of this album. There are interesting concepts here and there but I can only listen to the rappers talking about their well-endowedness for so long. Best songs are Nuthin' But A "G"-Thang and Lyrical Gangbang 8/10, a monumental accomplishment that shows its age.
it was good i think
4.5
As is the case with so much rap music, the misogyny on display lyrically has aged terribly. The culture has made huge steps to place artists and their creative output in appropriate contexts these days, acknowledging their importance but highlighting problematic themes and behavior in equal measure. I’m no prude, and I still sing the worst of the lyrics from this album joyfully. But my joy is steeped in nostalgia — coming to this fresh, I would absolutely be turned off by the overwhelmingly offensive, outdated lyrics. The production on the other hand is flawless. Still sounds crisp and innovative 25+ years later. This album is like Aja for hip hop heads — an album that reached a high level of perfection in both style and execution. Dre’s obsessive detail-oriented direction is legendary, but so is his prior domestic abuse allegations, a fact that makes the misogyny even worse.
Dre hanging with his homies and rapping back in the day. The lyrics sometimes does not age well but you can feel the beat and his genuineness here. Check out Nuthin' But A "G" Thang, Deeez Nuuutz, Fuck Wit Dre Day
Classic. Changed the game forever.
I still maintain the unpopular opinion that new hip hop is better than old school hip hop, but I can’t deny the artistry on display here or the immense influence of this album. And maybe I’m just getting old but I have a harder and harder time stomaching the glorification of senseless violence and crime. I know it’s not unique to black artists (shit, I grew up on Eminem), but when there’s 14 year olds in my city walking around with guns and jacking cars daily, I can’t help but feel it’s not the message impressionable kids need(ed). 4/5 Highlights: - Nuthin’ But A “G” Thang - Lil’ Ghetto Boy - A Nigga Witta Gun - Lyrical Gangbang
How is the most up voted review on this site one that states that this album killed Hip Hop, in 1992...
Not a hip-hop connoisseur, but I really enjoyed the style. Also given that I enjoy Eminem, I can see the Dre production value and where it's coming from.
Ground breaking album with some great dis tracks… shame that Snoop is now Maga…
This album is great. Even a white fella like me can be transported to a world of senseless violence, drugs and sex while listening to this album. I was so close to saying "Fuck this shit", quitting my job and going on to pimp on the streets. But then the album ended and I was back in my mundane boring self. The song lyrics themselves are kind of cheesy by today's standard, but the great rhythm and flow of it all still has me hooked!
Dre has a voice I really like, but his flow is pretty weak. Luckily, he’s surrounded by the right people — the production is flawless — and gangsta, even rap as a whole, was never the same after The Chronic. Diss tracks, misogyny, self-praising taken to a whole new level… If G-funk were really my thing, I’d probably give this a perfect score. This is heavy, classic stuff.
Top-tier production and a great Snoop flow on almost every track. I know I've said I don't care for a lot of 90s music, but who doesn't like 90s hip hop? Had to take away one point because they talk about basically one thing most of the album (their dicks) and another because the skits are a little annoying. But it feels crazy giving this a 3, so I'm bumping it back up to a 4.
Lots of nostalgia. This album was just everywhere in like '93.
It's a great album, but not Dre's best. Yes, it's misogynistic and homophobic. No, the language is not something you'd want blasting in your office. Yeah, Snoop is carrying a lot of the actual rap load, but that ain't a bad thing.
Classudo
Classic
Skits stopped the 5
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Classic 90s hippity hoppity 4/5
Transported to the streets
This was one of the big ones for west coast rap and one of my early influences that had me get into this. But while I wanted go give it 5 for sentimentalism and loving Dre, if just lacks some memorable quality and some of the “nuts” lyrics get tired. My wife even questioned “what the hell” I was listening to. Love Dre and some of the guests on this but just not five star for me. 3.5 so rounding up
Este album ya lo había escuchado desde hace bastante tiempo. Creo que es un álbum pilar en la historia del Hip hop y que ayuda a entender la evolución de un rap mas consciente a otro mas gangsta, el que se volvió mainstream en los 90s. Producción epica y barras top, un icono en el g-funk
This has been one of my favourite albums for a while, absolute classic
When I think of 90’s hip hop it’s Dr. Dre, Snoop, and the west coast. Classic songs you can bump to and have that feel good to them. Enjoyable listen.
