**💭 Thoughts:** N.W.A’s debut album *Straight Outta Compton* revolutionized hip-hop with its raw, unapologetic lyrics and aggressive production. It’s easy to see why it’s considered to be one of the most influential rap albums ever made. The rapping is definitely the highlight of this album, as some of the instrumentals feel empty at times. It’s a great album, don’t get me wrong, but it feels more like a statement than something meant to be replayed over and over again. **🎶 Tracklist Review** 1.) Straight Outta Compton 🔵🥇 2.) Fuck tha Police 🔵🥈 3.) Gangsta Gangsta 🔵🥉 4.) If it Ain’t Ruff 🟡 5.) Parental Discretion Iz Advised 🟢 6.) 8 Ball (Remix) 🟢 7.) Something Like That 🟡 8.) Express Yourself 🟢 9.) Comoton’s N the House (Remix) 🟡 10.) I Ain’t tha 1 🟢 11.) Dopeman (Remix) 🟢 12.) Quiet On tha Set 🔵 13.) Something 2 Dance 2 🟡 ──────────────────── **🤔 Track Rating Scale** 🔵 Loved — Thoroughly enjoyed it and will revisit often. 🟢 Liked — Enjoyed it, but it’s not one I’d revisit often. 🟡 Mixed — Enjoyed it somewhat, but some aspects held it back for me; most likely won’t revisit. 🟠 Disliked — Didn’t enjoy it very much; won’t be revisiting. 🔴 Hated — Didn’t enjoy any part of it; no desire to revisit ever again. ⚪️ Interlude, etc. — Not rated as an actual song. ──────────────────── **🏅 Ranking Scale** 10 — Perfect 9 — Exceptional 8 — Great 7 — Good 6 — Decent 5 — Average 4 — Below Average 3 — Poor 2 — Bad 1 — Awful 0 — Unlistenable