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The Lost Tapes - Nas
  • Band Name: Nas
  • Record Label: Columbia
  • Release Date: Sep 24, 2002
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Metascore
82 out of 100

Universal acclaim - based on 12 Critics What's this?

User Score
9.3 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 29 Ratings

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  • Summary: This compilation collects tracks recorded from 1998-2001 that, for various reasons (and not because they were of inferior quality), were not included on the rapper's albums released during that time.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    91
    His gritty, yet hopeful, reflections make Lost Tapes a real find.
  2. The A.V. Club
    90
    A filler-free tour de force.
  3. All Music Guide
    60
    From a few listens, it's clear most of these weren't bumped because they were low-quality; "Doo Rags," "No Idea's Original," and "Black Zombie" stand up to anything Nas has recorded since the original Illmatic.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 18
  3. Negative: 1 out of 18
  1. MohammedU
    10
    This is no doubt a certified modern classic. It's my for Nas Yes I think, it's better than one of his other classics Illmatic. Evey song on the album is flawless. I never felt obligated to skip a track. In my opinion one of the greatest hip-hop albums of all-time.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  2. VictorM
    10
    This album is perfect!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. sosa
    10
    It could stand as an studio album all by itself. A great compilation that doesn't have the feel of your average compilation. Great lyrics over complementary production and guest free which allows Nas to showcase his best.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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