CD Reviews
by Big Vic Vega


Click for larger version and back coverThe Contender
Royal Crown Revue
1998 Warner Bros. Records Inc.


Big Vic VegaAnother great sounding CD from the hardest hittin' band on the damn scene - can ya' dig dat, spinach chin? These cats really sound great on this album.....best recording quality to date. The one downfall attributed to the production of this album is that the producer really influences Eddie's voice by trying to clean up the crooning vocals. I personally love his crooning. A lot of really great tracks - but not as many as their previous albums. Ya still better grab this album Jack - or dat's dat! 12 tracks - 8 originals.

Very bad. Everything about this sucks. Unless you're a DJ and absolutely have to own everything just for the sake of having it - PLEASE don't buy it!!!
Not the bottom of the pile, but close. While there are some positive features - either sound quality, content, or the music itself are poor.
Good recording. This falls under the category of CDs that you take out and dust off every once in a while for the few good tracks that are on it. You won't love it - but you won't hate it either.
Very good selection. Music that falls under this category comes from a good sounding band(s), has good recording quality and arrangements. Lacks only a distinctive sound or energy to leap to the realm of greatness. This is a must have.
Murderistic! Killa' Dilla'! This is a real stand-out recording by a stand- out band. This is a "should already have" for all of you hepcats out there. If you don't already have it - GET IT!!! Or you'll have to answer to Big Vic Vega!!!