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Electric Circus - Common
  • Band Name: Common
  • Record Label: MCA
  • Release Date: Dec 10, 2002
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Metascore
80 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critics What's this?

User Score
8.7 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 13 Ratings

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  • Summary: On his fifth album, the underground rapper ventures more into the rock, soul, and jazz territory of his influences, with production help from the Soulaquarians. An eclectic array of guests includes Prince, Erykah Badu, Jill Scott, Bilal, Mary J. Blige, and Stereolab's Laetitia Sadier.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. Dot Music
    100
    While those seeking a quick fix of cheap thrills hip hop will be disappointed, anyone who likes their music lush, multi-layered and lyrical should pick this up without delay.
  2. Entertainment Weekly
    100
    Although he can be self-righteous, scattered, and grim, a team of truly youthful-minded producers is there to color the gray.
  3. Spin
    60
    The storytelling here isn't as sharp as on Common's previous albums. [Feb 2003, p.100]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. ScottyS
    10
    Dude this album is hot to me better than BE. So what if he has too many guests Common is trying to shar eto us other artist that are great and we never heard of like Laetita Sadier of Stereolab, Bilal,Dart Chillz, and Omar… Expand
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  2. JimmyP
    10
    This album is unbelievable. I enjoyed this album so much. This cd is ambitious, and it's great that Common took a chance. To me Star 69 and Come close are the standouts… Expand
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  3. TylerH
    8
    Genius, Jimmy P. knows what hes talking about. Star 69, come close, between me you and liberation. Common is a lyrical genius and this album is a classic. Im woundering how ne one thought it was better than "Be" i mean "Be" was good but just not up to commons standards.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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