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- Summary: The Perceptionists feature Boston-based MCs Mr. Lif and Akrobatik backed by the beats of DJ Fakts One. El-P also shows up on one track.
- Record Label: Definitive Jux
- Genre(s): Rap
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Positive: 6 out of 7
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Mixed: 1 out of 7
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Negative: 0 out of 7
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Akrobatik and Lif are the ideal lyrical yin and yang.
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Black Dialogue: a hip-hop classic? Maybe not, but pretty damn close.
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On the whole, Black Dialogue emerges as a triumph, an impassioned 12-track hip-hop manifesto even a mother could love, assuming of course, she hasn't affixed a Bush/Cheney sticker on the bumper of the family station wagon.
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UrbBlack Dialogue has finally captured the Perceptionists' on-stage charisma and fraternity. [Apr 2005, p.103]
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Greater than the sum of its parts.
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Lif and Akrobatik have a long history, so they sound natural as brainy verse-swapping partners, and they're sharp throughout, whether they have their sights set on the Bush Administration or are simply batting boasts back and forth.
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Q MagazineThere are enough thrilling moments on Black Dialogue to justify the collaboration. [Apr 2005, p.123]
Score distribution:
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Positive: 5 out of 7
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Mixed: 1 out of 7
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Negative: 1 out of 7
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ChrisRApr 13, 2005easily the best hip-hop album of the year and the best def jux has released of the last three years.
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Apr 26, 2016
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LLMay 4, 2005These guys r genuine
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KamOct 16, 2005jules o is an idiot. this album is probably my fav ever def jux release. an awesome album.
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GregHJan 19, 2006Soon to be considered classic. I get goose bumps everytime I hear "memorial day." You must hear this album.
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StevenSMar 6, 2006
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julesoAug 17, 2005Worst Def Jux release yet. Mr. Lif needs to get away from this cat.
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