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Despite having parted ways with former mentors 50 Cent and Dr. Dre, The Game's follow-up to 2005's multiplatinum The Documentary doesn't suggest he's suffered much at their absence. The same basic elements are still here: a breathtakingly cocky attitude (he repeatedly insists that he's on the same level as Jay-Z, Biggie, Nas, and 2Pac); versatile production by Just Blaze, Will.I.Am, Kanye West, Scott Storch, and others that should play well in the car, clubs, and earbuds; and an unabashed celebration of regionalism that may please those on the West Coast (though who knows how it will play elsewhere). The problem however is that Doctor's Advocate feels more like "The Documentary: Part 2" than a new effort. Though The Game's flow is sharper and more sophisticated, he still spends far too much time celebrating his greatness vis-a-vis other people, playing out this style to the point of gimmickry. That's not to say there aren't great moments. "Compton" is a rugged celebration of LA's most notorious `hood, there's some clever double entendre with "It's Okay (One Blood)," and "Scream On `Em" is as chaotic and aggressive as the name suggests. It's just that you wish The Game (at the tender age of 26) would learn to navel gaze less about his legacy and spend more time proving why he's earned such a lofty self-perception. --Oliver Wang

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4 out of 5 stars

DOCUMENTARY REDUX November 30, 2006
17 out of 22 found this review helpful

Yep it pretty much sounds like a continuation of The Documentary which actually isn't a bad thing for a sophmore joint. I mean most fans were at the very least expecting GAME to keep it as raw and tight as the first one and Doctor's Advocate does that and more. Leaving G-Unit and Aftermath was actually a great thing for him. He doesn't need to be pigeonholed into thinking DRE was the sole reason for his success and he definitely doesn't need to be associated with a weak mob like G-Unit (How good is that money looking now Mobb Deep. You not only sold your soul but have lost your following messing with 50 da rat). Hopefully Young Buck will have enough sense to get outta there and go independent.

However, it's usually by the third release where the fans are gonna start wondering when the artist is gonna kick some real sh@$$%t? I mean droppin real life joints beacause there are a plethora of issues not only in all our hoods everyday, but issues young black males still have to overcome daily. That's is what seperated 2PAC from everyone else is the fact that he could keep it gangsta, he could keep it club, he could keep it politically incorrect, but most of all, he could keep it real with our folks, male and female alike without droppin jokers names all over his record like that 50 cent rat drops dimes. Hip Hop has always been about braggadacio and bravado since it's inception and will never change. However, at some point, an artists longetivity will be determined by whether he change up his albums without losing his loyal following. Whether he or she can make us feel his or her pain and struggles or is the artist rappin about somebody else's and we see right through him as a wannabe. Or if the artists will just continue putting out the same ole same ole just to collect some bucks and look for mainstream radio airplay. Age also will determine that as well. Most rappers that hit their mid-thirties just aren't as angry, nor are they as hungry as they were coming into the business. GAME has to make sure that he doesn't fall into that category of just rappin repeatedly about himself, his riches, giving too much props to DRE and other artists repeatedly and most important break outta that diss game which can just as easily ruin a career as it can jump start one. It was absolutely a pleasure watching him dismantle G-Unit almost singlehandedly (Fat Joe, Scarface, and I'm sure Jada later on have put their hammer down on them already). Other than that, this joint is vicious and hope GAME keeps choosing quality production and keeps honing his skills to get better and better with each outing.

1 out of 5 stars

Below All Expecations November 16, 2006
12 out of 22 found this review helpful

Everyone was extremely hyped about Doctor's Advocate. I mean after getting all of Game's mixtapes and promos and what not, we were really expected alot. What we got was a poorly produced, imature album that sounded like it came out of someone's garage. I mean there are 2 decent songs on the album, and they become old after the first day. It was just so dissapointing. Another issue here is the lyrical departure from the Documentary. Game's rhymes are border-line wack when compared to the verbal wizardry that you hear on The Documentary. The one thing this album showed is that 50 & Dre had everything to do with the success of Game's first album, and without them Game will never get close to the success he attained when he was a member of G-Unit.

1 out of 5 stars

The Doctor's Mimic November 17, 2006
11 out of 26 found this review helpful

Right off the bat how do you name your album after someone who is not apart of it. But then again he couldn't name it anything else cause Dr. Dre is all he talks about and he pretty much just uses Dre's flow. I had to go back and listen the The Documentry to remember what what Game really sounds like. This man's rhyme book pretty much consist of Dr. Dre, West Coast, G Unit and 64 Impalas. He does so much name droppin it sounds like his reading out of a phonebook. this album is mediocre, it comes no where near the The Documentry. Big dissappoinment, not worth half the hype.

5 out of 5 stars

Flat out CLASSIC... better than the Documentary. November 16, 2006
10 out of 15 found this review helpful

Anyone who doesn't like this album doesn't understand west coast rap, doesn't understand old school rap, doesn't understand gangsta rap. The fact is, One Blood (the album's first single) is actually the worst song on this album, and that's a pretty good song.

