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Mysterious Phonk: The Chronicles Of Spaceghostpurrp

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Mysterious Phonk: The Chronicles Of Spaceghostpurrp

Debut album of hip hop by this Floridean whose mixtapes have been lauded by none other than Odd Future

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6.7

Label
4AD
UK Release date
11/06/2012
US Release date
12/06/2012
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  1. 8.0 |   Pitchfork

    You happen to be on SpaceGhostPurrp's wavelength, there's pretty much nothing else that will suffice
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  2. 8.0 |   Prefix

    If you want a rapper soundtracking your scariest cinematic nightmares, Purrp’s your guy
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  3. 8.0 |   The Irish Times

    Much of Jordan’s appeal comes from how he roams far and wide in search of killer touches to embellish his woozy patina
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  4. 8.0 |   Loud And Quiet

    Where Odd Future are hyperactive brats inspired by punk, SpaceGhostPurrp is an alarmingly calm stalker, closer to Tupac than Black Flag
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  5. 7.8 |   Beats Per Minute

    He may not have superstar charisma on the mic, but his ability to create an enveloping, dungeon-like sphere of sound practically guarantees you’ll be seeing his name pop up on plenty of great releases for years to come
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  6. 7.5 |   Tone Deaf

    A compelling debut from a new and singular figure in underground hip-hop. It’s haunting, menacing and lonely – but ultimately heartening in its focus
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  7. 7.5 |   The Line Of Best Fit

    A good introduction to a unique, malevolent voice on the increasingly strange rap landscape
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  8. 7.0 |   NME

    Remarkably dark and original
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  9. 7.0 |   Uncut

    A nifty wordsmith. Print edition only

  10. 7.0 |   Under The Radar

    It's hardly the most edifying hip-hop you'll ever hear. But there's something about it—the entire album has such a tone you can't help but get sucked into its slowed down world
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  11. 7.0 |   PopMatters

    Most notable about this album is SpaceGhostPurrp production, which was always the highlight of his experience but really finds a new life in a remixed, remastered, non-Mortal Kombat world
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  12. 6.0 |   Consequence Of Sound

    SpaceGhostPurrp’s insistence of self and excellent production are strong enough to stand out in the crowded field that rap has become
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  13. 6.0 |   The Independent

    Like The Bomb Squad mired in depression rather than revolution
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  14. 6.0 |   BBC

    Sinister and shadowy raps to enjoy at your own risk
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  15. 6.0 |   Q

    Utterly of the moment. Print edition only

  16. 5.0 |   Spin

    Meandering and moronic
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  17. 4.0 |   Mojo

    The somnambulant nihilism of hos one-trick flow quickly wear out SpaceGhostPurrp's welcome. Print edition only

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