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Universal acclaim- based on 182 Ratings
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Positive: 161 out of 182
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Mixed: 10 out of 182
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Negative: 11 out of 182
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Dec 25, 2012
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Jul 17, 2012Absolutely fantastic album. Should be album of the year. Nas goes hard from the beginning of "No Introduction" to the end of "Where's the Love". Only dud track is "Summer on Smash", but otherwise, every other track is worth multiple listens. Do not listen to the critics who are not giving this album the credit it deserves. Nas continues to stay on top with this release.
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May 11, 2016nas has always had a great ear for production and knowing how to craft great lyrical rhyme patterns to go with them. his storytelling hasnt diminished or sound rusty, but stronger than ever. another classic added to his discography.
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Jul 18, 2012This Nas album more like the Nas of old. Gritty NY beats, nice flow and even some guest appearances on it! I can't say I like every song but certainly if your a fan of REAL Hip Hop you should get this Nas album. Instantly recognizable if you hear him just once!
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May 8, 2015
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Mar 27, 2019
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Mar 22, 20158.4/10.................................................................................................................one of the best from this year.
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Oct 19, 2012
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Dec 10, 2012
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Dec 1, 2022No one will ever listen to this **** again in their lives, stop overhyping this mediocre artist
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Feb 16, 2013
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Jul 23, 2012
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Jan 27, 2017Solid album. Production could be a bit more ambitious on some tracks but Nas here does his thing flawlessly, as usual. It kinda gives a vibe of Illmatic, It Was Written, I Am, Stillmatic and God's Son put together. His best album since God's Son
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Nov 29, 2022absolute **** don't know what you're on to say that this is good.......................................
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Jan 6, 2016Lyrically, Nas has aged like fine wine, as he still pens some amazing bars. Nas is much wiser and reflective in this album, and he does a tremendous job at it. Aside from "Summer on Smash", every song on this album is very good or great.
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Jan 12, 2018Very good album, to me Nas' most musical, and one of his most personal. Still plays well over 5 years later, feels fresh
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Jul 21, 2012Nas is definitely a top 5 rapper of all time...but this is completely dreadful. Only songs I can bare to listen to are the don and nasty. The beat selection is weak and the lyrics are nothing special.
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Jun 15, 2013in life is good, nas is at his best lyrically since........ illmatic. this album shows his maturation from his debut 18 years ago. features are great rick ross delivered a GREAT verse on accident murderers), production is top notch, and nas is a beast!!!
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Jul 19, 2012
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Jul 18, 2012
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Aug 9, 2012
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Jul 25, 2012
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Jun 2, 2013
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Jul 17, 2012Lyrically one of the best rap albums in YEARS!!!
Nas never left so it's crazy to say "HE'S BACK!". Just listen to this musically beautiful and lyrically intelectual album. Old rap fans will be pleased just as new ones. -
Aug 8, 2012
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Dec 5, 2012
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Jul 18, 2012this album is without a doubt the best rap album so far this year. it contains songs that have an old school vibe and songs that are for this generation. not a bad song on here which is impossible for any other albums currently out which is why i give this a 10
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Aug 6, 2012
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Nov 17, 2017Brilliant album by one of the greatest lyricist of all time. The album shows even more depth and wisdom that we have become accustomed to over the years by Nas. It also showcase his maturity and growth. Another gem in his massive catalogue.
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Sep 26, 2012Life is good is a really good album. The beats are really good and his lyrics are a masterpiece. Every songs in the album are classic. My favorite songs on the album are A Queens story, Accident murders, Daughters, Cherry wine and back when.
Awards & Rankings
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Aug 24, 2012An album of incredible songs.
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The SourceAug 22, 2012Nas once again reminds us that as long as he's got one mic, lifee--and hip-hop--are beyond good. [#254, p.87]
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Aug 7, 2012On Life Is Good, he's lyrically and musically rich as he's been for years now.