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All around great stuff that puts me in such a great mood, but the sex interludes are just dumb
I liked the music but just too much talking and a little too misogynistic for my taste but very 90s
Not the vibe at 8am
Timeless G-funk rap, classic solo debut from Dre. Several iconic songs on this one. Wish I could rate a 4.5 because there was a brief period where the sound got monotonous, but overall a great album. Also Lady of Rage absolutely DESTROYED lyrical gangbang. Favorite tracks: Dre Day, G Thang, Let Me Ride
I get people saying this aged poorly, and I get the argument that this may have had a somewhat negative impact on society. But also...it's just so damn cool, man. And sure, maybe this isn't the most intelligent lyricism ever, but it still packs a punch (see: "Lil' Ghetto Boy") and it can still put half of everything that comes out today to shame. Snoop is on this album a surprising amount which I'm pretty sure I'm okay with, and for the most part this was just a hell of a listen. Thank you Mr. Dr. Dre, sir. Fave tracks: - Let Me Ride - The Day The N****z Took Over - Nuthin' But A "G" Thang - Lil' Ghetto Boy - A N**** Witta Gun - Rat-Tat-Tat-Tat - Lyrical Gangbang - Stranded On Death Row - The Roach (The Chronic Outro)
great vibes,
Very strong album! A lot more enjoyable than a couple of the others. I still need time to distinguish the songs
One of the great rap albums, and it still holds up for the most part. Some of the beats are a bit dated, but the raps from Dre and Snoop are timeless. YMMV on how much the misogynistic themes upset you, but that was gangsta rap in the 90s, man. A must listen for fans of hip hop. 4/5
First one I really really liked. I haven’t really listened to Dr Dre or old school hip hop before. It was fun, experimental, imaginative. Genre bending. However, it’s still rained by the obvious misogyny—even if it’s sexy or a joke—and the fact that he assaults people and women. The music is fire though. Could definitely listen on repeat.
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good vibes! fun to listen to and pretty hype
Never been the biggest early west coast rap fan but can appreciate the craft and novelty especially for the time. Its been a few years since I've listened to this and I was surprised by how many Snoop Dogg features there are here - that man did a lot. Favorite Song: Deeez Nuuuts (wish the intro skit was a separate track though)
Great album.
Good for a workout
Dre and Snoop had a hunger to prove themselves that shows through this album. A hunger that would satisfy them for their careers and disappear not too much later. A masterpiece of its time, however the use of high frequency synth leads gets to be a little grating as the album plays on. I call it the Dogg Whistle ™️
a musicalidade desse cara eh impressionante to bem em choque cara q album longo KWJSHSSLQKSH mas mt bom!!!!!
Whoa. Tour de force. Prob shouldn’t have sat on this one for thirty years.
This album came at a terrible time, as “I just stopped smokin’ yesterday” (-Snoop Dogg, Half Baked). It was really about a week ago and frankly, it’s hard. Almost as hard as this album goes. Bangers and the occasional skit. Brought Snoop to the mainstream, pushed DOC and Death Row. Clowned on Eazy-E specifically. Fun fact, I think I read this is the first “commercial” use of the “deeeeez nuts” joke.
Un álbum épico, no tengo mucho por decir, un clásico simplemente 9/10
I enjoyed this
The interludes are pretty corny, but overall the album holds up really well.
There are some angry people here. Not my usual groove, but great performances, and great music win me over. Linton Kwesi Johnson would be proud.
A classic
There's a reason Dre is iconic, and has been beside and behind so many great artists. This is it. Grand Theft Auto would be nothing without this album
Classic, year ibwas born
This shit’s SMOOTH. It’s definitely dated in its sound, but that’s not derogatory because these are bangers, my boi.
production wise i now know why dr.dre is recognized as a leader in hip hop production cus this shit slapped harder than a mother with toaster. does the overt explicit nature get a bit stale at times yea but it truly is the production that does the heavy lifting.
Raw and filthy, hard not to love it but certainly the times have changed, lots makes you uncomfortable, that was kind of the point. The constant back and forth between Dre and Snoop makes even the lesser known classics absolute bangerz.
I think, even though in my mind I knew and loved this album, that I’d never actually heard past track 5 or 6? It gets worse as it goes, and I was just bored by the end. Obviously it’s iconic and historic though, and damn the production is outstanding, so credit where credit’s due: 4/5.
Lots of thoughts on this one, but just judging it on the music, I think it’s stylistically a pretty powerful record. The formula works best with Snoop or the Lady of Rage at the mic. I thought this would be a jarring listen right after Astrud Gilberto, but it turns out my favorite sample on the record, the jazz cut “Big Sur Suite” featured the same producer as Gilberto’s album (and of course Ron Carter on the bass). Also, wow, Dre really didn’t like Eazy-E.
Yesssss
This was my first time listening to this album, and I am genuinely impressed with the creativity and uniqueness of this album. Dre's beats sounds like Dre's beats, but the back and forth bw him and Snoop, the flows, the features - it all comes together into a super interesting product. Not sure I'm going to get much from the subject matter - imagine how exhausting it would be to have to keep up this level of bravado and machismo... the double-edged sword of the patriarchy. But for an album that was over an hour, this feels really tight. Plus, "you are penguin-looking MFer" is a top-notch burn
Has some of the most iconic tracks.
Need to Relisten. Total vibe, feel like he perfected the sound on 2001.
I listened to this whilst walking through a very sleepy middle-class English neighbourhood. I got to the corner shop just as ‘Deeez Nuuuts’ came on. Had to pause it briefly to help an old lady when her Brichon Frise’s lead got tangled round the wheel of her granny cart. I got the last loaf of my favourite seeded farmhouse bread. I think it’s made locally. I’m pretty gangster myself, actually.
