- Record Label: W.A.R.
- Release Date: Apr 15, 2014
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Apr 23, 2014Pharoahe Monch has always been among the most talented rappers in the game, and now with PTSD, he has an album that showcases not only his lyrical prowess, but also his ability to craft a fully focused and theme driven album.
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The WireJul 21, 2014While PTSD is sometimes a slog, it's always substantial. [Jun 2014, p.63]
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May 13, 2014All of it comes together for an album that's deep, attractive, and well-executed, but it's also incredibly wise.
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Apr 23, 2014P.T.S.D. takes listeners on a worthwhile journey from confusion and loneliness to bitterness and triumph.
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Apr 23, 2014Seamlessly weaving complexity into internal rhymes in verses and the overall thematic premise, PTSD excels at both micro and macro levels.
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Apr 23, 2014Much like with W.A.R. and Desire, P.T.S.D. seeks to accomplish more than just keep Pharoahe’s spot on the criminally-underrated lists warm; instead, it makes a case for placing him among the Chuck Ds and Ice Cubes as one of Hip Hop’s sharpest social voices.
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Jun 19, 2014Troy Jamerson remains one "Bad M.F.," most evident on fifth track "Damage," a pointed anthem about pop culture and sociological injustices over a searing sample extracted from LL Cool J's "Mama Said Knock You Out."
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Apr 23, 2014What Pharoahe Monch is doing may not be as vitally important as it once was, but it still can feel surprisingly vital.
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