How I Got Over
by The Roots
  • Record Label: Def Jam
  • Release Date: Jun 22, 2010
Metascore
86

Universal acclaim - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 23
  3. Negative: 0 out of 23
  1. Slant Magazine
    60
    They're driven, even though their latest venture is stylistically the most inert, contemplative, offputtingly soft music they've possibly ever released.

Awards & Rankings

14
#14 Best Album of 2010
49
#49 Most Shared Album of 2010

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User Score
8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 146 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 137 out of 146
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 146
  3. Negative: 8 out of 146
  1. homeboybonanza
    Aug 14, 2010
    10
    Possibly in a synchronous but subconscious effort, this band (yes band) has created it's first album void of the racial overtones and whatPossibly in a synchronous but subconscious effort, this band (yes band) has created it's first album void of the racial overtones and what feels likes a persecution-free sound. What do they get, an elevated sound that hip hop needs (to follow) to show the music community that they can be so much more. Kudos to this band for once again expanding and pushing in a direction that truly shows the skill of members and what is now possible moving forward.… Full Review »
  2. j30
    Sep 28, 2011
    9
    One of the best albums of 2010 from one of the best bands of the past decade. How I Got Over is more rewarding each time you listen to it.
  3. TCard18
    Jun 3, 2011
    10
    Possibly in a synchronous but subconscious effort, this band (yes band) has created it's first album void of the racial overtones and whatPossibly in a synchronous but subconscious effort, this band (yes band) has created it's first album void of the racial overtones and what feels likes a persecution-free sound. What do they get, an elevated sound that hip hop needs (to follow) to show the music community that they can be so much more. Kudos to this band for once again expanding and pushing in a direction that truly sho… Full Review »
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