Don't think I ever listened to the whole album before. Cool, g-funky, driving beats, Starts real strong, mostly maintains. More variety than I remember. Is really long though. 4 Heard before? Some Owned: No: 37/143 (26%) Will I get? No
Good old school rap album. I can imagine it influenced a number of modern rappers.
Classic though not really something I could sit down and listen to front to back
Back track gave me a headache but this is a classic
Great production and certainly a fun listen. It's a classic.
After a lot of consideration, ive decided to make this a 4. Could be a 5 on influence alone, but given the lack of regular revisiting for me, I’ve gotta dock it 1 star.
Very good production here and also good verses. Better than 2001 imo
Pareil, j'ai kiffé, ambiance hip hop et tout c'était nice 4/5
Classic
Genre: G-Funk One of the raunchiest, politically incorrect statements Hip Hop has to offer, and it’s an absolute classic. In that way, it’s bizarre to listen to lyrically. It is so of-the-times (Eazy-E disses, lots of anti-gay rhetoric, abhorrent views on women) that you probably shouldn’t show this to your current girlfriend unless you know she likes gangsta rap. The saving grace is Dre’s unbelievable production, and Snoop’s tremendous work as co-star. This album is a god damn party. Enjoy it. Smoke a joint. 4/5
Classic gangsta rap album.
Good but has too many homophobic lyrics
*Great hip-hop that changed the game in the early nineties *It gets a little long and sounding a bit the same by the end
Really good album that I have heard many times. I was in high school when this came out and it made a pretty big impact. It was frequently played by people I knew and the videos on MTV were very popular and memorable. This whole album holds up really well after all this time there are a lot of great lyrics and beats that are really classic at this point.
Hyvää shittiä pääosin. 3,5/5.
Four stars
I wasnt even born when this album was released but i feel so nostalgic listening to this.
Alright. A little gangsta rap to get my day started
What can I say, you all can eat a dick.
So many familiar voices on this record, even coming from someone who isn't particularly well-versed in hip-hop. Sure, not all of it aged perfectly, but still full of memorable lines and beats througout.
Listening to this brought me back to my teenage years when I got deep into 90s rap. Very strong album, the skits always make me laugh too.
It's good! You can feel the talent coming together on this one, even if I'm not super familiar with Dre. Not much in the way of misses, some of it is dated but the tempo and energy across the album holds it up.
yes!
Classic
Good
I mean it’s hard to hate an album with lyrical mastery like “my nuts on your tonsils while you’re up there rapping at your wack ass concert”. Dre isn’t a great mc but the beats on this record are top notch.
That Parental Advisory was certainly apt for this one. Starts with The Chronic, which was the song of Christmas and into the summer of the next year, owning the airwaves, and still hitting hard. The second song is one that would NEVER make it on the airwaves, but with lines that would be repeated again and again in other mixes\songs. Then back to a mostly radio friendly track with Let Me Ride. Some solid tracks and some jams with nice hooks, but misogynistic lyrics. Hard to rate this down, especially since it relaunched Dre after NWA.
top rap album
Sounds like California
Very energetic, groovy, good samples and beats. Classic Dre. One of the most entertaining rappers to listen to, and I don't even like rap. Lots on guests on this one. Still holds up great!
The step up from the basic boom bap beats drum machines and dj scratching of late 80s hip hop to the flourishing of styles in the early 90s is incredible - the jazzy style of native tongues, the dark demented world of Wu tang, and the commercial dominant style of g-funk Dr Dre cooked up for this album that took off and took over. The grooves on this are so fucking good - ripping off parliament and mainlining bootsy Collins bass parts will do that. The raps are decent - introducing snoop's signature flow, a novelty that has truly worn off, and dre's ultimately pretty limited montone tough guy delivery - even if the content is mostly indecent. Lacks the gritty social realism and righteous anger of other gangster rappers, even in the song about the Rodney King riots, and leans mostly into cock/glock raps. 4 all time great iconic 90s hip hop tracks on here. Deeeeeeeez nutz!!
Dr Dre summons up a whole new sound here. A robust, punchy rap flow over the top of high pitched, sleezy synths and low pitched thwacking percussion births G-Funk. The production is surprisingly musical. It gets the balance right between being a lot of fun but still having depth. Grand Theft Auto owes its entire auditory experience to Dre. He creates a great vibe that even now it sounds entirely distinct. If you could trim this record down to a lean 35-40 minutes I think it would be considered one of the all time classics. But it sticks around long enough for less interesting tracks to get airtime, the most egregious example being The Doctor's Office skit which is just dumb.
Dr Dre nurtures new talent, makes and produces music and so far not a bottle of baby oil in sight!
The tracks can get a little similar sometimes but overall it keeps itself pretty enticing, and for 1992 it's got a pretty fresh sound to it
:D 4/5 vitu tyhmät skitit :DDD huhuh
One of the best albums of all time! Dr. Dre is such a good producer and rapper and I've grown up with his music!
Great melodies and beats. Lyricallly it’s ok but the music is great.
I'm not a huge fan of the G-funk, but this album gave us Deez Nuts, so it's Important.
