Chronic, The [PA] - Dr. Dre > Reviews

Advantages: Great songs,appearences from fellow rappers and sublime lyrics
Disadvantages: none

The first shot fired in the G-Funk hip-hop revolution, Dr. Dre's The Chronic withstands the test of time. Originally released way back in 1992, it was the first release from Suge Knight's Deathrow Records label. Despite being recorded seven years ago, back when the hip-hop ear was very different, The Chronic seems to sound fresh and new every time it is played. The album not only was popular with hip-hop fans though, because it sold four million copies. ... Read review

Advantages: It's one of the best G-Funk stuff about, but I think Snoop's Doggystyle is better.
Disadvantages: No Disadvantages

" THE CHRONIC " Dr.Dre's 1st Solo album after he split from N.W.A., On Dre's and Suge Knight's new Record Label DEATH ROW RECORDS (1992). The Chronic was definately the best album of 1992 and the only album that beats the chronic is Snoop Doggy Dogg's Debut album Doggystyle in 1993, them two albums were definately the best rap albums of the 90's The Chronic wouldn't have been at all what it was without Snoop Doggy Dogg and all the others such as ... Read review

Advantages: All Original Tracks!
Disadvantages: Can't find any!!

The Chronic is the original Dre album with classic tracks such "nuthin' but a G thang", "lil' ghetto boy", "the day the N***** took over", "a n**** witta gun" and the hit song "**** wit dre day". If you like classic original songs that aren't just looped samples with rapping then you should buy this! If you like either Snoop Dogg or Dr.Dre then you should definatly buy this album and add it to your collection. All the tracks on this album are made ... Read review

Advantages: Quality rap beats
Disadvantages: No longer widely available in the UK

This is a fantastic Westside gangsta rap album. If you are a fan of hip-hop you have probably heard it, but if not you should definitely go out and buy it. Dre's main focus on the album is to express his love for marijuana and guns. It was the first hip-hop album I bought and still one of my favourites. The album is scattered with featured artists such as RBX, Snoop Doggy Dogg and the Lady of Rage. I think this makes the album even better. If you ... Read review

Advantages: Everything about it.
Disadvantages: There is non.

This album is a clear masterpiece from start to finish, every track is superb, with amazing lyrics and beats, which isn't suprising considering the fact that Dr Dre produced the whole album himself. Dr Dre is joined in this album by fellow rapper and friend Snoop Doggy Dogg, who provides some amazing lyrics with his unique and unmatchable style. Together Dr Dre and Snoop Dogg are untouchable. Made in 1992 this album was the first of its kind, leaving ... Read review

Advantages: Great Song's
Disadvantages: NONE

I have to say this Is the best album that dr.dre has released and not 2001 as a lot of people might say. Dr. Dre started in world class wrecking cru and then moved on to N.W.A. who were known for there controverial lyrics and were banned in several parts of the world. This album was released in 1992 under death row record's and was a huge success. The album itself is brilliant and has some very strong lyrics that are delivered by dre and most famously ... Read review

Advantages: A Classic
Disadvantages: none

The Chronic is one of the most influential rap albums to ever be released. It ushered the industry out of the old school scene and brought with it true gangsta rap. It also gained mainstream acceptance, which made the hip-hop game the money-earner that it is today. Besides the already-established Dr. Dre, The Chronic featured many other up-and-coming young talents. Warren G, Daz, Kurupt, Rage, Nate Dogg and Bushwick Bill all made appearances, ... Read review

Advantages: lots of artists and wicked tunes
Disadvantages: nothing

Songs on the album 1. The chronic - just the intro so nuthin special 2. f**k with dre day - one of my favourites on the song includes vocals from snoop 3. let me ride - another class song old skool definately 4. The day th niggaz took over - includes lots of people to many to mention another good song and a good lead up to nuthing but a g thang 5. nuthing but a g thang - a good duo with snoop this is my favourite song and one of the reasons i ... Read review

Advantages: Features grat rappers
Disadvantages: None

Dre’s first album is the best he has ever made. It features the vocals and rhyming abilities that took snoop doggy dogg to the top of the rap world. Featuring songs such as “Aint notin but a G Theng” and “Lil Ghetto boy” it is obvious that this is going to be a great album before you even hear it. If you like rap or Dre you will probably already have this album but for those who don’t I can say 1 thing and that ... Read review