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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 7 Ratings

  • Summary: The second album for the Los Angeles-born rapper features guest appearances by such artists as Aesop Rock, Aloe Blacc, Roc Marciano, Prodigy, Raekwon, and Slug.
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I'm on the Evidence Project too We just did a banger, it's gonna be coming through… [Evidence]Microphone check 1, 2 Who's the one that's been... See the rest of the song lyrics
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 10
  2. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. Sep 30, 2011
    100
    Unlike liars, fakers, and bullshit artists, he backs up his name and claim with anecdotal gems aplenty.
  2. Oct 10, 2011
    88
    It's dark but inspirational, catchy but never kitschy. Most of all though, it's honest.
  3. Sep 30, 2011
    80
    Despite running a bit long, this is clearly one of the year's better releases.
  4. Jan 5, 2012
    80
    Evidence won't have the copies flying off the shelf or cause internet hysteria anytime soon, but he can deliver a thoughtful and interesting album in Cats & Dogs.
  5. Sep 30, 2011
    70
    Cats & Dogs is a moody, well-produced album that, at times, is brimming with meaning-something not entirely common these days.
  6. Oct 7, 2011
    60
    Essentially, Evidence harkens back to 00s rap nostalgia without resorting to preachy tirades or regressive concepts, a respite during a time of sing-rap and hyper-aggressive flows.
  7. The Wire
    Dec 8, 2011
    50
    There's no bullshit and no nonsense here, but listening to this album,, you might end up wishing that there was. [Dec 2011, p.68]

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 2
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 2
  3. Negative: 0 out of 2
  1. Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Siendo o no, material de baile para las fiestas del norte, Cats & Dogs es un disco fiel al rap americano; recomendado a seguidores delSiendo o no, material de baile para las fiestas del norte, Cats & Dogs es un disco fiel al rap americano; recomendado a seguidores del género. Read full review: http://bit.ly/tePXoc Collapse
  2. Oct 27, 2011
    8
    First time hearing Evidence and I'm impressed. It's a classic hip-hop sound album. Nice collaboration with Raekwon. I'm now a fan of Evidence.First time hearing Evidence and I'm impressed. It's a classic hip-hop sound album. Nice collaboration with Raekwon. I'm now a fan of Evidence. This is REAL HIP-HOP and I need it in my life. Expand