In Search Of... [First Version]
by N.E.R.D
  • Record Label: Virgin
  • Release Date: Aug 6, 2001
Metascore
92

Universal acclaim - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
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  1. Uncut
    100
    This year's 'Stankonia.' [Sep 2001, p.96] [Review of UK version]
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  2. Dot Music
    100
    'In Search Of' throbs with an innovation hewn from the patchwork of the past yet anxious to transcend it and head for undiscovered planets. The real revolution is here: support future music, reject imitation - 'In Search Of' really is one of the best albums you'll hear this year. [Review of UK version]
  3. Playlouder
    80
    Having created the noise to which great hip and ace hop is made, they are now infusing the genre with new blood, vibe, and funk. The future just happened. [Review of UK version]
  5. New Musical Express (NME)
    80
    A roducer's album in the best sense, showcasing the personal and lyrical over flashy technique. [Review of UK version]
  6. Q Magazine
    80
    They retained their best ideas for themselves though, since their debut album is striking escape from mere genre. [Review of UK version]

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User Score
8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 49 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 44 out of 49
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 49
  3. Negative: 4 out of 49
  1. RonaldOVOXO
    Jan 1, 2012
    10
    Straight fire. i love it N.E.R.D. is the best group right after outkast. They need to make a song with Outkast then Hip-Hop will be saved once again..
  2. BIGMAN22
    Jul 7, 2016
    10
    A unique blend of styles the Neptunes have created. production is top notch and the lyrics are amazing as well. like outkast they know how toA unique blend of styles the Neptunes have created. production is top notch and the lyrics are amazing as well. like outkast they know how to create music that you can listen to again and again. classic… Full Review »
  3. tricianguyen
    Jun 7, 2014
    9
    Not the best lyrics and singing but I can deal with that in favor of the great beats in all of the songs. Plus there's interesting subjectNot the best lyrics and singing but I can deal with that in favor of the great beats in all of the songs. Plus there's interesting subject matter instead of the usual love/drugs/getting money and **** stuff in music these days… Full Review »
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