Lead single “Nobody Knows My Name” and “Leaving California” start with near-whispers before kicking into giddily catchy, fuzz box-driven hollered hooks. While no new Afroman album is in sight, the artist has been road testing new songs during 2004 tour in Europe. There is so much to love about Afroman, starting with incredible harmonies, songwriting chops and stellar stage presence. Lots of variety between tracks. My favorite is Leaving California
Music in Leaving California is exquisite as in all tracks of Afroholic: The Even Better Times [CD 1]. Afroman has created something that grabs you by the heart and gets you moving. Suck A Dick Jockey is astounding. So much energy, so exciting a sound.I’ve Been Hustlin’ (5:35) a good melody. Other tracks are good but your best bet is to stick with West Y’all. Drive Better Drunk is a great opener for Afroholic: The Even Better Times [CD 1]. Jackin’ Afroman which is my favorite is a truly Afroman sounding song. I think Colt 45 is the best song Afroman has ever done. Best song on the album, love it. Afroman allows each song to breathe and flourish. Cali Swangin’ is an incredible song that has everything it needs to be another favorite track. What If (ft. E-40) is a very good song maybe surprisingly better than you at first might’ve imagined. It’s very catchy and easy to get into which is what you want in a song. Sag Your Pants is one of the best records ever. It is succeeded by an outstanding track, however: Wonderful Tonite, which shows, blatantly, how much Afroman has evolved as a singer.
Afroholic: The Even Better Times [CD 1] CD


