The Chronic is first and foremost a party album, rooted not only in 70s funk and soul, but also that era's blue party comedy, particularly Dolemite. Its comic song intros and skits became prerequisites for rap albums seeking to duplicate its cinematic flow; plus, Snoop and Dre's terrific chemistry ensures that even their foulest insults are cleverly turned. That framework makes The Chronic both unreal and all too real, a cartoon and a snapshot. No matter how controversial, it remains one of the greatest and most influential hip-hop albums of all time. TRACKS 1. The Chronic (Intro) 2. Fuck Wit Dre Day (And Everybody's Celebratin') 3. Let Me Ride 4. The Day the Niggaz Took Over 5. Nuthin' But a "G" Thang 6. Deeez Nuuuts 7. Lil' Ghetto Boy 8. A Nigga Witta Gun 9. Rat-Tat-Tat-Tat 10. The $20 Sack Pyramid 11. Lyrical Gangbang 12. High Powered 13. The Doctor's Office 14. Stranded on Death Row 15. The Roach (The Chronic Outro) 16. Bitches Ain't Shit 4:47
