Jan 22, 2022Awesome thread OP
Jan 22, 2022Electric Circus is so underrated, one of my favorite albums from that era, Common is top 5 rappers of all time for me
Jan 22, 2022·1 replyfinding forever remains his most underrated, many listeners skip it because the corny cover unfortunately
Jan 22, 2022·1 reply
WESLEYS THEORY
Let me preface this review by saying that while this album is definitely not perfect, I feel like it’s a misunderstood piece of work. People expecting something in a more soulful/jazzy vein are going to be surprised to hear Common dive into Psychedelic rock influences like Pink Floyd and Genesis. I think the majority of this album works well. However, there are a few moments throughout that either overstay its welcome or feel a touch awkward. Like the second half of “Jimmy Was a Rockstar”. But despite its few flaws, this feels like an inspired piece of work. The production from Questlove, J Dilla and The Neptune’s was excellent and the features are essential in supporting the experience. There are absolutely brilliant moments on this project. And it’s sad to me that the legacy of this album is that’s it’s viewed as a misstep between Like Water For Chocolate and Be because people’s idea of what Common is was challenged.
Final Score: 8/10
Favorite Songs: Aquarius, Come Close, Between You, Me and Liberation
Least Favorite Songs: New Wave
People label Be as Common’s comeback like when did this nigga ever leave?!
- OPJan 22, 2022·edited·3 replies
Today I’m going out DoorDashing and listening to his 6th album
I’ll give you guys a short review when I’m done.
Jan 22, 2022·edited·1 replyWESLEYS THEORY· editedToday I’m going out DoorDashing and listening to his 6th album
I’ll give you guys a short review when I’m done.
You’re in for a treat, in my top 10 albums oat
Jan 22, 2022WESLEYS THEORYToday I’m going out DoorDashing and listening to his 6th album
I’ll give you guys a short review when I’m done.
Jan 22, 2022WESLEYS THEORYToday I’m going out DoorDashing and listening to his 6th album
I’ll give you guys a short review when I’m done.
Top 10 album oat for me
Jan 22, 2022chiliYou’re in for a treat, in my top 10 albums oat
- Jan 22, 2022·1 replyWESLEYS THEORY
After finding his groove on his second LP, Common and No I.D continue to refine the music even further. This album is great. A overall moving experience. The jazz instrumentation on here mixed with the Hip Hop production was wonderful. My favorite track by far was “Retrospect For Life” with Ms. Lauryn Hill. The song moved me to the point that I started feeling tears well up in my eyes. The skits on here fit much better then they did on his last album. Interwoven within the narrative rather then just existing to fill up space. Only track I didn’t personally like was “Making A Name For Ourselves”. Common did fine on it, but I honestly find Canibus to be corny as hell and his contribution took away from the overall experience. But the albums strengths make this the best Common album I’ve heard yet. I will come back and listen to this album again.
Final Score: 8.5/10
Favorite Songs: Real N***a Quotes & Retrospect For Life
Least Favorite Songs: Making A Name For Ourselves
Very underrated LP in his discography
Jan 22, 2022In for Be
Jan 22, 2022Be Intro
- Jan 22, 2022
yungkulfiiGhetto dreams such a banger
I actually played it recently and the song is kinda ass.
Like they both just rapping raunchy about f***ing ghetto chicks the whole time
I needed more from the one and only Nas x Common collab.
Also the hook and beat can get kinda annoying
Love the album but after returning to it recently, I gotta admit that track aged kinda s***ty imo
- OPJan 22, 2022math fifty
Very underrated LP in his discography
I honestly think it’s better then Resurrection. That might be a hot take but that’s how I feel after listening to both.
Jan 22, 2022RICHAXXVOYCEPeople label Be as Common’s comeback like when did this nigga ever leave?!
Plebs are wack
- OPJan 22, 2022·edited·9 replies
What do you get from an album combining the talent of Common and College Dropout era Kanye West? You get a match made in heaven, and another masterpiece from Common. Within the second that the music begins, the punches are packed and it does not let up until it’s finished. At a brisk 43 minute runtime, this is a shorter, but just as impactful listen as any of Commons other work. If anyone questions Kanye’s position as a top 5 producer, just link them this album. His production is absolutely magnificent here and is a perfect match for Commons great poetic flows and storytelling. From the genius sample chopping on “Testify” to using John Mayer as a repeated sample on “Go!”. This album also includes amazing production from the late Jay Dee and Kareem Riggins that works perfectly alongside Ye’s chipmunk soul. The final song on here produced by them is inspiring and heartwarming. I was so happy to hear Pops give us more spoken wisdom. And Common? Boy hasn’t lost a single step here. Be is everything it should be and so so much more. What else can I say?
