KRS-One Return Of The Boom Bap

3.5 Stars - Good Plus - "...on RETURN OF THE BOOM BAP, KRS-One wears his past proudly...when it comes to rhyming skills, he has few rivals....It's a mighty B-Boy stance..."
"...[RETURN OF THE BOOM BAP is] KRS-One's most consistently and convincingly thumping album in recent memory..." - Rating: B+
3 Stars - Good - "...[RETURN OF THE BOOM BAP's] relentless lecture is lightened here and there by the funky musical vibe of the otherwise harrowing 'I Can't Get Up'..."
"...RETURN OF DA BOOM BAP shakes and moves like a celebration on the verge of chaos...with urgent, intense phrasing, the album brings back the inspirational, way-phat B-boy Parker has been all along..."
4 Stars - Slammin' - "...[RETURN OF THE BOOM BAP] is a treat: not only does KRS-One rip it up on the mic, [but] his whole sound seems rejuvenated..."
"...a tirelessly inventive piece of work...."
(8) - Excellent - "...RETURN OF THE BOOM BAP is an uncompromising, varied broadside from a man taking stock of his life and those around him--and finding everyone wanting...this is a remarkable, defiant 55 minutes of pleasure..."