Full Circle

Critic Score
Based on 9 reviews
2006 Ratings: #508 / 766
User Score
Based on 37 ratings
October 17, 2006 / Release Date
LP / Format
Koch / Label
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Critic Reviews

80
PopMatters

While many of the subjects addressed on Full Circle aren’t groundbreaking, Xzibit broaches them in a way that cleverly combines humor, theatrics, and innovative arrangements.

80
AllMusic

It's strange that the title Full Circle implies the man has returned to square one, because this is grown man's business and just what veteran, enlightened thugs should sound like.

80
XXL

Judging by Full Circle, Xzibit is finally done backpedaling

70
HipHopDX
This LP could have been iller, but you have to give props where due. For his part as an emcee, X gives an absolute top notch performance, unfortunately his beat selection wasn’t as admirable.
60
SPIN

On his sixth album, he addresses less caustic themes, showing gratitude towards fans, pleading for peace in Los Angeles and referencing the Philistines.

60
Gigwise
'Full Circle' is a powerful project that delivers 100% satisfaction once injected in to the hearing system of those who purchased it. Switching between gangsta, revolutionist and father throughout the 14-track LP, X captures the essence of hip-hop to the fullest.
40
The Skinny

18 Dec sees the UK release of his Full Circle album which takes a trip back to his roots and strongly focuses on the deeper and more meaningful side of hip-hop.

40
Rolling Stone

No one is expecting rap genius from Xzibit, but Full Circle is appealingly matter-of-fact, featuring big, block-rocking beats and bulldozer flow.

NedWheatley1
80

Definitely one of the most underrated albums in Xzibit's catalog, Full Circle is actually an improvement over Xzibit's last two albums in my opinion. It has a lot of replay value, the beats are varied and interesting, and Xzibit has gained back the humour he seemingly lost on his previous album, the rather serious Weapons of Mass Destruction.

X starts the album with the rugged yet catchy "Invade My Space", which has some pretty boring singing from Jelly Roll at the start, but then ... read more

BeatYJammerKo
67

Not really his best work. Track 3 is kinda one of the worst rap songs I've ever heard I'm not gonna lie and some of the production is just kinda obnoxious, but it works decently at times. The highs are SUPER high though, Family Values, Concentrate and Thank You are fantastic tracks. The second half was the most underwhelming shit for me tho

BZZ_BZZ_BZZ_
40

Full Circle
yes. from good product to trashcan.

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