Cancer4Cure - El-P
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84 out of 100

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8.6 out of 10

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  • Summary: The third solo album for producer El-P features guest appearances by Danny Brown, Interpol’s Paul Banks, Islands' Nick Diamonds, and Killer Mike.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 39 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 39
  3. Negative: 0 out of 39
  1. Sputnikmusic
    May 23, 2012
    100
    As with previous efforts, Cancer for Cure pushes the sonic envelope of hip-hop beyond its contemporaries from the very start
  2. No Ripcord
    Jun 27, 2012
    80
    For all the missteps along the way, El-P arrives somewhere quite poignant, and although he may not have paved his own way there, his route is quite impressive, and there is no wasted beat and no unseen seriousness and intensity.
  3. Q Magazine
    Oct 12, 2012
    80
    He's equally skilled as a stream-of-consciousness philosopher or gripping storyteller. [Jul 2012, p.98]
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  4. NOW Magazine
    Jun 28, 2012
    80
    The production has been updated for a new, not so distant future, but retains its mechanical crunch and metallic din.

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  1. RickFlairbombed
    10
    It's pretty hard for me to justify giving a hip hop album a 10, but this is the best release of 2012 thus far, and from a hip hop perspective, is mind blowing. Not only is El-P at the top of his game lyrically and conceptually, but all of the guest stars bring positive contributions. Even Danny Brown's slacker rap style has it's place in Oh Hail No. Paul Bank's appearance in works every time is a bit too understated. Overall, a great rap album which requires multiple listens to appreciate.… Expand
  2. Marcbackman
    9
    This is a brilliant album for fans of rap/hip-hop/ and even just beats and great production. It took a few days for me to warm to the album, and it unravels to me in individual tracks until, now, I love the entire album. El-p's rapping is aggressive and very enjoyable, and is perfectly juxtaposed with his often dirty and raw beats. Lyrical content is often political and angry, and is the perfect remedy for these hypocritical and challenging modern times.… Expand
  3. rydermusic
    8
    After listening "R.A.P. Music", in this 2012 came another great product from the manufacturer of Brooklyn. El-P is one of the best in his field, Cancer4Cure is innovative, beautiful and brilliant. Congratulations!… Expand
  4. agunsux
    7
    What impressed me about him is.. he

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