COMMON - UNIVERSAL MIND CONTROLWild. Crazy. Cool. Three words that best describe Common's latest album release. This is Common's eighth studio album, and is his third in four years (Finding Forever - 2007 and Be - 2005). To some this is a new style and sound for Common, in comparison with his other albums. It is very true, but in a good way. Universal Mind Control is a unique blend of sounds that pulls in sounds from across the music spectrum. The wild style and sound can be attributed to the production help Common received from The Neptunes and Kanye West. The wacky hip-hop vibe of UMC is partly the Neptunes flavor mixed with Mr. West's new 808's sound. Add all of that up with Common's ability to rap and you have another great album from the Chicago-native Common. If I had to pick one thing to complain about,it would be the length of the record. It only has ten songs. Yea I know Common has been busy with his acting career, but I would like to see a few more songs. They are all real good tracks, but I would just like to have a little more. Other than that, this album is a must have, and Common once again delivers.
**4.9 (out of 5)**
Top Songs - "Universal Mind Control" - "Make My Day" - "Changes" - "What A World"
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