Man Plans God Laughs
| Public Enemy
Man Plans God Laughs
Back from a three-year hiatus with its 13th studio album, Man Plans God Laughs, a timely release that repackages classic Public Enemy motifs for a renewed struggle. The group seems revitalized by the current movement and outspoken voice for civil rights, which seeks to lend its support in the ongoing fight for black lives. - Pitchfork
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Pitchfork
Public Enemy's tone has always been angry, confrontational, and conspiratorial, and there's no group in history better equipped to weaponize black nationalism against white supremacy.
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Consequence of Sound
Yo! Bum Rush the Show questions who else is going to hear it, of whether or not it can reach a broader audience than their last few albums have.
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All Music
It also leaves a heavy imprint, both as politics -- it's a fierce, unflinching snapshot of the ravages of institutional racism, late capitalism, and cultural conformity in 2015 -- but also as music.
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B-Sides
“Me to We” decides to counteract the heavy opener with a much happier sounding instrumental.
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Soundlab
Longtime fans will be thrilled, and anyone curious about what Public Enemy's up to these days should is impressed as well.
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Newsday
Shows that the group's eyes remain focused on the future.
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