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91
Ghostface returns to the soulful formula that served him so well on The Pretty Toney Album and Fishscale. Ghost never went anywhere, yet Kids feels like a comeback all the same.
15y
91
Many of these tunes sound like they could have been recorded at any point in his 17-year career — and that's great news for fans.
10y
90
From start to finish, this is as solid as hip-hop comes these days.
15y
82
Iif anything, Apollo Kids is the biggest reason to get excited about Ghost in years; putting out a seemingly rushed disc, he’s outdone much of his recent work.
15y
80
Admittedly, Apollo Kids is nothing new and innovative from Ghostface Killah, it's nothing we haven't heard before and the writing's on the wall that we'll hear it all again before too long, but when it's this inspired (even after all these years), this tantalizing, this soulful, how do we not eat it up?
10y
80
Ghostface's new album is a return to form for the smooth and cocky Wu-Tang member. He's backed off the r&b and auto-tune from his previous LP and has returned to straight rhymes and hard beats.
8y
80
If you still have a stomach for violent, vulgar content, this is recommended.
10y
80
Ghostface manages to steal the show despite the esteemed roll of guest spots.
11y
80
When it’s all said and done, Ghostface Killah treats Apollo Kids like a seasoned veteran would treat a game on the hardwood; he picks his spots, lets his teammates have their moments, and takes over when necessary.
11y
80
Put everything on shuffle and the album has the same impact, and with no skits or interludes to link this short effort, Apollo Kids feels just the slightest bit unfinished. Approach it track by track and accept all the guest artists, and this is a no crossover, no compromise, straight-up victory.
15y
80
Ghost has had his share of ups and downs, but Apollo Kids finds him back near the top.
15y
73
While the music and the personnel are all comfort food for Ghostface, Apollo Kids still leaves something of a strange aftertaste.
15y
70
Get the guy a “Hip-Hop’s #1 Grandpa” T-shirt.
11y
60
While there’s a slight sense throughout that he’s revisiting old ground, these reruns are well worth your time.
3y
The more years go by, the more Ghostface Killah clings to his underground roots. Paradoxical for a rapper signed to Def Jam? Not quite, because if you want to release a strictly hip-hop album on this label (in other words, without any radio singles), the condition is that you must turn your back on all associated promotion.
This is the choice Ghostface made if he wanted to maintain his integrity as an MC and if he decided that Apollo Kids (a title borrowed from one of the standards of Supreme ... read more
An offspring to other great Ghostface album's, Apollo Kids covers exactly what you expect in terms of themes and lyrics in your stereotypical Wu-Tang album. This is a pretty good album, don't get me wrong, but there wasn't any of those iconic hooks or memorable moments that made some of his previous work so incredible, not making this much of a standout in his discography. But nonetheless, everything else about this album has no significant weaknesses, from the production to the features. ... read more
In the music game, Father Time is undefeated, but even the undefeated must battle against the best to continue holding their crown. And who can claim to be better then the most sadistic assassins straight from the slums of Shaolin? Yes, the Wu-Tang Clan's strength in numbers was a precise decision that would benefit their battle against Father Time.. yet, their front line could only hold off so much. By 2010, Father Time's record against the Wu was impressive - RZA and GZA were shells of ... read more
obviously worse than supreme clientele but better than a lot of his stuff
Favourite Track: In Tha Park
Least Favourite Track: Starkology
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Track List
| 1 | Purified Thoughts 3:31 feat. GZA, Killah Priest | 94 |
| 2 | Superstar 3:08 feat. Busta Rhymes | 84 |
| 3 | Black Tequila 3:43 feat. Trife Diesel, Cappadonna | 83 |
| 4 | Drama 4:28 feat. The Game, Joell Ortiz | 79 |
| 5 | 2getha Baby 3:01 | 85 |
| 6 | Starkology 2:25 | 79 |
| 7 | In tha Park 3:47 feat. Black Thought | 86 |
| 8 | How You Like Me Baby 3:14 | 76 |
| 9 | Handcuffin' Them Hoes 2:30 feat. Jim Jones | 82 |
| 10 | Street Bullies 3:17 | 85 |
| 11 | Ghetto 4:09 | 86 |
| 12 | Troublemakers 3:40 | 88 |
Total Length: 40 minutes