Colorful
I remember when this dropped in high school and it was just markedly different from any rap that was in the mainstream. And with it G-Funk had arrived. The groves on this are great and the record's impact cannot be understated. Also, I forgot how Snoop was all over this. He really elevates so much of this album. Nuthin' But a G Thang is a great track, while Let Me Ride sets the stage for Warren G's amazing Regulate to come just a year or two later. Dre Day is another highlight. An excellent record.
The message favourite song
This is #day456 of my #1001albumsyoumusthearbeforeyoudie challenge, and… is it Dre or is it Snoop? Either way, here's to another hip-hop classic from the genre's golden age, or, to be precise, gangsta hip-hop. Do I care about that subgenre? I don't know. When it's hip-hop, I like it old-school, like this. It feels kind of real, if you know what I mean. Another question that inevitably comes up, though: how do you rate this kind of stuff in 2025? The misogyny, the profanity... it used to be easier back in the day, or was it? Had it been "2001," I might've rated it higher, mostly for the nostalgia factor. Let it be a 4 out of 5. Looking forward to #day457.
Classic
Amazing production, think I prefer Snoop's rapping to Dre's.
Soooo good. Snoop dog rocks, the beats are great, it's pretty clear how much hip hop owes to this record. I'm a dumbass and don't listen to much other than a select few rappers (Outkast and Kendrick mostly. I know that's lame!) but this is definitely going into the rotation.
One, two, three and to the four…
Solid classic
It took me by surprise, it is rooted in its gangsta rap era of hard and explicit lyrics, with lots of collaborations. It's a legendary effort and an incredible album. Not for the faint of heart but it goes hard from start to finish. Amazing.
Great listen
Really enjoyed the music. But upon relistening for the first time in a while, the lyrics are a little rough. It's not so terrible for a single song, but as an album it does get old.
This was huge when it came out. Lots to like here. How can the Album that started the meme/phrase “Deez Nutz” be anything less than a 4?
This one had me feeling like Michael Bolton in office space blasting his gangsta rap in traffic. “Why should I change my name? He’s the one who sucks.” I came into this with high expectations. And while there are some bangers and great parts, there is a good portion that is just kind of “meh”. But man, there is just something with Dre and Snoop that just works. 3.5 but rounding up for that duo and Nuthin’ But a “G” thing, Deeez Nuuute” and “Bitches and Shit”
This is nearly a 5* based on F**k Wit Dre Day and Nuthin' But a G Thang (and of course Deeez Nuuuts). But most of the remaining tracks don't rise to that level and I'm not sure what to make of the fact that my favorite parts are Snoop. Still great stuff, tho. 4/5
Excellent storytelling on the rappers part. Great collaborations and voices. Revenge and bitterness are bleeding through the lyrics. The album excels at asserting the dominance of the new found freedom of Dr.Dre as somebody not to be messed with as he's treading through the new territory and establishing a name for himself in his solo carrier. Definitely a very violent album, which helps with the political messages to come across more serious as it highlights the violent nature of the situations, fight violence with violence I guess. Background vocals used across the tracks are chef's kiss. The album is culturally significant and a staple of the 90s hip-hop helping to launch a very successful label and carriers. At the same time, personally, the amount of profanity, which appears to be 3 words per sentence and sexualization of pretty much everything, which I realize might be an artistic choice, is off putting to me. Nevertheless it is a well made album worth your listening time.
Größtenteils sehr nicer und richtig typisch old school hip hop, I like
feels like a snoop dog album too honestly
Certified banger. Dre is singlehandedly responsible for, probably, half of rap music I like. Many classics on this one.
I was surprised at how much i enjoyed The Chronic. I mainly knew Dr. from his stuff with N.W.A. and also some of the stuff from one of his later records, 2001. Granted, this is still gangster rap so the lyrics are going to reflect that with many of theme having n-words everywhere. While the lyrics are a bit silly, i will still admit that the production is absolutely incredible here with plenty of great samples. One of those samples being from Mothership Connection (Star Child) by Parliament and because i love that song, i love the song that used it as well. Even if the songs could have odd lyrics, a good majority of them had that great production so i still enjoyed listening to this album. Best Song: Let Me Ride Worst Song: The $20 Sack Pyramid
5/1001 - WAIT is this where "deeez nuuuts" comes from??? Anyways, I still don't know much about hip-hop and rap but I can totally see why this album is on this list. There is kind of a timeless quality about it and it's impossible to not nod your head along.
Неплохо, но всетаки на постоянку тяжело слушать
Yesterday got my first hip-hop album on the list and now this classic... I rated it 3.5 on RYM because it does seem to lack despite some tracks, but for influence here could go for 4 stars maybe
Pretty good.
An essential West Coast Hip Hop album. Its got the Doctor and the Dogg what else do you need? Great use of samples. Crazy this was only 1992. Its also crazy I got this a day after I got Funkadelic since this is very Funkadelicish.
The amount of misogyny and homophobia on such a recent piece of art is shocking. That said.. Enjoyed this start to finish much more than expected. Beats are great. Rappers aren't my favourite favourites but a really solid selection with good sense of rhythm. Chunky samples/references to parliament and donny hathaway feel like cheating to get my favour.
