It’s been a while since the last Public Enemy album, but “the break is over.” The best thing about this new one, the title of which is ruined by the unnecessary Apartment 2025 bit, is “these hardcore drums”, which set the music apart from the comparatively hollow production of most modern rap.

It seems Chuck D; a Sexegenarian with apparent vision/hearing loss; has grown accustomed to rapping off beat. Less forgivable are some of Flavor Flav’s hooks. Messy Hens and The Hits Just Keep On Comin are trash. C’mon Get Down, which could serve as a concert tour anthem, is a banger.

my rating : 3 of 5

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