Reviews (page 4 of 7)
It's good! Good flow, good production, good vibes.
good to know that kanye carried be. this good but def a lot weaker than his later material
Pretty good hip hop album
Not as smooth as commons other albums but really top quality
Vocals that are smooth and buttery. Common is a G.
I like the beats, but there doesn't really need to be over an hour and a quarter of this. I liked Macy Gray in Geto Heaven Part 2, and the last track with Pops was also a highlight.
A cool idea but a little overly referential and generic. Didn't blow my mind, didn't hurt my ears.
Mixed bag. The rhythms and backing music are smooth.It’s the lyrics that are uneven to me. One highlight was A Song for Assata. I learned something there and will research more. He knows how to use his talent for the greater good but didn’t always listen to his better angels on this project.
The beats were melodic and smooth. Guest artist’s voices were a perfect fit to the puzzle. Nothing outlandishly bad here but none of the verses truly hooked me in the way that other rap does.
There are a lot of tracks here. 16 and only one that could be seen as a skit. While each one is a pretty good listen, over time the effect is dulled. Good call back to Ghetto Heaven tho.
I liked the jazzy, soulful beats and the production. Didn't listen too closely to the lyrics, probably for the best.
This was okay. There were some songs that I quite liked (the opener especially), but there were also some that were a bit mediocre. It’s also a bit too long. The beats are very cool tho.
One of the better hip hop albums so far. The rhymes are incredible.
Some good tracks
He’s okay. The Light has always been a good lesson song. Lol.
The title and cover for this album make a powerful statement about endemic and systematic racism, and the music and lyrics back that up mostly. I really enjoyed the nods towards Afro-beat and jazz, with production from the great J Dilla adding a lot to the mix as well. However, there is still an uncomfortable amount of casual sexism and homophobia on here. Apparently Common has now apologised for this, but it’s difficult to understand how you can be opposed to one form of injustice while not seeing yourself perpetuating the same attitudes towards other oppressed groups.
Rather chill hip-hop, with bits of jazz in the background. Unfortunately containing flaws inherent to the genre especially at the time it was released, thankfully it was aknowledge by the band.
Pas mauvais, mais loin d'être au même niveau que certains autre album du même genre.
A relaxing album with jazzy beats and a very pleasant flow. It feels a bit like the swan song of 90s hip-hop, right before the 2000s turned rap music into something more mainstream. It’s technically good, Common is an interesting MC, even if he doesn’t bring that much to the table in terms of innovation. There was no surprise, no « woaw » moment - just a good craftsman doing his thing, sometimes in a very tongue-in-cheek manner. A few tracks are a bit too funky or RnB-esque for my taste, but I can get over it. I really liked « The 6th sense » and a couple of other songs. I saw some people complain about the length of the album... It’s true that it can feel a bit overstuffed towards the end (« Geto Heaven » was especially annoying), but hey, at least Common isn’t conning us with a 35 minutes album featuring 17 skits and 12 collabs. Would probably listen again, but mostly as background music.
Strangely, I didn’t know him, but if he’s backed by Kanye West and calls himself family with The Roots and Questlove, he can’t be bad. Like with Nas, the monotone flow can get a bit tiring, but those warm jazzy samples and (mostly) well-written lyrics are really cool to follow. The little duet with Mos Def and « 6th sense » are the easiest tracks to get into otherwise it’s better to read the lyrics to keep up. I’m into this whole « conscious rap » vibe, and I’ll definitely come back to it.
Pretty standard run of the mill millennium era hip hop. Good beats, good flow
Really dig the production, especially the Jay Dee tracks but the overall songwriting didn’t grab me too much. May grow on me with an additional listen
It was alright. I should've paid more attention.
Interesting but rap really isn't my thing
I really don't know how to rate music like this. I'll just split it down the middle and round to 3. 2.5/5 #149
Socially conscious rap with disparate musical styling: pretty good! I loved the first song, although I do admit I got a bit bored throughout some of the later songs. It was smooth and ambitious, but could be a bit soporific at times
A pretty cool album, I quite liked the beats, but good lord the lyrics consistently took me out of the experience.
Another rap album with great production and sublime jazzy beats, but dragged down by period-typical homophobia and other nonsense in the lyrics. Especially glaring this time since this is a "conscious" hip hop album.
The production on this was really good (ignoring the homophobia since he apparently spoke out against it later)
Good listen. Common is a great storyteller. What a vision this album was and had such deep soul and messages.
Tad samey 3/5
It’s bloated and has some of the pitfalls of its time (homophobia, which apparently Common regrets, so thanks I guess man), but otherwise what a solid, well-produced, thoughtful record. The soulful sound has aged great and Common’s performance is passionate and controlled. I’d revisit.
Inconsistent, but pretty fun album overall
There’s a great album here somewhere - needs a tighter runtime.
6/10 Not too bad 7-30-2025
Pretty good.
Nice enough, but nothing to write home about.
Decent overall, though so songs drag on longer than they should
Hip hop isn’t always my favorite, but this was pretty cool, good beats on a lot of the songs.
Some great jazzy beats, but not a fan of Commons flow.
Great 3.5/5
Well, I've listened to all of his bolded album, I and can conclude this one is his best. The overly optimistic energy of Be irked me a bit. I'm not saying this album is The Infamous levels of gangster, but it's much more rugged than what Common is famous for. Of course, it wouldn't be good without the signature brand of conscious, optimistic, neo-soul, boom bap rap, which is what makes it unique. Common threaded between sappy and real really well here. The production is also great, with a lot of heavy hitters like Questlove, J. Dilla, D'Angelo and Common himself. What also pops up is that beside the well-placed sample, we have a live band laying it down. The only minus I have is the length. Somewhere around the 12th track it loses steam and I zone out. But until then, it's a great combination of grit and storytelling.
Cool!
Respect it. Common is just not my vibe.
A little more soulful and slower than I like my rap usually, but not bad
Too much happening in each song for me to focus on what was happening in the lyrics.
Why it sounds like gay sex then he call me a f****t? I like the beats but they have so many people and other noises at times it gets muddled. Commons flow is ok and it does get a bit tired by the end of this really long album. The messages are mostly good except the one about pimpin that just did not age well. He said the big c word. 6/10
its alright
I like the albums that inspired this album better
Common is only a B- rapper in terms of flow and style, he has a monotone delivery and pretty repetitive cadence, but is a good story teller and expressive writer on the conscious/intellectual side of the spectrum, though that’s all still pretty basic as far as it goes. The stars here are the producers who’ve put together an incredible set of beats, J Dilla especially, who has that warm soul/gospel forward style with a bit of vintage crackle, funky bass parts, and nostalgic feel good atmosphere. Others bring a jazzier feel or an old school boom bap + scratching style to it so there’s some variety across the (long!) album.
