Run-D.M.C.
by Run-D.M.C.
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Run-D.M.C. bestography
Run-D.M.C. is ranked 2nd best out of 10 albums by Run-D.M.C. on BestEverAlbums.com.
The best album by Run-D.M.C. is Raising Hell which is ranked number 1228 in the list of all-time albums with a total rank score of 1,422.
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Run-D.M.C. track list
The tracks on this album have an average rating of 76 out of 100 (all tracks have been rated).
Run-D.M.C. rankings
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Run-D.M.C. ratings
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| Rating | Date updated | Member | Album ratings | Avg. album rating |
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| ! | 4 days ago | stareaterogni0n | 553 | 71/100 |
| ! | 08/11/2026 18:46 | Jonboy | 122 | 77/100 |
| ! | 05/19/2026 23:36 | Devilwoac | 1,418 | 97/100 |
| ! | 05/11/2026 15:20 | Jakor | 5,510 | 70/100 |
| ! | 03/17/2026 10:01 | Exist-en-ciel | 15,469 | 70/100 |
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This album has a Bayesian average rating of 72.9/100, a mean average of 71.5/100, and a trimmed mean (excluding outliers) of 72.9/100. The standard deviation for this album is 16.7.
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What a debut album... These guys were different gravy back in 84... Legends!
some rap scratchy boom boom bang nothing
salahshoori 10/20/2020 06:26 | #259458 | TOP COMMENT
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It's a very fun listen, might sound dated though!
Favorite Tracks:Rock Box
planetneutral 01/21/2018 14:11 | #206172
I had a lot more tolerance for these sparse beats when I was a kid. Still like how the group sounds vocally, but the whole package got wearisome about 2/3 of the way through.
alelsupreme 07/29/2015 19:18 | #146685 | TOP COMMENT
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Bit too basic for my tastes - Hard Times, Wake Up and 30 Days aren't particularly impressive showcases of rapping or beats. There are some highlights though, Rock Box has some pretty great guitar work to compliment the energetic vocals, and Jay's Game is a classic example of 80's turntablism.
timtooky 04/10/2014 19:55 | #108975 | TOP COMMENT
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fantastic timeless rap/rock fusion from russell simmons and the three d-mcs.
junodog4 09/06/2012 19:18 | #50122 | TOP COMMENT
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Run DMC finding their sound. Not quite Raising Hell, but still great early rap.
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