Art Official Intelligence (Mosaic Thump)
by De La Soul
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 26
  3. Negative: 1 out of 26
  1. Spin
    60
    The production, supplied by stellar guests ranging from Jay Dee and Rockwilder to the Plugs themselves, is clean and airy, with the boys floating on bubbles of flatulent bass and high-stepping over chirping guitar chords.... But if anything foils Art Official Intelligence, it's the wrath of the math: 11 of the album's 17 tracks feature guest appearances.
  2. Alternative Press
    60
    The first De La Soul full-length lacking a consistent vibe throughout... [#147, p.81]
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  3. AllMusic
    40
    It's clear that despite laudable ambitions, comeback albums should be focused and lean, not as flabby as this one.

Awards & Rankings

68
#68 Best Album of 2000

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User Score
8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 7 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. DannyD
    Jan 5, 2006
    10
    This sh_t is rockin
  2. NseE.
    Jun 10, 2002
    10
    Wow! From 'The art of getting jumped', 'All good', etc, etc, the boys are back showing that they are miles ahead of Wow! From 'The art of getting jumped', 'All good', etc, etc, the boys are back showing that they are miles ahead of anything out there. Great stuff. I listen to it over and over and over.… Full Review »
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