3 Feet High And Rising (studio album) by De La Soul
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3 Feet High And Rising is ranked as the best album by De La Soul.
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The tracks on this album have an average rating of 78 out of 100 (all tracks have been rated).
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| Rating | Date updated | Member | Album ratings | Avg. album rating |
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80/100  | 04/13/2025 06:13 | dukeboxkool | | 73/100 |
90/100 | 04/01/2025 11:07 |  videoheadcleaner | | 85/100 |
70/100 | 03/07/2025 04:19 | WeWereInLove | | 83/100 |
90/100 | 03/03/2025 15:14 | Pienk | | 78/100 |
60/100 | 02/28/2025 21:05 | fabm0 | | 59/100 |
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This album is rated in the top 2% of all albums on BestEverAlbums.com. This album has a Bayesian average rating of 78.3/100, a mean average of 77.0/100, and a trimmed mean (excluding outliers) of 78.4/100. The standard deviation for this album is 17.4.
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Probably the greatest hip-hop album ever made...
Eye Know, Buddy and Say No Go I'd listen to again, but not a fan of the rest of the album especially the regular interludes and short tracks which don't offer anything. Never been a fan of those sorts of albums very rarely do I enjoy them
A seminal work in the history of hip-hop. Philosophical lyrics combined with masterful production and a one-of-a-kind concept make the album a true standout. 9.5/10!
"3 Feet High and Rising" by De La Soul is an intriguing listen, even for someone not deeply versed in music. The album's playful, innovative mix of eclectic samples and lighthearted lyrics creates a refreshingly upbeat atmosphere that's accessible to a wide audience. Its departure from the more intense themes commonly found in rap music of its era makes it a unique and enjoyable experience. The tracks flow together seamlessly, painting a vivid auditory landscape that's both entertaining and thought-provoking, highlighting the group's creativity and the album's significant impact on the hip-hop genre.
One of the best hip hop albums of all time!
Such a positive and bright hip-hop album with creative use of samples and great flow of each member. The only thing I find a bit annoying are some short songs like Can U Keep A Secret and Take It Off, but it's still the best thing this genre had to offer by the end of 1980s.
VictorVale 04/17/2023 14:45
Explosão criativa.
Really can't understand why this classic hip hop album isn't available to stream. Probably my favourite of the genre
This album is just incredible and so enjoyable to listen too that it is hard to see how anyone can dislike it. The group create such a rich soundscape, that is mainly due to the production, which is extremely ahead of its time and unique. Then there is the layering, which gives us so much to explore and is extremely experimental so there is never a dull moment. The beats are great and the flow is fantastic and they make it so easy to just relax throughout the full run time. The album also utilises so many genius samples that are not over used and only add to the music rather than solely rely on them to carry the record. However, there are a fewer weaker tracks such as the skits and some of the tracks nearer to the close of the record but there is nothing that completely ruins the album. Overall, this is an extremely important record that is also of very high quality and is well worth exploring.
teague 09/29/2021 18:35
Progressive yet fun. And it's reeeeeally fun. A true joy to listen to.
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