>This album, he applied a title that made a little noise but I
>think he was genuine about the title. And it shows in the
>music, as he pulled off the "Life Is Good" theme better,
>almost without trying, than he did both the serious attempts
>at themed/gimmick'ed albums.

hell, it even shows on the album cover. I think it's one of the most well-executed Nas ideas in a long time.