"The reason why I named it Tha Last Meal, is 'cause it's the last time these redneck label executives is gonna be eatin' off Snoop Dogg. And I'm not talkin' about Master P or No Limit. I'm talkin' 'bout Priority Records." - Snoop Dogg REVISITING REVIEW '25 The only difference from my original review is that I no longer think all the Dre-produced tracks are as strong as I initially believed. Everything else still stands. This album leans more into a West Coast sound compared to Snoop’s previous couple of releases, with No Limit’s in-house producers making only a single appearance. Despite a stacked production lineup, including Scott Storch, Timbaland, and Dr. Dre, the album ultimately falls short of greatness. While you could say this is his most consistent album since his debut, with the lows not being as poor, the highs here don’t quite reach the level of Snoop’s previous four albums either, and unfortunately, the second half of the record noticeably declines in quality. While the production talent is impressive on paper, the execution doesn’t deliver the impact you might expect, making this album feel like there isn't a lot to save for later. Beats: ★★★ Rapping/Bars: ★★★ Hooks: ★★★ Best Tracks: Go Away, Set It Off, Lay Low, Issues 1. Intro Dre opens with a smooth intro carrying a 70s soul-inspired vibe. 2. Hennesey N Buddah Snoop rarely seems to open his albums up with heat, and this is another example of that trend. Given it's Dre on the boards this is underwhelming with a weak hook. 3. Snoop Dogg (What's My Name Pt. 2) Snoop and Timbaland combine for the first time. Good but not remarkable. 4. True Lies Another Dre song that has his laid back production feel. A bit too slow and uneventful for me. 5. Wrong Idea Kokane is on this for the third time on the album already. Another decent song but not great. 6. Go Away From the first seconds I knew this was the best so far. Bangin' beat by Meech Wells with Kokane providing his best hook so far. 7. Set It Off Timbaland’s second beat sounds more like his signature style. Features MC Ren, The Lady of Rage, Nate Dogg, and Ice Cube. 8. Stacey Adams Stacey Adams are pointed shoes that pimps apparently wear-for those playing at home. Kokane again on the hook. He should be on the cover with the amount he contributes. Another slow west coast groove. 9. Lay Low The best Dre beat from the three (or four if you include the introduction). Another Nate Dogg hook classic. 10. Bring It On By now the Kokane-heavy sound feels repetitive, and the track itself lacks freshness. 11. Game Court (Skit) 12. Issues Snoop raps in a different way than before, kind of having a conversation with himself. Again, the production by Meech Wells is dope once is drops. 13. Brake Fluid (Biiittch Pump Yo Brakes) Scott Storch’s first beat for Snoop is average, with a decent Kokane hook. 14. Ready 2 Ryde Storch again. This one has more energy with Eve and Snoop trading bars. Still not amazing. These two Storch beats aren't his best, that's for sure. 15. Loosen' Control Soopafly’s only production is solid, boosted by Butch Cassidy’s vocals. 16. I Can't Swim Likeable beat 17. Leave Me Alone Forgettable. 18. Back Up Off Me The one Carlos Stephens/Beats by the Pound productions on this project makes for another track that won't have listeners rushing back. 19. Y'all Gone Miss Me Storch is back. This is the best of his three. And guess who else is back? Kokane! Snoop signs out from No Limit Records. ------ Original Review: This album is more laidback and less hardcore than Snoop's previous album, 'No Limit Top Dogg', and like it, is better than the two that followed 'Doggystyle', but I feel this is still a step down from 'No Limit'. The second half of the album particularly really falls away and there isn't a lot to make you want to keep listening. As with 'No Limit' also, the Dre produced tracks ('Hennesey n Buddah', 'True Lies' & 'Lay Low') are among the best here and continue their good chemistry together. Meech Wells does well here also with his two beats ('Go Away' & 'Issues'), making for good songs. Overall, it's far too inconsistent like most of Snoop's albums, but there are a few tracks which may provide some longer term enjoyment.