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The Greatest Story Never Told Image
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89

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8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 38 Ratings

  • Summary: The long-awaited debut album by the Brooklyn-based rapper is produced by Just Blaze and features guest appearances from Q-Tip, Jay-Z and other notable artists.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Saigon don't play. He's a social realist and a realist moralist who makes his seriousness work for him.
  4. Feb 24, 2011
    80
    What really strikes you about its 17 tracks (only two failed to make the final cut due to sample- and guest-artist-clearance issues) is Saigon's sincerity.
  5. Mar 10, 2011
    80
    It's the kind of thing that requires a commitment from the listener, but Saigon and the people around him are talented enough to pull it off, even to make it enjoyable, which makes The Greatest Story Never Told one definitely worth hearing.
  6. Although The Greatest Story Never Told almost never saw the light of day, Saigon is an artist that needs to be on every hip-hop head's radar if he isn't already.
  7. Mar 21, 2011
    70
    We're not left with the emotional impact I feel Saigon desired, but we are left with supreme evidence Atlantic should have put this album out years ago.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. May 2, 2015
    10
    Just Blaze's incredible production fit's perfectly with Saigon's emotional topics and lyrics. Anyone who considers themselves a rap fan shouldJust Blaze's incredible production fit's perfectly with Saigon's emotional topics and lyrics. Anyone who considers themselves a rap fan should definitely give it a listen. Expand
  2. Jun 19, 2011
    10
    Just blaze killed the production of this album and saigon emotional lyrics matched every beat. Thumbs up to blaze and saigonJust blaze killed the production of this album and saigon emotional lyrics matched every beat. Thumbs up to blaze and saigon !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Collapse
  3. Mar 12, 2011
    10
    I'm very impressed. Saigon is very talent and this album is great. This album is produced greatly and the guest stars did a great job. As ofI'm very impressed. Saigon is very talent and this album is great. This album is produced greatly and the guest stars did a great job. As of right now, I think this LP will be the album of the year. Expand
  4. Jan 27, 2012
    10
    Saigon displays some amazing writing abilities on this album. He manages to makes the lyrics catchy, clever, and meaningful e.g. "all you gotSaigon displays some amazing writing abilities on this album. He manages to makes the lyrics catchy, clever, and meaningful e.g. "all you got to do is be slippin' when the P.I.G.S come through, the party invite givers"

    The beats are solid if not remarkable, but I find their relative simplicity allows one to really enjoy the stories being told.
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  5. Mar 12, 2011
    9
    great beats and a sick sick flow from saigon. really high quality work allthroughout, highlight of the album is the Enemies -> Friendsgreat 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. Expand
  6. NJR
    Feb 25, 2011
    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,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.... Expand
  7. Mar 10, 2011
    8
    This is a really solid full length album from start to finish. It provides plenty of guest appearances such as Jay Z., Q-Tip, Faith Evans, andThis is a really solid full length album from start to finish. It provides plenty of guest appearances such as Jay Z., Q-Tip, Faith Evans, and more, a huge track list, and great production. I don't think it stands out enough though...it's hard to explain but the album is just a good solid album, like a good home cooked meal. It's not mandatory but nice to have on occasion. Expand

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