Best Song: The Light. Great vibe, excellent chorus. Worst Song: A Film Called (PIMP). Much too slow, and has probably the worst chorus and feature on the album. Overall: Common has a great flow, and the whole album has a relaxed, rolling rhythm to it. That said, it is overly long, and starts to lose its appeal due to the long runtime.
I like the general atmosphere of the album. I like the flow. But it's too long and nothing sticks.
This was good to work to and I like it but all the songs kinda sound the same... there were a few that stood out but overall it's just kind of an hourlong groove
🤷🏻♂️
I like his stuff. -1 for content
Pretty tough to discern from a lot of other rap I've heard. I enjoyed it, but I don't think it had enough to say to justify the runtime
Not something I am interested in
Dis shit slappin’ although it’s very samey all the way through
Beats på dette album passer meget bedre til Commons vibe end dem, der var på vores forrige album med ham. Nogle virkelig gode features. Hvis den var skåret til ville den have sneget sig op på 4
Not as good as the other inclusion on the list.
Common is definitely skilled and adept at his craft, but this just doesn't appeal to me.
Made me feel cooler than I am. Tried this album before I really "got" rap, it was fun to fully appreciate it this time. Lyrical and smooth, groovy and chill. Not chock-full of "WOW!" moments, but a nice ride.
Favourite songs: The Light, Dooinit, Time Travelin' (A Tribute to Fela), A Film Called (PIMP), The 6th Sense, Heat, Payback is a Grandmother Least favorite songs: Pops Rap III....All My Children, Geto Heaven Part Two 3/5
I've had this one since it dropped, and it's always the same three: Time Travelin', the Questions (every other Yasiin Bey line is a gem) and the 6th Sense (minus the terrible skit at the end). I'm glad Common is acting now?? Maybe???
Oké, best coole muziek. Ik zou het misschien niet direct opzetten uit mezelf, maar ik kan wel inzien dat dit een iconische sound was. 3.1
Quite liked it. Became background music a bit but could enjoy the lyrics and vibe when it did catch my attention.
Not for me.
Common is one of the most important rappers of the 2000s. Unfortunately he doesn’t get the play he should. Unlike many of this compatriots in the rap game, Common speaks of this world around him much in the same way as Golden Era rappers like Chuck D and Queen Latifah did. I liked his incorporation of jazz and funk throughout which gave his music street credit. Key songs for me were The Light and Doonit, which back-to-back were powerful. The album did begin feeling a bit long after a while, but it was definitely highly listenable.
Random thoughts: - I listened to this 2 times through passively. Nothing caught my ear in particular. - How did Common get so famous? I clearly know who he is but can’t really name a single song or album. I find that strange but maybe that says more about me than anything else. - maybe try this one again with a more dedicated ear
Was tired when I listened, may have skewed my opinion but it didn't help keep my brain ticking.
Some standouts among pretty typical misogyny and idiotic swagger. It’s hard to reconcile the four sweet nostalgic and the wonderful historical songs with the typical ones mentioned above. Hard to rate, but in this case of these four songs, I’ll give the album the benefit of the doubt.
Decent album
Good, but I don't think I would listen to it again.
One of the worst trends in music in the late 90s/early 00s was all the artists who decided they had to fill out the *entire* length of the CD because it was there. This album is way too long for me, and I had an unfortunate tendency to start tuning it out when it felt like an album should be ending. The beats sound good though, and I like his voice, just I wish it had been about 45 minutes instead! Between 2 and 3 on this; I rounded down for Licensed to Ill and ever since this site has been convinced that hip-hop is the one and only genre I don't like, I don't think that's necessarily the case! So hopefully rounding up here will fix that.
That was pretty cool, I knew of Common, but don't think I've ever listened to him. He had rythem and rhyme, so that was a plus.
Great Album, not my favourite as I prefer Be or Finding forever! I love "the light" 3.5/5
I tuned into Common on the album after this, Electric Circus, which took more cues from rock and psychedelica. Never went back and listened to this or the album after Be, despite them being widely regarded as the high points in Common's career. I liked the storytelling and the more jazzy sound on this but ultimately it's a bit too long and I checked out a bit towards the end.
Complete
3/5
time traveling- 6 or 7. interesting heat- 5 cold blooded- 5 dooinit- 5 the light- 5 funky for you- 5 the questions- it's the quastions yall. 6 time traveling reprise- 5 the 6th sense- 5 a film called pimp- 5 nag champa- 5 thelonius- 5 payback is a grandmother- 5 geto heaven part two- 5 song for assata- 5 pops rap iii all my children- 5
Nothing earth shattering but pleasant enough. A bit too long.
Bit of an odd one Starting with the positives - this is one of the better rap albums I've listened to so far on here. I liked the beats, some of the songs I genuinely really enjoyed! Now for the bad - this has aged terribly. It was too long for my liking and I wasn't a fan of the talking or the random phone ringing noises Overall ok album 3 ⭐️
Pretty solid album. A bit long - maybe should have been two separate albums. Still good.
pretty good
2.5/5 For me this album is the example of what hiphop generally sounds like. It has good lyrics, beat, rap and some silly stuff on there. But after a few songs I lose my interest. Overall it’s not bad and it’s no pain to listen to it, so just a 2.5.
I've never been a huge fan of Commons flow but I did enjoy this album. I can understand why it made the list.
Far far too long, no where as his 2006 album on the list, but it does feel like he's doing something more interesting than 2000s hip hop. In a time of awful shit like Eminem, his backing tracks are different and more musically satisfying
I feel like this was a bit bloated. It also didn't really wow me, but I think it is a fine enough inclusion on this list
Rap/jazz/soul fusion. Not for me and not much standing out. Some commentary on feminism and women in African American culture Best track - Payback is a Grandmother
C'est drôle, il y a à peine un mois, le générateur m'a fait découvrir Common avec Be, un des meilleurs albums rap que j'ai écouté. Malheureusement, les éléments que j'adorais sur Be sont introuvable sur cet album, qui ressemble à a peu près tout les albums rap ever.
