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Phrenology - The Roots
  • Band Name: The Roots
  • Record Label: MCA
  • Release Date: Nov 26, 2002
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Metascore
87 out of 100

Universal acclaim - based on 23 Critics What's this?

User Score
9.2 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 40 Ratings

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  • Summary: The groundbreaking Philadelphia rap outfit returns with 13 new tracks and guest contributions from Jill Scott, Nelly Furtado, Talib Kweli and Musiq.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 23
  3. Negative: 0 out of 23
  1. Blender
    100
    Phrenology is a celebration of self-determination, a nonstop joyride through some very complicated brains. [#12, p.149]
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  2. Mojo
    100
    The Roots have created another masterpiece. [Jan 2003, p.100]
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  3. Uncut
    60
    Thankfully, Phrenology is more therapy than quack science. [Feb 2003, p.86]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 28
  3. Negative: 0 out of 28
  1. FreesiaA
    10
    Increible album, lyrics are hot, political, moving, beats are old skool which is jus straight smart! back up vocals are so nice...smooth album, one of the best in this day and age of garbage… Expand
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  2. Mike
    10
    This could be my favorite hip-hop album ever.
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  3. j30
    10
    Just a great Hip/Hop record. From start to finish, it's an intoxicating, exhilarating album that gives you hope in Hip/Hops future.
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