Moment Of Truth [Translucent Orange 3LP]

Gang Starr - Moment Of Truth [Translucent Orange 3LP]

By the release of Moment of Truth in the spring of 1998, Gang Starr were rap veterans, having spent nearly ten years as professionals. That elapsed time meant the album was positioned as something of a comeback, since the duo had been inactive for four years, and it had been even longer since they had a hit. They knew they had to come back hard, and Moment of Truth almost accomplishes their goals. Retaining the swing of their jazz-rap fusions, Gang Starr nevertheless have their rhythms hit at a street level, and Guru's rhymes are his best in years. It may not have the thrill of discovery that made their first albums so exciting, and it does suffer from a few slow spots, but on the whole it's a successful return.

Limited edition pressing.

Track Listing:

Side A
1. You Know My Steez
2. Robbin Hood Theory
3. Work
4. Royalty

Side B
1. Above The Clouds
2. JFK 2 LAX
3. Itz A Set Up
4. Moment Of Truth

Side C
1. B.I. Vs. Friendship
2. The Militia
3. The Rep Growz Bigga

Side D
1. What I'm Here 4
2. She Knowz What She Wantz
3. New York Strait Talk

Side E
1. My Advice 2 You
2. Make 'Em Pay
3. The Mall

Side F
1. Betrayal
2. Next Time
3. In Memory Of...