Not available in Apple Music in my region. But I’ve heard it before and well aware of its significance.
The beginning sucks. Everything else is great.
it was genrally great i love dr dre and snoop so them together was great
Iconic album of the 90s.
"The Chronic" is the debut album by American rapper Dr. Dre and was his first album after he departed N.W.A. from financial disputes. West Coast hip hop, gangsta rap and G-funk are the Wiki-listed genres. The album includes insults towards Ruthless Records and owner and former N.W.A. member Easy-E and features many appearances by then-emerging rapper Snoop Doggy Dogg. Dre produced the album and the G-funk subgenre of gansta rap which included samples of Parliament and Funkadelic (P-Funk) and slow bass beats and melodic synths. Commercially, the album reached #3 on the US Billboard 200 and, critically, the album was and is regarded as one of the most important and influential albums of the 1990's and as one of the best produced produced hip hop albums. In 2019, the album was inducted into the National Recording Registry by the Library of Congress for its artistic significance. The album opens with "The Chronic (Intro)." Dre and Snoop on the mic as they stress that Death Row Records are in the house and gangsta protected. An eerie synth and scratching. The diss N.W.A. and Easy-E. They continue the dissing of N.W.A., Easy-E and other rappers to a larger extent in "Fuck with Dre Day." Dre introduces us to the G-funk genre with bass and synth melodies from P-Funk. More Snoop and Dre. Scratching. Dogs barking. "Bow wow wow, Yippie-yo-yippie-a." A wah-wah guitar, funky bass and swirling synth highlight "Let Me Ride." Dre rollin' in his 6-4 vehicle with chronic and Remy Martin. Jewell on backing vocals. The first single was "Nothin' But a G-Thang." Snoop starts the rapping with his smooth style. Guitar and deep bass samples. An overlayed synth. Rap braggadocio at its finest. "It's like this, and like that, and like this, and uh." Maybe the only really sociopolitical song and a great deeper cut is "Lil' Ghetto Boy." Vocal and other sampling and the overall song theme from Donny Hathaway's "Lil' Ghetto Boy." Living in the ghetto in a gansta lifestyle. Well, this my week of former N.W.A. member albums. The lyrics come out strong against N.W.A., Easy-E and other rappers. They also stay in the lane of the gangsta, rapping and partying lifestyle in the ghetto. No major or very minimal sociopolitical statements. I agree with some of critics in that the strength of this album is Dre's production and introduction of G-funk hip hop genre: overlayered synth melodies with a fuzzy bass beat. There are minimal samples with those used carrying the song. A host of rappers appears but Snoop Dogg definitely stands out with his smooth and confident approach. Although the partying and gangsta theme can get repetitive, the G-funk and production make this this a classic hip hop album and one worth going back for.
Somehow I missed this album growing up, I know the singles, but never listened all the way through. It’s much better than I expected. Solid production, great tracks start to finish, little to no filler. 4.5
dr dreeeeeeeeee
Legendary beats. Excellent flow. It's just too vulgar for my prudish sensibilities to give it five stars.
This album meant a lot to me when it first came out and is still epic from start to finish. The one area it sort of falls short, and maybe this was accentuated by the fact that literally the previous album I got was A Tribe Called Quest, but it doesn't quite hold up in certain ways. The whole homophobia vibe just sounds dated. That's what dropped this one to 4 stars for me.
Felt very cool listening to this. Classic album. A lot of the tracks are somewhat forgettable, but I still enjoyed the vibe. Snoop is great, he does a lot of the heavy lifting here. Influential album, but not enough great tracks imo. Would rate 3,5 if I could.
Classico dos classicos, inicio do g funk com os brabos, beats/ sintetizadores/ graves e kicks marcantes característicos, groovy envolvente e alguns sons engraçados outros agressivos, flow lento conforme o beat. A melodia certamente é mais atraente do que as letras, o que faz ser tao marcante
I don't know that I've ever listened to this entire album front to back. I listened to 2001 on repeat, but this was a little before my time. It reminds me a rougher cut of the later album. I see a lot of people on here railing on the album for not aging well, misogynic lyrics, or other modern takes. It's fair, it hasn't aged super well, but all the artists on this record have be really open about that and the difference of the time it was made in and now. It's not excusing anything, but look at it in the lens of what it was in the time it was made. It was fucking revolutionary. It was such a departure of what hip hop and rap were at the time, and was a giant culture shock to people not initiated in gangster rap (especially west coast style). Ok rant over. This album is one of the most influential rap albums ever made. The production value and mixing is amazing. The flows and hooks still hit even if the lyrics are dated.
Качает.
