Snoop Dogg finally got his first crack at the starring role in a movie with the making of 'Bones'. This horror thriller (which is not the porn movie in which Snoop Dogg is also rumored to be starring), allows Snoop Dogg to represent ghetto and pimpin in a role that suits him well. The Bones Houndtrack provides a selection of Snoop Dogg-influenced tracks, five of which are directly related to the main character in the movie, Jimmy Bones.
The album treads on the watery edge of average. It is definitely not vintage Snoop Dogg material, but there are some surprises and some disappointments. Firstly, I want to say that I'm sick of hearing about D12's drug dependencies. Their track 'These Drugs' was the worst track on the album and didn't fit the album at all. They were funny at first, but now I realize that they really are messed up.
That spiel aside, Kokane's solo track, 'Raise Up' was one of my favorites. It's nice to hear him dropping verses instead of doing choruses. But, 'F-It-Less' by FT was by far the biggest surprise. Their hardcore street rap style and deep bass lines will keep your head bopping. The laid-back, funk-laden 'Be Thankful' showcased William Devaughn's old school R&B skills. I just can't get enough of the chorus that cuts in near the end. The remix of Outkast's 'Fresh and Clean' features Snoop Dogg and is a hot track.
Apart from the above-mentioned tracks, I found very little drawing power from the Bones Houndtrack. It was a solid average album. Nothing flashy. Nothing too awful (except D12). If you're a Snoop Dogg fan, then you'll probably want to pick this album up, just don't expect the best tracks to be Snoop's.
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Troy Neilson