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| 4.5 superb | Iai EMERITUS | June 27th 06 |
The fact that Nujabes is yet to make massive waves in the music world has everything to do with the fact that his unfortunate position - that of being a Japanese hip-hop artist that isn't called DJ Krush - and nothing to do with the music. Were this record (or its predecessor) heard by more, it'd likely be hailed as the arrival to a major new talent. Smooth jazz, breezy pop melodies, effortless rapping, and subtle touches of atmospherics combine to make this a record that brings hip-hop full-circle; that is, the technological and musical innovation of the 00s welded to the party vibes and good times of the 80s (well, the mainstream end of the 80s, anyway), with thr worldview and aesthetic of Native Tongues thrown in for good measure. Nujabes may well be a star in waiting - for now, though, he's just the most undervalued, creative, enjoyable figure in leftfield hip-hop.
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| 5.0 classic | PirateSquid | September 8th 09 |
Undoubtedly one of THE best hip-hop albums I have ever heard.
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| 4.5 superb | alltimehigh | July 8th 09 |
album reinvents what hip hop is by introducing unmatched creativity. hope he makes it big so more people can experience his talent
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| 4.0 excellent | Bedex | May 24th 24 |
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| 4.5 superb | JackisJack | July 19th 23 |
Ever since being introduced to Nujabes via Samurai Champloo viewings with my older brother as a kid, his music always seemed to transport me to another realm each time I listened to it. His beats instill a mixture of bittersweet taste, the flavor of reminiscing, and overall bliss. Modal Soul just may be his best album--ranging from incredible beat production, to amazing artist features that each perfectly fit the track they're on. There isn't a single feature on this LP that sounds off, each intermingles with the beat perfectly, carrying heavy emotional weight that simultaneously keeps the listener in a groove. When listening to a Nujabes album, the listener is transported into a world full of emotional storytelling that encapsulates and satiates. Modal Soul is just another example of the brilliance and talent of a jazz hip-hop producer we sadly lost too soon.
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| 4.0 excellent | Introu1 | September 9th 21 |
this album would have SO MUCH better like, masterpiece status, if half of the songs in the album werent just lofi beat, dont get me wrong, their really good, but it drag the album so much for what it is 3,7/5
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| 4.0 excellent | charlopiano | January 23rd 21 |
I listened to this one relatively close to Nujabes' first album and I was kinda disappointed, to me, it really wasn't as good as the first, but maybe time will make appreciate this one a lot more.
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| 4.0 excellent | Trebor. EMERITUS | July 7th 13 |
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