It’s too long as a result the pacing isn’t great but it has high highs
This was a very uneven album for me, but when it was on, it was quite good. Probably the most introspective rap album I have heard so far, and the touch of having his dad chime in at the end was a very cool touch (in addition to being a good track). I may be wrong, but this is probably the most mature rap album I've come across on the list. It doesn't pull punches, but softens in good places and ways that don't compromise his experiences.
Some good grooves, perhaps a touch long, and on a couple of tracks the lyrics/content is suspect
3 maybe 4
Итс окэй. Затянуто. Лучшая песня - The 6th Sense.
I actually dig this a bit
A good thing about this project is expanding my exposure to many genres and artists I have not previously listened to. I have come to appreciate the talented artists in the hip-hop/rap genre even though, at the same time, I acknowledge it will never be my "go to" music. I do.still have reservations about some of the messages associated with this genre. However, I have a better understanding of its roots. Aside from the above comments, I liked the feel and rythym of this album, even if some.of the messaging/themes sis not resonate.
Fav: The 6th Sense Least Fav: Dooinit Second half much more interesting than the first
I've always appreciated Common's artistry and activism, but I never fully got into his flow. The production is smooth and uniformly engaging, although the record is more of a slow boil. It takes its time to reach its peak and then it recedes again. Like Water for Chocolate rises above other hip hop from 2000 but it also falls short of its promise.
5.5/10 - It was a worse version of the other common album. There were fewer synths and other things that drew me to the first album.
Not my kinda stuff
Never listened to Common but was excited because of the Common I perceive today...but this was 25 years ago...sooooo First off the music...The jazz and afrobeats were unique and appreciated it. It wasn't overwhelming bass or samples that were mixed together and overpowering to the lyrics. How he delivered the lyrcis was also good...he wasn't yelling or growling the lyrics in a way that made them hard to hear. He can sing, rap quick, rap slow creating a good unique delivery. Now the actual lyrics...I did not grow up in the same culture so I tried to look at it through his lens, some were trying to make a point of hypocrisy in the culture (end of the 6th Sense and A film Called) but then other times he really incorporates the misogyny into the lyrics without apology or a point, he really means. Then there is the homophobic lyrics, there isn't any point he is trying to make there, except homophobia. I want to believe he is better today...so I will try to not let the last two taint the album too much. Overall its different, good but not great.
My favorites were Heat and Cold Blooded (which looks like those are some of the least popular tracks on this album). I like the subtle funk groove behind those songs. The Light is a good rap love song (don't hear too many of those). The rest of the album gets a little too R&B for my taste. A Song for Assata ends with a thought provoking commentary about freedom. Freedom is the right to grow, to blossom, and to be truly yourself.
The Rap/Jazz and occasional Soul combo sounds incredible to me. Lyrically this leans into Gangsta Rap, with violent verbage tossed around like a salad. It’s good for its genre, but overall it’s not for me.
Good rap album. Nice beats, soulful, and funky but for whatever reason just didn't really grab me. Favorites: 6th Sense, Lights
This was ok, but wouldnt listen to again
Honestly, this is proto Kendrick. It should have more of a following. That being said, it's when I kinda stopped caring about him.
Dragged a bit.
я не понимаю прикола рэпа в целом, мне тяжело оценивать рэп альбомы и этот альбом в целом. Скажу, что просто прикольно, 3/5, меня не цепляет
Just didn't quite hold my attention, namely bc the genre isn't for me, but there were some interesting beats and lyrics for sure. I did like 6th Sense.
Kinda boring sound.
Not really a rap fan, but still enjoyed this album.
Albumi #146, 13.02.2025 Common oli tähän saakka tuntematon rap-artisti. Varsin jees meininki.
In the 00s, in the midwest where I grew up, if you listened to Common you were cool as hell. I once knew this white dude with dreads that talked about nothing but Common and consciousness-raising rap. He was actually kind of a douche. I just don't mess with white dudes that regularly join local public rap battles. Anyway this album was nice.
Standouts: “Thelonius”, “A Song For Assata” As someone that is drawn to whatever the bass is doing, these songs got repetitive with the bass looping over and over for the whole song. But every song has some sort of hook that drew my ass in
This genre was what got me into hip-hop: “conscious” rappers of the early 2000s, with more songs and less focus on loops and samples, and fewer battle raps. Common, The Roots, Talib Kweli, Mos Def, even Kanye all mined that same vein and made some fantastic records. Unfortunately they all suffer the same pitfalls. Weirdly out-of-place misogyny and homophobia, and random swings back into thug credibility. I guess maybe Common was trying to prove he was hard while also including some love songs on a rap recording? I don’t know. Black Thought and Kweli are also incredibly talented documentarians and commenters that can’t resist a few ridiculous detours. Anyway, the songs here sound awesome. The Soulquarians bring a badass live vibe, and the Premier track is a welcome throwback to the previous generation of rap. Common has a fantastic voice and IS a fantastic voice most of the time. I appreciate the Afrocentrism that Common and others were emphasizing. I still think Be is a better record, but maybe that’s because I found it first.
I hadn't heard any of it before. Some good songs in there
Its not a bad album, but it suffers with the 2000's bloated syndrome. The beats are great and Common's lyrics are great too, but there are just too many songs on here and looses it's impact by the end.
A bit too long but nice enough to get 3
I read the Wiki before listening and was excited to realize how involved artists like J Dilla and Questlove were with this album. I love Donuts, so I thought I'd be really into this. I'd say I liked it, not loved it. The length didn't work for me, and has kept me from giving it a second listen. So it sits at a 3 for now.
great relaxed vibe , a few questionable lyric choices , but largely positive. maybe 4 songs too long? 3.5
This misses me by a little. Perhaps the lack of shared experience and the general low key vibe combine to make it difficult to engage. Not bad per se, just that in sitting on a train at the station, and I look out the window and see another train on the other track. The people on that train are doing something interesting, and they all look like they're into it, but I can't tell what it is. Then the trains both leave in different directions, and pretty soon I forget about it all together. Three stars.
