''Charges of Indictment'' is the seventh studio album by American rap group

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. It was released on June 21, 2011 via

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, making it the group's first full-length release on the label, and their second album since 1994's '' What's on My Mind?'' to feature the three original core members, Bootleg, Shoestring and Backstabber, following 2009's ''The Return: The Right to Remain Silent''. The album features guest appearances from Dink Sosa, Flex of Top Authority,

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, Philly Cocaine and

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. The lyrical themes of the album derive from

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, focusing on subject matter which includes murder, crime and drug use. Reaching a peak position of number 75 on the US ''

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, the album remained on the chart for a week.

Reception

David Jeffries of

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gave the album 3.5 out of 5 stars, writing "''Charges of Indictment'' is a Dayton Family album in the classic Flint style, although only their loyal, proudly lecherous following would think of it as such". ''

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'' ranked ''Charges of Indictment'' as the 25th best rap album of 2011.

Track listing

Chart history

References

External links

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