Violence Begets Violence
by Jedi Mind Tricks
Metascore
59

Mixed or average reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 6
  3. Negative: 1 out of 6
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  1. XXL
    Nov 15, 2011
    60
    With Violence Begets Violence, JMT are as vicious and energetic as ever, reminding why they've been able to enjoy such longevity.
  2. HipHopDX
    Nov 15, 2011
    60
    Violence Begets Violence may not draw too many new fans in, but it will serve to satisfy longtime supporters.
  3. Q Magazine
    Feb 22, 2012
    40
    Their penchant for thuggish lyrics and thudding beats now sounds more monotonous than menacing. [Mar 2012, p.100]
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7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 7 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 1 out of 7
  1. Urbanlistener
    May 8, 2015
    8
    If you want a raw, underground, violent and angry Philly sound, Violence begets violence will fully satisfy you. Pretty similar to JMT'sIf you want a raw, underground, violent and angry Philly sound, Violence begets violence will fully satisfy you. Pretty similar to JMT's previous releases, hardcore fans will not be disappointed, except that their original DJ isn't there to provide the beats and his presence would have been a huge plus on the album.… Full Review »
  2. spadenx
    Dec 9, 2011
    3
    I usually like JMT but this album was really disapointing. Not only have the beats taken a huge step down since Stoupe left but their lyricsI usually like JMT but this album was really disapointing. Not only have the beats taken a huge step down since Stoupe left but their lyrics are just so poor and stupid. Jus Allah brings the entire album down by his pathetic raps, Its a shame.… Full Review »
  3. YourBrainCells
    Dec 6, 2011
    8
    Naturally, many people who have been longtime fans of JMT have been disappointed, because Stoupe contributed a unique sound which I thoughtNaturally, many people who have been longtime fans of JMT have been disappointed, because Stoupe contributed a unique sound which I thought was great. But all of that is gone now, so the remaining members enlisted a half-dozen producers from around the world to create a similar sound, but also to move the group forward. They don't really succeed, but the formula is still there. Both vocalists have stepped up their lyricism, so that makes up for the sometimes lackluster beats. Jedi Mind Tricks is still head-and-shoulders above almost every other group around, but when compared to most of their six previous efforts, Violence Begets Violence just as blood-drenched and intelligent but certainly nowhere near as stylish or atmospheric.… Full Review »
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