I Phantom
by Mr. Lif
Metascore
81

Universal acclaim - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Rolling Stone
    60
    A narrative-driven, graceful debut album.
  2. Dot Music
    60
    A fractional disappointment after 'Emergency Rations', perhaps. But still, Def Jux's reputation as the most consistent hip-hop label in the world circa now remains unsullied.

Awards & Rankings

43
#43 Best Album of 2002

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User Score
8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 9 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
  1. LiamO
    Feb 1, 2007
    10
    A refreshing take on hip hop that deserves all the credit it can get
  2. LawrenceP
    Apr 13, 2005
    9
    The best hip-hop record of the year! Many highlights in this concept LP.
  3. nickm
    Mar 6, 2005
    10
    Without a doubt one of the, if not the, most thoughtful, intelligent and articluate rappers out there... His lyrics are astounding and his Without a doubt one of the, if not the, most thoughtful, intelligent and articluate rappers out there... His lyrics are astounding and his timing and delivery of them are flawless. Home of the Brave for example is a great track, expressing his controversial (but truthful) views on the US' terrorist policy, ecompassing all that is good about Mr Lif. the mainstream needs to take a queue from this guy.… Full Review »
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