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Albums we have something to say about, ranked by Elevation — how much a record repays attention. Filter by release, decade, genre or band.

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  • LP 3

Elevation

  • Summit 1
  • Alpine 0
  • Treeline 1
  • Foothills 3
  • Lowland 3

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Lowland × 1980s × Gangsta Rap ×
Players
45 /100

Players

Too Short

1985 · Lowland

N.W.A. and the Posse
45 /100

N.W.A. and the Posse

N.W.A.

1987 · Lowland

Don't Stop Rappin'
42 /100

Don't Stop Rappin'

Too Short

1983 · Lowland

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