Resurrection by Common Sense

Pros: Common's true beginning as one of hip-hop's greats; contains the greatest ode to hip-hop music
Cons: Very little matches the power of "I Used to Love H.E.R."; occasionally monotonous

I guess some growth can be made – in less than two years. Already the rapper that put Chicago – and by extension, the Midwest - on the hip-hop map (apart from Twista), Common was at the precipice of setting his legacy in the hip-hop ...

Pros: Lyrically perfect. Jazzy, enjoyable production. No filler. A masterpiece.
Cons: *does not compute*

You may have been wondering where I have been lately, considering my review output has diminished considerably over the past few months. Well it’s been down to school commitments – coursework, revision etc – and I’ve had virtually...

Pros: Futuristic Lyricism, Introspectiveness, Great Production, Subject Matter Pure Classic
Cons: Cons? Hell No! Nothing "common" about this album at all...

Common Sense has always been regarded in the underground as one of the greatest rappers in history. Unfortunately, the majority has still not been able to understand the genius of this man, so they choose the easier found 2pac, or Notorious B.I.G. as the ...

Pros: Appropriate and dope No I.D. production, a hungry-as-hell Com, barely ANY skippable tracks.
Cons: Interludes, and the fact that it doesn't measure up to Like Water for Chocolate.

On his 2005 masterwork (yeah, it’s only been two years – I could care less, it’s a classic album) Be, Common compared himself to Jesus Christ ”the way he sacrificed and resurrected twice”. Even though he’s no doubt ...

Pros: The “lyrical” Common, good beats and production.
Cons: Ynot tries to rap, some beats get a little boring.

Common, in my opinion, is easily one of the best emcees alive. Throughout his career, his rhymes have shown a great deal of lyrical ability and complexity, using a wide array of poetic elements to explore a variety of topics. After his 2000,...

Pros: Everything.
Cons: Nothing.

Many who study and enjoy so called ‘real’ hip hop will understand that when you combine such a beautiful musical style such as jazz with the ruff and sophisticated rhymes of hip hop, you create a genre of music like no other! These days it is ...

Pros: I can kinda dig and relate to some of the lyrical themes here.
Cons: Beats leave a lot to be desired, Common hasn't really refined his style yet.

I mentioned it before, but Common (or in this case, Common Sense) is one of those emcees I really want to like, but have trouble getting into his music. I mean it's not like I dislike the guy personally. While I gather that he has some hippie-ish ...

Pros: Perhaps the best lyrical performance of Common's career.
Cons: Nothing worth mentioning.

Last Sunday was a quiet one in suburban Cleveland, the city tired and overwhelmed with disappointment after the Cavaliers’ Eastern Conference Finals elimination (and the post-game LeBron controversy that ensued shortly thereafter); it was like ...

Pros: Amazing Lyrics, No filler, Incredible Jazzy Production, Everything I Haven't mentioned
Cons: Don't know what you're talking about..

Common Sense, now know as Common, released his incredible sophomore album in 1994. Resurrection definitely left Common's mark on the hip-hop scene, and he is still the only Chicago rapper to achieve some sort of fame. While the G-Funk and West Coas ...

Pros: Excellent lyrics, excellent production, excellent guest appearances from Y-Not
Cons: Not every track is perfect

Contrary to popular belief, "Resurrection" is not Common's debut; while "Can I Borrow a Dollar" established him as a genuine lover of hip-hop and an every-day man, "Resurrection" is more of an emphasis on skills. Superior in every way to any other one ...

Pros: Elixir-like REFRESHING production. Unparralleled, highly original lyricism from Common Sense.
Cons: Loose, insincere lyric from NO ID, Perhaps Common is sometimes too relaxed?

I wake on the East Side of Stony after my Resurrection thinking about the times before my death when I used to love h.e.r.. I have even forgotten what exactly that h.e.r. was and the reason my love deceased. Now I just sit here, in ...

Pros: theres nothin out there that can compare to it
Cons: theres nothin out there that can compare to it

Back in 1994,Common Sense released his 2nd album, titled Resurrection. Arguably the most most influential year in recent hip-hop history (and yes i think more important that '88.............think illmatic, 36 chambers, ready to die) Resurrection was...

Pros: Great Lyrics, Strong Production
Cons: -

Common Sense (now known as "Common", due to a lawsuit by a group who was already named "Common Sense") truly comes through and shows what he's capable of with "Resurrection". His first offering, "Can I Borrow...

Pros: Smooth Vibe Easy listening makes you think
Cons: I havent found one yet

Common Sense (In my opinion) is the greatest mc to ever make a cd. Common doesnt rap, he preachs, he's poetic and incredably witty verses make you stop and acually think. Some times when you listen to a song the artist throw's out a line that makes you say man that was smart. Common's whole cd makes you think. I would say that "I Used to love Her" is the best song on the cd. His comparison to a girl he used to know but then reveals that its acually hip-hop. Pure genious. I wish that something i would write here would do this cd justice but i cant put down in words this cd. I know some people might disagree but thats because they havent listened hard enough.