R.A. The Rugged Man - Legends Never Die ALBUM REVIEW

[@Tuxcz]

I rate it 6 out of 5 too

[@EddyReyesMusic]

true dat ! lol

[@skkkkriptx]

Best comment💯💯

[@akadatruf]

8 minimum...this is truly a hip hop album...respect to Rugged man.

[@MisanthropicCurmudgeon]

Aaand now you can get to his newest project "All My Heroes Are Dead"

[@ski6410]

Please?

[@zurichRevolts]

“Heroes get remembered, but legends never die.”

[@TheHipHopMove]

I'm not saying this is a 10/10 album but 6/10 is definitely too low.

[@kuwabarathegoat1511]

Consistent for his normal scoring system. Album has some spotty sections you can pick at. Still a great album but after all these years it's not the best album but solid. Imo AMHAD is a huge leap in quality. It's one of my favorite albums of the last decades n personally an Instant classic for me.

[@thaterasound]

I ain't saying stfu, but these comments need to stop spoiling the number. Why tf is this pinned

[@jenniferhardesty9298]

I can't agree because its his opinion but I think its classic

[@redcomic619]

You should definitely review All My Heroes Are Dead too!

[@MrSecyrb13]

still waiting for it!

[@maci3113]

SO GOOD!

[@nonyashblob]

6 is extremely harsh Anthony

[@marcomeme4875]

not on the needledrop. It doesn't mean ''passable'' it means ''enjoyable, but with certain flaws''

[@nonyashblob]

Changed my mind on this, still like this album but a lot of things haven't held up over time

[@redcomic619]

I mean certain hooks were weak (Definition of a Rap Flow) and some tracks seemed incomplete (Intro) but I think even 7 years later this album holds up very well. I give it a 7.5/10. Without Underground Hitz it'd be a good 8.5/10.

[@MrGamelover23]

@Miguel Soto-Rios different artists aren't rated the same way. For Travis it was a 7.

[@knockdadeathstroke3799]

The album is 10/10 for me. Such a good production and amazing flows.

[@jd5726]

Knock /Da Deathstroke I'd give it a 9/10 very dope underrated album, this dude can spit with the best of them

[@fathatter5056]

Ppqq

[@henryh5939]

no mention of 'learn truth' with Talib Kweli? that was easily one of the best songs on the album

[@loopeygoopey]

henry h frfr

[@t.c.6920]

Definitely loved the beat

[@adamsarrazin3102]

I question this dudes whole review channel based on the fact that he aint mentioned learn truth.

[@adamsarrazin3102]

@Jacques Guerrier please see youself out

[@WardiGirl]

Definition of a Rap Flow

[@stephennovak2046]

A-F-R-O??? is that you!?!?

[@freezepeach74]

Definition of Crap Flow

[@herculesbrofister265]

Some good Lyrical Miracle rapping on that song.

[@deejaydiabolic]

And here we are, 2020 and RA just dropped All my heros are dead. Easily 9/10. The rhymes, story telling, beats, production, features....everything sounds more mature and polished.

[@tony_fanta]

@A A i would say more of a 8,simply because you have from where to choose. for me its still a 9 because that album got me into vynils

[@Alekeko14]

Why didn't he review it :/

[@0oidiedinatimemachineo024]

@A A I don't get why people are always like "RA sounds dated af".. I mean thats kinda his whole thing. I couldn't imagine him rapping over like trap beats and all that kinda stuff lol. Don't people listen to RA BECAUSE he is dated? He has an incredibly 90s flow and style.

[@arstar5435]

@A A dated af? Isn't that the whole point?

[@jeremiahnovember2617]

@A A ain't nobody tryna listen to Travis Scott to rap over boom bap beats so why you expecting the equivalent from ra? That sound is his whole thing lol.

[@redcomic619]

Patiently waiting on the All My Heroes Are Dead review. I know one day you’ll get around to it.