This, is a smooth ride. 16 tracks is a lot, and something that can be off putting when going to play the whole record, and I must say it’s hard to have enough time to be able to play it the whole way through in one. However, it’s worth the commitment. As much as I want to praise this I can’t give it any lyrical points. A vulgar profanity version of my dad is bigger than your dad, I’m going to put my balls in your mouth just can’t get any marks from me as much as it pains to say that. Maybe ‘Lyrical Gangbang’ was in fact the right way to describe it. However, I don’t think that it’s really supposed to what’s good about this album, rather the beats and hooks and melodies are what grip you to listen and save the tracks to your playlists. It has what you would describe as a typical Californian hip hop/rap sound, although I suppose albums like this are where that sound originated from. Has such an interesting way of making you feel so relaxed, so at ease, as if you can just take a deep breath and take in everything else around you. I think that’s the feeling that makes this album so unique and special in its own right. So much so that throughout listening I found myself wanting to dish out my first 5*, but that’s unjustified. A 4 is fair for what it offers, a 4.5 even would be fairer but such is. Thoroughly enjoyed, a lot more than I thought I would, and would listen again.
Mid 4 I should of got into this when I was teenager. I could see it being a 5 if I had. Very good instruments
did not expect this album to be as fun as it is the 20 dollar pyramid skit is very funny the production here is also super great over an hour but doesn't feel like it. pretty easy recommend
Lähes loppuun
I enjoyed the vibe of the album but a lot of the lyrics were quite juvenile. It also does feel a lot like a Snoop Dogg album, he's featured so heavily.
Love this album. right from my early days. Loved this album then and now. snoop making his move and DD showing his value
Snoop Dogg elevates this album, the beats are undeniable, every track is a minute too long. Maybe I’m just ironically not down with any genre that has “stoner” attached to it.
Much better solo offering than Ice Cube
It seems as silly now as it did then. Songs are great as long as you can clear the hurdles such as the lyrics, song titles, and the unfortunately stale skits. 4/ 5
Not too bad more of an east cost fan, nothing bad but no singular song to save 4.1
Definition of rap
5/5 for swagger and beats. 1/5 for misogyny
This is my first time listening to the Chronic. The word is smooth. Great use of funk samples and creative lyricism. A really enjoyable listen all the way through. I appreciate the cohesiveness of the album’s elements around the theme of chilling out and the importance of being laid back, knowing how to seize pleasure in a violent, unjust and chaotic world.
Good listen.
Really good. First half is probably a 5, but second half drags it down
Fuck wit Dre Day (And Everybody's Celebratin') Let Me Ride Nuthin' but a 'G' Thang
I don't think it's possible for a person to have lived in California and not have heard "Nothin' But a 'G' Thang" at some point. You might not know what that song exactly is, but there's no way you can't recognize the iconic high synths blasting at a public gathering or playing before a TV ad break for a California-based sports game. But I've not heard the rest of the album until today and honestly, it merits its iconic status. The production on this is so clean; the bass lines on some of these tracks are dope. Favorite tracks: Nothin’ But A “G” Thang, Lil Ghetto Boy
Great rapping, insane production but doesnt have that spark that pushes into an amazing album for me still very impressive.
Not too bad more of an east cost fan, nothing bad but no singular song to save 4.1
Not my style these days but must respect the impact it had.
Really noice rap album, albeit not 100% my taste. 7/10.
Solid. I laughed at the gameshow skit. Overall not my vibe, but I respect it.
Classic and a lot of great instrumentals.
First half of this 💿 is a soundtrack to my teens. Holds up well, still.
I remember why I don't listen to the Chronic as much as other albums, it's not my personal favourite but it's full of so many good tracks. I appreciate this album because who knows where rap would be without it. But I also gotta respect there's ones I like better. Though I am also glad they didn't pick Dr.Dre 2001 as I think that wouldn't be as representative. Respect to the forefathers of rap 👏
Great production, I see why he’s had such a long career
Some insightful lyrics in here. Especially on the societal bridge between men and women. Every track with Snoop is a banger. Best song. Deeez Nuuuutz
I listen to all these albums while I work but I had to save this one for the gym because I couldn't hear myself think with all of the words they were droppin. The energy was off the charts, though.
This is what a debut album looks like. Slams you right in the face from the start, and doesn't stop.
Classic. My first real intro was this album. A little too harsh and negative now
Solid as any classic gangsta rap with some good, memorable tracks. Also unfortunately the exact same subject matter as every other gangsta rap
This is all of culture now so…
Deeez nuuuutz
The lyrics are misogynist but the beats are great
3.5
The production is really good. 4 stars
Cool, civil, top-drawer stuff from Dre and Snoop. Beats are pristine throughout. Flow is mighty fine and feisty. Not every track is a knockout but it starts and ends strongly with Nuthin But A G Thang being the ultimate peak. Overall, very high 4.
Was this a Dre album or a Snoop album? It felt at times much more like a Snoop album, given the amount of verses he has through the album. Things I liked: That weird synth sound that NWA and this album share. G-funk is definitely a time and a place, and it's kind of funny to look back at all these hardcore gangsta rappers and see where they are now, looking at you Ice Cube. Fun, solid beat, a bit dated lyrically.
