Moment Of Truth Review

07/13/2005 6:28 AM, AMG


By the release of Moment of Truth in the spring of 1988, Gang Starr were rap veterans, having spent nearly ten years as professionals. But, since the duo had been inactive for four years, and it had been even longer since they had a hit, the album was positioned as something of a comeback. 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. (Moment of Truth was also released in a "clean" version which had all the profanity removed.) ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide