First, I will state that this is not a 100% rock album, it is quite literally a rap/rock album. Every song he is usually rapping with the help of an 808 machine. Though that doesn't make it a dreadful album like many have already made it out to be. There are 14 tracks in total some of which are quite good and some are just awful. The opening title "American Star" is pretty standard not very catchy and the lyrics are pretty bland. As for the first single "Prom Queen" it is quite enjoyable to listen to but Wayne's voice really lacks depth which is why I think this did not last very long on the pop charts. The first 3-4 songs have very bad sound quality. At times the instrumentals rage over Wayne's voice and at times you can barely hear the instruments being played; almost as if you were in a different room where the music is playing.

     "Paradice" the 5th song on the album is well done although it does have a sound you have heard before in many a album but to hear Wayne actually make a fairly descent rock song is impressive. The other two songs that really stand out are "On Fire" and "Drop The World". "On Fire" is a great song that is more rap than rock but has an excellent remix to Amy Holland's "She's On Fire". None of these songs compare to the greatest song on the CD and quite possibly one of my favorite Lil Wayne songs "Drop The World".

     In "Drop The World", Wayne teams up with Eminem for an excellent song. Filled with synthesizers and a fantastic drum beat, this song brings back old school Eminem with the flow and lyrics of something out of Slim Shady through Eminem Show. Wayne is good on the song too, however when Eminem is at his best, it's impossible to compete and it does show (not as bad as it shows on Drake's "Forever"). If you don't bother getting this album, you should really buy this song on iTunes or Amazon.

     Overall, Lil Wayne's rock album is fairly bland besides  3-4 songs that stick out. The instrumentals from the guitar, bass, and drums are all very standard, maybe even too standard. The lyrics and style of Wayne's voice is not really singing, just slower rap. I will give him credit for trying because some of the songs which I mentioned before were very good. As for when this album will come out well, it should today (2/2/2010) and I expect reviews to be quite harsh.

TRACK HIGHLIGHTS:

"Paradice"

"On Fire"

"Drop The World"

"I'm So Over You" (Deluxe Edition)

Written by: Adam "You'll Need A Piece" L.

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