Universal Soldier [PA] by Pastor Troy

Pros: Some very ill beats, PT's aggressive style and attempts at subject matter.

Cons: Some very poor beats, no real direction.

The Bottom Line: If you like hardcore rap, you should give this a try.

Review: If there's any album that needs a fair re-review from me, it has to be Pastor Troy's 2002 release, Universal Soldier. I'm not entirely sure why Troy chose to shroud this LP in war imagery; even on the front cover he's wearing soldier fatigues. ...

Pros: A few catchy beats.

Cons: Mostly simple thug/crunk rap.

The Bottom Line: If you're not into crunk music, you're not going to enjoy this. If you are, you'll probably only trot this out at parties and on your way to the club.

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