i dont doubt that talib's new album will be fire. but 'the tipping point' is gonna be the okayplayer album next year. i never understood why ppl hated so much on 'phrenology' and 'electric circus'. they were both good albums, even if they made the artist come off a little different. and i wouldnt say that 'quality' was as good as the reflection eternal and black star albums. also, it sounds that common's new one is gonna be a throwback pleasure. but in the end, no matter what happens, the roots, common, and talib are all going to have great albums this year.