Comes back strong

Since 1990, when he last had a hit, Young MC has released some really good material, and also some bad stuff -- particularly, his last album, the awful "Ain't Goin' Out Like That". But it's not that anyone has really noticed, given that Young MC has been off the pop-culture radar for many years now

So, with that in mind, I'm not sure if you could call this album a comeback, but it is definetly a huge rebound from his terrible last outing.

Much like his last two albums, "Engage The Enzyme" smacks of low-budget. But Young MC reaches several peaks in this album, delivering the most insightful, intelligent lyrics of his career. This is definetly his most thoughtful album, and the first time in his career where you can actually take him seriously when he gets serious. "Stress Test", the powerful opening song to the album, actually sees Young MC come somewhat hard, and deliver succesfully.

The beats are really unlike anything else you are hearing in hip-hop right now. Wether that is a good or bad thing is up to you, but they are far more varied, more complex, and ultimately better than what was "Ain't Goin' Out Like That".

I'm very, very impressed with this album. As someone who has remained a fan of Young MC for his entire career, I thought he had completely lost his abilities on his last album. But he comes back strong on "Engage The Enzyme", and I am impressed across the board -- lyrically, musically and artistically. And for those of you who lost track of Young many years ago, this is a definite must-buy album, because it's probably different from anything else you have heard.

One of the best hip-hop albums ever

This is easily one of the best rap albums from one of the best rappers ever. Every song on the album is unbelievably brilliant, with Young's energy and lyrical flow taking over. The best tracks are "Unsigned Diva" and "Stress Test," both of which talk about the state of the music industry. "Crucial" is one of the better 9/11 songs to be recorded, especially when you look at the lyrics. Other highlights include "One Time for Your Mind" and "Without Doubt," which showcase Young's ever-present skill as a rapper. "Babe" and "Ain't no Way in the World" both see Young trying out his singing voice, and he pulls it off well on both tracks. Other highlights include "Heatseeker" and its remix, and "Feel the Love." This is one truly great album.