The Greatest Story Never Told - Saigon
Metascore
89 out of 100

Universal acclaim - based on 13 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
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  1. Expert Witness (MSN Music)
    Apr 11, 2011
    91
    Saigon don't play. He's a social realist and a realist moralist who makes his seriousness work for him.
  2. Okayplayer
    Mar 18, 2011
    91
    Even though there were a few points at which this album dragged for me, (see back to back six-minute songs), there is no doubt that this is not only a strong debut for Saigon, but a strong album that indicates he'll be a force in hip-hop for years to come.
  3. RapReviews.com
    Feb 15, 2011
    90
    Saigon has had the time to craft an epic hip-hop album that's a fitting testament to his skill and his sheer force of will.
  4. The A.V. Club
    Mar 9, 2011
    100
    Told is worth the wait; raising Saigon's profile is probably Entourage's greatest/only gift to the world, at least where hip-hop is concerned.
  5. The Boston Phoenix
    Mar 3, 2011
    100
    The fact that Greatest Story didn't drop on a major just attests to how perverted the industry is. That said, the delicious and anthemic Just Blaze beats, money cameos, and precise orchestration that spoiled deals afforded render this the last great major-label rap album of all time - even though it's on an indie.

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User Score
8.3 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 27 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. NJR
    9
    Very nice LP. Not groundbreaking or classic, just good rhymes over dope beats, this is what Hip Hop needs more of. Although a great effort, some tracks feel a bit dated, this is really my only criticism of the album. You can't help but feel that if it had indeed been released all those years ago then it would have been that little bit more special....… Full Review »
  2. chibixleon
    9
    great beats and a sick sick flow from saigon. really high quality work allthroughout, highlight of the album is the Enemies -> Friends progression. Definitely worth my 12 bucks.… Full Review »
  3. AnikM
    9
    How is this guy not famous yet? A bunch of tracks, not a single bad song on this album and Saigon kills every song over every epic beat. This is one of the better rap albums that I've ever heard and it's definitely better than anything Taylor Gang and YMCMB are shoveling out. Saigon is an intelligent gangster with words of wisdom and you need at least a song from this album on your iTunes.… Full Review »
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