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= 89.8 =

It's probably Common's most accessible album due to its short length and Kanye's easy-listening beats. The album dabbles in themes such as love, religion, and street life.

Common is such a poetic rapper. He isn't very technical, but he spits witty lyrics throughout the album. Common simply oozes passion through these expressive lyrics and his engaging vocal delivery. His flow perfectly compliments these Kanye beats; this is especially impressive on "Testify".

While we are ... read more

= 92.8 =

The College Dropout is "the world sucks but we don't care."
Late Registration is "though we don't care, the world still sucks."

Variety is what makes this album the gem I think it is; variety, and its rare quality of being consistently good despite this variety. West is a hustler and party-monster but he also shows his tenderest side, he is interested in SPAs and jewelery but he has a social conscience; he's confident and strong but the devil's always breathing on ... read more

= 90 =

This album, is so hilarious. DOOM is one of the only rappers that when they try to be funny, it's actually funny and doesn't come off as corny, because his punchlines are always clever and creative as well as his concept
Just look at this one, an album with a concept of.. Food. What? And yet it worked.
It might be DOOM's peak as a producer, I'm not sure if this or Doomsday, I love both soul and Jazz samples. Well either way the jazz samples here are awesome, and the Madlib beat on One ... read more

= 94 =

Proof that sample-based rap production is a high art. I honestly cannot name an album that synthesizes a wide range of influences into a cohesive, focused work in one genre better than The College Dropout. Combine this stellar production with some incredible and personal lyricism ("Spaceship," "Jesus Walks," "Never Let Me Down," "Through the Wire," "Family Business"), and you have a winning formula for a [don't panic] masterpiece. ... read more