The final album in the legacy that is Little Brother. Let's jump into it.

Curtain Call - This is one of maybe two tracks that actually speaks to the end of Little Brother's run. The vibe is really laid back and it does a good job of balancing the farewell with the celebration feel. For any fan of the group, this is probably a song that will get heavy play for a while. It does a great job of setting the mood for the entire album, and is a beautiful way to take their last bow. The album starts off with 5.

Table or Two (feat. Jozemo & Yahzarah) - As you may have already been able to guess, this song is just about spending time and treating your lady (or the artists' respective ladies in this case). It starts off in typical Little Brother fashion with those hilarious skits; Phonte tries setting up a romantic night at a restaurant, but proceeds to ask if he can pay on multiple cards. After that, the song begins and each MC describes the night that is going to take place and either admits or defends their "wrongs" in the relationship. A song most can probably relate to, which is of course Little Brother's specialty. Another 5.

Tigallo For Dolo - This is Phonte solo song (Big Pooh's comes a few songs later) and the only other song that really places a heavy emphasis on the fact that the group is splitting. Although I love Little Brother together, this is probably my favorite song on the album. While the hook focuses on Phonte repping Big Pooh, Justice League, and his other affiliates even when he's "by myself," the lone verse on the track is a very introspective Phonte and he gets a lot off of his chest. In addition to covering many topics, he explains, in part, the decision to call it quits when he rhymes, "I'm just tryna make my art and do what's smart, I'm sayin/rappin' Tae, four and a half mic honoree/or singin' Tae, first time Grammy nominee." Phonte really goes in on the track and you hear the hunger in his voice is something any hip hop fan can appreciate. Technically, because it is a little more personal, I shouldn't rate this, but if I was to, it would be a 5. 

Revenge (feat. Truck North & Median) - This is probably the "darkest" track on the alum and that isn't saying much. The majority of the album is really laid back and relaxed, but this production mixed with the lyrics is just heavy enough that it alters the mood just a bit. On this song, you can tell all of the MCs have had enough with the politics of the music business; especially when Big Pooh raps "Like I'm not trying to taste the spoils to sweetness" and Phonte says "If opportunity don't knock at my door, then best believe I gotta kick down yours." Not really the tales of life stories and relating that we usually get from LB, but they spit nice, all the same. This is 4.5. (Side note: the Lil Wayne ad lib is hilarious!) 

So Cold (feat. Chaundon) - This song doesn't quite live up to the rest on the album. Neither the lyrics nor the hook are anything to get really excited about. It's more of a big up (to themselves), "hi hater" theme, which LB is definitely entitled to and deserving of, but it doesn't do a whole lot for the listener. I'll give it a 3.75.

Second Chances (feat. Bilal & Darien Brockington) - This song will probably be a hit or miss depending upon the listener. It may also be one of those songs that will grow on you after listening to it a few times. While the verses are pretty good, the singing (outside of the hook) and Phonte's monologue at the end of the song kind of take away from them. It is a really slow song, but listen hard enough, and you'll probably come to enjoy. However, the first couple go rounds may not cut it for you. This is a 3.5.

Go Off Go On - This track probably holds Big Pooh's best verse from the album. Each of them get's one verse and both do their thing and it makes for a nice joint. Once again, it is a very smooth vibe and it is something that you can either listen to in order catch all of the lines, or just give your ear a little break and relax. Either way, it will fulfill your need at the time. This gets a 5.

What We Are (feat. Quiana) - Here goes Pooh's solo effort for the album. It is about dealing with a situation in which a lady friend is looking to purse more than a friendship and how Pooh handles the situation. I'm sure this is something that many people (male and female) have dealt with and it is right up LB's alley to touch on it. It gets a 5.

After The Party (feat. Carlitta Durand) (Remix) - This is a remix to the song off of LB's previous release Getback. When I heard the song on the last album I loved it and once I get used to a song, changing just the beat never really equates to me liking the song more the second time around (I guess that's what they say about your first high). That said, the song is good period, but on a different album with  different beat, doesn't have quite the same effect as it did on the previous album. So, it gets a 4.5.

Two Step Blues (feat. Darien Brockinton) (Remix) - Just like the last song, this is also a remix from Getback and the feeling on this is mutual. Just a different fit and sound. Doesn't change the quality of the song, which is excellent, but just not the same effect. Another 4.5.

Get Enough Pt. 2 (feat. Khrysis) - While not the best song, it is still a really good track. There are a lot of clever lines that can be picked out and the production has a really chill vibe to it. Just more of a feel good song than anything else. This is a 4.

Before The Night Is Over - On this joint, Phonte and Big Pooh both get their grown man on. Phonte actually handles the first two verses and really goes in on both of them. But Pooh doesn't slip bringing up the rear and it makes for a really nice song. As the album stars to wrap up (this is the second to last song), the two of them really gave a great performance on this one. It's another 5.

24 (feat. Torae) - The the tempo picks up a little bit for the final song of the album. Although it may have been nice to hear just Phonte and Pooh together one last time given it is th final album, any other time this song gets absolutely no complaints. Torae starts off the track with a monster verse, Phonte follows suit, and Big Pooh brings  it home in the same fashion. All I can say is that they went out with a bang. It gets a 5.

Overall, the album is very, very nice. It is one tat you can just lay back and cool out too i need be, or it is one that you can play if you are looking for that typical Little Brother content and sound. People should really enjoy the fact that LB wasn't clique and went with a completely farewell album (which they easily could have done). Instead, they just provided good music that fans will definitely be able to enjoy. Still, it may have been nice to have one final song that did have them bow out gracefully, if you will. Either way, the album is very quality and they went out on a good note. The album as a whole gets a 4.25. As a group (they'll still be doing they're individual thing), Little Brother will be missed.

What did you think of the album? How do you feel about the Little Brother break-up? Comment or e-mail at straightouttahiphop@gmail.com.

Peace.