The Left - Gas Mask (2010)

I just wanted to share toughts on this masterpiece, I think that it's one of the most slept-on albums from last year. The group has incredible chemistry, I like very much Journalist 103's rapping style and the topics that he talks about, and Apollo Brown's beats are superior. Dude's a monster.

Can it be a classic to you? I mean, many years from now, could it reach classic status?

I still haven't heard this, though I really want to. Every review I've seen has said it is that dopeness

I gave it some spins only two months ago, Iread many positive reviews and I wanted to make an opinion. Right now I can't quit listening to it.

It sounds good, polished, technically well-done. Overall, though, there is something generic about it, to me.

I really like this album also. I was surprised how well put together it is and it just flows from trk to trk. Glad I did check it out. It one of my fav from last year.

Parker I can kinda see why you say there's something generic about it. The lead rapper is dope but nothing about his style and delivery really just stands out. He has a heard this many times before rap style about him. So maybe thats why.

I don't think i'll use the word classic, but it's very close. I've got it at 4.5. Great album. I bought "The Reset" too but "Gas Mask" is the better album in my opinion.

its a dope album, the drums are harder, particularly the snare is real crisp, than many underground producers in the same vein (*cough 9th Wonder cough*) Apollo Brown brings a dope consistent sound throughout that i think gives it a nice feel with the use of a lot sampled horns along with an overall dusty feel, it works well. Journalist is pretty dope too. I have this around 4-4.25, great to see dope new shit coming out of Detroit

You should check out the Ces Cru before this, it's much better.

Ces Cru is still better though.

Good. I will play Nas - Street Disciple in return of your favor.

It's called "The Playground"