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Title: Make That Four And A Half
Review: Originally released as an LP in 1997, The Psycho-Social album has become an underground classic. Full of religious references and spaced out beats this is one of the most original albums I've ever heard. Vinnie Paz (mostly calls himself Ikon on this release) shows just how great of an emcee he was back then, and he's done nothing but improve by leaps and bounds. Stoupe delivers some truly original beats in the 14 or so original tracks. I gave this 4 and a half stars because the bonus tracks are really lacking the usual Jedi Mind Tricks punch. On their own, each track is good, but put into this album they are just out of place. I give them leeway though because the bonus tracks were recorded when Paz was still in his teens, and were included just as a treat for JMT fans. If you're looking for an original album with grimy beats and vicious word play, pick this up.
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