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Generally favorable reviews- based on 24 Ratings
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Positive: 18 out of 24
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Mixed: 3 out of 24
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Negative: 3 out of 24
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EmahunnCDec 12, 2004
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stoparaoanOct 21, 2004It ain't Quality but still still vintage Kweli. Beautiful Struggle has a lot of dope hits but it's hard to ignore the misses.
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MaxGOct 7, 2004
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veronicahOct 3, 2004This album is a very solid album. It proves Ta is dedicated to his fans. How many artists this year have come out with 2 CDs of excellent quality ( The Mix CD of Beautiful Struggle and the ablum)??? The diversity of these two cds alone shows creativity and talent very few hip hop artists have today. The production is tight. My only complaint is I miss Black Star.
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JoeyFOct 2, 2004One of the few cd's now a days that can be played from start to finish. Another "quality" Cd from kweli.
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JoeAOct 1, 2004I dont think you can get any better, music is beat and lyrics, and this album gets an 8 for beats and 10 for lyrics
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FunkyFreshSep 30, 2004sounds similar to "Quality" thanks to the talent-lacking beat maker kanye west, however this is a masterpiece nonetheless. my only suggestion for talib's next album: CUT KANYE LOSE!!
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FaigenisticSep 28, 2004Critics say he's trying to go mainstream and sell albums to a wider audience, but that's the point of the industry. The lyrical content and delivery remain at the top of the game and little has changed from Quality. If anything, it offers a look into more of what Kweli has to offer as an MC.
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Entertainment WeeklySometimes the messages get as heavy as the sharp, thumping tracks, but a few jokes and guest spots... help lighten the enlightenment. [1 Oct 2004, p.73]
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So if some of the songs sound a little too catchy, it’s because they’re supposed to. Kweli’s trying to draw you in for something important.
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Kweli's generic sounds belie the so-called revolutionary front of his lyrics.