Never Better
Details
LP / Format
Rhymesayers / Label
Experimental Hip Hop, Conscious Hip Hop
Abstract Hip Hop
, Hardcore Hip Hop
, Industrial Hip Hop
/ GenreFull Credits
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Critic Reviews
90
This is some other-level shit, and P.O.S. is redefining what hip hop can be.
1y
83
It's a great synthesis, merging verbally dexterous, rapid-fire syllable-spitting and a nimble sense of rhythm with lyrics that are clever, self-reflective, and full of sharp-edged political statements.
14y
80
POS will end up on almost every year-end hip-hop list.
11y
80
Never Better is a diverse and inventive effort that isn’t afraid to color outside of the lines. P.O.S. has raised the bar again.
5y
75
P.O.S has learned to broaden his sound more than ever.
9y
70
From front to back, the album's an acquired taste, and even if it's not the big paradox that an album mixing punk ethics with rap virtuosity might risk becoming, it doesn't have a universal appeal, especially for heads leery of anything that might approach the misnomer of "emo rap."
15y
70
Between this brutal bleating and the general anger of the production, the record is dank and punishing on the ears -- probably just as P.O.S. intended, but still a step or two shy of the sonic maturity he so yearns to lend the subgenre.
14y
70
As the lyrical themes blossomed and rappers began addressing the pressing issues of our society, the music was able to remain loose.
14y
70
While this record certainly isn't going to be for everyone, as somebody that has grown up with a love for punk and hip hop it's great to hear proof that the two aren't mutually exclusive.
6y
60
Even if it gets a bit bedroom experimentalist, POS is Buck 65 with balls, and has more ideas and soul in one cut than an entire Fiddy wet shit.
14y
Purexed and the title track are 2 of the best experimental hip hop songs I've ever heard
among one of the most underrated hip-hop albums i've ever heard, holy shit. the production on this is absolutely immaculate and all the hooks and choruses hit like nothing else. "purexed" had my mind blown first time through, not to even mention the downright incredible "low light low life". the title track, "never better" is also RIDICULOUSLY good. not a single dull part on this thing, even on the """misses""" if you can even ... read more
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Track List
| 1 | Let It Rattle 3:34 | 88 |
| 2 | Drumroll (We're All Thirsty) 2:37 | 86 |
| 3 | Savion Glover 2:19 | 72 |
| 4 | Purexed 3:14 | 92 |
| 5 | Graves (We Wrote the Book) 3:14 | 89 |
| 6 | Goodbye 3:07 | 94 |
| 7 | Get Smokes 2:38 | 87 |
| 8 | Been Afraid 3:40 | 90 |
| 9 | Low Light Low Life 3:15 | 97 |
| 10 | The Basics (Alright) 3:23 | 86 |
| 11 | Out of Category 3:17 | 83 |
| 12 | Optimist (We Are Not For Them) 3:19 | 82 |
| 13 | Terrorish 2:14 | 79 |
| 14 | Never Better 4:03 feat. Judah Nagler | 88 |
| 15 | The Brave and the Snake / Hand Made Hand Gun 11:51 | 88 |
Total Length: 55 minutes