[@redcomic619]

Still waiting on All My Heroes Are Dead

[@Manuke_zt]

Review All my hero’s are dead 🙏🏽

[@jtroberts336]

Whoa whoa!!! Your reviews are always on point. HOWEVER I think you should give this album another listen. Easily a top 5 hip hop album this year!

[@middlemane]

theres a lot of people here saying that hes top 5... why didnt you all buy his album then? hes only moved 4k units total on this thing- im sure he would appreciate it.

[@iloveketchup20]

only 4k?

[@middlemane]

bugeye shady 4k first week, my bad. and yeah, he sold >10k total, though.

[@Joela393]

***** that is pretty bad actually, especially for an artist like him who is well know in the hip hop community. Most indie does 40k or more

[@Joela393]

***** if people have that same mentality of nobody buying albums then no one will

[@Joela393]

***** yo, but who the fuck wants to pay for porn fam, im not paying for that shit lmao

[@hiphopanonymous24]

I think you scored it a little low, but I do agree with most of your criticisms about it. You got the RA fanboys pissed tho lmao.

[@bvsandman]

Legend's Never Die, (Daddy's Halo) is probably the greatest tribute track EVER MADE. I'm not afraid to say that.

[@0ceanCS]

then you must have not heard much music, listen to Eminem - Difficult (Proof Tribute)

[@justinkillsaquino]

Legends Never Die (Daddy's Halo) is about his father though. Not just a close partner of his, this is a parent that helped him grow up.

[@ImFieldyy]

I dug this album, probably an 8.5/10 although some tracks were a miss for me.

[@Berlinbower]

The only one i didn't like as much is luv to fuck

[@PMNS1995]

That album is one of my favorites. Definition of a rap flow, people's champ, luv to fuk, Sam Peckinpah, shoot me in the head, dangerous three. So many bangers regular rappers could only dream of making

[@dennychoi5567]

Even though I'm huge fan of this album, I appreciate your honesty.

[@Erwinnys]

Time to do the new one; All my Heroes are Dead

[@poetjackson4549]

He should review RA's new stuff

[@dvon1097]

I usually agree wit AF but this shit was dope as fuck. R.A is super lyrical one of the fuckin best. And the production was really good. 9/10. One of the bestt albums of the year.

[@RagnarokMic]

Should review "All My Heroes are Dead," hip hop album of the year so far, one of the best of the decade. Not a bad track on the album.

[@katrice8588]

It's an opinion people relax

[@MavidG]

colin rice opinions can be stupid. This opinion is stupid.

[@MavidG]

The Pickled Echidna right. Just like it was Pythagorus' opinion that the earth was round. Just bc it's an opinion doesn't mean it's false.

[@flynnwalker6595]

@@MavidG Can you scientifically proven that his opinion his wrong?, Cause if not your metaphor sucks a whole lotta ass.

[@Adamjboss187]

Do his new album. Best thing he has ever done

[@MightyAmygdala]

RA is in a League of his own. His vibes run deep in the Hip Hop industry. He is untouchable

[@oswaldo8790]

This honesty is one of the best albums I've ever heard!!!

[@noahgoldowitz]

This man says Kendrick's latest is 10/10 and Legends Never Die is 6/10, absolutely ridiculous.

[@ReturnTheSlab932]

Noah Goldowitz You're 100 feet up your own ass if you think this is in the same realm as TPAB

[@dacrimsonhunter2270]

TPAB overrated as fuck ,Legends never die is a 8/10 for me

[@Legit14525]

dont watch this youtuber, but if he did give those scores hes a fkn idiot. Non debatable, R.A is 200% better than any mainstream rappers today.

[@orsonschuijers9865]

DaCrimsonHunter watch the review from this guy then, you are probably the only on ewho thinks its overrated

[@obinator9065]

kendricks album is dope, but he's doper.

[@redcomic619]

I’m extremely disappointed in you for ignoring All My Heroes Are Dead.

[@ratherrazzOWO]

I’m scared to correct you because I’m 99% sure this is a joke

[@redcomic619]

Razzmatazz There’s nothing to correct. Anthony has refused to even take a look at R.A. the Rugged Man’s new album despite being asked repeatedly. I don’t joke.

