Top tracks — play these first
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Get Your Walk On — This track became a defining anthem for Xzibit, showcasing his signature blend of catchy hooks and hard-hitting verses, making it a staple in clubs.
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Been a Long Time — The reflective lyrics and smooth production highlight Xzibit's lyrical prowess while detailing his journey and struggles in the music industry.
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Front 2 Back — With its infectious beat and confident delivery, this track exemplifies Xzibit's ability to balance bravado with lyrical dexterity, capturing the essence of West Coast rap.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Xzibit's confident delivery and strong production create an engaging West Coast hip-hop album with notable highlights.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a brief intro that sets a gritty tone, followed by a sequence of tracks that maintain a consistent mid-tempo pace.
- Several tracks feature guest appearances, which add variety to the flow and dynamics without disrupting the overall cohesion.
- The last three tracks slow down the tempo, providing a contrast to the earlier aggressive energy and allowing for introspection.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo flow
- immersive storytelling experience
- consistent listening engagement
- reflective late-night vibes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album solidified Xzibit's reputation after his earlier success.
- Career context
- Released on December 12, 2000, 'Restless' was Xzibit's fourth studio album, following his breakthrough project '40 Dayz & 40 Nightz' in 1998. At this point, he had established himself as a prominent voice in West Coast hip-hop and was gaining recognition for his collaborations with artists like Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Scarface· Cypress Hill· Dr. Dre
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro/Restless 1:15
- 2 Front 2 Back 3:02
- 3 Been a Long Time 3:57
- 4 U Know 3:26
- 5 X 4:15
- 6 Alkaholik 3:39
- 7 Kenny Parker Show 2001 4:45
- 8 D.N.A. (Drugs-N-Alkahol) 4:37
- 9 Double Time 2:50
- 10 Don’t Approach Me 4:36
- 11 Rimz & Tirez 4:52
- 12 Fuckin’ You Right 3:42
- 13 Best of Things 3:20
- 14 Get Your Walk On 3:39
- 15 Sorry I’m Away So Much 3:59
- 16 Loud & Clear 3:33
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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