1. BenjaminG

   10

   It's sad to see a hip-hop album come out that actually brings something new to the genre -- oddly by looking back at its history -- getting trashed by no nothing "professional" reviewers. Heavily sampled rock rhythms blend well with the 80's beats, avoiding the mushy nu-metal sound. Lyrically, Rev Run does bring himself into a lot of his lyrics, but what rapper doesn't? Few, and here, he's putting himself more into an observer, not spending all the album pumping himself up as many mainstream acts do. Of course, intelligent arrangements and lyrics don't fly well with mainstream media, and Pitchfork always too busy being pretentious stuck-ups to even bother to muster up a competant review. This album is good stuff. If you listen to hip-hop and tire of the mainstream sludge spouting off about hoes and bling, then you deserve to get it. While the playing length is short, the quality is there -- no in between track filler, poor arrangements, or needless verse/chorus reptitions.… Expand

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2. Douglassomone

   10

   This CD is a godsend from the mid 80's. Although a bit short, it satisfies the need for quality rap that has not been delivered by today's rappers. Run is a true artist of the genre. Its fun and energizing to listen to his music, while not having to put up with the gloating of cash, women, and cars like today's rapper. Definitely a 10.… Expand

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3. JC

   3

   Isn't it odd how the first three user reviews for this record are all about the same length, with the same eye for grammar, and basically the same manner of writing? Isn't it odd that ALL three of them give this record a 10, yet the best that any of the 8 critics gave it was an 8? Doesn't something smell a little fishy? Like perhaps, a record label underling surfing the music review sites on the web? Hmm...anyway...This record is weak, it would really sour Rev Run's reputation...if he wasn't doing that Run's House show...… Expand

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