Good, with nice smooth beats and a jazzy feel to it, but darn it's just too long
It does sound like "common" rap. Or perhaps it's truly innovative. I don't have much of a baseline for rap to know. I have to hold it lightly until I listen a couple more times. 3/3
I like Common alright but by about the halfway point I was kind of tired of this and ready to be done. 2.5
The Questions A Film Called (PIMP) Geto Heaven Part Two (with Macy Gray) Sounds like Common influenced Kendrick Lamar
not my genre, but super cool production
2nd album from this guy and he still delivers. New favourite rapper. Soulful and good vibes overall. I round down 3.5 stars due to length and skits. Stand-out: Funky For You, The 6th Sense
Partly quit funky - very "Roy Hargrove"-funky, which I like. Partly too much rapping, which I am not so fond of. But ok as a whole.
This is the exact style of hip-hop that is difficult for me to appreciate over the course of an entire record. Taken out of context, there’s probably not a single song here I wouldn’t like fine enough, and I recognize and appreciate the talent of both Common and J Dilla, but the overall sound and atmosphere just proves to be wayyyy too stagnant for me for an hour and 20 minutes. 3/5
Ooph this album is LONG. And strangely homophobic I did not expect that to be honest. Edited down some it could have maybe been a 4 but it just doesn’t meet the mark overall.
Given the era and what I know about Common, I expected to like this, but I just couldn't. It's a bit of a mess at times.
I'm not the biggest rap fan, and when I am I lean to more of the British stuff, or grime. I do like the jazz inspiration through, that relaxed funkier sound is more my style and I didn't dislike this. As a rapper, I don't know if he stands out, and I didn't listen to the words a huge amount. The album is also pretty long, but I don't actively dislike it. I wouldn't be unhappy if someone put it on. Just super chill background music. Everything blurs together a little.
Am really quite enjoying the exposure to genres that I simply wouldn't have been aware of or noticed "back-in-day". Do I love it more than REMs "Out of Time", well, no. But is it a well put together jazzy / funky slice of hip-hop. Very much so.
A bit longer than I'd like and overstays its welcome a bit but there are some cool songs and I like the production. 3.5
I am lot that fond of hiphop, but I like the general songwriting here and rhe jazzy beats. Light 3.5 stars
Curiosamente, The Light, el single del disco no me hizo tanta gracia, pero el album en general tiene una onda y vibra que es un cambio respecto del resto del rap y hip-hop que encuentras en esta lista.
Jeg hyggede mig mest the 6. Sense. Selv snakke delen til sidst var sjov. Men som alle det andet hiphop, så er det langt..
Hip-Hop der minder om A Tribe Quest og De La Soul. Det kan noget men 77min bliver lige lovligt langt.
While this was bloated in length (20-30 minutes too long with too many fillers) I enjoyed the beats and samples Common used compared to other rap albums of the same era. It’s more soulful and jazzy. Enjoyable for what it was.
Rap would be a much more likeable genre if it was more like this. Enjoyed the beats and music and the rapping wasn't about how much better than everyone he was because he had more money, guns, or bitches.
For some reason I like this album a lot more than Be. No tracks really stand out like They Say, but the overall impression is better. A huge problem is the length. After 9 tracks I start to lose interest, and only the odd track picks it up again. Only just 3 weak stars
better than i thought itd be!
A hip hop beat built on jazz - enjoyable and forgettable all at once
Jesus this thing is trying as hard as it can to make me quit
Rap is probably my second least loved genre. This surprised me. Compared with other albums on this list from the 90s, this was different with smooth rhythms and talented complex versus. Not just bragging how he’s better than everyone (although there was some of that). Funky for you was my favorite.
Slid through me without any kind of impression
An excellent album and it’s part of that movement that sees hip hop moderate its sexism and toxic masculinity. Supported essentially by the roots this slaps. Hard.
Great album, will listen to again front to back.
Good stuff, some hints of Tribe Called Quest and even Groove Armada.
I think the production and rapping is a lot better here than the other Common album on this list. I think I like the beats here a lot better too. The problem is that it is just too long. Mid 3.
Not a bad album the music is good the rapping is a lot to take in i just tint see myself digging into it again.
Thoughts before listening: I feel like Common is one of the rappers that I've always thought I SHOULD like, but I just don't think he's that great. He was always marketed as the thinking man's rapper, but I just find him boring. Review: Yeah this isn't all that great. Common's flow is a little weak and nothing is really grabbing me. I added a couple songs to the playlist, but overall this is a pretty weak. 3-stars
We enjoyed. Recognisably Common, although not as good as some of their other work.
Not bad. Some tracks are cheesy, others are good
3.5/5. Conscious hip hop before Kendrick stepped up, it’s not bad but we got better hip hop records down the line.
This was solid overall, nice variety there
Some good tracks but a bit long
Had never heard common before. Liked the beats, but found myself more intrigued by the featured artists.
Smooth and lyrical
This album is pretty good, although nothing grabbed me as a standout song. This feels like the kind of thing where if I heard it playing over a store’s PA that I would enjoy it but not be motivated to use an app to figure out what it is.
I liked this a lot but wasn’t blown away. I really like Be and Finding Forever, but this one was good as well. Not great but very good.
ok. long
Pretty alright. The lead-up to the pimp song was unexpected and pretty hilarious.
Quality album with solid beat selection and clever lyrics but nothing really stood out to me, maybe with more listens I’d grasp the allure but I won’t give it the chance.
I liked the music and beats. The lyrics didn't age well for a lot of these songs. Other than that the length of the album is too long. It felt like a drag at times with not a lot of variation.
6/10. The first half of the album featured some really nice rap. However, I feel like the album got a bit dull towards the end. Overall, it's a nice album. :)
Didn't enjoy this one as much as "Be" 3/5
Ok so this wasn't what I expected. I've seen him in movies but never heard his music.
Great production on record and the flow is undeniable, I'm afraid some stuff on the record has aged not so well.
was a big common fan when I was a teen but I think i kinda find this music cringey now... it's very earnest and common is really clearly trying to say 'something' which i find annoying
It is a bit bloated and I'm somewhere on the border of 3 and 4 stars. I'm rounding down to 3 stars because the reality is that I never really felt much desire to re-listen to this entire album since the day it dropped. I certainly re-listened to a handful of the songs quite a bit, but not the album as a whole. Hip Hop at this time was absolutely obsessed with filling up the entire 80 minutes on a CD instead of making things more concise and consistent.
A more relaxed, spotty release from Common, although spotty completely by design. I just think he gives a bit too much room to breathe to where one gets overoxidised
Yeah, just OK. I'd read a lot of reviews about the volume of homophobia in the lyrics, and yes, that's terrible. It was a shame, because there was relatively little sexism and glorification of violence (relatively little, as opposed to none). But it was musically fairly good, I'll give it that.
