N.E.R.D – Fly or Die
The Neptunes ‘ first album “In Search Of” was a brilliant merge of rhythms over live instrumentation. It was a stunning work. So naturally, “Fly or Die” is much sought after.
“Don’t Worry About it” starts off with a slick little riff. The lyrics are shit, but more on that later. The production on this song is very nice. It would be a great song if Pharell didn’t open his mouth. “Jump:” now people, be careful of this one. For some odd reason they got the boys from “Good Charlotte” to do a guest vocal. They cannot sing for their lives but to make things even worse this is what they are singing. “Hey, Dad/ Okay, Dad/ That’s what you say, Dad/ I never could obey Dad/ Punk rock tattoos/ Leather jacket. “She Wants to Move” is the first single off the album and it’s really the only highlight. The song is a smooth little R and B tune that flows very well. It’s a funny and very danceable tune. “Drill Sergeant” is another one of the album’s highlights. It’s like a throwback to the ’60s with some very lush and fluffy melodies. You almost think this isn’t NERD. “Chariot Of Fire” is the album’s closer and it starts off with “I wrote this song while I was drunk;” already I’m turned off. Pharell sounds like he is trying to imitate some soul legends.
This is simply a huge disappointment. I do have to say the production work is impressive on some songs. But just take a look at some of this album’s lyrics: “Shit happens/ just blow it off.