Classic hip hop
I'm a sucker for the G funk synth sound. Laid back, flowing, SMOOTH, easy listening gangsta rap does do it for me. Can feel the buzz of the bass through my headphones. Negatives - not particularly interested in the lyrics. I dig the occasional comedic stanza but otherwise only so many times I need to hear that Mr Dre isn't to be messed with. Also a couple of dud tracks, particularly the second half of the album. Definitely starts strong and fades off. Love the sound of Snoop on these early records. Favourite tracks - The Day the N**** Took Over followed by Nuthin But a G Thang back to back, abrasive then smooth. Perfect. 8 /10
You’re a penguin looking mfer
A fun rap album
bitches ≠ shit
I came in with low-ish expectations on this one, never the biggest fan of old west coast hip hop. I was really pleasantly surprised. I always thought of Dre as a guy who was only a rapper sort of out of necessity, never particularly good at it but more skilled as a producer. But I think it was his skill as a producer that really shines here. Everything on this album is a pretty tight composition. The tracks go a lot harder than I would have expected as an NWA follow up. Its aggressive but infinitely catchy. I listened to it semi-properly while driving through the city which was a good vibe. This is *good* driving music. Some stand-outs on the album for me are Lyrical Gangbang, High Powered, $20 Sack Pyramid, Rat-tat-tat-tat.
REALLY solid! too many skits and odd parts to be a 5 but without those it would absolutely hit a 5
I am pleasantly surprised that I actually enjoyed this album, considering I don’t like rap. I do NOT wanna go to the doctor’s office though.
This album is extremely influential and important. It's also not my thing, and frankly I find the lyrics annoying.
Although not my cup of tea, the production is really good. Love the Parliament groove to the whole thing mixed in with a relaxed lyrical vibe that shows a ton of ingenuity and uniqueness.
Important, hugely influential, created an entire sound, often emulated, never bettered. It's hard to overstate The Chronic's significance in the history of hip hop and the rise of the West Coast and G-Funk in general. 8/10 fav songs : Let Me Ride & Nuthin' but a G Thang
Enjoyed it despite the filthy language...and I throw f bombs around all the time.
Pretty good stuff.
can see why it's a classic. very boppable. solid 4
I'd already heard some of this as a consequence of having been alive in 1993 but I'd never heard the full thing. I was too young for it then and I'm too old for it now. Snoop mentions being 18 in one song, so I can totally see how you'd go nuts for this if you were like 14 or 15 when it dropped. The early 80s P-funk samples would sound like your childhood and you'd be in the market for something loud and transgressive
I love it. Brings me such good memories. I like how it sounds, I like that it became "the" sound for this era and location of rap. No doubt that Dre is a genius.
Classic
Fun and funny but some of the skits were gross. Liked public enemy and Kendrick better but this was also v good
Of all the 90s hip hop I dont like, this is one I do. Some of the better Snoop moments. The skits are annoying, as one would expect from this time.
I would consider it a 5-star album if it didn't have those annoying and terribly aged skits between songs. The production is flawless, the samples are amazing, the rhymes are memorable, and the party is endless.
Ah, Gangster Rap. First full album of it I heard. The beats are catchy, the slang is understandable, and the voices are deep and smooth, and the pain they convey is real. I had an appreciation for it from the movie "Straight Outta Compton", and the rest of the album doesn't disappoint.
Good, lots of slurs though.
I‘m a casual hip hop listener. I know Beastie Boys pretty well. But never knew the difference between east and west coast. First I was put off by the narrowness of the lyrics. Diss tracks, d*cks, n*ggers and all kinds of violence. Then I learned that this album basically invented west coast rap. Ok I let it slip then. Musically it’s super approachable even on first listen. I like the summer party laid back beach style. Reminds me of Summertime by DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince. The beats are great. The days the n took over is such a killer groove. Every song is produced interestingly. Great samples. I dig the occasional flutes. But no real standout track and in the end I‘m left somehow without anything substantial. So: I like but won’t listen to it again.
4 stars. Even more vulgar than I remember. Album changed the game. Always holds up due to nostalgia reasons. Kinda comical at points. Best: Nothin' But A G Thang Worst: Rat-Tat-Tat-Tat
Franchement c’est sympa, pas mon préféré mais on sent qu’on y arrive bientôt et il y a quelques sons très très cools
Pre-listen: I know this but name, never actually listened to this though, I know like one or two songs, very excited to check this out. Listening: Classic, love the variety of beats, skits were funny I can see why dre worked so well with Eminem. I think the strength of this album is when dre focuses on the beat and let's the feature carry the track lyrically. That being said my favorite track was lyrical gangbang which is just dre.
3.69
This isn't one of my favourite hip-hop albums. In fact, it sometimes sounds a bit like the stuff NWA put out as filler towards the end of a couple of their later albums. There's just a little too many mentions of bitches and dicks for my liking. At the same time, this was the album that introduced Snoop Dogg to the world, and a new direction in west coast hip-hop that can't be ignored.
Got Anita Baker booming
This still sounds absolutely massive. Absolutely genius production and arrangement. The lyrics are of their time and uncomfortable to listen to which is a shame because it will have prevented so many people listening to it and experiencing it.
Dope
I typically really dont like gangsta rap, I can't help but feel it really degraded the genre in the 90s. But, I have to admit this album sounds good. Lyrical style leaves a lot to be desired, but the beats and the funkiness are great.
