Common has returned with I think, is his best work ever. It’s a
complete 180 degree turn from Nobody’s Smiling, which had rough dark beats.
This one is smooth and elegant. While he’s no better lyrically he’s still a top
rated lyricist. The production is very nice too. The album is so socially and
politically relevant. The Title track might be the best Common song in years.
It’s that good. Lyrically Common has bars, as you’d expect. However he was just
as focused on the last 2 albums. There are no real guest rap features, but
there’s an Ol Dirty Bastard sample on Pyramids. Songs like The Day Women Took
Over showcase his creativity. Ultimately this might be the best rap album of 2016.
Verdict: 9.7/10