[@thatfamiliarsound]

@@redcomic619 I need to see this, why did he refuse?

[@SupermanChampionOfTheOppressed]

@@redcomic619 did he actually refuse or just not respond. I don't think he knows you're commenting here. He's getting non stop comments on tons of videos

[@oscardelasoul2856]

Are you afriad to review R.A.'s new album All My Heroes Are Dead?

[@Kingnolybear560]

I am very picky and punctilious when it comes to music. I dissect production and lyrics and try to criticize work, but this album I have to say is my favorite album of the 2000 era. The old school sounding production and how he was able to put those opera samples in his music and make it enjoyable just blows my mind. Also how he is able to spit those fast vicious lyrics AND preform them too just baffles me. Very little albums get a 10/10 from me but this album definitely has that stamp of recommendation from me. (This is all opinion so feel free to criticize)

[@timothybaldwin2557]

gave this review a thumbs down as soon as you said a 6/10. You've got to be kidding, this albums is at least an 8/10 it's a 9/10 in my books and one of the best rap albums of the year.

[@redcomic619]

Why are you so afraid to review his new album? 🤔

[@shanietraps]

..Im sorry.. but are you actually not bowing down in the dust, to honor the best Hiphop album that ever was?? WHATS WRONG WITH YOU?????!!!?!!?!?!?!

[@redcomic619]

Why haven’t you reviewed his new album All My Heroes Are Dead?

[@HipHopVsHipPop]

this album is a 5/5 others opinions are invalid

[@yasmineapocalypse544]

I agree, 5/500. That's what you said, right?

[@krackatar]

no he typed 5/5. sorry to say but you're mistaken.

[@redcomic619]

Happy birthday to R.A. the Rugged Man!!!! If only he could get this clown to review his new album. That’d be a deserved gift...

[@TCVB491]

Seriously he gave it a 6, some of y’all need to get the fuck over it. This record is a 9/10 to me, and there’s plenty of moments I rolled my eyes at ("oh the younger generation don't know hip hop, skateboarders and hipsters, Weird Religious shit like Innocent fetuses, some beats), but this is still a great record. Still subbed and all.

[@redcomic619]

ALL

[@featherycoffee1401]

NEWER

[@redcomic619]

R.A. The Rugged Man has suggested the music industry is afraid to review his new album. He’s 100% correct.

[@spidermicah08]

I blindly downloaded this album, and it came on when i was playing song i was high as hell. and i was either very intriged buy lyrics, and flow. emotional about specific messages. and laughing at his metaphors. overall it was very enjoyable it reminded me of early rhymesayers. most of the beats were smooth and flow was consistent, some of the instrumentals are eh. But i liked the album. very much, i am looking forward to future projects.

[@ledudeSansnom]

Your review is pretty accurate , i mean , you doesnt take any side you just review what you heard and thats fine with me. I really appreciate this dirty dont give a fuck flame alot personnality he has and i also like that you can feel that hes trying too hard , hes all about that. Excuse my flawed english. ( im still stuck at the point where i translate from my native language instead of just thinking in english :D )

[@redcomic619]

Just checking in to see if you have an ETA on when the All My Heroes Are Dead review will be posted?

[@mastaash1546]

The Needle Drop really DROPPED this time. You didn't even mention the best track on the album "Still Get Through The Day". You also referred to MASTA ACE as MASTER ACE...come on dude.Then you finish by talking crap about how he refuses to evolve? Do you want every rapper to be Kanye West or Kid Cudi? You are the internet nerd we all hate...exactly what RA speaks about. Go back to trendy hipster rock please and stay away from this genre (leave it up to the People's Champ...RA).

[@andykettle8665]

Are you gonna review the new album Melon?? All My Heroes Are Dead...hopefully it'll leave you speechless (it's THAT good!!)

