Crown Royal 2001 Album

Run-DMC

Run-D.M.C.'s final album starts off well, getting better and better from track one to three with the title track being the pick from the disc, just like it was on their previous album, 'Down with the King'. The Fred Durst assisted 'Them Girls' is the worst thing here and it begins a run of weak songs. 'The School of Old' is a slight improvement but 'Take the Money and Run', which samples the song of the same name by the Steve Miller Band, is not my thing either. 'Rock Show' continues the trend of the rock-influenced tunes as does 'Here We Go 2001'. It's probably the best of the lot but still nothing to write home about. From there, more of a general hip hop sound is present until the album closes. If you love rap-rock, you may enjoy this more than I do, but overall, it's a poor way for the iconic group to hang up the mic. Best Tracks: Queen's Day, Crown Royal, Ahhh, Simmons Incorporated