and the Anonymous Nobody...

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AlbumAug 26 / 201617 songs, 1h 8m 8s
East Coast Hip Hop Conscious Hip Hop
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6.4 / 10

The hip-hop legends return for their first album in 12 years and turn a comeback story into more of a claim to their legacy.

6.4 / 10

The hip-hop legends return for their first album in 12 years and turn a comeback story into more of a claim to their legacy.

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De La Soul’s contributions to hip-hop over the past three decades are mighty, but the Long Island trio has often been challenged by its own creativity. In an era where music is becoming increasingly accessible, De La’s catalogue has been noticeably absent from iTunes, Spotify, and other free and subscription-based…

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De La Soul’s contributions to hip-hop over the past three decades are mighty, but the Long Island trio has often been challenged by its own creativity. In an era where music is becoming increasingly accessible, De La’s catalogue has been noticeably absent from iTunes, Spotify, and other free and subscription-based…

8 / 10

The Long Island trio return with their first studio album in over a decade.

8 / 10

The Long Island trio return with their first studio album in over a decade.

Our take on iconic hip-hop trio's first album in a decade

Our take on iconic hip-hop trio's first album in a decade

Big name collaborations steal the show, while attempts to reinvent tend to fall flat.

Big name collaborations steal the show, while attempts to reinvent tend to fall flat.

Also Black Dylan, Kris Dane, and The Strumbellas

Also Black Dylan, Kris Dane, and The Strumbellas

'Freedom + Collaboration = Success.' That’s what De La Soul’s Kickstarter page advertised, and they bring it in spades on And The Anonymous Nobody.

'Freedom + Collaboration = Success.' That’s what De La Soul’s Kickstarter page advertised, and they bring it in spades on And The Anonymous Nobody.

8 / 10

A spectrum of guest stars appear on De La Soul's latest LP, and the Anonymous Nobody…, each from a disparate genre — grimy underground rap c...

8 / 10

A spectrum of guest stars appear on De La Soul's latest LP, and the Anonymous Nobody…, each from a disparate genre — grimy underground rap c...

8 / 10

Though far less visible than they once were (save for the odd festival appearance and occasional genre-hopping collaboration) De La Soul nevertheless

8 / 10

Though far less visible than they once were (save for the odd festival appearance and occasional genre-hopping collaboration) De La Soul nevertheless

(Kobalt)

(Kobalt)

6 / 10

6 / 10

The album is a captivating listen, albeit far from the confidence and coherence of De La Soul’s crucial first act.

The album is a captivating listen, albeit far from the confidence and coherence of De La Soul’s crucial first act.

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6 / 10

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Album Reviews: De La Soul - And The Anonymous Nobody

Album Reviews: De La Soul - And The Anonymous Nobody

Almost three decades into their career, the Long Island trio invite all their friends to their party. CD new music review by Joe Muggs

Almost three decades into their career, the Long Island trio invite all their friends to their party. CD new music review by Joe Muggs

8 / 10

8 / 10