The Geto Boys got their shit together on this one. Hooked up the untouchable sample, dropped lyrics that didn't involve slicing a bitch stomach into smithereens, and made one of the greatest songs about being fucked in the head. "I sit alone in my four-cornered room starin' at candles." Ever notice the true chorus is purely instrumental? Genius! This was released right after Bushwick shot himself in the eye in a failed suicide attempt (note: this 7" edit does not include Bushwick Bill's verse! Side B features an edit of "Mind Of A Lunatic").

• promo-only 45 edition Geto Boys' 'Mind Playing Tricks On Me' (45 edit) b/w 'Mind Of A Lunatic' (45 edit)
• transparent colored 7" vinyl pressing
• limited edition
• original release year: 1991
• music label: Rap-A-Lot Records 2023

reviewed by the mgmnt 08/2005