Classic, no doubt.
Dr Strangetone | New Jersey | 04/17/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I probably can't say anything that hasn't already been said about this masterpiece, however the sound of this album should not be misunderstood, This is one of those albums that epitomizes what the East Coast feels like. The "simple" production is the point. Guru's skills have been debated over and over again but he fits these tracks perfectly. Preemo is at his best here, a beat, a sample, a cut, that's about it. This album basically set the standard for what East Coast Hip-Hop should sound like to many people. I will never tire of it. Simple perfection.
If you like DITC, BDP etc, you probably already have this one, but if you don't......."
LOVE IT, LOVE IT, LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE IT!!!!!
Martin L. King | 02/17/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"this album is, right up there with DAILY OPERATION, my absolute favorite gang starr album. HARD TO EARN gets props as well. this album does NOT sound dated. guru's rhymes are NOT dull. yes, he does have a monotone style, but THAT is what i dig about it. love the beats, and i love the deliveries of the rhymes. some just do not understand, but some obviously recognize good hip hop when they hear it. ESSENTIAL!!!!"