Thanks to this project I know who Fela is, so that's a strong start. Wonderful album art. Explicit content is more explicit than I necessarily look for in my music. But it sure sounds great!
3.75
For an artist that prides himself on socially conscious lyrics, Common certainly fails to be socially conscious in certain areas. I think the album excels in many other areas, particularly with J Dilla's production, the incredible features, and the lyrics addressing issues of race. However, I cannot get over the bloated album length and the occasional lyrical pitfalls that shows how "conscious" Common really is.
Moments of brilliance. Moments that are pretty funky. A bit relentless and too long, but some great sounds, including some very funky bits.
Long, liked the groove overall. Glad I listened but won't bee returning to it.
A strong rap album for its era. Calls ahead to records like To Pimp A Butterfly that marry social consciousness with dense live arranged live jazz arrangements.
J'aime beaucoup la voix de Common, il a un style assez sophistiqué, assez pour me faire aimer les pièces plus R&B, un genre auquel je n'accroche pas trop d'habitude.
A rap album written by a focus group of "nice guys", but with some pretty solid production. 3 self aggrandizing pats on the back out of 5
Gotta cut the song lengths down. 8 of the 16 songs clock in at more than 5 minutes, which can make repeated listens a bit of a tough haul. It's hard to judge an album that is quality, yet just has too much material in one song. This is classic early 2000's rap and there are good songs here that remind me of hanging out with friends in college. I preferred "Be" to this album and it is almost half the length of this record. The music just fades into the background at times. Just because you have a lot to say doesn't mean you have to say everything you want to say. Cut the album by 25 minutes and I could enjoy it more.
Always heard good things about this album. I enjoyed it, was real solid.
Another Common album, okay. It’s got some funk, some soul. It’s okay, it’s not reaching into my soul to shatter it.
Ihan asiallista musiikkia, ei tosin mitään omalle soittolistalle.
I started off thinking ooh this is a better offering from a rap artist on this list. I like the vibe and the production. But they just do not know when to stop
I like hip hop. I think Common has a place in the low fi necessarily honest and artistic lyrical department. I like hip hop that makes me feel energy, a deep call to action, and for moments this album does that. On the other hand it is somewhat low key and kind of "too mellow" to cause me to stand up and be counted. I suppose I consider hip hop the urban version of punk, which in both cases means rebellious, angry and satisfying as we team up against the oppressors. Here, we have the anger, but it is more desperate, a losing battle that no one seems to care about, a reflection of the truth of today unfortunately. There is socio-poliitical value to be found here for sure, but musically. It is "OK."
i remember liking this more than i did this round. just never fully clicked could i write poetry to this? n
A decent sound but all sounds very similar and blends into one. OK 3*
Never heard this before. Enjoyed the music and the flow more than the rapping. "Few understand the union of woman and man And sex and a tingle is where they assume that it land"
Not really my thing, but a few interesting tracks. I preferred the start which was more jazzy.
Did the album a day generator make a mistake? Didn't we just listen to Common? I do have to say that I felt this was a better album than Be. The funk grooves grow on you.
Pretty interesting. The production isn't the best, but the composition is kinda good. 90s rap beats combined with soul/jazz.
01) Time Travelin' (A Tribute to Fela) - 6,5 02) Heat - 7,0 03) Cold Blooded - 6,0 04) Dooinit - 5,5 05) The Light - 7,5 06) Funky for You - 6,5 07) The Questions - 6,5 08) Time Travelin' (Reprise) - 5,0 09) The 6th Sense - 7,0 10) A Film Called (Pimp) - 5,5 11) Nag Champa (Afrodisiac for the World) - 6,0 12) Thelonius - 5,5 13) Payback Is a Grandmother - 5,5 14) Geto Heaven Part Two - 7,5 15) A Song for Assata - 6,5 16) Pops Rap III... All My Children - 6,5 TOTAL: 6,28 (63/100) Current ranking: 189/234 A bit too long and a bit boring rap album without any interesting happenings.
De beats en de rapstijl zijn een dikke knipoog naar de bravere raphoek uit jaren 90. Soms een beetje funky, soms meer flowend. Common is geen slechte rapper. Maar hij voegt weinig toe aan een voorganger als Q-Tip. Ook muzikaal is er weinig toevoeging. Pas als Macy binnenloopt kijk ik weer op. Niet omdat het een geweldig nummer is, maar omdat het de afwisseling biedt die nodig is.
Waarom moeten rapalbums altijd zo verschrikkelijk lang zijn? Maak gewoon een keer een album van 35 of 40 minuten man, dat is echt lang zat voor die flauwekul. Aan de andere kant, voelde je je vroeger ook bekocht als je 15 gulden voor een cd betaalde en het bandje raffelde amper 10 nummers af in 20 minuten. Maar voor deze 1001-lijst heb ik toch altijd liever wat kortere albums, het idee is dan wel duidelijk over het algemeen. Naar de muziek dan maar: ik ben totaal geen fan van hip-hop of rap. Het wordt mij te vaak eentonig en saai, zoals anderen dat waarschijnlijk met punkrock of metal hebben. Prima, smaken verschillen. Waardoor ik rap vaak nog wel kan luisteren, is als het iets extra's te bieden heeft. Leuke samples of deuntjes. Dit klinkt op het eerste gehoor wel lekker laidback, lounge-achtig. Er komen wat oude toetertjes in voor, jazzy. De beats zijn verder niet zo bijzonder, de muziek moet het met name van die oude invloeden hebben. Het repeterende van hiphop helpt hierbij niet helemaal. Verderop gaat het meer naar soul. Het geheel heeft dus jazzy invloeden en is best soulvol. Het is niet helemaal mijn smaak, maar op zich is het best muzikaal allemaal. Het heeft wel een bepaald north sea jazz gehalte, dus volkomen begrijpelijk dat het in de snoblijst staat. Van mij had het niet per se gehoeven, maar een 3 wil ik er best voor geven.
I did like the soul, funk infused samples that gave it a retro vibe. But the homophobic and immature lyrics were a letdown. Be is a better album than this but this is still decent albeit dated.
Common has always been an above-average (in terms of skill) rapper, and the soul and jazz influences on this one make the beats evergreen. Despite the leg up it gets, it takes an axe to the shin on the weird skits (the "pimps and hos" skit and song are... something), and the strange amount of homophobia. Favorite tracks: "Cold Blooded", "Funky For You"
It’s good for the time but it’s not good.
