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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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AndreasJul 17, 2004
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CJJul 19, 2004Crackin album, And wicked live act!
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vincegAug 18, 2004This isnt just an album here; its a story. Mike Skinner transforms simple mundane daily activities into something smart and relevant without comprimising musical content.
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MattAug 29, 2004
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JonGSep 23, 2004Although not as revolutionary as OPM, AGDCFF still impresses the mind. It's obvious that Mikee hasn't lost his skill of master storytelling, but at some points the flow gives way to the story. Still, an album I will be listening to for years to come. Cheap too, making this as essential as the pricier OPM.
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BarryLJan 14, 2005This album is not an album. It's not even music. There's no harmony, no tune, and they don't actually sing. Not once. At all. Zilch. And at the times when they attempt to do so they are way out of tune. In short, S**T.
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keithmJan 22, 2005Wow. From the first word I was swept off my feet into the middle of London, watching the world pass by with a new, fresh perspective. Who knew simple speech could be so profound?
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JeffRJan 31, 2005What the hell is this crap? What is it that I don't get that everybody else seems to? I don't see any musical insight in here at all. In fact, this CD actually was painful to listen too. Odd tempos, bad timing, tuneless singing (when there is any). This CD is amazingly bad. I always thought I had an open mind about music. Now I'm not so sure.
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DerekNFeb 13, 2005
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RyanCFeb 22, 2005Please. This man is single-handedly making 'chavs' (a new form of human street rat) accepted in my country. We must wipe these people out before they steal our precious time and money. Culture will judge you if you like this
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AliRMar 14, 2005Confused and dull second coming that reaches for the stars but barely gets out of the earths orbit!
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brennenCMar 16, 2005Shit man! awsome : )
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BRDMar 24, 2005He deserves credit for reviving the concept album. Might even be the most coherent one ever. The song about being on ecstacy in the club is great. There is a lot of obscure Brit-slang, which will limit accessibility in the US.
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LouiseBApr 11, 2005Now, I know a lot of you think that this album is shit.. but you're all wrong! There's no-one else I have heard that can make an album that tells a story the way Mike does on this. I also don't think that this is only an album for hip-hop lovers cos anyone who loves good lyrics, tunes and catchiness should love this..... but thats only my opinion!
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AWeinkleJun 19, 2005A refreshingly contemporary, listenable hip-hoppish, gen Y Everyman. My daughters played it this week and this baby boomer was instantly engaged... bought a legit copy of the CD for myself
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ColbyBDec 21, 2006
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TimDMar 29, 2006A simply brilliant album. Has to be heard to be believed. Great story
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benkApr 23, 2006
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MarkDFeb 19, 2007
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pADDYAJul 15, 2007Got this for
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MattSJul 28, 2009
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AlexBDec 14, 2006One of the best albums I have listened to in a long time.
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Aug 15, 2011brilliant from beginning to end,that all I need to say.
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Nov 30, 2015
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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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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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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 18, 2016
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.