By Any Means Necessary is yet more evidence of that, as Troy again fails to make the grade he should.The themes of his songs are rote (a scan of the track titles says it all), and his hooks are ho-hum. If anything, you're captivated by his lyrics and his delivery, not the songs themselves. It would help if Timbaland, Lil Jon, and Jazze Pha reprised the production roles they'd played on Troy's previous album. They're nowhere to be found here, unfortunately, as a lineup of minor-league producers takes their place and sounds pale in comparison (one exception: lead single "Ridin' Big," produced by DJ Toomp). Granted, these more affordable producers turn in serviceable beats, but there's nothing new here in terms of production ? it's the same old Dirty South motifs. None of this bodes well for Troy's future at Universal, nor does it make for an especially exciting listen. Those who are intrigued by Troy's rhetoric alone may find this brief, 45-minute album worthwhile, but most everyone else should give this one a pass and wish the Pastor better luck next time.