I enjoyed the album. Doubt I’ll listen again, but wouldn’t be upset if it came on. The beats can sound a little dated for 2000. Lyrics and production are both solid. Only other issue is that the length isn’t justified in my opinion. 3/5
I’ll give it a 3 because it is good for what it is. But it’s not for me. This is one of those it’s not you, it’s me kinda things.
Hip-hop jam session energy. D’Angelo, Questlove, and J Dilla were all in the kitchen. This album was born out of the Soulquarians collective, with sessions held at Electric Lady Studios—yes, Hendrix’s old haunt.
Eh.
my favorite thing about this album was reading common's Wikipedia page. dude's been busy for the past 30 years! also his dad (featured on the last track of the album) was an NBA player in the 1960s?? wild. oh, the album? it was fine I guess. i really could've done without all the blatant homophobia and the weird "I'm a feminist, I'll look out for you girl, oh and also i'm a visionary pimp and you should really think about wearing less revealing clothing" like ????? dude pick a lane, no one's buying this. seems like he's apologized for the homophobia and really turned things around in recent years but this album's lyrics still leave a bad taste in my mouth. favorites: the 6th sense, geto heaven part two, a song for assata, pops rap iii
Yeah pretty good. Not something I'd go back to really but I did enjoy it.
Can’t say I would listen to this all the time, but I enjoyed it and like the style a lot.
Common has smooth voice and delivery. But it’s for a different audience. Enjoyed. Recognized. Appreciated.
Actually, an enjoyable listen. However, not much on the album that instantly drew me in.
Twee keer Common in deze lijst vind ik wel wat veel, aangezien er genoeg iconische rapalbums ontbreken in deze lijst. Maargoed, als witte persoon van kleur (vroeger hadden we daar pakkendere termen voor, maar ik vermoed dat die inmiddels niet meer kunnen) pak ik wat ik pakken kan. Niet alle nummers op dit album zijn aan mij besteed. Zo'n track als 'Cold Blooded' vind ik lekker, maar 'Funky For You' vind ik vermoeiende kutmuziek. Alles wat klinkt alsof het thuis hoort op North Sea Jazz mag eruit. Op 'The 6th Sense' laat Common horen wat 'ie kan op een heerlijke Dj Premier beat en dat is precies wat ik wil horen. Dit album is minder leuk dan het album 'Be' en daar benoemde ik al dat Common af en toe wat saai is. Dat gevoel is na 78 minuten eigenlijk niet veranderd. Voor mij staan er teveel tracks op waar ik niet enthousiast van word om het veel sterren te geven. Een lichte 3.
Notable Tracks: The Light, The Questions
- ganz entspannter Kram (gerade für den Hintergrund) dabei gewesen 2,75/5
Love the blend of musical styles. The album is a bit long, def don’t love the homophobia. But Time Travelin’ and its reprise are worth the price of admission. The 6th Sense and The Light are also really good and I’m tickled by the transition from Thelonius to Payback is a Grandmother.
Good stuff. But "Be" by the same artist was more musically accomplished. This music is a bit repetitive. 3.4
I liked the style, but somehow I found it a bit boring
It would be great if the album as a whole was more like "Payback is a Grandmother" and "Ghetto Heaven Pt 2" as those have insightful lyrics and jamming beats. I know Common is one of those quintessential conscious rappers, but many of the bars were just off-putting and corny. Lots of good production on here, but definitely not a record I'd be spinning on my own.
The beats are nice and groovy. His voice is nice for rap, maybe too plain. I wonder how he feels looking back on some of his lyrics. Em quite famously changed his tune. I don't really think this album is all that bloated. Maybe for the time? But it doesn't have a ton of random 30 second interludes like a lot of rap albums have. The 6th Sense is a standout for me. I'm struggling the rate this one.
It was alright. Nothing too exceptional. 5/10 Would I listen again? Nah
It's alright.
Solid album, chill vibe
Just alright
Good album, probably 4 stars, but can't get over how underwhelming the opening track is. Fela Kuti would have been disappointed
I think I could really get into this album, digging the beats and the flow of the lyrics; however I probably won't ever listen it again because of the prolific use of the n word. I grew up in Northern Idaho, plenty of racists who used that word out of hate and ignorance so now it jars me like a record scratch. I get the idea of trying to own that word, but I don't want it anywhere near my vocabulary. I feel like an eavesdropper listening to music that isn't for me and I probably am.
Man this really won me over, it is still a bit too long but the beats are amazing and CARRIED. Common starting spitting a lot more in the second half of this.
Já já, þetta er skárra en margt.
Okay, but a bit long.
all songs are really long, long album overall so it’s hard to keep my attention for so long, songs weren’t bad but weren’t too special to me.
Love the beats and jazziness to the the songs. The album is a bit long, along with the songs. Not something I want to listen to all of the time.
This is the second Common album on this list. It was a little long. I had never heard it before and I don't think I was familiar with any of the songs. I didn't skip any songs, not sure I will revisit it though. I guess I will round up.
I really liked the style of of this album, but it felt too long and some of the lyrics were off putting. Though I wanted to give it 4 stars, I’m not sure it’s quite there for me… 3.5, maybe. Favorite tracks: A Song For Assata, Time Travelin’
Good album. Nothing bad here and nothing stand out. Good listen!
Ok.
Mid. I can see why common has more of an acting career than a music career
This was enjoyable enough. I’m not a huge fan of this kind of hip hop, but it was good for what it was. There were a couple lyrics that made me raise my eyebrow, but this isn’t the only album on here where that’s happened, and I know it won’t be the last. “Geto Heaven Part Two” was definitely the best song on the album.
There are so many rap albums on this list and surprised I've reviewed a Common album already, so is he essential? I'm probably not one to ask because I've never been a fan of rap, most of it is adolescent, hateful or just boring. The way I hear it, Common is a step above the typical rapper, there's some intelligence and the beats and music are listenable. The songs don't age well, if you know what I mean and really is 2000 that long ago? I guess it is for the target audience, so they might excuse the homophobia, misogyny and excessive use of the N-word, which I don't have too much of a problem with, but it's soooooo f-ing long! Does the album need to be over 77 minutes? I felt the urge to skip tracks, but I stuck it out, not sure if that was a good decision or not? Essential?...uh, no.
good love songs
For the genre that it is I genuinely really enjoy it.
