1001 Albums Summary

Rap isn't really my thing but this album is fantastic. The groove, lyricism and instrumentation are all crazy. I think this is pretty unquestionably the best rap album i've ever heard. What I especially like is it retains a sense of fun without ever sounding naff, which is an incredibly difficult line to tread, and in my opinion only really talented artists can do that well. It loses pace just slightly in the middle for me, but is bookended by a run of great songs

Enjoyed the first half - it opens with a great run. After the title track it meanders a bit after for me and never really makes it all the way back with the exception of This Velvet Glove and Purple Stain, which are highlights on the back half and it does end on quite a nice, mellow note. You could probably chop a fair few songs of this album and improve it. Still, not bad overall imo. An acquired taste but I think it's quite good fun, particularly the rhythm section