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Power In Numbers
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Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews What's this?

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8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 27 Ratings

  • Summary: The Los Angeles-based underground hip-hop outfit returns with a follow up to their 2000 debut, 'Quality Control.' Nelly Furtado guests on one track.

Top Track

Thin Line
(Chali 2na) Yo, this is a lesson in friendship The depths of a kinship What women and men begin with, and then slip My pen drips As I scribble my... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. Launch.com
    90
    Oozing confidence, clarity and common sense, the group's four MCs tackle their topics like the greats of old, distilling complex thoughts into simple, powerful rhymes.
  2. 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.
  3. Q Magazine
    80
    If there's a weakness, it's that the fulid, four-MC set-up masks a lack of lyrical depth.
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  4. Urb
    80
    The excellent Power In Numbers finds the group inching toward the future with a fuller sound and different looks. [Oct 2002, p.94]
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  5. Stylus Magazine
    77
    Power In Numbers is like a coming out party for J5, as it shows their ability to shed their label as a novelty and proves they are talented in their own right.
  6. The A.V. Club
    70
    The group's old-school ethos begins to feel like formula on Power In Numbers, though that formula can still yield remarkable results.
  7. Uncut
    40
    They haven't yet shown enough thrills in righteousness to challenge gangsta's dark, easy attraction. [Nov 2002, p.129]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. 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 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… Collapse
  2. nickp
    Sep 4, 2004
    10
    i listen to this cd evry day it couldnt be better.
  4. 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.
  5. 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 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… Expand
  6. 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.
  7. 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 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
  8. 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 aSolid 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.… Expand

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