Big Boi's second solo album is actually one big trip. A deviation from everything he has done before. On (2010) a space base with rocket was built and with Vicious Lies And Dangerous Rumors we shoot into space and we have a lot to deal with in a very short time. In fact, it's so bad that when Big Boi doesn't rap, you can forget that his record is on. He is entering dangerous territory, because purist
… hip-hop fans could quickly drop out, but that unpredictability keeps things exciting. The fresh and creative Apple Of My Eye, for example, has an irresistible groove, even if it is not hip-hop. With the tracks In The A, Lines and Gossip it returns to the hip-hop principles for a while, but for the rest the album resembles one psychedelic trip. With the help of among othersBig Boi goes on an ambitious exploration, which unfortunately does not have the desired effect everywhere. (GL)more