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Universal acclaim- based on 173 Ratings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 157 out of 173
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Mixed: 2 out of 173
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Negative: 14 out of 173
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danielwJun 19, 2008Brilliant. the music i normally listen to is rock music, but this album is absolutely fantastic.
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BibianeNMay 16, 2008WONDERFUL. Amazingly, surprisingly goog album!
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LeonW.Jul 30, 2002intolerable rubbish thats a chor to listen to. definately one of the most overrated albums of the year. Don't bother!
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ShineROct 7, 2002Obnoxious blather piled over dated loops and sfx. I don't understand all the acclaim. Is it a british thing?
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MarkGJan 25, 2008
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MattEOct 14, 2002never before have i anticapted an album so much and been so disappointed. it may be original, i don't know, but nonetheless, its crap.
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MarkG.Jun 3, 2002
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SiegeJun 19, 2002How can anyone doubt this album? original drums and bass with poetry layed on top -the last time I heard anything this good was The Criminal Minds Tales fom The Wasteland EP - bring on the new sound of urban music
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WillemHOct 23, 2003not bestseller but cold classic
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krisJan 2, 2003beautifully done!
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annimanniMay 10, 2003to hear in every situation
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timlMay 2, 2004Amazing. The best debut of the 21st Century without question. Probably the best debut full stop since 'Definately Maybe'. Incredible.
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StephenCFeb 7, 2005Ooof, Now you might think that, that was a good ooof but it aint. This is an abysmal album. They call him a poet...What? Mr Skinner is a chav with no musical intuition whatsoever.
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MattCAug 5, 2008Mark G. I guess that American hiphop is much better? Much better to talk about pimps, 40's and hoes This is what is wrong about society, people complaining for the wrong reasons!
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ChrisD.Apr 30, 2002its sorted
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RickM.May 5, 2002Absolutely brilliant album, nothing else will ever sound the same.
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ThomasE.Jun 12, 2002Very Good... I've been living in the U.K for 9 months now and I find the music, Garage, very good.
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StevenP.Aug 16, 2002The Streets are well and truely Sharp Darts, Spitting Masters!! I just glad to be a passanger!!
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RhiannonL.Aug 17, 2002there is only one word needed to describe this album "wicked". the streets aka mike skinner is a lyrical genius and those who slate him or his album obviusly dont see class music when it slaps them in the face! when will he be doing a tour?
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askyermammyAug 19, 2002a classic already, best tunes I've heard in years and one of my top five albums ever bought .. Empties what is full, fills what is empty and scratches where it itches.
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SheeM.Aug 23, 2002Skinner's use of imagery is amazing, transports you back to the day (weak become heros), has you in stitches (the irony of it all), and reminds you lost love. I was one of the very lucky ones to see them play thier first gig ever in Dublin, if you get a chance to see them live go.
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KatyMouldyMilldewAug 20, 2002THE best thing to come out of the album music charts in years.. Clever, funny, entertaining, it's one of those albums you'll listen to over and over again and find hard to get sick of... Let's push things forward!
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dijitalAug 26, 2002This is home studio bangers and mash for a new generation, man. Get with it!
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MickDAug 30, 2002Very 'Relative' .Great to listen to whilst pillin', i cant wait for the sequel.
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AnthonyL.Sep 10, 2002the best album ive heard 4 yearz. da new face of garage
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EmmaC.Sep 21, 2002d album is da best album out,well dun mike ITS GREAT. n mike ur very good lukin!
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ManoloT.Sep 2, 2002classic album. good stuff indeed
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MarkybJan 2, 2003it is the poo poo!
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AaronLJan 6, 2003Ranges from pretty good to totally inspired. The beats, the voice, the lyrics - everything is fresh. Great debut.
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Awards & Rankings
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Original Pirate Material is England's first great hip-hop record mostly because it isn't a hip-hop record. It's hard to say exactly what it is.
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An album whose scope, diversity, wit and heart make it instantly the best album of 2002.
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Alternative PressWhile Original Pirate Material isn't as good as the U.K. press hyperbole would have us believe, it does prove that sentiment and sincerity are more interesting than slickness and skills. [Dec 2002, p.96]