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Generally favorable reviews- based on 226 Ratings
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Positive: 180 out of 226
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Mixed: 18 out of 226
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Negative: 28 out of 226
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Nov 30, 2015
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Apr 14, 2015Wow. This album is even better than the first. The Streets have an excellent way of telling stories in such a picturesque way that it almost feels more like a movie than an album.
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Apr 17, 2013An urban hip-hopera masterpiece. Mike Skinner is a genius when it comes to this type of thing and raps over a series of electronic samples and textures. Standout track is obviously Dry Your Eyes.
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Mar 2, 2013This album is big in the game! Tells a quality story throughout and tells it from an average person's point of view from getting high to heart break. Quality stuff!
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Aug 15, 2011brilliant from beginning to end,that all I need to say.
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EliTAug 17, 2009
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MattSJul 28, 2009
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DanielD.Jun 2, 2009I'm pretty sure I could also make an album that sounded "like nothing else..." unfortunately it would be total garbage, just like this one. Call it lost in translation, say Americans just don't get it, whatever you want....this is annoying to the ear right off the bat, and it doesn't change the 2nd time around, either.
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AlanK.Feb 27, 2008Excruciating. It may be supposed to be a parody of Eminem - it sounds a lot like Jilted John, which was definitely a parody of punk - and if so it's grimly hilarious. Otherwise...
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AP.Feb 20, 2008Really cool album! People who say that they don't get it just don't listen to the words or even the music. The story is really cool and the beats are backing vocals are great. (Try out Dizzee Rascal's Boy In Da Corner if you like this) It may at first be a little hard to get used to (being American, it's hard to at first get past the accent) but it's ultimately rewarding!
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pADDYAJul 15, 2007Got this for
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AlexPJun 12, 2007Americans don't get this record. LOL at Americans.
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MarkDFeb 19, 2007
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LaviniaHJan 19, 2007loved it
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dannywJan 13, 2007mint
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ColbyBDec 21, 2006
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AlexBDec 14, 2006One of the best albums I have listened to in a long time.
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PelicaineOct 28, 2006Some of the most unique beats I've ever heard. This album is well put-together. An enjoyable story that gets better with each listen. Get this album any way you can! A must-hear.
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ScholesyOct 19, 2006Better than OPM. MUCH better. This album is a true storytelling classic
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ChrisTOct 13, 2006Skinner is lyrically amazing. His songs flow is great, and is accent while rapping is an amazing asset to his songs. He can take really normal situations, and relay them in a perfect sence.
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SAVAGETOASTAug 8, 2006Not as good as the critics say. i'd recomend buying "original pirate material" by them. i find this album slow and preachy. A 7
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richardjJun 22, 2006Sorry why do you hype this man! He has minimal talent and is plainly musically retarded, wanna listen to a good english MC listen to Plan B, album out on 26th June in UK, hard hitting and relevant this is just totally Sh*T! Crap rhymes and Sh*tty beats!
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benkApr 23, 2006
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SimonEApr 21, 2006It's at least as good as his first album.
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jwMar 29, 2006
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TimDMar 29, 2006A simply brilliant album. Has to be heard to be believed. Great story
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sachepMar 28, 2006Incredible, unique, - a genius is born.
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TomRMar 19, 2006
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PaulVMar 11, 2006I hate rap, and I mean REALLY HATE. But this album? it's absolutely fantastic - It's just plain unique, Skinner has created an absolutely amazing, unique and creative album that has nothing else to compare with. Some nice easy background music. 100% recommended - and just to reiterate, I _HATE_ rap, but BUY THIS!
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Awards & Rankings
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Vibe11 frenetic, oddball, and extremely original tracks. [Jun 2004, p.154]
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The problem with "A Grand Don't Come for Free" is that the pieces often work better as stories than as songs.... But it is still a thrill to hear Mr. Skinner toy with the form that he invented.
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This makes engrossing listening if the effort suits you, but it's useless as background music.