>i dont doubt that talib's new album will be fire.

that was my my goal with the post, to shine some light with that focus. any criticism i had was meant to be secondary.

>but 'the
>tipping point' is gonna be the okayplayer album next year.

i guess it's just easier for me to run with the underdog.

>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.

personal preference is the only "excuse"

>and i wouldnt
>say that 'quality' was as good as the reflection eternal and
>black star albums.

didn't mean to imply that.

>but in the end, no matter
>what happens, the roots, common, and talib are all going to
>have great albums this year.

and let's hope people outside of message boards and rock magazines agree this time.