The Renaissance
by Q-Tip
Metascore
82

Universal acclaim - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
  1. Uncut
    60
    The Renaissance offers a compromise between the rootsy East Coast rap he helped to define and the LP you imagine the label wanted. [Jan 2008, p.111]
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Awards & Rankings

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#43 Best Album of 2008
92
#92 Most Discussed Album of 2008
66
#66 Most Shared Album of 2008

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User Score
8.8

Universal acclaim- based on 64 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 59 out of 64
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 64
  3. Negative: 4 out of 64
  1. ClaireF
    Mar 31, 2009
    10
    One of the best albums I have bought in years...immense!
  2. TomaD
    Jul 9, 2009
    9
    One of the best Hip-Hop albums I've heard in ages! Easily one of the best of the 2000's decade. Keep it up Q-Man!
  3. steveC
    Jan 16, 2009
    9
    After the massive disappointment of Amplified nearly 10 years ago ('Breathe & Stop' only sounded good on the much-played Michael After the massive disappointment of Amplified nearly 10 years ago ('Breathe & Stop' only sounded good on the much-played Michael Jackson Don't stop till you get enough mash-up bootleg) - this is so worth the wait. A layered, yet accessible piece which breathes life into hip-hop. Stand out tracks: Move, You (a masterpiece), Johnny is Dead, Gettin up, Life is Better. You have to buy this.… Full Review »
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