What’s the Story?

STRAIGHT OUTTA CASHVILLE opens with realistic-sounding gunshots, which are omitted from the edited version. But both edited and unedited begin with the unmistakable sound of someone smoking something to get high. The edits are sloppy and obvious, and you wonder why anyone even bothered to create a clean version of this very violent album. It may be hard for some listeners to reconcile this CD's nonstop nastiness with printed acknowledgments that thank a daughter, Jesus, and Mom -- all three might have a bit of a problem with the CD's message. High points are surprising and cleverly incorporated references to old songs such as "Mama's Gonna Buy You A Mockingbird" and "Bang Bang." Still not enough to make this sound like more than warmed-over gangsta posturing.

Is It Any Good?

If there are any saving graces to the CD, they are the Ludacris cameo, the first-class production values, and Young Buck's skill as a visceral and effective storyteller. The overall sound, however, is tired and clichéd. There's no new point of view, no track creative or astonishing enough to elevate the CD to classic status; in other words, it's not even worth the potentially awkward discussions it could elicit with your kids.

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Cast & Film Details

Artist

Young Buck

Genre

Rap

Label

Interscope Records

Parental advisory

Yes

Edited version
available

Yes
 

Release date

08/16/2004

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