☠ “The Price Is Wrong” – Wayne riffs on a chick he dated who left him for a guy named “Michael.” The track could have sufficed if it accomplished what seemed to be its original intent: heavy, classic-forged punk. Good news: Wayne saves the track with a rhyme. ☠ “One Way Trip” – Killed by its popcorn beat. ☠ “American Star” – Wayne graphically proves why it doesn’t make sense to use Auto-Tune to passionately rhyme (sing?) about being a dope boy with a guitar. “I got a lot of drugs I could just share.” Disclaimer: Just say “no” kids.
“Let’s jump out a window!” he thoughtfully suggests (Let’s not). ☠ “Ground Zero” – Wayne tiptoes into death metal…literally. And for some reason, we don’t believe him. If Rivers Cuomo or Billie Joe Armstrong attempted to do something with this track, no one would gasp. The Nicki Minaj assisted cut serves as the latest release to be. ☠ “Get A Life” – Before going any further, let’s cut Wayne some slack. Despite being behind bars, Lil' Wayne continues to make his presence felt with the premire of the video for new single 'Knockout'. But once again, girl-power rules thanks to Young Money member Shanell‘s near perfect vocal belts. ☺ “Runnin” – Wayne salvages his dignity with the all-important introspective cut. Sure, we have no idea what Wayne is talking about, but who cares? His painfully caroled point is clear: “This ain’t paradise.”
☺ “Paradice” – Embodies the pop rock we sorely miss from yesteryear: the necessary arena ballad.
☺ “Da Da Da” – Even on third listen, you have to appreciate its depth of artistic bravery, as Wayne sings: “I know you want me/Give me that monkey/that funky monkey.”
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