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El-P's long-anticipated second solo disc features collaborations with Cat Power, Trent Reznor, Matt Sweeney, Aesop Rock, and The Mars Volta.
| LABEL: | Definitive Jux |
| RELEASE DATE: | 20 March 2007 |
| DISCS: | 1 disc |
| GENRE(S): | Indie, Rap |
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The average user rating for this album is 9.0 (out of 10) based on 31 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
hyper nation gave it a10:
this album along with Saul williams niggy tardust will completely change your view on what hip hop is capable of. Incredible, diverse and all too rare in this landscape of mediocrity.
J TR gave it an8:
Dope. Musically melodic, lyrically satisfying, superior in every way to all contemporary rap artists. Builds on the foundations of Fantastic Damage, and adds nuances and fixtures that floorplan lacked. What's wrong with deep production value when holistically the package is so complete?
johnny b. gave it a10:
I would call el-p ahead of his time, but I don't think time will ever catch him.
Joseph M gave it a5:
I'd rather listen to Aesop Rock. This album is good front start to finish, but it only has one stand out track, and that is not enough for me.
kk on the side gave it a9:
El-Producto is still ahead of time. You can't expect an album this intelligent and agressive to get a fair review from music critics that gush over an artist like Panda Bear. I don't think 'I'll Sleep when You're Dead" is the quantum leap forward for Hip-Hop that Fantastic Damage was in 2002, but its still one of the most original and best albums of 2007.
Sean P. gave it a10:
Incredibly dense and complex. It reminds me of Fear Of A Black Planet. Repeat listens are required.
WeeWee Jumbo gave it a9:
Purists may balk but in my opinion, this is even greater than Fantastic Damage. El-P's definitely focused on thie production here, and every song just begs to be replayed. I'm having a hard time trying not to ruin it by listening to it too many times. There's still a problem from the first album, the production often overpowers El-P's lyrics, which are already dense and obscure; but it's worth the challenge. Spectacular album, if you're a fan of indie hip hop or if you're just tired of the mainstream (and you should be), defintely get this album.

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