"I’m a Young Jeezy fan and am quite fond of The Recession, a more compelling political rap album, in its way, than Nas’ ballyhooed Untitled. But the roar of Jeezy’s synth-swathed beats is physically excruciating to listen to—my ears hurt as I strain to hear the rapper through the digital din."
— Jody Rosen is a good critic, but this is a scary thing to read. Should we be asking for quieter albums from rappers exploring poverty and violence?
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