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

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9.4 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 38 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. Billboard
    80
    Showcases Nas' incredible talent as a lyricist and social commentator.
  3. Rolling Stone
    80
    Over subdued soul loops and improbably mellow piano work, The Lost Tapes displays Nas' gifts for tightly stitched narrative and stunningly precise detail.
  4. 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: 18 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 19
  3. Negative: 1 out of 19
  1. VictorM
    10
    This album is perfect!
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. rubenf
    8
    notquit a master piece put close to it. Nas gives it his best. his grtty rhymes and witty remarks make up fpr his not so good chorus's. Nas gives you a piece of himself. allowing listeners to go deeper into his own life and turmoils. In my book Nas is truly king of new york.… Expand

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