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88 out of 100

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8.6 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 70 Ratings

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  • Summary: The now-legendary Brooklyn rapper follows 2000's 'The Dynasty Roc la Familia' with this 13-track disc.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Uncut
    100
    Almost every tune sounds like a hit. [Dec 2001, p.108]
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  2. All Music Guide
    100
    A fully realized masterpiece.
  3. The A.V. Club
    90
    Trades the chilly, futuristic minimalism of S. Carter for a warmer, more organic sound rooted in the soul and funk of the '60s and '70s

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 35
  3. Negative: 3 out of 35
  1. rabseye
    10
    easily one of the best rap album of the decade if not the best. personally i believe it matches the black album and reasonable doubt in quality and may even outshadow them. ultimately jay z at his best… Expand
    • 1 of 2 users said yes
  2. JoeyM
    5
    It's so hypocritical that Jay-Z first puts a track on the album, called D.O.A. (Death Of Autotune) and then records a song with Kanye West, who clearly used de voice altering software. Do as you say, not as you do, Jay!… Expand
    • 0 of 4 users said yes
  3. chimsijheh
    0
    wack dont was ur time
    • 2 of 4 users said yes

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