''Blazing Arrow'' is the second studio album by American hip hop duo

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. It was released on

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on April 30, 2002. It peaked at number 49 on the ''Billboard'' 200 chart.

Critical reception

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gave the album 4.5 stars out of 5, saying: "All the pieces add up to not just one of the best rap albums of 2002, but one of the richest, most captivating albums to emerge from hip-hop's artsy new underground." Chris Dahlen of ''

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'' called it "one of those classic summer albums that crams in so much sound and so much life that listening to it is like going to a block party, all-day concert and a family reunion all at the same time." ''Pitchfork'' placed it at number 46 on the "Top 50 Albums of 2002" list. ''

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'' listed it as one of the Top Ten albums of 2002. ''

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'' included it on their list of best albums of 2002.

Track listing

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

References

External links

* * {{authority control 2002 albums Blackalicious albums MCA Records albums Albums produced by Questlove Albums produced by DJ Shadow Albums produced by Hi-Tek