Gas Mask
by The Left
Metascore
87

Universal acclaim - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
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  1. HipHopDX
    Mar 3, 2011
    80
    There aren't any lackluster songs, and even though the lyrics and the rhymes are digestible on the first listen, they get better with more listens.
  2. Okayplayer
    Mar 3, 2011
    92
    If I were asked to document the unrest within Detroit, The Left's Gas Mask would be the backdrop. Journalist 103 and Apollo Brown have created a beautifully ugly masterpiece that seethes with urgency and raises the bar considerably for their peers at home and beyond.
  3. PopMatters
    Mar 3, 2011
    80
    Gas Mask is simply a strongly appealing hip-hop record with just the right balance of guests to keep his voice from becoming stale.
  5. RapReviews.com
    Mar 3, 2011
    80
    An artistic statement and a brilliant debut, Gas Mask should be Motown's unofficial soundtrack, but its listenership should know no regional boundaries.

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8.8

Universal acclaim- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. agonzalezc
    Mar 5, 2019
    10
    One of the most amazing albums of the 2000's. Incredible production, top-notch lyricism, and for my taste, when Apollo Brown was at his mostOne of the most amazing albums of the 2000's. Incredible production, top-notch lyricism, and for my taste, when Apollo Brown was at his most creative. All the beats feel rather unique. 100% Recommended. Flawless.… Full Review »
  2. Reesy
    Jun 25, 2018
    9
    It always surprises me how unknown this album is. I would go as far to say it was the most enjoyable album for me in 2011, it carefully tiesIt always surprises me how unknown this album is. I would go as far to say it was the most enjoyable album for me in 2011, it carefully ties together the hip hop styles of the past and present to create a powerful blend.… Full Review »
  3. GeorgeSy
    Dec 19, 2011
    9
    A top album! Apollo Brown's beats are inspired. Journalist 103's rhymes are on form. One of the best albums of 2011. I hope people don'tA top album! Apollo Brown's beats are inspired. Journalist 103's rhymes are on form. One of the best albums of 2011. I hope people don't confuse it with old school hip hop because the way the samples and the drums compliment the verses are of too high a standard not to be of this age.… Full Review »
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