I wouldn't say LB was even really "conservative" to tell the truth. Sure the beats were "backpack" friendly but not even that much. They straddled a bit. And Phonte and Pooh's lyrics weren't really on some "wack MCs" shit either.

This sort of criticism I think would be best leveled on an indie record (thinking about 2002-03) Edan's Primitive Plus, but even his shit seemed sort of "edgy" compared to what was in the mainstream.

LB seemed to be rather "middle class" in comparison.