Cookbook, The (Parental Advisory) [PA] - Missy Elliott > Reviews

Advantages: Some good production
Disadvantages: Missy Elliot

Let me preface this with something that should be obvious: Anything that Missy Elliot released after the abysmal This Is Not a Test would have been considered a success. Her last album proved that - despite a few noteworthy moments - without great beats or an inkling of invention, it's obvious to see that Missy's a pretty mediocre rapper that tries to add more importance to herself by annoyingly ad-libbing over her records. However, when she stops ... Read review

Advantages: Very mixed, sings from the heart
Disadvantages: Songs not as catchy

When I heard the tune Lose Control I was addicted straight away, with great artists mixed in, great bass and beats I was hooked!! I have always been a massive Missy Elliott fan and have loved all her previous albums so far, this is why, even though I am a totally poor student I went straight to the supermarket and bought this album. Being a HUGE Missy fan I am very disappointed to have to admit that I was not very impressed by this album. I knew ... Read review

Advantages: Great catchy tunes, lots of colaborations
Disadvantages: not much timbaland, not as good as past albums

From album to album missy elliot has alway been able to improve her craft and has alway been able to stay ahead of the game; with new styles, new experimental beats and who can forget her talented rapping skills. So in her sixth and maybe best album "The Cookbook" be sure to find a new variety of music recipies, waiting to hit those musical taste buds!!. With guest producers and collaborations, giving the added ingrediants to an overal meal that everyone ... Read review