Power In Numbers - Jurassic 5
User Score
9.3 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 30 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 30
  3. Negative: 1 out of 30

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  1. CamK
    Oct 12, 2002
    9
    While it's not as fresh or original as their debut, it's still a great hip-hop album that should not be overlooked.
  2. DrewE
    Oct 14, 2002
    10
    Cop it...J-5 is flawless hip-hop at its finest.
  3. CliftonV
    Oct 21, 2002
    10
    Great album! Jurassic 5 did it again!
  4. terryr
    Oct 28, 2002
    10
    Best, most positive, inspirational rap album of the year
  5. NickieI
    Apr 10, 2003
    10
    10 this is one of my favorite albums. There's nothing else to say but J5 is awesome!! Even better in concert.
  6. JasonL
    Aug 8, 2004
    10
    this is hot,whats golden is the dopest song ever made by J5.
  7. CMACK
    Feb 7, 2005
    10
    It's absolute class! Funniest and most intelligent rap album out there!
  8. Ben
    Jul 10, 2005
    8
    Pretty good album A Day At The Races by far the best track, got to have one of the best bass lines ever
  9. daniela
    Jan 19, 2007
    10
    excellent hip hop record, a breath of fresh air from the usual rap bollocks we hear these days talking about their rims, thei b*tches and their jesus piece
  10. JamesL
    Dec 6, 2002
    9
    the albums keep getting better. Havent taken it out of my cd player since the day i got it.
  11. AllanT
    Oct 30, 2002
    10
    I truly believe this is one of the hottest albums of the year and one of the most anticipated! J5 has once again produced a masterpiece of dope beats and flows. J5 keeps it real by not giving you the normal mainstream style.
  12. marc-o
    Nov 11, 2003
    10
    Can you belive that some a**hole from Q magazine said J5's lyrics were there downfall. What a f**king idiot what the hell does a 40 year old in a knitted jumper at Q Magazine know about good Hip-Hop anyway shit thta dude need to get his Phil Collins Lp out a dissapear. P.s This album is fantastic, Chali 2 na is one of the best rappers ever.
  13. mikek
    Mar 12, 2003
    8
    J5 has put out a banger if you were lucky enough to get the bonus dvd then it was definitly a good purchase yet I was really suprised at the sub par guest apperance of Kool Keith he trys so hard to be different that he just sounds retarded on this album, and yes i do have Dr. Octagon and Dr. Doom. But Nelly furtado was defininitly a plesant suprise over all the album doesnt dissapoint
  14. nickp
    Sep 4, 2004
    10
    i listen to this cd evry day it couldnt be better.
  15. Mdub
    Jun 14, 2005
    9
    A terrific hip hop album with positive lyrics and consistency. Chali 2na's heavy, baritone rapping is awesome, and cut chemist and nu mark are great DJs. Every track is solid, but some fantastic standouts include "A Day at the Races(feat. Big Daddy Kane and Percy P)", big hit "What's Golden", and the meaningful "Sum of Us". Nelly Furtado's appearance on "Thin Line" is also great. Overall, a really solid hip hop album from a great group.… Expand
  16. shaneh
    Jan 16, 2006
    10
    BEST ALBUM EVER I HAvent put it down for 3 years now im not ubsessed cuz every track is good !!!!!!!!!!!!!! buy it if your sick of rap on radio youll love this album no gangsta rap
  17. tylertyler
    Oct 22, 2002
    9
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  18. PatrickB
    Oct 24, 2002
    10
    Fantastic album from one of the most original hip-hop groups around.
  19. RacileN
    Jul 15, 2003
    10
    NOW DIS IS HIPHOP!!one of the most ifluencial hiphop ever.THIS IS NOW MAINSTREAM FAKE SHIT!!this is real hiphop!best shit youll ever hear from hiphop. see the video whats golden
  20. ChandlerW
    Oct 15, 2006
    10
    What can I say about PIN. I think it's an absolute classic. I listen to at least some of this album every day. I can't imagine what J5 could've possibly done to make this album any better. "A Day At The Races", "High Fidelity", and "Sum of Us" are particularly sick. Nu-mark and Cut Chemist spin some of the most bitchinest beats I've ever heard. Cut Chemist is very missed. Great Album.… Expand
  21. j30
    Dec 7, 2011
    7
    Solid album from Jurassic 5. My only complaint is Power In Numbers doesn't feel like a progression from their previous work, just a reaffirmation of their sound.

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Metascore
76 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. Dot Music
    40
    It's a dubious album whose chief innovation is a guest appearance by Nelly Furtado.
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  2. E! Online
    83
    J5 is hard enough to sample Public Enemy on the standout single "What's Golden" and features two of the best turntablists working today, Cut Chemist and DJ Nu-Mark.
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  3. Splendid
    90
    As spiritual as Talib Kweli, as musically complex as Mos Def, as joyfully syncopated as the Roots, Power in Numbers sets the standard for intelligent hip hop.
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