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Universal acclaim- based on 71 Ratings
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Positive: 66 out of 71
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Mixed: 1 out of 71
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Negative: 4 out of 71
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May 8, 2015
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May 15, 2014This album was like a 'Welcome Back' party for Mos Def. He nailed it with his wide variety of beats. I can't stop singing 'Quiet Dog Bite Hard' and 'Casa Bey' as the fast pace and smooth beats took me away. Thank you for this. Thumbs up!
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Mar 31, 2013this album is unbelievable. it shows how an album is supposed to be made. starting off stronge, and ending at its strongest. casa bey is easily the best song on the album. and the guests are also fantastic. everyone should listen
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Apr 17, 2012
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Jun 3, 2011This is a great album since Black on Both Sides. Mos Def has blessed with his poetry, great beats and most importantly a great record. Life in it's Marvellous Times, Twilte Speedball. His collaboration with Talib Kweli, all a masterpiece.
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Aug 16, 2010I love Mos' music and this hits the spot. This is by far his greatest work and possibly the greatest piece of music in Alternative Rap history. His blend of guest spots include Mr.Kweli and Slick Rick(old-school). This album is worth the $10 and even more you pay for it.
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SmittyJul 21, 2009Glad 2 hear him lift-off where he left-off. Raw, groovy, & live best describe Mos' Ecstatic. Lyrically in his prime, the compositions give hip-hop a powerful presence in modern times.
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BobJul 9, 2009
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NealY.Jun 29, 2009
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FartimusP.Jun 16, 2009this is a great album. the soundscape is both diverse and challenging. hiphop is back!
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MaxP.Jun 14, 2009This is classic mos def, his best stuff since black on both sides. Hard hitting hitting beats by the timeless JDilla mixed with the lyrical stylings that we loved from his black star days. Definitely one of mos defs best records to date.
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BenHo.Jun 11, 2009Quality all the way through. cruisey, upbeat, enjoyable listen.
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JonathanJun 10, 2009Classic Mos! Great album!
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MikeW.Jun 10, 2009
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AaronK.Jun 10, 2009It doesn't try to be a sequel to Black on Both Sides, and that's a good thing. Mos shows signs of real artistic growth and a willing to keep going out on the hip-hop ledge. Good to have you back Mos!
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JR.Jun 10, 2009Mos Def fans will be thrilled. Slick Rick kills it on his guest spot too!
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JohnJun 9, 2009This is the Mos Def comeback we (true hip-hop heads) have all been waiting for. A masterful and versatile album from a masterful and versatile emcee.
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JasonMJun 9, 2009Great lyrics and great production this album is amazing.
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Awards & Rankings
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May 19, 2011His fourth solo release, The Ecstatic (Downtown), reaffirms why hip-hop aficionados cared about him in the first place.
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He comes up with a mind-bending, low-key triumph, the kind of magnetic album that takes around a dozen spins to completely unpack.
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The fleet-tongued 'Casa Bey' shows what Mos can do when he's focused, and it makes you wish he put together a whole record of songs as dynamic. But the album is also littered with tracks that sound like fragments in search of completion.