[@xxBONGHUNTER420xx]

I know it 2016 but bro you need to actually listen to the album just listening to you talk about it , I could tell you just skimmed through it and didn't actually listen to the music worst review for an album review iv seen but ehh that's just my opinion

[@redcomic619]

I’m really getting sick of asking you every week to review All My Heroes Are Dead, but I will not quit until you do it.

[@Mikkokaarmela]

YOU'RE STILL ASKING LMAO

[@Mikkokaarmela]

Thank you

[@redcomic619]

Robazu Absolutely. I will not stop!

[@thelssjbroly9873]

Damn

[@gpictures7845]

"Holla-Loo-Yuh" is one of the best the tracks on the album... Tecca's killin it ^S^

[@doctordrizzay]

Id give it a 9 out of 10. Easily one of the best hip hop album's this year. Out of 18 tracks, only 1 I don't listen to. That's good enough for me. And all of those tracks that I do listen too go from an 8 to a 10 rating. Amazing album.

[@yourboi44]

Bro Anthony listen to all my hero’s are dead. His new album

[@simongamer987]

This was a 10/10 for me when it came out, excited to see what is on his new project next month

[@FloSick808]

All my Heroes are Dead is going to be even better. Idk this Anthony guy been reviewing a lot of albums but can't seem to like good shit. I've seen him rate other albums higher and they were trash.

[@thesleeperG1]

this is your first review that i have found pretty shallow. i dont think you put enough effort into finding out who R.A. really is as a person to make this video and share it with millions of people.... thats all i am going to say, but i could go for days. especially on the production of this album which you seem to hate so much. its the rawest, closest to 90's hip hop beats as you are going to get these days. with that said, keep doing what you do,just do it better next time you want to "hate".

[@redcomic619]

Can’t wait to hear your thoughts on All My Heroes Are Dead...

[@razorramon8233]

Review Canibus !!!!! Rip the jacker ...mic club the curriculum ...melatonin majik ......Canibus!!!!!

[@qwheelerbell]

Anthony, I can't believe you give this album such a low rating. While I always think you give thoughtful reviews, and this review is definitely thoughtful , I can't disagree with your more about this album. While I do agree, some of his hooks are corny, I think the hooks fit with his funny lyrics and the corny beats are more intentional to fit with his flow and style, than simply a bad choose in music. Lyrically, no one has dropped a better album. I definitely give this album a strong 9. And, so far it is my album of the year. But, maybe I just like the disgusting funny stuff more than I should. However, as always, thanks for the thoughtful review.

[@TheHipHopMove]

iamjustanaccount02 You just picked on of the songs where he is just having fun/mocking people. And some people like those/some don't. I like that the album is combination of both. If you check out songs like Daddy's Halo, Learn Truth, Still get through the day; those are total realness.

[@TheHipHopMove]

Alright man

[@AliKhan-ct1xo]

this album is a fuckin classic.... stand up and salute a man who is trying to bring hip hop back from the dead

[@bennettbrase5118]

Ali Khan lmfao

[@freezepeach74]

Can’t bring back something that was never dead

[@multiplecigsgirlrot]

hip hop aint dead fuck off lol

[@redcomic619]

You have no legitimacy anymore, Fantano. You didn’t put All My Heroes Are Dead in your best albums of 2020 list. I put you at the top of my worst reviewers of 2020 list.

[@Henry16J]

This album is one of my favourites throughout and is one of the last connections with 90s hip hop. RA's flow cannot be compared to anybody in the game right now, although given time, Logic is not too far behind. My only complaint is that he doesn't release enough and I can't wait for his new album.

[@theneedledrop]

What about the opinions of hip hop heads?

[@skkkkriptx]

A lot better thn 6 bruh...dope album

[@jd5726]

9/10

[@redcomic619]

I am going to unsubscribe to Anthony Fantano until he addressed the major issue of him ignoring R.A. The Rugged Man’s new album All My Heroes Are Dead. I would like to encourage everyone to do the same. This behavior is inexcusable.

[@AceofTunes]

I would love to see a Masta Ace review from you.

