A definite Dip in uniqueness for Danny. Still has his classic humor and personality so there's that.
A Classic of underground alternative hip hop, nastier and more creative than so many others.
Peak peggy, hitting crazy effective mix of classic weird instrumentals with some more user friendly sounds.
Some big highlights, but still peggy a little underdeveloped and a little basic instrumentally
you reeeeaaaaaaaaalllyyyyy need some therapy. DOnt Need No Therapy!!! Production could have been more interesting and consistent throughout. Still very solid.
Solid, bangers. Less intricate instrumentals and more straightforward lyrics makes things punchy, but maybe not quite as interesting as previous albums for me.
This man is confused as hell, someone help him out, pls
Edit: (95 -> 99): Have always loved this album but it was never quite a genuine 10/10 for me. It just wasn't one of those albums for me. But close to around 2 years after listening to it for the first time I have been drawn back to it intensely in recent weeks. I have listened to it nonstop and it makes me so happy to listen to. It's partially the place I am at in my life and the way I have been able to experience this album ... read more
An encapsulation of the life and genius of one of the greatest producers to ever do it.
Edit: (100 -> 92): As much as I adore this album and J Dilla as a producer I hate to admit I don't thinks it's quite a 10. Overtime I just don't come back to it enough and get quite that level of enjoyment from it. To be clear, this thing still slaps. Songs like Workinonit, Time: The Donut of the Heart, Light Works, Don't Cry, Last Donut of the Night, etc. are some of the best hip-hop instrumentals Of ... read more
The Gold Standard for conscious, alternative Hip-Hop. Amazing beats and rapping like no other.
Mind bending, space warping, overwhelming. One of the greatest experimental albums ever produced. This don't end with an agree to disagree, there's just some albums that are 10s.
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