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83 out of 100

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9.2 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 114 Ratings

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  • Summary: Championed by Jay-Z and Kanye West, the Chicago MC finally makes his full-length debut with this 16-track disc.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. The A.V. Club
    100
    By boldly expanding the parameters of mainstream hip-hop, Fiasco's threatening to make rap a welcoming place for geeks and iconoclasts as well as pimps and thugs.
  2. MSN Consumer Guide (Robert Christgau)
    91
    Though I wish the beats were less corny-orchestral, Fiasco marks his own turf in a three-song sequence that would have led the second side back in the day. [Feb/Mar 2007]
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  3. Observer Music Monthly
    60
    His orchestral Kanye-meets-Nas muse lacks originality.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 72 out of 75
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 75
  3. Negative: 3 out of 75
  1. dijavantewow
    10
    Fantastic album. One of the best of the decade for hip hop. I'm not sure Lupe is appreciated enough for what he brings to the table, but this album is great song to song. "Kick Push", "I Gotcha", and especially "Hurt Me Soul" are my favorites, and show is lyrical abilities.… Expand
    • 2 of 2 users said yes
  2. Chrislake94
    10
    First of all the people who reviewed this as a negative have no understanding of Hip Hop whatsoever. They obviously didn't listen to the lyrics at all or just dumb. 'DudeLuv' I suggest you listen to something like Soulja Boy because you do not understand Hip Hop. This is one of the most original, profound, ingenious and intelligent Hip Hop albums of all time. If this can't be acknowledged as one of the greatest, then there is no hope for Hip Hop fans or the genre itself.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. j-ol
    3
    he's not rapping to his potential, and the beats are styrofoam nu-soul garbage. it could've been a good album, had it been produced by someone with vision. linkin park fans should keep their opinions to themselves.… Expand
    • 0 of 3 users said yes

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