2000 BC
by Canibus
Metascore
60

Mixed or average reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
  1. Rolling Stone
    60
    The big difference this time out is that the beats are as aggressive as Canibus' lyrics...
  2. CDNow
    30
    Any hopes of redemption are dashed by the same bland production that plagued his first release.
  3. New Musical Express (NME)
    60
    Although clearly Canibus is undoubtedly one of the best freestyling lyricists of his generation, he's still to find the right production team to match his vocabulary.
  5. Wall of Sound
    71
    His impressively relentless battle raps offer a barrage of metaphorical violence delivered with a vehement rat-a-tat-tat.
  6. Select
    60
    Too often the combination of [the producers'] stiff mixing desks and Canibus' relentless vocals is akin to being harangued by a particularly loquacious madman. [Sep 2000, p.114]
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  7. Sonicnet
    40
    It's ironic that for all of his intelligence, passion and obvious talent, Canibus chose to stoop to the caveman mentality so apparent on this release.
  8. AllMusic
    60
    His authoritative vocals demand immediate attention and his brutal array of battle rhymes are utterly breathtaking.... While the pugilistic MC shows growth as an artist, Canibus' vast potential remains largely unrealized thanks to bland production.
  9. Q Magazine
    60
    Long-vowelled and nasal - Redman without the charisma - and with a tasty line in mortuary slab terminology, he's never knowingly caught short of a rhyme.
  10. The A.V. Club
    70
    The production is disappointingly uneven... The lack of song structure is also problematic, but Canibus invests his rhymes with such dark humor, vivid imagery, and controlled passion that his lack of thematic ambition is forgivable.

Awards & Rankings

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#41 Most Discussed Album of 2000

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User Score
8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 13 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. MB
    Mar 14, 2007
    10
    Loved it ... always will... unfortunately Ill never fully be able to recover from the sight of canibus in a nice car in front of a private Loved it ... always will... unfortunately Ill never fully be able to recover from the sight of canibus in a nice car in front of a private jet wearing an iced out watch on one of his more recent albums. I believed in his ideology so much it felt like he personally sold me out. RIP ... a Legend.… Full Review »
  2. FredrickH
    May 24, 2006
    10
    still listening to it. Canibus really put fire to those beats the whole feeling of the album seems so refreshing Love this classic it will still listening to it. Canibus really put fire to those beats the whole feeling of the album seems so refreshing Love this classic it will never stop spinning in my cd player.… Full Review »
  3. ThaHipHopHead
    Oct 24, 2019
    9
    Very underrated and underappreciated piece of work by Canibus. You can see his passion and work ethic displayed with brilliant, creative, andVery underrated and underappreciated piece of work by Canibus. You can see his passion and work ethic displayed with brilliant, creative, and unheard lyrics. Truly one of a kind, deserves more attention and especially a higher rating. A must listen!… Full Review »
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