>I can see why fans of Cube over the years would be upset that
>the anger and rage of Cube were missing. But I felt Lethal
>Injection included enough songs that still contained his anger
>but also opened up his sound.
>
>Maybe it's only disappointing because it followed up a
>classic.

Followed up TWO classics, to be sure.

But yea I loved it at the time but also think in hindsight it's understandable why he wanted to branch out a bit and try for a more subtle, positive vibe as opposed to the ultra-militant, political anger he espoused on the first two.

And I think it came w/great results. "Bop Gun" is an excellent single, and fitting for the time period it was released. "Really Doe" is a dope ass opener. "You Know How We Do It" is also a dope single and has such a cool summer vibe.

And then like you said he still sprinkled in some political commentary on songs like "Ghetto Bird" and a couple of others.