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- Summary:
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- Record Label: Virgin
- Genre(s): Rap
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 19 out of 20
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Mixed: 1 out of 20
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Negative: 0 out of 20
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''In Search Of...'' has a crackling vigor missing from the first stab, and its mélange of genres makes for music unlike anything else around.
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An early contender for album of the year.
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MojoIt is quizzical, troubled, socially concerned, compassionate, schizoid, retro-eclectic, strikingly modern, racially mixed--and even likes women. [Apr 2002, p.112]
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While their hitmaking formula is responsible for countless success stories, the talent, smarts, and overall quality of this album prove the Neptunes are infinitely more interesting than most of their clients.
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Despite the rock, you can still dance to it. [Review of U.S. version]
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Q MagazineStill a stunningly individual reinvention of hip hop and R&B, with great songs swimming in a murk of bizarre arrangements. [Apr 2002, p.119]
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While Rap-Metal 101 drums bang away in the background, the basslines are replaced by chugging guitar riffs reminiscent of your high school hardcore band. What remains, though, is the exceptional quality of Pharrell's voice, which, unlike the bass sound, doesn't lose its intensity due to repeated radio exposure.
Score distribution:
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Positive: 12 out of 13
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Mixed: 0 out of 13
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Negative: 1 out of 13
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DougW.Mar 11, 2002
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EdgarPOEMar 7, 2002
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marshallmJun 6, 2005what a cd! loved it ! one of my favorites! the 2 best were " baby doll" and "brain"...very original!
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SteveMar 17, 2002
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JUSTINFAug 21, 2003This album is killer. Nerd not only mixes several great kinds of music, but Pharrel wows me with his great vocal range... kickas$.
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NicolaCAug 25, 2003I thought it was brilliant
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NickH.Oct 5, 2002I just don't get it. I don't see anything fresh or innovative about it. They should stick to producing other people.
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