Bridging The Gap (UK Version) - Black Eyed Peas > Reviews > Black Eyed Peas Get The Funk Out

Author's product rating:   

Originality	Definitely a cut above the rest
Lyrics	Standard
Quality and consistency of tracks	Mixed
Value for Money	Satisfactory

Advantages:	Funky rhythms and soothing rhymes
Disadvantages:	Lacking in quality and rather bland

Recommend to potential buyers:

no

Full review

The first thing that you need to know is that BRIDGING THE GAP doesn't compare with ELEPHUNK. The opening track on BRIDGING THE GAP oozes with groove, and the whole album is generally funky. But the funk doesn't necessarily make this album good. The hip hop element is generally quite weak, and the songs are shallow and without any real meaning or passion. The backing vocals can be aggravating and repetitive, and many of the melodies are hastily put together and poorly thought out.

This record is by no means awful. It has a chilled out feel to it, giving it quite a soothing effect. The thing it lacks is tension and grit which gives an album that 'on-the-edge' kind of feel. From the first track on BRIDGING THE GAP the listener doesn't real feel like it's going anywhere.

All in all, this is worth a buy if you have enough money to spare. It will give you a healthy alternative to other more usual forms of hip hop (because this album is indeed original) and acts as quite a good chill-out album. Don't expect any lightning quick rapping or groundbreaking song writing here though, and be prepared to be slightly disappointed if you have already bought ELEPHUNK.