X.O. Experience [Explicit Lyrics]

1. Intro

2. Bar Code - Tha Alkaholiks, Xzibit

3. Run Wild - Shae Fiol, Tha Alkaholiks

4. L-I-K-S

5. Bully Foot [Skit]

6. Bully Foot - Busta Rhymes, Tha Alkaholiks

7. My Dear - Defari, Tha Alkaholiks

8. Interlude

9. da da Da

10. 40 Oz. Quartet, Pt. 1

11. Sickness - Butch Cassidy, Tha Alkaholiks

12. Goin' Crazy

13. Best U Can

14. 40 Oz. Quartet, Pt. 2

15. Anotha Round

16. Yo Mouth [Skit]

17. Bubble - King T, King Tee, Tha Alkaholiks

18. 151 - Tha Alkaholiks, Xzibit

19. Promote Violins

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com
"Six million drinks to try, choose one." So command Tha Liks, proving that even though they've officially switched their name, there ain't a damn thing else changed about the original alcoholic crew. Tash, J-Ro, E-Swift, and the Likwit Crew brew up some seriously top-shelf beats (courtesy of E-Swift, Rockwilder, DJ Twinz, et al.) and lace 'em with laughingly obnoxious rhymes guaranteed to zap any roomful of hip-hop drunkies with a mean case of delirium tremens. Tha Liks' main stock in trade is their out-of-left-field sense of humor. If you've ever wanted to hear the Art of Noise's "Moments in Love" or Eric B. & Rakim's "Eric B. Is President" played pan flute-style on 40-ounce bottles (don't ask, just listen), check out "40 OZ Quartet" Parts I and II. Underground hip-hop fanatics looking to add to their ever-growing Xzibit collection will definitely want to cop X.O. Experience. X to tha Z's two nice performances complement the album's other guest appearances (which include King T, Defari, and Busta). Looking for the next hot party album? It's Tha Liks, baby, and they're highly recommended. --Rebecca Levine

Tracks:

Intro
Bar Code
Run Wild
L-I-K-S
Bully Foot Skit
Bully Foot
My Dear
Interlude
Da Da Da Da
40 Oz. Quartet Part I
Sickness
Goin' Crazy
Best U Can
40 Oz. Quartet Part II
Anotha Round
Yo Mouth Skit
The Bubble
151
Promote Violins

Amazon.com

"Six million drinks to try, choose one." So command Tha Liks, proving that even though they've officially switched their name, there ain't a damn thing else changed about the original alcoholic crew. Tash, J-Ro, E-Swift, and the Likwit Crew brew up some seriously top-shelf beats (courtesy of E-Swift, Rockwilder, DJ Twinz, et al.) and lace 'em with laughingly obnoxious rhymes guaranteed to zap any roomful of hip-hop drunkies with a mean case of delirium tremens. Tha Liks' main stock in trade is their out-of-left-field sense of humor. If you've ever wanted to hear the Art of Noise's "Moments in Love" or Eric B. & Rakim's "Eric B. Is President" played pan flute-style on 40-ounce bottles (don't ask, just listen), check out "40 OZ Quartet" Parts I and II. Underground hip-hop fanatics looking to add to their ever-growing Xzibit collection will definitely want to cop X.O. Experience. X to tha Z's two nice performances complement the album's other guest appearances (which include King T, Defari, and Busta). Looking for the next hot party album? It's Tha Liks, baby, and they're highly recommended. --Rebecca Levine

Customer Reviews:

It's Tha Liks Baby (Rating: 8 out of 10- -4 stars).......2006-12-04

As much of a fan I claim to be of this group, I gotten into them around early 2002. I was a high school sophomore at home listening to the Music Choice Channel when I heard "Run Wild" come on. When that song was finished, I imediately left my house and walked to the store to buy this album. Judging by this and all the others I've heard, this was Tha (Alkaho)Liks first shot at mainstream as a group, especially with their first single "Best U Can" produced by The Neptunes. The results: Mixed feedback from hardcore fans of this group. This was my first album, so I really had no say on whether it was good or bad.

