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Streams of Thought, Vol. 1 [EP]
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Universal acclaim- based on 12 Ratings

  • Summary: The debut five-track solo EP from The Roots' Tariq Trotter was produced by 9th Wonder and The Soul Council.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. HipHopDX
    Jun 18, 2018
    90
    Black Thought is rightfully held as a model for what Hip Hop fans could (and should) expect from MCs demanding to be held in high regard. The project’s only fault is its length prevents the five nearly flawless records truly getting off the ground.
  2. Pretty Much Amazing
    Jun 18, 2018
    83
    The production here is all skeletal beats but heavy-hitting drums, letting Thought do most of the heavy-lifting on his own. ... Ultimately, Thought’s first solo release does what’s expected of him; I just wish it did a little more.
  3. Pitchfork
    Jun 18, 2018
    75
    Rigorous but rarely hermetic, the album is a small testament to his sustained excellence.
  4. Rolling Stone
    Jun 18, 2018
    70
    His voice sounds gravelly--two decades of constant touring will do that--and substitutes tonal nuance for raw power, like a horn player blowing his lungs out.

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  1. Positive: 2 out of 2
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  1. agonzalezc
    Jan 21, 2019
    10
    Instant Classic. Carefully laid out beats accompanied by the lyrical wordsmith of a veteran. What else can you ask for?
  2. clem666
    Apr 4, 2023
    7
    Black Thought's spirit and presence fills this project. Many evocative references, colourful beats paced with heavy drums, consistent andBlack Thought's spirit and presence fills this project. Many evocative references, colourful beats paced with heavy drums, consistent and understandable lyrics, a high dose of self-confidence, wonderful samples, rich and tasteful vocabulary, this is the recipe of 'Streams of Thought vol. 1'.
    If some tracks remain strange as the gritty 'Dostoyevsky' mysterious one, the rest manages to do the trick.
    Too bad it only is a very short EP, and too bad Black Thought chose to show similar skills throughout all the tracklist. The last track 'Thank You' particularly shines in my opinion thanks to the female contribution of KIRBY and the change of pace and tones. Would have enjoyed more like this one.    … Expand

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