Fear Of A Black Planet

1990, Apr 10

Apple Spotify Political Hip Hop East Coast Hip Hop Conscious Hip Hop 99 Highly Rated Def Jam Recordings NME 5/5 Rolling Stone 4/5 All Music 5/5 The Guardian 4/5 Sputnikmusic 5.0/5 RapReviews.com 10.0/10

NME 5/5 This record is perhaps less revolutionary sounding than its predecessors, but that may well be deliberate, for 'Fear Of A Black Planet', as well as confirming Public Enemy's place at the cutting edge of le rock moderne also seeks to nestle them more comfortably than ever before in the unfolding tableau of black pop.

Rolling Stone 4/5 The group's determination and realism, its devotion to activism and booty shaking, make Fear of a Black Planet a welcome, bracing triumph.

All Music 5/5 This isn't as revolutionary or as potent as Millions, but it holds together better, and as a piece of music, this is the best hip-hop has ever had to offer.

RapReviews.com 10.0/10 Even though time passes and we all get older, “Fear of a Black Planet” remains powerfully timeless.