Stillmatic

1. MahmoudR

   Feb 24, 2007

   10

   This album is a classic PERIOD. The so called "experts" who rated this album were paid big bucks by def jam to do so

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2. chiccoequina

   Feb 28, 2020

   10

   Visualising the realism of life and actuality
   crud whos the baddest a persons status depends on salary
   and my mentality is money orientatedVisualising the realism of life and actuality
   crud whos the baddest a persons status depends on salary
   and my mentality is money orientated
   been destined to live the dream for all my peeps who never made it
   we were beginners in the hood as 5 percenters
   but something mustve got in us cause all of us turned to sinners… Expand

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4. JackK

   Jan 4, 2006

   10

   What is it with these so called critics, they are quick to rate somthing high if its supposedly 'en vogue' or 'different and What is it with these so called critics, they are quick to rate somthing high if its supposedly 'en vogue' or 'different and fresh' which usually means a zany album cover with weird and 'abstract' video, but they cant see a classic rap album staring them in the face - just dope lyrics and dope rhymes with a strong attitude and message. People who reviewed are just wallowing in thier own importance and rate music highly when it seems cool to rate that album highly(see 'Arular' - a good album but rated ridiculously highly just because its a bit different.)… Expand

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5. BigD

   Dec 14, 2005

   10

   Fuck Asia Z, he don't know what he's talking about. Stillmatic is da bomb, and you know it.

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6. R

   Jul 23, 2006

   9

   I am pretty sure that a lot of these critics here are really more suited to reviewing Coldplay's albums rather than anything from the I am pretty sure that a lot of these critics here are really more suited to reviewing Coldplay's albums rather than anything from the hip-hop genre. This album is widely regarded as Nas's 2nd classic album by 2006 critics as well as fans, and perhaps another historic contribution to hip-hop. There are various reviews of God's Son where they refer back to this as a great album. Maybe its the title (relates to Illmatic) which immediately gives the thankful reviewers something to talk about, thankful because they don't know how to deal with it. Anyway, about the content. After three woeful albums since Illmatic where Nas tried and failed to go commercial, he tried to earn his fans' repect back and did a non-pop album again. He owes Jay-Z a favour though. If it wasn't for his dissing he may not have had the inspiration to make such a powerful record. Most of the songs are excellent, though not radio material (that's a good thing here). The only thing that lets Stillmatic down is one or two (and only one or two) filler tracks, the most notable being Rule which is just dreadful - like the stuff on his last album. One of the unique things about Illmatic is that it is under forty minutes long but despite being so relatively short, it is excellent; every track on that album is a gem. If he cut ten minutes in Stillmatic, it would be about as good I reckon. Sadly, the Coldplay-fan critics took these duff tracks way to far. The vast majority of this album is great - I am just completely confused as to why this album was slagged off so much when it was first released and hailed now. This is a rare example of where a Metacritic score is misleading.… Expand

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7. Illmatic-NY

   Jul 14, 2012

   9

   the fact that this recieved a 69 scares me. this was one of the strongest releases for hip hop in 2001. this is just as good if not betterthe fact that this recieved a 69 scares me. this was one of the strongest releases for hip hop in 2001. this is just as good if not better than the blueprint.some of the great tracks are youre da man ether one mic and destroy and rebuild. the only reason this doesnt get a ten is because it didnt match the greatness of illmatic but still a fantastic album… Expand

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8. AsiaZ

   Jun 13, 2004

   4

   This is supposed to be Nas' return to form? Both Illmatic and It was written highlighted his incredible storytelling chops over sample This is supposed to be Nas' return to form? Both Illmatic and It was written highlighted his incredible storytelling chops over sample based beats. Stillmatic highlights Nas' arrogance over synthesized beats- yuck.… Expand

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