Pick A Bigger Weapon - The Coup
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78 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 25 Critics What's this?

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9.3 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 8 Ratings

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  • Summary: Audioslave's Tom Morello is among the musicians providing the framework for the politically-charged rap duo's first release in five years.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
  1. Village Voice (Consumer Guide)
    100
    His lesser songs would be dookie gold on an ordinary undie-rap album.
  2. Alternative Press
    80
    His low-riding G-Funk has morphed into a faster, catchier brand of soul that's often a dead ringer for early Prince. [Jun 2006, p.192]
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  3. Mojo
    80
    Smart, sensual, self-loving and self-critical, pissed-off and hilarious. [Jun 2006, p.112]
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  4. Uncut
    60
    Riley has mellowed with age, so the politicking is shot through with humour. [Jun 2006, p.94]
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  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. JeremiahM
    10
    As usual, the Coup delivers an outstanding album. The beats are great and Boots Riley's straightforward politi-funk is awesome...
  2. justinm
    10
    Seriously, best album of the year.
  3. DrunkenMaster
    9
    Awesome political hiphop. Pay absolutely no attention to the idiot from Stylus magazine: he is an idiot and their reviews suck more hose than Roseanne Barr in a pickup outside redneck happy hour. "Laugh, Love, F**k" is the revolutionary party single of the year, hands down. Get down and revolutionary, sucka!… Expand
  4. ToddS
    8
    No one brings the funk like Coup. Definitely one of the better Hip-Hop releases of 2006. For those who are big fans of "Kill My Landlord" and "Genocide and Juice," this album will take some time to grow on you, as it takes off where "Party Music Left Off." However with one listen to "Ijuswannalayaroundalldayinbedwithyou," you might be hooked. Keep the party and the revolution goin'!… Expand

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