![]() ![]() The name-dropping is here and present, in full effect – it’s just that now, Taylor also name-drops God a lot (the religious angle is more of a parachuted-in theme). The fact that it seems to be getting a lot of praise as one of the albums of the year says a lot more about how disappointing 2012 has been, as opposed to how great “Jesus Piece” might actually be. “Jesus Piece” almost manages continue that fine run, even it is a shamelessly half-hearted attempt at a concept album, whilst also piling in as many guests as he possibly can (I counted at least 24 guest features). However, to give credit where it is due, he damn well knows how to put an album together: only “L.A.X.” didn’t flow too well, whilst every other joint – whether well-received or not – is always put together expertly. His is a story of surviving gunshots, hustling that mixtape game, then getting a deal that now probably seems more like an anchor than anything and constant beef. His technical rapping ability has steadily improved (which is actually quite a rare and welcome trait) his name-dropping has been so incessant that you can help but give him a bye for it now plus he’s dropped two classics, and two albums that have already been largely forgotten. At this stage, save for a remarkable turnaround, The Game’s five album run in less than eight years on Interscope Records will be both remembered and forgotten for clearly defined reasons. ![]()
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