[@Foxxyownz]

I do agree to most of your points, and I don't consider it a flawless album myself, as not all of the songs were great in the aspect of beats and production, although nearly all of them were. His lyrics and flow is on top as always, and I would consider it a 9/10 in my opinion. Some of the beats and production was sloppy, but it is unfair to down weigh it to a 6/10, that just doesn't seem fair considering that all of the songs were great lyrically and the majority of the songs were great production-wise. Also, Tom Thum was one of the greatest and most original tracks with actual recordings of Tom Thum beatboxing. I don't understand how you can classify that track as corny, but hey, that's your opinion and it's respectable.

[@BrendanMoonHotCheddar]

Anthony, with all your reviewing and constant critique and criticism of albums do you find it hard to sit down and really enjoy an album now?

[@CoolHandLukeDuke]

This was album of the year material and a jump up from Die Rugged Man Die. I'm not even sure how anyone could give this less than a 8. I get that he's polarizing, but you got to give the man credit for his skill...oh...and being the blueprint Shady built his career on.

[@tommybawse1224]

This is one of my all time favorite rap records ever. Just about EVERY song is a classic and EVERY feature on this album is amazing. Production is excellernt too and RA's flow and ability to adapt to any kind of beat, slow or fast, is godlike. I respect your opinion but this is an easy 10/10 for me.

[@kanagawa85]

I'll give it 8 1/2

[@seanxfinch]

I'd give this album a 9 or 10. It's nearly flawless. There isn't on bad flow on it, and his lyricism is mind-blowing. His ridiculousness is hilarious, and the heartfelt songs are really touching and emotional. I've gotten so much replay value out of this album, it's my favourite album of 2013 so far, and I intend to listen to it A LOT more. It's going to be classic in a few years in my opinion.

[@redcomic619]

Crazy how he’s never going to review All My Heroes Are Dead....

[@moneygetten]

One of the best hiphop albums of the last decade ...ra murdered it. Still banging that shit in my car.

[@AlwayzDope]

if u easily get offeneded (which is proly like 85% of people) then R.A. The Rugged Man is definitely not for u. that bein said, this album is mos def a 9/10.

[@redcomic619]

I heard Fantano got stuffed into lockers in high school. Nothing but a punk. You know who wasn’t? R.A. The Rugged Man. He dropped an album called All My Heroes Are Dead that you have yet to review. This is your last chance to redeem yourself.

[@justinhughes619]

I always enjoy your reviews. Thanks. RA is a very talented artist and I look forward to checking this out.

[@danielcastro9551]

I don't agree with your opinion on The Rugged Man. As a man who has been homeless for 15 years and has been poor, thank God I ain't nomore. R.A. has always just had that American Lowlife impact on me, I've definitely used his music as a way to never be a lowlife life ever again. Much love and respect to the Rugged Man for getting me through tough times in my life and for sending the message that it is not a bad thing to have been a lowlife at one point in your life. As long as you can relate to the Dirtyy Crustyy Asss Lowlife ha ha ha ha. Peace to all the poor kids on the streets and peace to the my personal greatest sputter The Rugged Man.

[@breadngravy3860]

Congratulations on becoming a better man, good sir. Completely echo all your sentiments (I’ve still got a lot of becoming to do though...). Sent him a big sappy message about this very thing and thanking him just last week or so. Cringe as fuck lol, deleted it for myself so I could pretend I didn’t do it, but he read it at least. All the best, brother. 👍

[@RyNDonLE]

I don't expect a full review since it has been a month already but are you gonna comment on the new Jello Biafra album at all?

[@golfinguru11]

lmao @ 6/10...this is at least a 7.5, even with the instrumental mishaps.

[@redcomic619]

Mr. Fantano, you are exhibiting cowardly behavior by avoiding All My Heroes Are Dead. Reviewing R.A.’s new album should not be that scary.

[@redcomic619]

Yo Fantano, R.A. just dropped a music video for EKNY off his new album All My Heroes Are Dead exclusively with WorldStarHipHop. Is that enough clout for you to finally give it a spin?

