A Long Hot Summer - Masta Ace
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78 out of 100

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  • Summary: 9th Wonder is among the producers on the veteran Brooklyn MC's fifth full-length (rumored to be his last), a prequel to previous disc ?Disposable Arts.' Guests include Rahzel, Jean Grae and The Beatnuts.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. RapReviews.com
    85
    Shorter than its predecessor, it is also a more cohesive and even effort, making Ace and Brooklyn the focal points of this hour plus narrative told in the now trademark laid-back manner.
  2. Vibe
    80
    Though his singles may not rule radio, as far as full-lengths go, this is how it should be done. [Sep 2004, p.233]
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  3. Mojo
    80
    A gem. [Nov 2004, p.98]
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  4. Stylus Magazine
    60
    His new album isn’t quite as good as Disposable Arts, but it’s similarly engaging--he is both confident and insecure, and this incongruity defines his music.

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  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
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  1. hollywood
    10
    A classic ......period
  2. branden
    10
    this album...along with disposable arts are both a ten! I will buy anything this man puts out. definitely worth repeated listens.
  3. KoosG
    10
    Damn boys! The shit. Never stop Ace. One Love from Amsterdam!
  4. asimr
    8
    Its not as good as i thought but a good effort from Ace... In my opinion, i would rate "Disposable Arts" a ten. Favorites in this album include "wutuwanko" & "revelations". Its sad to see this being his last album becasue he is one of those rappers which you can really feel his lyrics.… Expand

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