Buhloone Mind State

Vibe (11/93, p.104) - "...BUHLOONE MINDSTATE signals [De La Soul's] maturation as hip hop artists minus the pop hype and hysteria surrounding [3 FEET HIGH AND RISING]...a rap classic..."
Rolling Stone (12/23/93, p.156) - "...By no means have De La Soul lost the dada carnival spirit that spotlighted them in the late '80's but [they] are decidedly less gigglesome..."
Spin (11/93, p.127) - Highly Recommended - "...Like sweet flavors, De La Soul grants feelings of inclusion....If you didn't get [BUHLOONE MIND STATE], you can act like you know and [De La Soul] wouldn't care--you could be in anyway..."
Musician (1/94, p.92) - "...BUHLOONE MINDSTATE is [De La Soul's] most focused, consistent album to date...a welcome return to form..."
Village Voice (3/1/94, p.5) - Ranked #8 in the Village Voice's 1993 Pazz & Jop Critics Poll.
NME (9/25/93, p.37) - (8) - Excellent - "...Whatever the BUHLOONE MIND STATE it's at least balanced...it's funkier, jazzier, and more irascible follow up proper..."
Entertainment Weekly (10/8/93, p.52) - "...on BUHLOONE MINDSTATE, we find a more firmly rooted De La Soul....its beats are simple, but the tracks are alive with intricate layering and small touches that make them undeniably catchy...A funky smooth ride..." - Rating: A+