This album sits on the 3 range of "I can see the artistry but the art isn't for me." A couple of the tracks were very appealing and I enjoyed a lot (Song for Assata) but a majority of the songs slipped into the background and I had to reorientate myself to listen. If Hip Hop is your style give this a listen
A lot of rapping. And uh, uh's and yeah, yeah's. There are some good melodies and samples but it just sounds a bit 'samey'. Well recorded, nice sound and Common does have a lovely tone but I struggled to pick up too much from this 1.
The music and his style are too smooth for lyrics like “deep like a skinny girl’s cunt”, makes it feel grosser than if someone like ODB said the same line
the beats on this one are really cool. i feel like i can take or leave common's rapping, sometimes it was pretty good, other times clunky as hell. the production really saves this one for me. j cole and questlove really knocked it out of the park. a wicked cool sounding album, just wish that the bars did more for me. and you know, the whole conscious rap thing while saying slurs and having a skit where you hit a woman (?) idk, i don't know how well it's aged as a whole but it at least sounds great.
Hyvää meininkiö musta histotiikki kuitenkin tarpeetonta.. luetaan niidtä histotian kirjoista tollaset... Albumi oikein mukavaa wholesome meininkiä..
I like Common, but I’m a tad surprised to see him listed twice (so far) on this project. I’m pretty sure he’s my first repeated artist a couple of months into the list, which is cool. I had not listened to this album before this. I LOVED Be, but I couldn’t get into this project as much.
The only rap albums we've had in the last coupla months were by Eminem and Snoop so Common's Like Water For Chocolate probably had an unfortunately high bar to live up to, and it does a decent job without leaving a tremendously lasting impact on me. It's a decent mix of hiphop over some rnb/soul grooves at times, good production, a very smooth flow and feel throughout, just didn't have anything that leapt out at me and truly commanded my attention and made me want to listen to it again and again. 3.
This is... fine... doesn't really get going at any point, it's not unpleasant to listen to but there's so much hiphop around by the time we get to 2000 that there are loads of records that either have more bite, more soul, more fun, or all three. Very smooth, particularly towards the end of the album, but doesn't warrant anything more than a 3.
Interesting mic
Typical hip hop album that's way too long and is mildly homophobic
Not my thing. Groovy, some good storytelling, but the homophobic slurs and misogyny are a turn off.
Made 6 years after Common dropped one of the greatest rap songs of all time in “I Used to Love H.E.R.” Like Water for Chocolate is an awkwardly placed album. The old rap that Common came out of is getting left behind as we move into early 2000’s rap. Eminem was in his prime dropping The Marshall Mathers LP. OutKast was dropping pop hits. Gangsta rap was on its way. Common’s album is in between. He has a similar style to the older records, but has also somewhat adopted the new styles. “The Light” “The Sixth Sense” and “The Questions” are all great songs, but I can’t help but feel that Common got left behind. To me he feels like a dad trying to rap with the kids. It feels disingenuous to hear him saying the “pussy n words” and the “f words.” It’s jarring and makes the album less timeless, while in an arena where he couldn’t/wouldn’t compete with the other rappers coming out. In the skit at the end of “The Sixth Sense” he acknowledges the hypocrisy by intentionally saying that he is out to represent women, followed by him smacking a prostitute. It’s oddly self aware, but also a good example of his hubris. Common has always seemed to have that “holier than though” rap style, but I feel like he also brought himself down to everyone else’s level. Aside from that, aside from the standout songs, the album is bland and forgettable. I don’t think Common had the ability/motivation to ever really leave the early 90’s style behind. 3 stars due to an overall bland album with some standout awesome songs.
I’m assuming this was the first full Common album I’ve listened to and it was on par with what I expected. A laidback feel, smooth flow, and overall excellent production. Common is definitely overlooked when it comes to 2000s rap and shouldn’t be, but I think the low-key sound plays into that. Nothing that blew me away, I think it would be really good to have on in the background.
A common (ha) thread that I noticed about myself with hip hop albums is that I really like the beats, but couldn't care less about the rapping. When that's such an integral part of an album like this, it puts it at a disadvantage for my rating. I guess I need to start paying more attention to lyrics. I did hear the hard f words though.
this was good
A very strong entry from Common here. I love the production on this record, I’m a sucker for the various singing choruses that remind me of classic hip hop. To me I really don’t see a true “concept”here, we get heavy themes about the struggle of a woman, etc. I think this album could’ve been lifted to a true 8 had the runtime been a bit shorter (I know, I know, classic hip hop and 4 min songs is normal) but it does drag on certain tracks that I didn’t enjoy as much. I absolutely love the Intro and it serves as a great launch pad for a fun album.
Common the actor has has better records than this but this being his first major record is what makes this so special the jazz and funk behind this is incredible. Hearing early Jill Scott makes me so happy. Yeah some of the stuff is problematic and I don’t think he’s the greatest wordsmith but I think this feature heavy hip hop was and is important more to a 5 than 6
Ok 3/5
Goodies: The Light, 6th Sense
stark trea
S'pk. not my bag. Common is better as an actor
The production is solid and Common is definitely a great lyricist. Personally, I'm just not a fan of his voice which makes it hard for me to appreciate the album. I feel like I would get into it more if a lot of the track lengths were tightened up.
Favorite Tracks: The Light A Film Called (PIMP) A Song for Assata
Never knew that I must listen to one or more Common albums before I die
Common's cool and he has cool friends (like Questlove) on his album. He's unique in the sense that his music is kinda beatnik rap, but I dig it.
Dooinit, The Light
Couldnt get into it. Maybe it's the early 00s production and hard to understand lyrics (for a non native speaker). Gave it one shot only tho.
Not a fan of the production on the opening track. I like Common's sound. It's pretty unique. But I've always found that he has a limitation in expressing a range of emotions through his voice. This makes the songs start to feel repetitive. I'm more of a fan of his album Be. Favorite track on this one is The 6th Sense. I like what DJ Premier brings to it.
Pretty neat how collaborative this album was
2.5/5
Not bad I guess
I like common, and this album had some good tracks on it, but none that really stood out to me. It’s also a little long for my taste.
Before common was a spokesperson for AI, he was a rapper
Long album bug didn't drag. I perked up at the song Cold Blooded and then went back and forth in my engagement throughout the rest. The Questions and Thelonius were my other two favorites. 3.5, rounding to 3.
this one rly benefited from the full speaker setup i had access to this day. 3.5
This is an exceptional example of what Common does so well. A modern poet and lyricist that truly can sew a tapestry of words together and make an overall quilt that tells the stories he intends them to. While it lacks some of the pop music polish of his later releases and the catchy quality to boot this speaks a different language to those entirely.
