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Entertainment WeeklyL.A.'s underground hip-hop heroes sound like a welcome throwback to rap's politically conscious and musically diverse early-'90s period. [26 October 2001, p.124]
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Radio stations will still probably ignore the old-school, stylish singles like "Proper Propaganda" and "Heavy Rotation" that make Expansion Team a winner.
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A more polished sonic effort than Dilated's 2000 debut, The Platform.
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Expansion Team makes good on The Platform's promise by showcasing a battle-tested but exuberant group at the top of its form.
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The 16-track set showcases Dilated's combination of intelligent lyrics and mind-blowing production.
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In a time when the music is either dominated by commercial personas or the proteges of the new breed of super producers, 'Expansion Team' is an essential shot in the arm for the increasingly stagnant underground.
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UrbExpansion Team reveals Dilated Peoples to be a straight-up hip-hop group, for better or worse. [Nov/Dec 2001, p.136]
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BlenderBursts with neat production touches. [#4, p.116]
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SpinDilated Peoples continue to hold down hip-hop's middle ground with inoffensive mic purism and sophisticated production a la mid-'90s DJ Premier. [Dec 2001, p.158]
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The music is something else, sophisticated, jazzy on a few numbers, occasionally funky and varied for a rap album. But the rapping is still not quite right.
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Alternative PressThe only problem is that in making way for all the MCs, Dilated's tracks seem too peripheral, keeping Expansion from sustaining the momentum its MCs command. [Jan 2002, p.80]
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Q MagazineDJ Babu looks to the old school for his mix of melody and beats, giving the whole project a fluid and classy feel with more than a nod to their heroes, Run DMC. [#184, p.130]
User score distribution:
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Positive: 4 out of 5
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Negative: 1 out of 5
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KrisNov 8, 2003
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KrisNov 8, 2003