The Source's Scores
- Music
For 21 reviews, this publication has graded:
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61% higher than the average critic
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4% same as the average critic
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35% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 1.3 points higher than other critics.
(0-100 point scale)
Average Music review score: 73
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90
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Critic Score
60
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 16 out of 21
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Mixed: 5 out of 21
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Negative: 0 out of 21
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music reviews
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Critic Score 90
Nas once again reminds us that as long as he's got one mic, lifee--and hip-hop--are beyond good. [#254, p.87]Posted Aug 22, 2012 -
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Critic Score 90
With his major label debut, Kendrick Lamar has done something that few new MC's are capable of, and that is, live up to the hype. [Dec 2012/Jan 2013, p.87]Posted Dec 12, 2012 -
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Critic Score 90
Jesus Piece is a complete and compelling body of work compiled of consistent MCing and a diverse sonic palette. [Feb-Mar 2013, p.87]Posted Feb 21, 2013 -
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Critic Score 80
After listening to Live from the Underground in its entirety, you'll notice the album's cohesiveness and Southern harmony. [#253, p.88]Posted Aug 22, 2012 -
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Critic Score 80
From start to finish, this album is a great look at what G.O.O.D. Music has to offer. [No. 225, p.95]Posted Oct 25, 2012 -
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Critic Score 80
Slaughterhouse's debut album has plenty of cuts that should satisfy their old fans and at least a few that should attract new ones. [#255, p.96]Posted Oct 25, 2012 -
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Critic Score 80
Meek surpasses expectations of his own personal Dreams and Nightmares with a youthful appeal, especially for today's misconstrued generation. [Dec 2012/Jan 2013, p.88]Posted Dec 12, 2012 -
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Critic Score 80
It is a step up for Rocky and the perfect documentation of today's new forefront in hip-hop. [Feb-Mar 2013, p.88]Posted Feb 21, 2013 -
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Critic Score 80
By combining the deep-bass beats and fast-spitting rhymes of Trap Muzik with mature, more-to-the-story rhymes, Tip finds himself back in the limelight. [Feb-Mar 2013, p.89]Posted Feb 21, 2013 -
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Critic Score 70
Nicki's shining moments are her straight-up, hip-hop tracks. [#252, p.87]Posted Aug 22, 2012 -
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Critic Score 70
Overall, Odd Future's shock value rap style comes across less intense on this project. [#252, p.89]Posted Aug 22, 2012 -
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Critic Score 70
El-P's production hand never disappoints and is possibly one of the project's strongest selling points. [#252, p.91]Posted Aug 22, 2012 -
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Critic Score 70
The Stoned Immaculate may not see Curren$y catapulting to new levels of lyricism, but the N'awlins native's wordplay is still high-- grade on the mic. [#253, p.89]Posted Aug 22, 2012 -
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Critic Score 70
The LA-bred production wizard creates a kaleidoscope of audio experiences that blend together into one-hour long, unconventional gem. [#253, p.91]Posted Aug 22, 2012 -
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Critic Score 70
After 20 years in hip-hop, 8Ball still wins with introspective storytelling skills and his signature Southern drawl, proving why Life's Quest is just that for 8Ball. [#254, p.88]Posted Aug 22, 2012 -
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Critic Score 70
Even witg a few cuts off the mark, Free's latest effort bares plenty of reaffirming examples as to why the Philadelphia rhymeslinger's place amongst rap's elite is written in stone. [Dec 2012/Jan 2013, p.89]Posted Dec 12, 2012 -
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Critic Score 60
Although much of the album is a gumbo of music industry A-listers, there are enough solo gems to show how much more talented than the average Bobby Ray really is. [#252, p.88]Posted Aug 22, 2012 -
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Critic Score 60
What Waka lacks in depth and purpose, he makes up for with conviction. [#253, p.87]Posted Aug 22, 2012 -
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Critic Score 60
By bringing in different talents from the indie/underground scene, Aesop keeps his core satisfied while sticking to a formula that he knows works for him. [#254, p.89]Posted Aug 22, 2012 -
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Critic Score 60
Despite offering a variety of hip-hop today, the album lacks an honest feel, coming across like a batch of mediocre singles. [#255, p.99]Posted Oct 25, 2012 -
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Critic Score 60
Production from the likes of Young Chop, Mike Will Made It, and Lex Luger propel Finally Rich since it's evident that Chief Keef cares just as much about precise lyricism as he does about keeping the peace on the Southside of Chicago. [Feb-Mar 2013, p.91]Posted Feb 21, 2013 -