Like most compilations Fit For Survival (Volume 1) is riddled with inconsistency. However, the bright spots do match the number of the darker moments. Unfortunately, things do not start out well; the first song Watch Out features nonsense rhymes over a dull beat by the Brougham Camp. The next track, Dan-e-o's Revenge marks the album's highlight with an up-tempo, sampled beat. After a string of disappointing songs over the past year Dan-e-o returns in fine form on Revenge with some incredibly potent lyrics, it's hard not to like this one.

Ashes and Rick Thret's Civil War wastes a great brass powered beat with forgettable rhymes. The bass heavy It's Pretty Obvious by the talented Classified features a sparse beat but comes through solid nonetheless. Price To Pay, Night Crusade, and Broke Street are all standard fare, and not really worth a listener's time.

Black Ordeals is a nice, melodic gem with soft chimes in the background and top-notch rhymes by various members of the Brougham Camp collective. The Brougham Camp redeem their pitiful appearance on Watch Out with the refreshing Lost Souls, on which they do indeed prove their worth.

The last significant track worth mention is Independent Slaves, a political statement by Ink Operated and Governor Bolts concerning the materialistic nature of today's rap world. The production on this track is very moody, with discordant piano notes and a subtle beat, but great nonetheless. However, the remainder of the album doesn't achieve anything more than disappointment.

Although not the best music release as of late, Fit For Survival (Volume 1) does have its good moments, which are sadly too far between.

Peace