As a fan of Outkast, I was cautious at first about Big Boi's first solo album Sir Lucious Left Foot... The Son of Chico Dusty. The dynamic duo between Big Boi's old school, no nonense rap, and Andre 3000's eccentric use of classic instruments made for a solid combo. But make no mistake. Big Boi hits the ground running with his solo album. Delivering a plethora of catchy beats and clever rhymes, Sir Lucious Left Foot is an excellent album, even if you aren't a big fan of rap like myself.
The album begins with the excellent "Daddy Fat Sax", with no time wasted creating an uplifting and fast paced song. Quick verses are tightly cushioned with a catchy chorus for an awesome result. By the time the song breaks for a quick second to bring the lines "With my ears to the streets and my eyes to the sky, I'm on another planet.." it's hard to resist shouting along. Other notable songs include "Shutterbug" with its relaxed club feel, and "Night Night" near the end of the album, starting with a strong and heavy beat, and not letting up until the airy chorus tells of a threat of inevitable defeat.
The album isn't without its own issues, however. Quite a few of the songs in the middle of the album, while aren't horrible, aren't as memorable as other songs. Most of the stuff Big Boi raps about you've heard before. Most topics covered range from smoking weed to making unspecified threats to other rappers. But through strong beats and smart lyrics, it never feels generic. Some songs are marred by generally unfunny skits, although some have their own merit. Despite these flaws, Sir Lucious Left Foot is good sign of things to come from Big Boi.
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