The End of the Beginning (Murs album)
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The End of the Beginning is a studio album by American rapper Murs. It was released on Definitive Jux in 2003.
Critical reception
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| HipHopDX | 4.0/5[2] |
| Pitchfork | 7.7/10[3] |
| Rolling Stone |  [4] |
| Stylus Magazine | B−[5] |
| The Village Voice | A−[6] |
John Bush of AllMusic gave the album 4.5 stars out of 5, calling it "one of the most refreshing rap records in years."[1] Nathan Rabin of The A.V. Club called it a "stellar label debut".[7]
In XLR8R, Philip Sherburne praised "Murs' lyricism, which combines an unhurried, conversational flow with a confidence so solid he needn't resort to boasting".[8] Louis Miller of CMJ New Music Report said, "While delivering bold statements against wannabe gangstas and shaking his head at record industry politics, Murs manages to marry street-life thug-appeal with intelligent lyricism and spitfire delivery, attempting to bring The End to corporate Hip-Hop."[9]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "You & I" | Tate the Example | 3:14 |
| 2. | "Dibbs Did This Shit" | Mr. Dibbs | 2:09 |
| 3. | "What Do You Know?" | Belief | 4:05 |
| 4. | "The Scuffle" | Oh No | 3:44 |
| 5. | "The Night Before" | Jizzm High Definition | 4:38 |
| 6. | "Transitionz az a Ridah" | Patchwerk | 3:26 |
| 7. | "Happy Pillz" (featuring Aesop Rock) | Blockhead | 4:56 |
| 8. | "Risky Business" (featuring Shock G) | Shock G | 4:53 |
| 9. | "The Dance" (featuring El-P) | El-P | 4:37 |
| 10. | "God's Work" | Belief | 4:24 |
| 11. | "Def Cover" | El-P | 3:56 |
| 12. | "Please Leave" | Oh No | 3:46 |
| 13. | "Sore Losers" | RJD2 | 2:50 |
| 14. | "BT$" | Sunspot Jonz | 3:07 |
| 15. | "18 w/ a Bullet" | Ant | 4:27 |
| 16. | "Brotherly Love" | Belief | 3:50 |
| 17. | "Got Damned?" | Ant | 4:19 |
| 18. | "Done Deal" (featuring 3 Melancholy Gypsys) | Mum's the Word | 3:29 |
Charts
| Chart | Peak position |
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| US Independent Albums (Billboard)[10] | 27 |
References
- ^ a b Bush, John. "The End of the Beginning – Murs". AllMusic. Retrieved May 6, 2016.
- ^ J-23 (February 25, 2003). "Murs – End of the Beginning". HipHopDX. Retrieved May 6, 2016.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Kallman, Matt (April 23, 2003). "Murs: The End of the Beginning". Pitchfork. Retrieved May 6, 2016.
- ^ Caramanica, Jon (February 20, 2003). "Murs: The End Of The Beginning". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on July 22, 2009. Retrieved October 30, 2017.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Thomas, Fredrick (September 1, 2003). "Murs – The End Of The Beginning – Review". Stylus Magazine. Retrieved May 6, 2016.
- ^ Christgau, Robert (December 30, 2003). "MLK Fever". The Village Voice. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
- ^ Rabin, Nathan (March 4, 2003). "Murs: The End Of The Beginning". The A.V. Club. Retrieved May 6, 2016.
- ^ Sherburne, Philip (March 26, 2003). "Murs – The End of the Beginning". XLR8R. Retrieved May 6, 2016.
- ^ Miller, Louis (March 3, 2003). "Murs: The End Of The Beginning". CMJ New Music Report: 7.
- ^ "Murs – Chart history – Independent Albums". Billboard. Retrieved May 6, 2016.
External links
- The End of the Beginning at Discogs (list of releases)