I'm never a big fan of the talking/sketch tracks, but the music is great - powerful lyrics and solid beats.
Good rap album, just very annoying that it was so loud sometimes and so quiet other times
Great little hooks and melodies. Lyrics are a bit problematic… some who says music saved their life from becoming a gangster then glorifies gangster life through music?!
The bars and beats were excellent! Truly an influential CA hip hop record. I will forever be a proponent that bad skits affect a hip hop record’s enjoyment for me.
Brilliant but not as good as 2001
classic hip album! couple of saves; could see myself listening to this occasionally
Made me miss smoking fat zoots, like waking up and rolling straight smelly wad into a yuge scoobert doobert and firing that shit up, just piffing on that reefer all day and doing nothing but playing games and beating my shit. Favourites - The Chronic (Intro), Nuthin' But A "G" Thang, Deeez Nuuuts, Rat-Tat-Tat-Tat, Bitches Ain't Shit
Yes I know what I’ll do on my rap album - start a track with a 40 second phone prank and later dedicate an entire track to the sound of me smashing someone’s back doors in, that’ll get the homies hyped! Very strong well produced gangster rap album that clearly influences so many rappers to come (for better or worse - mostly worse). Not Dre’s best work on the whole, but it’s an album that showcases his undeniable ability as a producer as well as a rapper - I only wish we had more of his rapping on the album as his voice and flow are far superior to most of the featured artists he chooses to include. The Chronic (Intro) (N/A) Fuck Wit’ Dre Day (And Everybody’s Celebratin’) (8/10) Let Me Ride (8/10) The Day the Niggaz Took Over (7/10) Nothin’ But a ‘G’ Thang (10/10) Deeez Nuuuts (8/10) Lil’ Ghetto Boy (7/10) A Nigga Witta Gun (7/10) Rat-Tat-Tat-Tat (7/10) The $20 Sack Pyramid (N/A) Lyrical Gangbang (8/10) High Powered (7/10) The Doctor’s Office (N/A) Stranded On Death Row (7/10) The Roach (The Chronic Outro) (8/10) Bitches Ain’t Shit (8/10) 7.7/10
Never heard it all the way through before, it was very good.
3.75 No denying it's I impact on hip hop. Just doesn't age well overall.
There are good songs and some that I’d probably skip next time. But the tunes, influence, and snoop carry this to one of the top hip hop albums I’ve heard. Regarding the lyrics, yeah they’re pretty offensive to listen to at times, but i think that’s just how art is sometimes, it’s meant to be challenging.
Well this takes me back again, everybody was lovin tge chronic in school.
Amazing, perhaps even better than 2001
1001 deleted my notes for this album, so I'll just give it a short recap. Might come back to this and add more to this review. This was a very impressive and good listen, despite me not being that big into hip-hop or gangsta rap. Genuinely enjoyed most of the tracks on this album, including "Let Me Ride" and "Nuthin' But a "G" Thang" just to name. I give this a 4/5. Not perfect, but pretty close. Definitely will be coming back to this one. 4.25/5
BEEEYOTCH! Lot of babies whining about this album in the reviews. This is a CLASSIC I don't care. This album is what California sounds like in my head. It's got plenty of bangers and Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg are both in their prime here. It's just too good. Favorite track: Let Me Ride 4.5/5
Bonafide classic, especially for the younguns. All highschoolers should be bumping this. Negative reviews always seem to be the most popular when it comes to rap. Wowser boomer opinions rise to the top.
Sweary, N-words, H-words, B-words abound Tainted classic
Cool one
Like time traveling
Ooh this is so funky, I like it! I can definitely hear moments that clearly influenced Kendrick Lamar in The intro song. This album takes you on a ride, very entertaining from the features, to the samples and instrumentation. Lil Ghetto Boy is a highlight; The flute solo at the end steals the show for me. I've also never really listened to Snoop Dogg before so this was an interesting listen.
Dr. Dre was the worst part of the album! Funky, every other artist killed it. Fun listen.
fun! iconic!
blah blah blah misogyny misogyny misogyny. well take your fucking hands off the west coast hip hop scene and go give bikini kill 5 stars. and you are also unwilling to give them a 5 cause they sound terrible. and the only thing you know is to give these dated hip hop albums a 1. shite politics. and also i know its not the best rap album lyric or beat wise, but without this im pretty sure that west coast hip-hop won't be in its current state, we won't have "gangsta paradise", and the one really bad thing about this not existing is that kendrick would not be in his current state as well since due to g-funk influencing many of his works, and TPAB will never exist (which all you african americans and progressive white americans and asian americans and indiginous people and latina/latino/latinx/hispanic and people of every ethnicity with good musical taste love but i could never get it due to its american-ness and me being a china-born asian), and? the beef won't happen and that's really less interesting. *mic drop* 4/5
solid album, hip hop classic
Sure, it's a bit too long, and yes, some of the material maybe hasn't aged the best. I could certainly do without the doctor's office skit in particular. But man, this album sounds so good. Awesome production by Dre, and quite a few extremely memorable songs. "Rat-Tat-Tat-Tat" is probably going to be on repeat for me this week. 4/5