Phrenology
by The Roots
  • Record Label: MCA
  • Release Date: Nov 26, 2002
Metascore
87

Universal acclaim - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 23
  3. Negative: 0 out of 23
  1. Playlouder
    50
    In their quest for paper, The Roots have lost their way.
  2. Uncut
    60
    Thankfully, Phrenology is more therapy than quack science. [Feb 2003, p.86]
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Awards & Rankings

6
#6 Best Album of 2002
49
#49 Most Discussed Album of 2002
38
#38 Most Shared Album of 2002

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User Score
8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 56 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 51 out of 56
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 56
  3. Negative: 4 out of 56
  1. KeithG
    Apr 25, 2012
    6
    This album made me fall in love with the live hip hop sensation that is the Roots. It starts a little slow, but the middle tracks (7-12) areThis album made me fall in love with the live hip hop sensation that is the Roots. It starts a little slow, but the middle tracks (7-12) are all worth listening to.… Full Review »
  2. j30
    Sep 28, 2011
    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.
  3. Mike
    Jan 1, 2006
    10
    This could be my favorite hip-hop album ever.
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