Gang StarrBest Gang Starr Albums Ranked

Mass Appeal: The Best of Gang Starr

pitchfork

9.0

“Guru and DJ Premier's second best-of record is a single-disc, hour-long submersion into the group's dusty warmth, as well as a DVD of videos.”

The Ownerz

pitchfork

7.5

“Some bands embrace consistency, others shy away, possibly fearing the alure of comfortability and the possible stagnation it might eventually result in. For established artists, there's no more sleep-depriving quandry than whether to stick with a successful, proven formula or throw it all out the window in favor of a radical change. But even for a few of those lucky superstars, it just comes natur”

One of the Best Yet

fantano

7.0

“Despite arriving nearly a decade after Guru's passing, One of the Best Yet stays true to Gang Starr's style and philosophy.”

One of the Best Yet

rollingstone

7.0

“Featuring previously unheard vocals from Guru, who died in 2010, 'One of the Best Yet' has an anachronistic sound that's a huge part of its appeal”

One of the Best Yet

pitchfork

6.3

“It’s thrilling to hear them again, but once the glow wears off, there’s a hollowness to this posthumous project, cobbled together from unreleased Guru vocal takes.”

One of the Best Yet

nme

6.0

“When it comes to hip-hop duos, Gang Starr are arguably the most iconic. Sure, there’s EPMD, Outkast, UGK, Clipse, Mobb Deep and so many others, but there’s always been something particularly special about the chemistry possessed by Guru and DJ Premier. They’re revered as champions of simplicity – two turntables and a mic is all they’ve ever needed – yet they’re also purveyors of high quality musi”