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All the ugly gangsta lies are here, especially as regards the brutalization of women and the business of death. But they're incidental to the mood of the piece, which is friendly, relaxed, good-humored, and in the groove.
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Not all of Massacre is as immediately catchy as Get Rich, but it's close.
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It is a collection of stark but sly threats and come-ons, nearly as addictive as its predecessor. [3 Mar 2005]
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The beats are captivating, the choruses memorable, the skits kept to a minimum, and, most importantly, the rapping deft, inventive, and full of surprises.
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"The Massacre" is still a fine follow-up to his last full length release, and despite a few miscues avoids letting down his fanbase.
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It is hands-down the most diabolically sensous collection of baby-making gangsta music since Pac's All Eyez.
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New Musical Express (NME)There's a new depth to the murderous lyricism here that discounts any possibility he's renounced violence. [12 Mar 2005, p.58]
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BlenderHe represents gangsta rap's evolution into pure entertainment. [May 2005, p.116]
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Los Angeles TimesA joyride of an album that's as fun as it is familiar. [2 Mar 2005, p.E2]
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Fortunately, Fiddy's rhymes are a riot, and Dr. Dre's production is as golden as ever.
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At worst, it feels unfinished, and at best, it feels like a mixtape cobbled together from mostly choice tracks but without that overseer's polish.
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The Massacre's best tracks have 50 dropping club-clatter and gangster lean to show us the mind behind the six-pack, gat, and Teflon.
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VibeA taut, albeit less explosive, album. [Apr 2005, p.166]
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Entertainment WeeklyThe new songs (and subject) aren't as absorbing as the old. [11 Mar 2005, p.101]
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The pandering that characterizes the first half of the album leaves no hint of the hidden gems that follow.
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SpinThis time around he's tryin' too hard to be everything to everybody. [Apr 2005, p.97]
Awards & Rankings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 137 out of 273
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Mixed: 36 out of 273
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Negative: 100 out of 273
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DanASep 23, 2007
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