Detroit Deli: A Taste of Detroit
by Slum Village
  • Record Label: Priority
  • Release Date: Jun 29, 2004
Metascore
67

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Vibe
    80
    A breakthrough for Slum Village. [Jul 2004, p.138]
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  2. Urb
    70
    T3's iconistic delivery and Elzhi's endearing and logistically strong raps hold it down, and collaborations shine brilliantly. [Jul/Aug 2004, p.126]
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  3. The A.V. Club
    70
    A surprisingly solid disc characterized by the top-notch production that has always been the group's saving grace.
  5. AllMusic
    70
    A parade of digital R&B jams that skillfully navigate the divide between cutting-edge headphone productions and bumping club tracks.
  6. Entertainment Weekly
    67
    If only rappers T3 and Elzhi had the personality to match the enticing soundscapes. [16 Jul 2004, p.76]
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User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 3
  3. Negative: 0 out of 3
  1. Ian
    Jun 16, 2005
    9
    Surprisingly strong. Proof that the Slum don't need Jay Dilla to carry them or sustain their career. My favorite hip hop album of last Surprisingly strong. Proof that the Slum don't need Jay Dilla to carry them or sustain their career. My favorite hip hop album of last year edging out the conceptual masterpiece of Dead Prez's RBG, but only just....… Full Review »
  2. JamieL
    Sep 22, 2004
    7
    I rate it a 7 b/c its average. Slum is better than this. Ergo the problem. Slum is not featrured on the album. T-3 and Elzhi are great I rate it a 7 b/c its average. Slum is better than this. Ergo the problem. Slum is not featrured on the album. T-3 and Elzhi are great MC's but the entire album is sorely missing Baatin and JayDee(production and lyrics). Fantastic Vol 2... Detroit Deli is NOT!!! Vol was a CLASSIC...Hopefully the will ALL reassemble and make another CLASSIC!!!! … Full Review »
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