Besides the two tracks that I named out, the second track "Bar Code" featuring Xzibit (who I hoped kissed and made up with this group) is another slammin track. On this album, this trio was doing three things: making party music, like "L-I-K-S" and "Sickness" are some of those tracks; and showing off their lyrical skills like they've done on previous albums like on "Promote Violins" featuring Kurupt, and "The Bubble" featuring King T.; and being humorous on "40 Oz Quartet".

There aren't many things I can be mad about this album. Some of the guests like Busta Rhymes and Defari do absolutely nothing on the tracks they appear on. Also "Da Da Da Da" is a track with little replay value.

Other than that, this album is highly recommended if you ever go to a house party and want something to listen to. Some people say this is Tha Liks' best album. I believe that "Likwidation" is their best if you ask me. But I highly recommend that you get all their albums (heck "Firewater" was a little dissapointing, but still recommended), if you like hip hop with style. This album was a 16 year old high school kid's soundtrack to getting drunk.

Lyrics: A-
Production: A-
Guest Appearances: B
Musical Vibes: A-
Overall: A-

Favorite Tracks: Bar Code, Run Wild, L-I-K-S, Sickness, Best U Can, The Bubble, 151, Promote Violins

Honorable Mention: 40 Oz Quartet

Peace!

CRIMINALLY UNDERAPPRECIATED.......2005-09-16

I had never heard of these guys until a couple of years ago in 2002 when I was at the record store and I picked this up. I wasnt sure what to expect but when I popped this in I was litterally blown sky high. This is reppin the west coast underground to the fullest this has a similar style to the LIVING LEGENDS but in my opinion is much better. There are a few corny tracks and some might think they have slipped by enlisting that WACK no talent PHARRELL on a couple of tracks but this is a great CD.

TYPICAL LIKS.......2005-03-21

Alkaholiks comin' through smokin' all y'all ni**az chronic. This is a good album. A must have for a West Coast fan. Tha Liks rep the West to the fullest and this CD proves it. The majority of the album is really good. Good lyrical content from Tash and J-Ro, and E-Swift throws some in too. Of course it has some flaws. I don't like them doing a song with The Neptunes. I really do not like The Neptunes. Pharrell Williams is wack and people declare them "musical geniuses" for what reason? Not saying they are horrible, but they aren't that good, there are a lot tighter producers than they are. They're just pop producers who've done tracks for Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears. What people will do for money.... Anyhow, other than that wack diminishing fact, this is a real tight album. Typical Alkaholik flows and dope beats by Rockwilder and E-Swift. Gotta get it for sure, it's West Coast knockin'.

Can I get Soem Beers To The Stage?!?!.......2004-04-15

Sometimes we don't want tp hear about how many people you killed but we don't want to think too much or heard mushy love ballads. Sometimes we just want to have a good time with out hearing a whack MC. Tha Liks bring good times to the forefront but also bring a lot of wit and skill. Long time darlings of the West Coast underground scene and part of the legendary Likwit Crew, they now make their bid for commercial success. Usually when underground acts make their move for success they lose fans because they have to give up a lot of their original flair in order to satisfy crowds and label heads. Though Tha Liks do polish their once minimal production sound, they still sound dope as funk. 9 of the 15 songs are handled by Alkaholik resident E-Swift, the rest is handled by Rockwilder, Dj Scratch, Thayod, The Neptunes & Dj Twinz. All that heat rounded out by the comic, dope lines of Tash, J-Ro and help from the rest of Likwit Crew, Busta Rhymes, Butch Cassidy, Pharrell Williams, and Kurupt. Now I'll tell you which joints are best to get your party started ...

