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Work Work
Holler out your city if you ride for it Let em know why you die for it Same reason all these riders get high so it's All medicinal now what you wanna... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. The 405
    Jul 10, 2014
    90
    Never does this album sound more genuine than when it's low-key, because it's then that Clipping. foregoes the satire--the very lifeblood that runs through CLPPNG's veins.
  2. Paste Magazine
    Jun 11, 2014
    88
    This was, at least until two days ago, the most ambitious and powerful underground hip-hop album to be released this year. But leave it to Death Grips to drop a surprise record on us and steal the spotlight from their fellow Californians. We’ll have to wait before we find out which one stands the test of time, but for the moment, advantage: Clipping.
  3. The Line of Best Fit
    Jun 9, 2014
    85
    They’re not ceasing their distinct punk-rap, but they’re offering a new portion of the spectrum. If you found it had to stomach their previous material, CLPPNG will provide you a rope, from which you can drag yourself into their miscreant lair. Fair warning: they may not let you leave.
  4. New Musical Express (NME)
    Jun 9, 2014
    80
    Clipping's nightmare is riveting, particularly during its sweat-inducing peak 'Get Up', which uses an alarm clock as a beat underneath breakneck verses.
  5. Drowned In Sound
    Jun 9, 2014
    80
    CLPPNG makes a sterling argument for the intersection of noise and hip-hop tropes.
  6. Fact Magazine (UK)
    Jun 16, 2014
    70
    An uncharacteristically difficult end to a record that’s not quite a paradigm smasher, but a must-hear for anyone who likes their hip-hop weird and with teeth.
  7. No Ripcord
    Jul 7, 2014
    40
    The record lacks vision, direction, clarity.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. BENNEB
    Jun 28, 2014
    10
    A very dope and sick hip-hop record, where the trio push the boundaries of hip-hop even further sonically. A great follow up from Midcity.A very dope and sick hip-hop record, where the trio push the boundaries of hip-hop even further sonically. A great follow up from Midcity.

    MUST HEAR TRACKS:
    INTRO
    BODY & BLOOD
    WORK WORK (FT. COCO PISTOL CREE)
    TAKING OFF
    DREAM
    STORY 2
    DOMINOS
    ENDS

    MUST AVOID TRACKS:
    SUMMERTIME (FT. KING T)    … Expand
  2. Smilinbandit
    Oct 6, 2014
    10
    This has been the best experimental hip hop album I have ever listened to. This album pushed the envelope further than any artist in hip hopThis has been the best experimental hip hop album I have ever listened to. This album pushed the envelope further than any artist in hip hop can. This is definitely recommended.… Expand
  4. nirvanafreak
    Aug 11, 2015
    10
    Here are some of the reasons that this is a 10:
    1)Daveed diggs is an amazing mc. His flow is great he goes from steady to fast seemingly    Here are some of the reasons that this is a 10:
    1)Daveed diggs is an amazing mc. His flow is great he goes from steady to fast seemingly effortlessly.
    2)There are some really interesting stories on this album (most notably body & blood and story 2)
    3)It stays true to hip hop while at the same time experimenting with beats using everyday sounds
    4)all the videos from this are really entertaining (carlos lopez estrada did most of them)    … Expand
  5. alecvl08
    Feb 2, 2015
    9
    This is a superb and creative rap album, with each track having its own unique and interesting production. The lyrics are good, and the storyThis is a superb and creative rap album, with each track having its own unique and interesting production. The lyrics are good, and the story all culminates in the Ends track, which is stunning. Must listen.… Expand
  6. Cumball
    Jul 10, 2021
    9
    The experimental-ness of this album is just great. Alot of these tracks make use of many obscure sounds and somehow make them just very great.The experimental-ness of this album is just great. Alot of these tracks make use of many obscure sounds and somehow make them just very great. like on the track "Get Up" the songs whole beat is just an alarm clock going off and somehow, they managed to make it sound good. Daveed's rapping is absolutely FIRE aswell.

    Fav tracks: Body & Blood, Work work, Summertime, Taking off, Get Up, Or Die, Story 2, Dominoes
    Least fav tracks: Tonight, Dream.

    9/10.    … Expand
  7. fluuf
    Oct 8, 2019
    9
    this is music
    and earrape
    this is earrape music
    this is good
    I **** this
    daveed isn't as hot as you think
    **** you beliz
  8. aymzkayy__
    Jun 12, 2014
    6
    Crazy production, however some times it seemed a bit too far fetched. Featured artist tended to lack in quality, however clipping made up forCrazy production, however some times it seemed a bit too far fetched. Featured artist tended to lack in quality, however clipping made up for this through a gripping story line and seamless transitions between songs. Overall my First and only listen was pleasurable.… Expand

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