I was critical of 'Lord of the Fly', mainly because of the vocals, but on this album they don't seem to bother me as much. Everything seems a notch better than previous Picasso albums, from the beats by the great 'BSBD, through to Nacho creating many catchy tunes. One of the more enjoyable hip hop releases for 2012. Best Tracks: Bloody Murder, Mob Ties, Tom Hanks, Kickin Out Windows, 4th of July, Joey Gallo.

In his mid-50s KRS is still a commanding MC. The beats are unique making the album feel somewhat fresh compared to much of what we hear elsewhere and maintain a similar sound throughout the album making it feel like a cohesive project. It loses some steam in the middle with 'Club Pippa' and 'Wet It Up' being less likeable than the songs beforehand. An enjoyable release. It's reminded me that I need to check out his older projects that I've missed. Best Tracks: Raw Hip Hop, Krazy, Knock Em Out, I M A M C R U 1 2, Think Bigger

Despite what various rating sites say (and I can't believe they do), this is easily better than the third movie. It has flaws, but it actually feels like a Superman movie. Lex and Lois are back, Superman has a proper villain to fight and the ridiculous attempts at comedy have been stripped back. The cost cutting is evident with the effects not making for as much of an authentic feeling as the first two films, and Lenny is an annoying character, but at it's core, there is a decent fun movie here.

The only redeeming aspects of this failure is the good vs evil Superman fight in the scrap yard and seeing Superman act like a prick for a little while. Richard Lester should have never been given the keys to this franchise and what they were thinking giving Richard Pryor such a role and seemingly telling him to do whatever he wants is even more bewildered. Too much slapstick, too much 'comedy', a poor villain (Superman fights a computer at the end) and the beginning of the end for this franchise after the good work Richard Donner did with the first two.

I was/am not a fan of the previous Cater (1.5/5), but this is a small improvement with some harder beater beats overall. However, for someone lauded for his lyrics, Wayne writes some corny ass shit. The 'Intro' is one bad punchline after another. And while it bangs, whats with 'John'? It's the exact same beat as a million Rick Ross and similar artists' beats. But I guess overall there isn't much new on the production side of things on this album. In the lead up, Wayne said the producers needed to step their game up, I can see why. The lead single '6 Foot 7 Foot' falls into this category perfectly, it feels like a 'A Milli' clone with an overuse of the sample. It never completely grabbed me, but it drops off further after 'John' with some wack crossover tracks, but finishes on a reasonable note with 'President Carter' and the guest filled 'Outro'. - I really need a new NaS solo album. Overall, there is a bit to go back to. 'MegaMan' should get your head bangin', 'She Will' is a fine hardcore pop rap track, 'President Carter' offers some uniqueness lyrically and has nice laid back production, and the guests all come correct on the 'Outro'. Worth a listen with some tracks that may make their way to your portable music device, but overall it's another variable album from Lil Wayne with him continuing to drop off lyrically. Best Tracks: MegaMan, She Will, President Carter, Outro