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80

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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 17 Ratings

  • Summary: The soul-influenced release for the Brooklyn-based rapper-producer features guest appearances from Gary Clark, Jr., Nick Hakim, Tranqill, and Maimouna Youssef.
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That's Love
When you told me the truth, even if it really hurt 'Cuz you knew a lie was worst-(That's Love) When you let me burrow money, that you didn't really... See the rest of the song lyrics
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. May 19, 2015
    90
    The production is exquisite. A lush, cosmopolitan collection of sounds spread out and allowed to coalesce. The album is quiet, subtle and monastic.
  2. May 8, 2015
    80
    Oddisee challenges uninitiated music lovers to engage with his ideas and his formidable body of work.
  3. May 8, 2015
    80
    He may be prolific, but he certainly isn't spread too thin, as The Good Fight is inspired, infectious, and artistically grand.
  4. May 26, 2015
    80
    Oddisee makes good music that deals with real life issues with wisdom and humility. Oddisee is not only fighting "The Good Fight," he's winning.
  5. The Wire
    Jul 27, 2015
    80
    Oddisee is a hyper-eloquent, charismatic rapper, and this album is buoyed with lyrical wit and lush instrumentation. [Jul 2015, p.57]
  6. May 8, 2015
    73
    The Good Fight is a streamlined reminder to ignore the restraints. Great music is great music, no matter where it comes from.
  7. Q Magazine
    May 29, 2015
    60
    He's more class than charisma. [Jul 2015, p.111]

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 3
  2. Negative: 0 out of 3
  1. Apr 10, 2020
    10
    One of the best albums ever made Oddisee is incredible with his lyrics, beats what he has made himself and overall delivery I don’t know whyOne of the best albums ever made Oddisee is incredible with his lyrics, beats what he has made himself and overall delivery I don’t know why he is slept on so much Expand
  2. May 25, 2015
    9
    The Good Fight is another solid release from Oddisee. His experience as an instrumentalist truly shows in this composition, and the lyrics areThe Good Fight is another solid release from Oddisee. His experience as an instrumentalist truly shows in this composition, and the lyrics are truly unique. Ultimately, he continues to bring flow and lyricism to a new level with each release, with The Good Fight being no exception. Expand
  3. May 9, 2019
    5
    Although Episode 1 looked promising, I bailed during the middle of Episode 5 as the writing was just too awful to bear, not to mention MatthewAlthough Episode 1 looked promising, I bailed during the middle of Episode 5 as the writing was just too awful to bear, not to mention Matthew Perry's acting. Who thinks this stuff up anyway? Expand