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Universal acclaim- based on 173 Ratings
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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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Aug 19, 2023Mike Skinners absolute masterpiece, this album does not have a single track I would rate under an 8.5. The album perfectly sums up life in the UK. Best song on the album "Has it come to this?".
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Sep 9, 2020Legendary album with some legendary tunes . Makes you proud to be British .
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Jul 26, 2019
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Apr 26, 2017I remember walking to school playing this over and over every day. Truly a classic. Surprised to see it rated lower than "A Grand Don't Come for Free" tho, I think The Streets' debut was the best thing they have ever done.
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Apr 14, 2015This is a great rap album. It deals with excellent topics about loss and just having a good time. Clearly The Streets knows what he's doing. Excellent album.
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Oct 22, 2014
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Oct 17, 2012Very inventive and unique sound mixed with some very British vocals make this an interesting listen for Americans such as myself. Worth listening to!
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JamesVApr 8, 2009Music for those that know nothing about music.
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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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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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BrianLApr 25, 2008Some silly brit speaking childish rhymes off paper with garage beats. Critics confuse me. Along with everyone who gave this album above a 7.
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MarkGJan 25, 2008
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RobertCDec 10, 2006Turn the Page is wicked
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AdzHSep 16, 2006
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MattMAug 10, 2006
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ChrisCMay 9, 2006This album is genius lyrically. The use of all the British slang is mindblowing and whoever cannot appreciate something different like this can rot in hell because they are closed minded.
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PhilSMay 3, 2006As a poet, there is no better than this working class hero. I was tempted to give this album 10, but decided not to bcause i am mean. It is really really good quality...... i mean, he is what Doherty could be
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KelDec 1, 2005
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JackLOct 3, 2005This is a stokr of genius from the man Mike Skinner i also have "a grand don't come for free" both awsome living in australia but originaly from Croydon London English Hip-Hop is not that big over here but Mike skinner is certainly well liked by anyone who listens to the albums an awsome 10/10 for this one!
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LouiseBApr 11, 2005I love this album and one pf the critics is right, you do have to listen to it quite a few times before you can really appreciate it. Although (arguably) I think that A Grand Don't Come For Free is better!
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DerekNFeb 13, 2005Original Pirate Material is the most revolutionary hip-hop album since Eminem's Slim Shady LP. (BlackStar & Roots were pretty good too.) It's got some Artful Dodger elements, but lyrics that any normal young dude can relate to. Although Skinner's lyrics are more British inclined, but anybody that appreciates true hip-hop will truly appreciate it.
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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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CiaránMcCNov 8, 2004Bout time some gezzer did somethin diferent. The lyrics are classical and so is the album!!!!!
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KaliebladeJul 19, 2004yeah i think the album is ace. Mike is very talented geezer and i cant see a reason why not to like his stuff he also is sexy!!!!!
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daiJul 1, 2004god f*ing dammit! where's this album been all my life! best rhymes since lord byron... sit back and let ur mind be blown.
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ImogenCJun 29, 2004It's Quality mate just what wev'e all been waiting for More Live gig's in England needed!!!
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AldusHJun 28, 2004Sublime. I've just listened to this CD ten times in a row. Not really into dance or whatever, but this album is a major addiction for me.
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AsiaZJun 13, 2004It's hard to imagine a more shockingly brilliant and unexpected debut. Mike Skinner is unlike anyone else in music today, and I mean that with utmost respect.
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ddMay 14, 2004doesnt that dude mean cult classic
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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]