Nice back ground music but in the long run gets on your nerves
Without really standing out it was an OK listen so it's bang in 3 stars
Starts great - devolves into regular hip hop hood
Klinkt lekker, vooral Cold Blooded.
Smooth and resonant, surprisingly influential to next generation artists
I finally got a rap album. Without knowing too much about rap, I don’t feel like I can comment on this too much without coming off ignorant. So I’ll suffice it to say that this was a fun listen, if a bit dated. Rap and hip hop have always seemed rooted in their present. This album is no exception. The styles, some of the production choices, and lyrical themes feel old. Especially some of the lyrics. That’s to be expected with something more than 20 years old, of course.
Me reviewing rap is about like me grading gymnastics. I can't tell the good from the bad. The fact that this album is here at all helps me know it should at least be decent just as an olympian should be pretty darn good. So it was about as expected. I can identify it as a rap/hip hop album, and some of the collaboration tracks were pretty good. But if I don't like it I don't like it, that don't mean that I'm hatin. Favorite track: "The 6th Sense" 3/5
It’s OK
Jesam iz Dubrave, al mislim da trebam biti više ghetto da mi ovo sjedne kak spada. Nice beats tho.
Not bad. 3.5.
Hip-hop alternativo. Ni fu ni fa.
I liked Common better when he wasn’t pushing AI. The Light is a standout track for me.
Dude was so much better before he rebranded.
The music on this album is very listenable and some good collaborations too. A number of quite clever lyrics, but some of this feels quite stale and not so keen on the profanities. Worth a listen for sure, but not one I will be buying
The first bit of the album really turned me off, but as the songs progressed they got better and better. Still it's only fine. 3/5.
Extra star for the light which is a classic. Rest of pretty boring.
I took a break about halfway as k found it very dull/samey. Coming back tonit for the back end was like listening to something altogether new and very very good. Do a three seems like a fair split.
Did I choose rap? Not my kind of music ...
I don't like Commonality this isn't even his best album. 3/5
nice rap
The highs were very high on this album but there were parts that really brought the whole thing down for me. Favorite song: The 6th Sense Least favorite: A Film Called (PIMP)
Common is one of those hip hop artists that I've never looked into too much, but I've been more curious about him since I learned about neo-soul and his connection to it. The music on this album is excellent. I haven't heard a bad track yet, and each one has its individual style. I don't find Common's rhymes to be terribly compelling. They aren't bad, but I would consider him a second tier rapper. However, this album is from 2000, which is not a particularly good era for rap in general 3/5 this was close to a 4, but the lyrical style (and several of the words he uses) haven't aged particularly well
This will be my first time listening to this. Common has been on my radar for decades, but I've never really liked his flow. There are a lot of talented features on this album. This title has always confused me. Hopefully I'll finally understand the nod to Como Agua Para Chocolate... either the film or novel... Maybe it's just the album cover? First of all... I've always disliked the single "The Light" that's probably why I never gave this album a chance. My favorite tracks are 1, 3, 7, 11 & 16. The end of The Big Payback ruined the track for me. Mos Def is always a treat. Roy Hargrove was blessing to hear. About about a month ago I learned of his passing. Check out his RH Factor releases. Especially Hard Groove. I appreciate Common's positivity and vibe, but most of this album is only slightly above average.
On paper, I should like this album a lot. A groovy, moody, "authentic" hip hop effort at a time when the rest of the rap world got lost in bling and gangsta b*llshit. And I have nothing but respect for the musicians of the "Soulquarians" playing on this record (including The Roots' ?estlove). The thing is, some of the tracks don't click for me, I'm not sure why, especially on the first side (mostly "Dooin It" and the odd west-coast undertones in "The Light"--undertones that are quite surprising given where Common hails from and how he seems uncompromising about that elsewhere). And if it's nice to have an introductory cut paying homage to Fela, the effects on the voice there are just plain horrible, dated and useless. On the positive side of things, I still like a few moments from the first half of this LP, especially the intricate jazz layers of "Cold-Blooded", the "classic" feel of DJ Premier's boom bap contributions for "The 6th Sense" (not to mention Common's shout-out to Gil Scott-Heron's "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised" at the very start), and I also enjoyed "The Questions", with Mos Def. Speaking of Mos Def, it seems to me that the latter's *Black On Both Sides* is the very example of an album in that particular subgenre that's musically stellar from start to finish--holding your attention or making bob your head without interruption. Even if it may sound unfair to some, I think we're still a notch under that quality level with "Like Water For Chocolate", as sophisticated as some of the arrangements are, and as interesting as Common's topical lyrics are as well (in keeping with the historical picture on its cover). And when the rapper indulges in a quick homophobic line during the course of "Dooin It", he totally loses me, that goes without saying. Fortunately, most of the "conscious" lyrics are beyond reproach elsewhere. On that note, "A Film Called (PIMP)", a hilarious battle between the rapper and MC Lyte, is worth your attention, thanks to lyrical contents that are hilarious in the way they mock the gangster world while saying something about the battle of the sexes AND music industry--the metaphors used by both rappers on that one are quite impressive. "Nag Champa" is rather good too, and "Thelonius" reminded me of important A Tribe Called Quest cuts (mostly thanks to Slum Village's contributions?). "Payback Is A Grandmother" has a superb instrumental hook at its very center. There's some Outkast psychedelic shenanigans going on in "Geto Heaven Part Two", and "A Song For Assata" is a moving tribute, as controversial as Tupac Shakur's godmother is. So the second side is superior to the first, clearly. This is what garnered an extra point from my initial assessment. Yet, let me repeat that: Mos Def's *Black On Both Sides* is the album from that specific era to go first to if you like that sort of "conscious" hip hop. And it better be in your list, Mr. Dimery. Now I'm looking forward to listening to Common's *Be*. That one's on the list, that's for sure. 3/5 for the purposes of this list of "essential albums". Which translates to a 8/10 grade for more general purposes. Number of albums left to review: 350 Number of albums from the list I find relevant enough to be mandatory listens: 295 Albums from the list I *might* include in mine later on: 156 (including this one) Albums from the list I won't include in mine (many others are more essential to me): 208
Best lekkah
Different than what I expected coming from Common but was good.