Ghostface Killah Album: “Pretty Toney Album”

Pretty Toney Album is Ghostface's first album since dropping the "Killah." It is appropriate that he did so, because his lyrics and sound are slightly less murderous. Fans of classic Ghostface Killah, such as myself, might find this album a little too mainstreamy for their taste. Songs like "Tush" w/ Missy Elliot, and "Ghostface," are strictly clubbin' songs with bland lyrics. The Pretty Toney Album does have its gems, though. "Be This Way," which Ghostface describes as "real gangsta shxt," is the strongest, most classic song on the album. "Metal Lungies" w/ Styles P. and Sheek Louch is another standout track. Sheek Louch and Ghostface both rip rap a new one. Fans of Ghostface Killah buy all of his albums, and they should. Ghostface has one of the most "pretty toney" sounds in the rap game, but don't expect a "Supreme Clientelle"

Iv'e been a loyal wu-tang fan ever since i had their promotional "protect ya neck/m.e.t.h.o.d. man" single and autograph promo stickers in early '92'. So i can be honest without sugar coating anything. For me "the pretty toney Album" is the lowest point in ghost's career, and a lot of reviewers aren't consistant with their ratings or don't know how to rate correctly, because how gonna give this album 5 stars when he made a classic LP named "iron man", obviously they can't both be 5 star albums, right? people givin' it 4 stars i'll let them have that, but don't give it 5 stars, that's just plain retarted. Everyone is allowed one bad LP, i can't think of any mc who hasn't had a bad album.

(lyrically) I wasn't feelin' this album because ghost didn't come off lyrically like he did on "ironman" he seems to be showin' his age in most of the tracks. what happened to that guy who used to spit long-ass tongue twisting jibberish, i miss that guy. so for the majority of the album, COMPARED to his early works he is humble with his lyrics, still better than alot of rappers out now, but don't go in with the USUAL ghost expectations, also i found it too much on the mushy side wit tracks about girls and relationships, i hate mellow ghost i like when ghost is rippin' mc's apart ("iron man") or spittin social comentary ("supreme clientele".)

(production) this album was too damn motown infused. i love when people rhyme over a motown track, i find it kinda decent, but this album is to heavy with the oldies samplin' that it dulls down the originality factor in the same album. Unkown producers aren't a bad thing, because all my great producers (rza, large prof., premo and pete rock) were unknowns too, but it's not the same when u don't have your usuals workin with you. Rza is almost absent , the only real song he did was "run" that other joint is really just a tease. where's mathemactics, 4th deciple or trumaster? i hope Def Jam isn't involved because i heard they scrapped rza's production on meth's album tical:prequel too. the highlights of this album beat and lyrics wise are: "biscuits" (trife is nice) "beat the clock" "metal lungies" and "run" (i'm glad they cut that wack-ass third verse) other than that, this attempt falls to the bottom of ghost-dini's collection.

If you do not have the money to purchase the Pretty Toney Album, then be sure to steal it. It is worth jail time. Ghost raps as if there is no tomorrow, spitting fast but audible lyrics that flow beautifully. His style is aggressive but rhythmic. Production on the album compliments Ghost's rhymes perfectly. The sound and production are perfect. The lyrical content at times is cliche, but Ghost wrote the book on gritty lyrics so he pulls it off easily. The album is refreshing, honest, and a must-buy.

this is ghostface in his prime. he has matured with deeper lyrics, rza bings the raw and soulful beats. i have to say after a few listens, i like this album just as much, if not more than 'supreme clientele'. this is for true ghostface fans. its raw, in your face, good ol' ghostface.

The intro on the LP says it all: "Ima keep doin it like I been doin it; you need to stay in school paw..." If you been following, GFK's never dropped the ball. We all know sales don't necessarily reflect what's hot ("Loved my last album tho the joint went wood" GFK reflects on the last track "Love"), but the heat never gets turned down. I guess they NEEDED to drop a single, so "Tush" gets pushed out since it's got Missy on it. But don't judge from that; raw lyrics over hot beats is what's in store when you buy it. The whole joint will get you amped; "Run" with Jadakiss made me get a speeding ticket the day I bought it. Don't sleep, or GFK'll catch ya...