I remember 50 Cent saying recently that Game's CD would prove that he is only a good freestyle rapper because he can't write a song about anything, which is funny, because the songs on this album are all ACTUALLY ABOUT SOMETHING REAL instead of just following the typical pop rap outline (sex, drugs, guns).

If you hear anything about this album not being good because of the absence of Dre, just ignore it. Every producer on this CD OUT-PRODUCES DRE. People who say the producers are just trying to imitate Dre don't know a thing about hip-hop production and the styles of Scott Storch, Just Blaze, Will.I.Am, JR Rotem, and Hi-Tek. Every producer stays true to his style and each beat stands out as perhaps each producer's finest contribution to rap music.

1. Lookin' at You - Fine track. When I first heard it I was like "Damn, Game's back, west coast is back, this is gonna be hot." (9/10)

2. Da S*** - One of my favorites. Beat is pure west-coast, Game shines. (10/10)

3. It's Okay (One Blood) - Once again, I said this was the worst song on the CD, but its still an dope as hell. (8.5/10)

4. Compton - Old School sounding drums, creative instrumental produced by Will.I.Am. Certainly deserving of the title as Compton's hood anthem. (9.5/10)

5. Remedy - Game actually sounds like he's gone back in time to 1988 and he's an original member of NWA here. Straight up old school. Catchy beat, Just Blaze proves his versatility. (9.5/10)

6. Let's Ride - 2nd single. Fly as hell. (9/10)

7. Too Much - Another Scott Storch beat. Catchy as usual. Bangin as usual. (9/10)

8. Wouldn't Get Far - Another top notch beat from Kanye with a great concept. Game actually writes a catchy 50-like hook. Kanye raps as well and, although I'm not a fan of his lyrics all the time, he does real well here. (8.5)

9. Scream on Em' - Banger. I've come to expect beats this dope from Swizz Beats at this point, but this one definitely stands out. Again, Game with a catchy hook and powerful lyrics. (9/10)

10. One Night - Perfect example of Game's songwriting skills that 50 claimed he did not have. Game raps about homies from back home and how they've turned their back on him. Just a great song. (9.5/10)

11. Doctor's Advocate - Game with a rare humble track about parting with Dre. The beat is some tight s***. The guy who sings the hook just solidifies this track as a classic. (10/10)

12. Ol' English - Classic, classic, classic, classic. Ice Cube's "Today was a Good Day" 2006... but better. Game's best lyrics so far in his career. I think this is my favorite song ever. (10.5/10)

13. California Vacation - Crazy s***. Straight west coast s***. Flat-out banger. Snoop and Xzibit prove they can still spit. Love this track. Should be a classic. (9.5/10)

14. Bang - Solid track. Kurupt and Game flow nicely. Again, mad west coast. (8.5/10

15. Around the World - Jamie Foxx sings, which I usually don't like cuz I'm all about gangsta s***, but he does real well here. Nice track, more for the ladies. (8.5/10)

16. Why You Hate the Game - Produced by Just Blaze, feat. Nas. Another classic. This is better than Hate it or Love it and that's one of the best rap songs. Great way to end the album. (10/10)

The point is, Game doesn't need Dre or 50 cuz he's better than both of them combined. The way I see it, the more independent he becomes, the better he will be. Can't wait for LP #3 but for now I'm gonna bang this CD for 2 years straight. I don't know if I can listen to any other rap besides this with the crap we've seen come out these days.

4 out of 5 stars

It's Game Time November 19, 2006
10 out of 14 found this review helpful

I was surprised at the quality of this record. Even without G-Unit or Aftermath behind him, Game can make great music. I liked the single "One Blood" a lot, and Game kept the same punchline/shout-out heavy style that made him so popular. So, this record from jump kept me satisfied. "Lookin At U" is a bangin west coast catering concoction that deserves immediate attention. And actually, the only song on here that I feel isn't as good as the rest (though listenable) is the Kanye West-featured "Wouldn't Get Far" and it's mostly because the east coast style of the beat doesn't mesh too well with the rest of the record (except the closing number "Why You Hate The Game" featuring Nas and floetry, but that would've worked regardless). Surprisingly enough, almost all of these producers are from the aftermath camp or have some affliation with the good doctor (Hi-Tek, Nottz, J.r. Totem, etc. all have worked with Dre in the past and are rumored to have beats on the Detox album) and it shows. The production value and quality control is worth of Dre and Fifty (well, Fifty's kinda fallen off lately anyway, and I hope they're both kicking themselves after hearing this record and how ridiculously dope it is), and I hope that people hear how much Game's stepped up his flow and lyrics on this record. Even the sellout Will.I.Am contributes an old school flavored west coast 'gangsta boogie' with "Compton". This record is dope from front to back and I would give it 5 stars but the song that leaked that was produced by Dre (eat that, Fifty!) couldn't get cleared for the record. Game on...

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