Ice Cube - War & Peace Vol. 1 (The War Disc)

Ice Cube returned hard in 1998 with War & Peace, Vol. 1 (The War Disc), since five years is a long, long time to stay quiet. What was a surprise was how ambitious the album was. The first installment in a proposed double-disc set, The War Disc is a cacophonous, cluttered, impassioned record that nearly qualifies as a return to form. Designed as a hard-hitting record, it certainly takes no prisoners, as it moves from intense street-oriented jams to rap-metal fusions, distorted guitars. It's a head-spinning listen and, at first, it seems to be a forceful comeback. Upon closer inspection, The War Disc falters a bit. Not only does the relentless nature of the music wear a little thin, but Cube spends too much time trying to beat newcomers at their own game. His lyrical skills are still intact, but he spends way too much time boasting, particularly about material possessions, and his attempt to rechristen himself Don Mega, simply seems awkward. Even so, the quality of the music and the moments when he pulls it all together, such as "3 Strikes You In" sustains War and makes it feel more cohesive than it actually is. The key is purpose even if Cube doesn't always say exactly what he wants, he does have something to say. That alone makes War & Peace, with just one album completed, a more successful and rewarding listen than the typical double-disc hip-hop set of the late '90s. Released November 17, 1998 on Priority Records, there's no chart postions but it was certified platinum by RIAA.

''Ask About Me'' (Produced By. T Mix) 3:05

''Pushin' Weight'' (feat. Mr. Short Khop) (Produced By. N.O. Joe) 4:34

''Dr. Frankenstein'' (Produced By. Joe Joe, N.O. Joe & Ice Cube) 4:54

''Fuck Dying'' (feat. Korn) (Produced By. Ice Cube) 4:03

''War & Peace'' (Produced By. Bud'dah & Ice Cube) 3:17

''Ghetto Vet'' (feat. Mack 10 & Mr. Short Khop) (Produced By. Bud'dah) 5:04

''Greed'' (Produced By. Ice Cube) 4:28

''MP'' (feat. Master P) 0:49

''Cash Over Ass'' (feat. Mack 10) (Produced By. Ice Cube) 4:21

''The Curse Of Money'' (feat. Mack 10) (Produced By. Joe Joe, N.O. Joe & Ice Cube) 3:39

''The Peckin' Order'' (Produced By. Ice Cube) 3:20

''Limo's, Demo's & Bimbo's'' (feat. Mr. Short Khop) (Produced By. Butch & Ice Cube) 3:50

''Once Upon A Time In The Projects 2'' (Produced By. Ice Cube) 3:04

''If I Was Fuckin' You'' (feat. Mr. Short Khop & K Mac) (Produced By. Butch) 3:28

''X Bitches'' (Produced By. N.O. Joe & Ice Cube) 4:58

''Extradition'' (Produced By. Bud'dah & Ice Cube) 4:43

''3 Strikes You In'' (Produced By. N.O. Joe & Ice Cube) 4:28

''Penitentiary'' (Produced By. E A Ski & Ice Cube) 4:12


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