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Oct 27, 2011He doesn't quite sell the thesis that that's the point.
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Aug 17, 2011Like a young Ice Cube, he's only telling us what he sees, and while he might not offer solutions as often as O'Shea did, he's certainly able to paint us vivid a picture.
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Aug 4, 2011Section80 may not be a sacred text but I've got the feeling that in five years it may just prove to be prophetic.
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Aug 1, 2011Section.80 proves is that its author's brain is neither lost nor useless, as he weaves together carefully constructed thoughts before spewing raps on each of the project's 16 tracks, ensuring nothing is disposable or without purpose.
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Aug 1, 2011The album is still a must-have any true hip-hop head, and it is certainly a promising release from the young emcee, but just don't go in expecting an easy, feel-good listen.
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Aug 1, 2011Self-serious flaws and all, Section.80 still stands as a powerful document of a tremendously promising young guy figuring out his voice.
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Aug 1, 2011It's said that Lamar's goal here was to prove himself capable of standing alone. Well, in certainly one of the greatest critical understatements written, he's done it.
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Aug 1, 2011This 23-year-old may have been searching for answers, but that journey allowed him to find one of this year's most outstanding albums with Section.80.
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Aug 28, 2012Just when you're thinking not bad at all, come some songs.
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The WireDec 6, 2011The record crams a ton of sonic and thematic ideas into a small space and yet show almost no visible stitches. [Oct 2011, p.66]
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Entertainment WeeklyAug 10, 2011Along with the heady lyrics on cuts like "Rigamortus," makes .80 worth the visit. [5 Aug 2011, p.75]
Awards & Rankings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 745 out of 795
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Mixed: 14 out of 795
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Negative: 36 out of 795
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