There’s some above-average production here, no doubt. It’s just a shame more people can’t separate the music from the drama. Like his father, King Combs isn’t exactly elite on the mic (The line, “Suck a n**** c*** 'til I'm c*** less” from 'The List' is a lowlight), but the beats in particular and occasionally solid writing help carry things. North West pops up on the opener, (which sounds really similar to another Kanye song), with a grating voice. She needs to stay out of the booth for a while. It feels like she’s just being dragged into the divorce circus. The final track is held back by an irritating sound that runs through much of it. Still, the first five tracks are pretty enjoyable, with 'People Like Me' standing out as the clear highlight. Beats: ★★★☆ Rapping/Bars: ★★☆ Hooks: ★★★ Best Tracks: Lonely Roads, People Like Me, Repeat Me