The Far Corners of the Mind

I post the image above to prove that I have what I would call an "authoritative" viewpoint on the subject of my review. I have listened to every Ludacris album, including, if you notice Incognegro, his original, independent album. I have to say, I have become somewhat of a fanboy on the subject, going so far as to purchase the last two albums on release day. In the past, I might have even conceded the point that it clouded my judgement in terms of Ludacris records/albums, but I believe this newest albums proves that otherwise.

Battle of the Sexes...5/10
A rare Ludacris miss...the two singles, How Low and My Chick Bad are really the main features on the album, and the My Chick Bad Remix, with EVE's presence. The rest of it is really mediocre. I think the main thing to note is the fact that Luda really showed out in terms of speed...giving a new depth to his abilities, but as far as good hip-hop...not on this album. If you want a couple good lovemaking songs...go for it. I am actually finding myself having to listen to Theatre of the Mind, to get the stain of the new album off my brain. Not saying I'll never listen to it again, but not anytime soon.

In the meantime, the Ludacris verse on Khaled's Victory track "All I Do Is Win" is a good example of the speed I mentioned, if you don't want to listen to this album. I'd say if you are a Ludacris fan, buy it, listen to it, just to say you have. Otherwise, cop the singles, and you'll get the best of the album.

Dalibor