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Music Review: Common - Universal Mind Control

Feb 13, 2009, 8:04pm

While it's not without it's charms, this album is a letdown. After two critically acclaimed albums with Kanye West at the helm, Common goes in a different direction with his new album Universal Mind Control. Executive produced by Pharrell Williams and produced entirely by The Neptunes and Mr. DJ, this album isn't without its charms. However, it's also not nearly as good as Common's previous...

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