[@justrob8648]

Do us a favor and don't review anything else. Thanks.

[@ezequielrenovato6608]

One million subscribers say otherwise lol

[@thomasmanana2958]

only says that anthony is persistent

[@chipz100]

Worst review ever. the production is incredible on this album so many incredible hiphop producers came together to make a classic hiphop album. Buckwild Ayatollah Marco Polo Mr green the best producers in hiphop and RA is best rapper alive. 10/10

[@MrYoungAndClueless]

a 8:54 you mention a track "life is precious" is that even on the album? i cant find it anywhere

[@ASDlkjtoi18752345]

Dude, COULD NOT have said it any better than this. You sir understand real hip hop. RA obliterates the mic. This not only is the best album of the year but perhaps the best album of the last several years. Instant classic and sick beyond belief. If you like dudes who rap about bling and how rich they are pass on this. This is grimy, dirty, in your face real hip hop from a dude who ACTUALLY lives grimly like most of these rich rappers claim they do while driving their 100k cars. RA FOR PREZ

[@redcomic619]

Happy New Year, Fantano. Except it’s not a happy new year because you disgraced yourself by going the entire 2020 without listening to All My Heroes Are Dead.

[@engladtur]

lol wtf... after listening to this album, I can not - CAN NOT - fathom how this only scored 6...I know it's just from 1 guy, but that's just so weird to me

[@STX619zero]

Look, this guys one of the strongest lyrisists I've ever heard, me being a guy who only listens to rappers who are actually good at rapping, was very pleased with this in a way. But his flow and overall style gets repitive, unless he speeds it up. And keep in mind this review is for the average music head, not just hip hop heads, it sounds differant to people who don't listen to rap as often.

[@UnbakedMango]

This is legitimately one of my favorite albums, i understand we have different opinions but this review just doesn't work for me.

[@Calynsaysrawr23]

I absolutely LOVED this album. AT LEAST 9/10, but I think it's higher. He might be "Dated", but he has also been around for longer than most rappers that are being listened to these days. He stepped onto the scene in 1992, I believe, so he helped create a lot of the sound and ended up being stolen from him by mainstream media. Listen to the lyrics and you will hear him rap about that. In a song of his called "Lessons", he goes further into detail about it. I respect everyone's opinions though.

[@itscoolbro2]

Can't disagree with you more, personally. This record absolutely shreds.

[@tabaron3334]

I'm going to stop watching these videos, it bugs me when people dont get credit and this guys just undersells or flat out dislikes a lot of amazing rappers, please dont take his opinion to heart.

[@doomfan12345]

you were actually right about a lot of stuff, but I think it's a 8/10

[@redcomic619]

It is absolutely imperative that you review All My Heroes Are Dead as soon as humanly possible!

[@cchrisjordann]

Album of the year!!!!

[@Jioxer]

Witht that being said. The album is great. I would give it a 8 in a half.

[@outmywritemind1739]

This is the closest we're getting to a Tech N9ne album review

[@Mikkokaarmela]

He's already reviewed a tech n9ne album

[@ghemsley100]

love needledrop. never disagreed more on a review. this album was one for the books

[@redcomic619]

If I commented how I actually feel about Fantano, youtube would delete my comment instantly...

[@funkdoobie2]

Definition of a rap flow????

[@CarloCack]

This is fire. Easily 8-9/10. What an album! He can rap over any type of beats and he still kills everything.

[@gorezerker]

Please review THE BODY - MASTER, WE PERISH EP. It is a short EP, but even so it is so punishing and great. Looking forward to what you think!

[@KrAOLo]

Man, so many words for one of the greatest albums ever released, just enjoy a true artist with a real message. You do realize he does not care about the beat, he says it himself "But I can rip any rapper with just a kick and a handclap". I do not consider myself a fanboy of anyone but a 6 makes me wonder if you give WuTang clan albums 6's as well.

[@alix0788]

He gave kamikaze a 4 Don't worry we get you

[@LordLucario99]

wu tang has a few 6s for sure honestly