Bar Code ft/ Xzibit ~ The first real track definitely gets the album crackalackin' with B-Boyish drunken rhymes and a chorus of anthem proportions. E-Swift is on the beat using echo filed horns and kool synth keys, choppy claps, and burpy effects. Usually I prefer Tash over J-Ro, and Xzibit over either but there is just something about Ro's first verse, check it:

"/I drink a lot of ale, smoke a lot of L's a day/
/Got kegs in my room and bales of hay/
/Twenty-five roaches piled in my ashtray/
/Some like it slow some live the fast way/
/All the ladies know I'm wild and nas-tay/
/I live the "Rap Life" like my nigga Tash say/
/I down the whole brew, never half way/
/I'm back and forth to the bar in the Likwid Cafe/"

L-I-K-S ~ E-Swift really steals the show on this track. He actually drops a formidable verse in between Tash & J-Ro that has solid wordplay of starting intervals of the verse with Tha Lik's initials (L,I,K,S) hence the name of the song. He comes doubly correct on the production end as well with some horn blasts that are guaranteed to get any head snapping their neck.

My Dear ft/ Defari ~ This is Tha Liks' song about the scandalous women they know. On the vocal side J. Mackin'Ro and Tash's verses are tight (especially Tash) but Defari is good just not outstanding. Swift comes with the thorough production heat again. Using a synth organ loop and bells it sounds like the Alkaholiks are seducing women at church (which adds a comical effect). The hook also pays homage to West Coast legends The Pharcyde, interpolating lines from their classic song "Passin' Me By".

Sickness ft/ Bucth Cassidy ~ Tha Liks employ West Coast crooner Butch Cassidy for the hook on this and the results are "sick". Tash & J-Ro come consistent again oozing with skill from the moment Tash opens his mouth to the end. Butch's voice has such a trippy quality that is perfect for this drunken flow. Rockwilder adds to your aural trip with many layers of wobbly keys and distorted horns.

Best U Can ft/ Pharrell Williams ~ Even though the Tunes bring a glossy industry standard programmed beat Tha Liks stay gutter with their rhymes. Pharrell wasn't billed on hooks at this time but he sounds kool as ever. It's pretty hard to decide who is tighter on this track Tash or J-Ro because both have such tight flows that stay on point with the beat. I chose J-Ro on this one for lines like these:

"/So they hop inside, the Cadillac/
/The chaffeur drove off, and it never came back/
/She say, "Ay daddy, do you like that?"/
/He say, "Yeah mami, just like that"/
/She say, "You know I never did this before"/
/He say, "Yeah, sure; tell me more"/
/Knock on wood grain, the whole hood sayin/
/you give good brains, I ain't playin/
/A little champagne, but no damn rain/
/And the next week it was the same damn thang/"

Tha Liks end up crafting a superb party album that should satisfy new pop friendly groupies and loyal Likwit fans alike. The only problem is after a point on "Best U Can" they fall off their peak slightly. The songs aren't bad they just aren't as memorable as the ones before. If your looking for music to play at a party or in your car or work out to or even to get you amped before the big game. Can't wait til they return to hit the world with some more of that left coast flavour. 4 stars, definite safe choice for a purchase. Peace, love and soul...

3 1/2 stars - They were better when they were Tha Alkaholiks.......2004-03-19

The Liks - X.O. Experience (Columbia, 2001)

Since 2001 was such a bad year for hip-hop anyway, I shouldn't be surprised that this album didn't rock (or chart) like it should have. They even tried to cross over by hiring The Neptunes to produce "Best U Can", which comes off average. J-Ro still kicks things to make me smile, like, "you get a kick out of them like shoeboxes", or on the best track, "Da Da Da Da", where he says, "sometimes I'm hard to find like downtown parking spaces." But Tash let me down a little. Not to mention that the majority of the production is weak and some songs are just corny (like the Busta Rhymes song). They tried too hard to cross over when they should have just been themselves, hip-hop drunkies. -EJR

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