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Cole World: The Sideline Story Review
Intro- 8/10
Cole begins with a catchy piano tune that turns into an amazing verse that sounds amazing and sets up the theme for the entire album
Cole begins with a catchy piano tune that turns into an amazing verse that sounds amazing and sets up the theme for the entire album
Dollar and a Dream III- 6/10
Great last few verses and hook, drags on a little, but still a classic. Will always be the definition of Cole's rise to fame
Great last few verses and hook, drags on a little, but still a classic. Will always be the definition of Cole's rise to fame
Can’t Get Enough (feat. Trey Songz)- 7/10
I mean come on it’s just fun. No message. Just lets fuck.
I mean come on it’s just fun. No message. Just lets fuck.
Lights Please- 7/10
Good at conveying Cole’s naturally good nature, but the fact that he still is human. The slower live version is better
Good at conveying Cole’s naturally good nature, but the fact that he still is human. The slower live version is better
Interlude- 6/10
Entertaining, and an absolutely flawless transfer into the next song that has made me nut many times
Entertaining, and an absolutely flawless transfer into the next song that has made me nut many times
Sideline Story- 9/10
I am still speechless after listening to this song however many times I have. I don’t know how to describe it, but it’s the best song on the album. Hands down.
I am still speechless after listening to this song however many times I have. I don’t know how to describe it, but it’s the best song on the album. Hands down.
Mr. Nice Watch (feat. JAY-Z)- 2/10
An extreme high to an extreme low, probably one of Cole’s worst songs ever. It doesn’t seem like Cole made this, and was forced to. JAY-Z is better in this song
An extreme high to an extreme low, probably one of Cole’s worst songs ever. It doesn’t seem like Cole made this, and was forced to. JAY-Z is better in this song
Cole World- 4/10
The only thing that rescues this song is Cole’s lyrical ability. And even that is really weak at points. An improvement, but not really
The only thing that rescues this song is Cole’s lyrical ability. And even that is really weak at points. An improvement, but not really
In the Morning (feat. Drake)- 6/10
Great production, Cole has great verses, Drake is Drake, and I don’t like Drake.
Great production, Cole has great verses, Drake is Drake, and I don’t like Drake.
Lost Ones- 8/10
A heartfelt debate between a couple who have no idea what to do and feel Lost. Always worth a listen, and shows the beginnings of Cole’s heart shining through his music.
A heartfelt debate between a couple who have no idea what to do and feel Lost. Always worth a listen, and shows the beginnings of Cole’s heart shining through his music.
Nobody’s Perfect (feat. Missy Elliot)- 6.5/10
Tried not to use decimals but this song is just fine. Missy Elliot has a good feature. Right between 6 and 7
Tried not to use decimals but this song is just fine. Missy Elliot has a good feature. Right between 6 and 7
Never Told- 6/10
Again. Just a fine Cole song, not bad, but not great. This song is pretty much what this whole album is, just fine.
Again. Just a fine Cole song, not bad, but not great. This song is pretty much what this whole album is, just fine.
Rise and Shine- 8/10
Dat shit schlapps with great lyrics, but it's Cole so I wouldn't expect anything less
Dat shit schlapps with great lyrics, but it's Cole so I wouldn't expect anything less
God’s Gift- 9/10
Hot take and a half but God's Gift is better than Rise and Shine. It’s got such great production, lyrics, sound and flow
Hot take and a half but God's Gift is better than Rise and Shine. It’s got such great production, lyrics, sound and flow
Breakdown- 7/10
Cole does well with diving into his feelings about his father with a really good hook
Cole does well with diving into his feelings about his father with a really good hook
Work Out- 7/10
I wanna see ya- oh sorry was just singing this catchy hook and great production. A ridiculous song but a fun one
I wanna see ya- oh sorry was just singing this catchy hook and great production. A ridiculous song but a fun one
Who Dat- 3/10
This is just not a good song man. I know this was made purely to get radio hits, but this is bad
This is just not a good song man. I know this was made purely to get radio hits, but this is bad
Daddy’s Little Girl- 4/10
It isn't an awful song but it’s pretty bad. Not much to say about it
It isn't an awful song but it’s pretty bad. Not much to say about it
Now obviously this wasn't the most in depth review, but I had fun relistening to the humble beginning of my favorite artist. Overall, this album is a 6/10. Has some really good tracks, but the lows bring it down so much.