Final Score: 10/10
Favorite Songs: Faithful, Testify, Love Is…
Least Favorite Songs: N/A
Jan 23, 2022WESLEYS THEORY What do you get from an album combining the talent of Common and College Dropout era Kanye West? You get a match made in heaven, and another masterpiece from Common. Within the second that the music begins, the punches are packed and it does not let up until it’s finished. At a brisk 43 minute runtime, this is a shorter, but just as impactful listen as any of Commons other work. If anyone questions Kanye’s position as a top 5 producer, just link them this album. His production is absolutely magnificent here and is a perfect match for Commons great poetic flows and storytelling. From the genius sample chopping on “Testify” to using John Mayer as a repeated sample on “Go!”. This album also includes amazing production from the late Jay Dee and Kareem Riggins that works perfectly alongside Ye’s chipmunk soul. The final song on here produced by them is inspiring and heartwarming. I was so happy to hear Pops give us more spoken wisdom. And Common? Boy hasn’t lost a single step here. Be is everything it should be and so so much more. What else can I say?
Final Score: 10/10
Favorite Songs: Faithful, Testify, Love Is…
Least Favorite Songs: N/A
such a classic album- Jan 23, 2022
Still remember crying to Faithful for the first time.
Jan 23, 2022·1 replyLoving this thread
With all great scores besides his debut has Common became one of your favorite rappers?
Jan 23, 2022·2 repliesBe seems to perfectly capture what makes Common special as an artist. I compare this album and Common to Stevie Wonder with the pure soulful joy that I get out of it no matter how cynical I am, it’s infectious. I consider this album hip hop’s Songs In The Key Of Life. Every song is so purposeful
Jan 23, 2022WESLEYS THEORY What do you get from an album combining the talent of Common and College Dropout era Kanye West? You get a match made in heaven, and another masterpiece from Common. Within the second that the music begins, the punches are packed and it does not let up until it’s finished. At a brisk 43 minute runtime, this is a shorter, but just as impactful listen as any of Commons other work. If anyone questions Kanye’s position as a top 5 producer, just link them this album. His production is absolutely magnificent here and is a perfect match for Commons great poetic flows and storytelling. From the genius sample chopping on “Testify” to using John Mayer as a repeated sample on “Go!”. This album also includes amazing production from the late Jay Dee and Kareem Riggins that works perfectly alongside Ye’s chipmunk soul. The final song on here produced by them is inspiring and heartwarming. I was so happy to hear Pops give us more spoken wisdom. And Common? Boy hasn’t lost a single step here. Be is everything it should be and so so much more. What else can I say?
Final Score: 10/10
Favorite Songs: Faithful, Testify, Love Is…
Least Favorite Songs: N/A
OP knows a 10/10 when they see one
Jan 23, 2022WESLEYS THEORY What do you get from an album combining the talent of Common and College Dropout era Kanye West? You get a match made in heaven, and another masterpiece from Common. Within the second that the music begins, the punches are packed and it does not let up until it’s finished. At a brisk 43 minute runtime, this is a shorter, but just as impactful listen as any of Commons other work. If anyone questions Kanye’s position as a top 5 producer, just link them this album. His production is absolutely magnificent here and is a perfect match for Commons great poetic flows and storytelling. From the genius sample chopping on “Testify” to using John Mayer as a repeated sample on “Go!”. This album also includes amazing production from the late Jay Dee and Kareem Riggins that works perfectly alongside Ye’s chipmunk soul. The final song on here produced by them is inspiring and heartwarming. I was so happy to hear Pops give us more spoken wisdom. And Common? Boy hasn’t lost a single step here. Be is everything it should be and so so much more. What else can I say?
Final Score: 10/10
Favorite Songs: Faithful, Testify, Love Is…
Least Favorite Songs: N/A
Real af for this
Jan 23, 2022Love Is... is the most beautifulest instrumental
Jan 23, 2022WESLEYS THEORY What do you get from an album combining the talent of Common and College Dropout era Kanye West? You get a match made in heaven, and another masterpiece from Common. Within the second that the music begins, the punches are packed and it does not let up until it’s finished. At a brisk 43 minute runtime, this is a shorter, but just as impactful listen as any of Commons other work. If anyone questions Kanye’s position as a top 5 producer, just link them this album. His production is absolutely magnificent here and is a perfect match for Commons great poetic flows and storytelling. From the genius sample chopping on “Testify” to using John Mayer as a repeated sample on “Go!”. This album also includes amazing production from the late Jay Dee and Kareem Riggins that works perfectly alongside Ye’s chipmunk soul. The final song on here produced by them is inspiring and heartwarming. I was so happy to hear Pops give us more spoken wisdom. And Common? Boy hasn’t lost a single step here. Be is everything it should be and so so much more. What else can I say?
Final Score: 10/10
Favorite Songs: Faithful, Testify, Love Is…
Least Favorite Songs: N/A
fun fact, john mayer approached kanye with the idea for go
Jan 23, 2022Be is undeniable