Common : Resurrection – 30th Anniversary

Deluxe 30th anniversary pressing of ‘Resurrection’ that includes the original album plus three remixes, with liner notes by Check the Technique author Brian Coleman and featuring track-by-track commentary from Common and No I.D. all in a beautiful gatefold jacket with a commemorative wrap-around OBI. ‘Resurrection’ was originally released on October 4th, 1994. While the mainstream originally neglected the album, it has since received a great deal of critical acclaim and is now on The Source’s 100 Best Rap Albums. In comparison to his debut album, Common’s musical style evolved lyrically by expressing himself rather than just describing street life. With its Jazz and Hip-Hop flavours, ‘Resurrection’ furthered the growth of both genres. Overall, the album is commonly perceived as an underrated Hip Hop classic. ‘Resurrection’ was produced almost entirely by No I.D., who has gone on to work with heavyweights like Usher, Alicia Keys, and Killer Mike