By the time of his second album, Warren G had watched the Death Row empire rise and fall, and even the most ardent supporters would have to admit that the G Funk era was long dead. Whether a result of the turbulent times, or just the dreaded sophomore jinx, Take A Look Over Your Shoulder is definitely a step down from his much-loved debut, but it's not a terrible album by any stretch. Warren's beats are still solid, but the mellow vibe just gets a little toooo mellow at times. Regardless, there are still a few great songs on here — the sensitive ode to his mother "Annie Mae" featuring Nate Dogg, celebratory weed jam "Smokin' Me Out" with Ron Isley, and the refreshingly rugged "We Brings Heat," a collabo with the Twinz and Da Five Footaz, are all well worth checking out.