A South Bronx Story
by ESG
Metascore
84

Universal acclaim - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. Spin
    90
    ESG's DIY tracks have a raw, unfinished feel--echo-drenched vocals buried deep in the mix, jagged hen-scratch guitar, taut bass lines as infectious as mononucleosis, and reverberating layers of percussion... The group's 1981 debut single, "Moody"... is one of the funkiest songs ever recorded. [Sep 2000, p.181]
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  2. AllMusic
    90
    Definitely a treasure to be sought out, A South Bronx Story is essential for any hip-hop head, post-punk connoisseur, dance fanatic, or Luscious Jackson fan.
  3. Sonicnet
    80
    ESG may have been heard mostly in other artists' songs, but A South Bronx Story is an impressive attempt to focus attention on the force behind the samples.
  5. New Musical Express (NME)
    80
    ESG remain a no-wave New York group unlike any other.
  6. Q Magazine
    60
    Yet tracks such as Moody, You're No Good and UFO are far more than mere sample food, and these original recordings recall The Slits given a rudimentary disco makeover. But where their British peers revelled in sloppiness, ESG's rhythm section is as tight as the JBs in bondage gear.

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User Score
8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. loelh
    Feb 8, 2006
    10
    When I first heard this album I knew it was something special. Upon futher listening, my opinion is that special isn't enough.
  2. [Anonymous]
    Feb 18, 2005
    7
    Such an important and influential outfit.
  3. miguel
    Jan 24, 2005
    10
    a bailar¡¡¡ the most amazing band in the universe ¡¡ esg rock my life
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