Tha Alkaholiks return minus a few syllables (please now refer to them as tha Liks).
The trio's first LP in four years, X.O.
Experience, has a very familiar theme, which J-Ro elegantly reiterates on "Bullyfoot": "Keep it pouring motherf*cker till it hurts to swallow." Though Tash and J-Ro's frat-boy exuberance still runs rampant, the group's return is marked by a noticeable change in direction.
With X.O.
Experience, tha Liks are hunting for the one thing that has previously eluded them -- commercial success.
In doing so, E-Swift revamps tha Liks' sound, eschewing their largely drunken, funk-based upbringing and leading the group into the now-very-fashionable computerized domain.
The trio's breakout, the Neptunes-produced lead single "Best U Can," best-exemplifies their flossier outlook.
Tha Liks' unabashed attempt to finally break through commercially does lead to a few missteps.
The jubilant low-end production found throughout adds a fresh dimension to tha Liks' lyrical guzzling, exemplified by Rockwilder's vibrant electronic effects on "Run Wild" and DJ Scratch's boombastic drum bursts on "Bullyfoot," featuring the eternally amped Busta Rhymes.
With X.O.
Experience, tha Liks have accomplished their goal.
They have crafted a party LP that any hip-hop fan can enjoy.
| Title/Composers | Performer | Listen | Time | Size | Size | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Intro | Tha Alkaholiks | Play | 00:41 | 1 MB | 3 MB |
| 2 | Bar CodeEric L. Brooks, J-Ro, Tash | Tha Alkaholiks, Tha Liks, Xzibit | Play | 03:32 | 8 MB | 25 MB |
| 3 | Run WildJ-Ro, D. Stinson, Tash | Tha Alkaholiks, Shae Fiol, Tha Liks | Play | 03:51 | 8 MB | 23 MB |
| 4 | L-I-K-SEric L. Brooks, J-Ro, Tash | Tha Alkaholiks | Play | 03:20 | 7 MB | 24 MB |
| 5 | Bully Foot (Skit) | Tha Alkaholiks | Play | 00:41 | 1 MB | 2 MB |
| 6 | Bully FootJ-Ro, Trevor Smith, George Spivey, Tash | Tha Alkaholiks, Tha Liks, Busta Rhymes | Play | 04:08 | 9 MB | 28 MB |
| 7 | My DearEric L. Brooks, J-Ro, J.T. Martinez, R. Robinson, Tash | Tha Alkaholiks, Defari, Tha Liks | Play | 03:53 | 8 MB | 26 MB |
| 8 | Interlude | Tha Alkaholiks | Play | 00:17 | 0 MB | 1 MB |
| 9 | Da da da DaEric L. Brooks, J-Ro, Tash | Tha Alkaholiks | Play | 04:54 | 11 MB | 34 MB |
| 10 | SicknessJ-Ro, D. Stinson, Tash | Tha Alkaholiks, Butch Cassidy, Tha Liks | Play | 03:58 | 9 MB | 25 MB |
| 11 | Goin' CrazyEric L. Brooks, J-Ro, Tash | Tha Alkaholiks | Play | 04:30 | 10 MB | 34 MB |
| 12 | Best U CanEric L. Brooks, Chad Hugo, J-Ro, Tash, P. Williams | Tha Alkaholiks | Play | 03:37 | 8 MB | 24 MB |
| 13 | Anotha RoundEric L. Brooks, J-Ro, Tash | Tha Alkaholiks | Play | 04:11 | 9 MB | 27 MB |
| 14 | Yo Mouth (Skit) | Tha Alkaholiks | Play | 00:33 | 1 MB | 3 MB |
| 15 | The BubbleEric L. Brooks, Tash | Tha Alkaholiks, Tha Liks, King Tee | Play | 04:12 | 9 MB | 29 MB |
| 16 | 151J-Ro, Tash | Tha Alkaholiks, Tha Liks, Xzibit | Play | 03:43 | 8 MB | 24 MB |
| 17 | Promote ViolinsEric L. Brooks, R. Brown, J-Ro, Tash | Tha Alkaholiks | Play | 04:15 | 9 MB | 28 MB |
| 18 | 40 Oz Quartet Part I | Tha Alkaholiks | Play | 01:48 | 4 MB | 11 MB |
| 19 | 40 Oz Quartet Part II | Tha Alkaholiks | Play | 01:31 | 3 MB | 8 MB |
| 57 mins | 132 MB | |||||
| 57 mins | 388 MB | |||||
| Artist | Job | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Bett | Art Direction |
| 2 | Eric L. Brooks | Composer |
| 3 | R. Brown | Composer |
| 4 | Busta Rhymes | Featured Artist, Guest Artist, Performer, Primary Artist |
| 5 | Butch Cassidy | Featured Artist, Guest Artist, Primary Artist |
| 6 | Michael Cirelli | A&R, Legal Advisor |
| 7 | Jason Clark | Art Direction, Design, Layout Design |
| 8 | Defari | Featured Artist, Guest Artist, Performer, Primary Artist |
| 9 | DJ Revolution | Scratching |
| 10 | DJ Scratch | Producer |
| 11 | DJ Twinz | Producer |
| 12 | E-Swift | Engineer, Mixing, Producer |
| 13 | Shae Fiol | Featured Artist, Guest Artist, Primary Artist |
| 14 | Trakelle Frazier | A&R |
| 15 | Daniel Hastings | Photography |
| 16 | Troy Hightower | Engineer, Mixing |
| 17 | Chad Hugo | Composer |
| 18 | Dave "DasKyz" Hummel | Engineer |
| 19 | J-Ro | Composer, Story |
| 20 | James P. Johnson & His Orchestra | Hair Stylist |
| 21 | King T | Featured Artist |
| 22 | King Tee | Guest Artist, Performer, Primary Artist |
| 23 | Kurupt | Featured Artist, Guest Artist |
| 24 | Tha Liks | Primary Artist |
| 25 | J.T. Martinez | Composer |
| 26 | Shane Mooney | A&R, Executive Coordinator, Project Coordinator |
| 27 | The Neptunes | Producer |
| 28 | Lance Pierre | Engineer |
| 29 | R. Robinson | Composer |
| 30 | Rockwilder | Producer |
| 31 | Daniel Romero | Engineer, Mixing |
| 32 | Trevor Smith | Composer |
| 33 | George Spivey | Composer |
| 34 | Stan the Guitar Man | Guitar |
| 35 | Brian Stanley | Engineer |
| 36 | D. Stinson | Composer |
| 37 | Tash | Composer |
| 38 | Tha Alkaholiks | Performer, Primary Artist |
| 39 | Thayod | Producer |
| 40 | P. Williams | Arranger, Composer, Musician |
| 41 | Doug Wilson | Mixing |
| 42 | Xzibit | Featured Artist, Guest Artist, Performer, Primary Artist |
| Quality | Format | Encoding | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | MP3 | 320kps 44.1kHz | MP3 is an audio coding format which uses a form of lossy data compression. The highest bitrate of this format is 320kbps (kbit/s). MP3 Digital audio takes less amount of space (up to 90% reduction in size) and the quality is not as good as the original one. |
| CD Quality | FLAC | 16bit 44.1kHz | FLAC is an audio coding format which uses lossless compression. Digital audio in FLAC format has a smaller size and retains the same quality of the original Compact Disc (CD). |