Review · 1990 · Hip Hop
Public Enemy - Fear Of A Black Planet
The verdict
Nonstop energy rolling and rolling and rolling. The commentary is still relevant in 2024 - a sad fact, to be honest - and the delivery, which is almost matter of fact even when covering Hollywood racism or misguided white outrage, is brilliant and somehow uplifting. It gives the feeling that we might as well keep our heads up and dance despite all the bullshit. It’s constructive outrage, and I love it.
Jams
“911 Is A Joke”
“Welcome To The Terrordome”
“Who Stole the Soul?”
“Can’t do nuttin for ya”
From the roundup Jamwise #36 - Best Albums of 1990.