I'm loyal enough to Swollen Members and everything that they spit out that obviously, I had to pick up Madchild's big solo effort, Lawn Mower Man. All of his lovely aggressive words and rhymes are now in one convenient place, and damn, it's a solid piece of work. He has a penchant for putting something raw, but refined, into everything he does, and this is no exception. "It Gets Better" has a little more soul than the other tracks on the album, which is why it stands out to me. It has a little old Kanye West flavor to it, with a choir in the back, female vocal accents (Sophia Danai), and a good rhythm to the rhymes, and that's what makes this one powerful. No aggression needed. Everyone has a soft side, but who knew Madchild's was just as strong, if not more? This is where I like to see rap going these days, at the risk of sounding like some old maid, and Madchild and I are on the same page. Trust me, it'll get better from here on out.
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