masterful

Review Score: (10/10)
Back a long time ago, hiphop sampled tastefully, to create something new, not make a living off of someone else's work. This is one of those moments, and every song is absolutely brilliant. The Low End Theory was a good follow-up, if a bit obscure, but how anyone can listen to this gorgeous album full of lovely low-key instrumental moments, and unforgettable moods, is beyond me.

Best cuts are After hours, go ahead in the rain, description of a fool, foot prints, and mr muhammad (dubby minimal hiphop, why didnt anyone capitalize on this idea later on?)

It's true that their rapping skills weren't yet solidified (they've gotten better with each release), but the music was never near as fresh and funky as it was here. Blame it on the sample-lawsuit age coming hot on the heels of their second album, but like they said about the beastie's 'paul's boutique', this kind of album simply can't be made anymore.

A shame too, because it's possibly the best hiphop album ever recorded...

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