Prodigy - Return of the Mac (Koch)

Pros

• Explosive production
• Remarkably brief
• Dark and surreal

Cons

• Paints a disensitized, fictionalized picture of society

Description

• Prodigy's first solo drop since joining G-Unit
• Produced entirely by Alchemist
• 10 songs, excluding the intro and 3 skits

Guide Review - Prodigy - Return of the Mac (Koch)

Don't be misled by the title, this isn't the album where Prodigy throws on his limited edition G-Unit hat, grabs a few groupies and balls out like a pimp. Return of the Mac is, in fact, a back-to-basics, hardcore, 90's Mobb Deep-era album. Alchemist, who produced the entire disc, keeps the soundscape gritty and cohesive, making it easier for P to focus on his CSI-level storytelling.

From diabolical narratives like "Mac 10 Handle" to reflective gems like "The Rotten Apple" and "Legends," Return of the Mac delivers on all lyrical levels.

The real star of the show, however, is Alchemist, who produced the entire album. His sonic templates veer from trunk-rattling anthems to retro-soul and funk offerings. Al truly complements P's style in a ying and yang manner. The rhymes are aggressive, but the beats are mellow enough to make Return of the Mac a well balanced headphone experience.