Kottonmouth Kings have always been energetic. It’s that enthusiastic element that has become infectious for their dedicated supporters. Their long run (15 years) in the music industry is a testament to their ability to hone in on their fan base’s love for their contagious hooks and rhymes over aggressive instrumentals. Their latest, Mile High, is no different, in that it maintains that enthusiasm and continues to pound. While that will be a healthy dose of KMK for devotees, it may also be a drawback for those wanting more from the group.
Lyrically, you get what you might expect. Still, it’s difficult not to knock the redundancy in topical choice. Their main theme, marijuana, is front and center almost always, to the point of monotony. Also, it’s difficult not to knock the simplicity of their lyrics, even if they’re not about weed (sample: “Uno, dos, forget about tres / This is all a big set up / Catch up to this pace”). The flows remain animated but one can’t disregard the cringe factor of rhymes like, “You got beef, son? I’m a vegetarian/ It’s a dog’s life. See a veterinarian” or “I ain’t Soulja Boy/ But I’m a soldier, boy/ And when the truth comes out / I’ma say ‘I told ya, boy’.” The rhymes may be bland compared to their delivery and fervor but it’s not easy to overlook such underwhelming lyrics.
The Kottonmouth Kings have traditionally made their name through a potent sound. This album packs that punch. “Pound for Pound” offers a heavy hitter with haunting bell tolls and piano keys. “Hold It In” brings forth some Dubstep kicks and “Get Out the Way” ensures the Punk sound is still alive in the KMK discography (it also blends in more Dubstep here). Some will enjoy the diversity of hard-hitting efforts while others may see a lack of cohesion.
Still, for longtime supporters, none of the negatives listed here will be a deterrent. The aggressive instrumentals are going to be welcome and the lyrics – though one-dimensional much of the time – will not be knocked much. After all, it should be expected here. The group’s name is Kottonmouth Kings. The album title is Mile High. It’s even written in some of the song titles (i.e. “Roll Us a Joint,” “Green Dreams (Mile High),” and “High Haters”). How can one not expect that? Still, just because it’s expected doesn’t mean it’s excellent. With Mile High, KMK show they are sticking to what’s expected with enthusiasm, even if it isn’t executed exceptionally well.
Dubstep, weed-addict trash for rednecks.
If u don’t like them why the comment? Isn’t it a waste of energy
you really think he could leave a artist name with this many K’s in it alone????
@ Gobe – “If u don’t like them why the comment?”, negative reviews are as useful to readers as positive ones, with that said, the KKK addict didn’t really add any worthy comment to be of any use.
Fuck you “KKK” commenter why don’t you go write, produce, mix, master something with this kind of vision. Burn in hell you uneducated piece of
Nobody needs this shit… nobody.
Their first two albums were pretty solid, but then they proved that they had nothing to offer except “legalize it” songs.
Loving the new KMK record. This is the best record they’ve done in a while and I’ve had it on constant repeat in my stereo. Screw the haters this is a great record!
i like it though i usually don’t listen to this shit
dope work
Kottonmouth Kings still killing it after 17 years in the Game, one of there best cds yet, Kottonmouth really do kill it on this one, everything is one point. They take it back to the roots on this one.
something different and very refreshing .. hip hop isnt just about having the dopest rhymes, its about experimenting with music and having a fresh sound, rate the album highly .. much better listening to this than the same old recycled crap from 90% of today’s rappers
Kottonmouth kings still blowin smoke rings! another classic from my boys! 17 years deep, and yall know thats hard as hell to do in this hip hop game. R.I.P. Pak! long live the kings!
And to those bitches at the bottom….High Haters…bye haters
That was da whitest comment I ever read on this site.
That was the whitest comment I ever read on this site.
That was the whitest comment I ever read on this bitch.
Good cd keep the underground bubblen!!!!
Get off da sack, you yatch.
Go smoke a tampon.
river trash
The fact that a Kottonmouth Kings album is in the Top 10 Highest Reviewed Albums = A FUCKING PROBLEM.
This is the saddest day yet in the history of hip-hop.
Awesome new shit!
the people who wrote this must some high haters. sounds like it. bland my ass. roll a joint and get high.
they use a bunch of words no one does. im sure the word “hoe” can be found in more songs,than you can you find their words in other songs. hoe is redundant, and all the rappers talking abot hoes need to catch up kmk’s level. uhhhh
This be some sly ass shit..these kmk’s are hurtin those speakers. Shit be slammin! RIP Big Pak…
Fuck you “KKK” commenter why don’t you go write, produce, mix, master something with this kind of vision. Burn in hell you uneducated piece of shit.
Dope as fuck.