content: This C.D. is unquestionably one of the best hip-hop albums ever. If anything has ever qualified as a must-buy then it is "Resurrection". In fact it was my favorite album until Mos Def's "Black on Both Sides" came out. Now I like both but in different ways. While Mos Def's C.D. is a masterpiece in it's creativity and sound, Common's is a masterpiece in it's story-telling and personality. This album seems like it's talking directly to you like nothing else I've ever heard (except maybe "One Day......") Whereas you might respect and want to meet Mos Def after hearing his album, you'll truly feel like you really know Common after listening to this.If you loved "One Day....." by Common, and are considering buying this one, but find yourself worried that it'll only seem like a let down, think again. This album in my opinion is his best work. His new one, "Like Water For Chocolate" is supposedly coming out March 2000, here's hoping that after that day I'll have a new favorite!