The two are not mutually exclusive.

I only listened once, but I've been meaning to get back to it. I remember liking it better than the last few, too.

My list is still awaiting whether or not Ghostface ends up in it - haven't heard it yet.

@ricin

Actually, it would be first on Black Sheep, then revisited on Midnight Marauders, to get the chronology correct.

I don't have it with me right now, but I think he revisits the anal theme during his guest spot on the first Black Sheep album as well.

I like Phife, but he found his one, sweet-spot flow, and used it on every single track he's ever made.

My Bellona has a first name.

@ Fast Zombie and Billy Madison - this is why I should have taken more time on this; both solid additions

Agreed on some of the samples, but I think some of the genius of his albums are making me almost care about songs that, on their own, I can't stand.

Fair point. I'll grant you that.

I actually was trying to figure out Lauryn Hill when typing that…I guess she's an exception, but I still feel that when she's concentrating on being an emcee she's much better. The Score (even though she sings in select spots) is far better than her solo album.

94 was the Woodstock reboot, right? Later that fall, I saw Green Day as a free show in Boston (booked before the Woodstock show), and it turned into a nice little riot after about 2 songs. Good times.

I actually didn't mind "Cochise". It's everything else on that album (and I guess there was a second one?) that I hate.

I remember walking through the Quad in college, thinking it odd that so many people had chosen to blast Nirvana out of their dorm windows at the same time. I was on my way to my college radio station, where I was informed of the news.

Female emcees and singing
To me, it just means they can't carry an album because they're not that skilled.
Very-good-to-great female emcees that don't sing (much):

I won one league because Vernon Davis got me 3 points, and the other league because Frank Gore got hurt before getting 7.5 - thank you, 49ers, for sucking just enough last night while still winning.

I'm more confused when the robot is limbering up, and shaking out his, um, muscles? And I just saw that they actually have these as toys for kids…if this is on your kid's Christmas list, you've failed as a parent.

Are there enough unreleased Kurt songs for a season of reality shows?
Or are prospective contestants supposed to come with songs ghostwritten by dead rock-star spouses?

For dinner tonight
When I have to choose between the chicken and the fish, I'll be sure to have the lasagna.