Halfway through the first track, there's a brief breakdown that teases a shift, but instead of evolving, it just circles back to the same glossy production. It’s anticlimactic, and honestly, that moment sets the tone for the rest of the project. The album leans hard into a laid-back, funk-inspired vibe, filled with shimmering synths, mellow grooves, and heavy nods to disco and late '70s and early '80s R&B, but too often it feels one-note, especially Snoop.
I found myself bored before many tracks were even halfway through. It rarely grabs your attention or leaves any lasting impression. Snoop trying something different is commendable, but here he spends most of the album singing, and the truth is, as alluded to earlier, he just doesn't have the vocal range or presence to carry it. Even Pharrell’s production, while polished, feels flat at times, and too similar from track to track. However, if someone with more singing talent like Charlie Wilson had taken the lead over these same instrumentals, it would’ve made for a much stronger album.
As it stands, Bush is more style than substance. It’s a smooth listen, but not a memorable one. Nothing here really sticks for me.
Beats: ★★★
Rapping/Vocals/Bars: ★★
Hooks: ★★☆
Best Tracks: So Many Pros, Run Away
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