Paper Trail
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Paper Trail
Paper Trail is the sixth studio album by American hip hop recording artist T.I., released September 30, 2008, on Grand Hustle Records and Atlantic Records. -Wikipedia
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Pitchfork
T.I. apparently learned his lesson, and on Paper Trail, he's not taking any chances with an extraneous narrative.
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Rolling Stone
He’s a well-oiled hit machine who’s more fun than deep.
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Entertainment Weekly
Despite his often earnest lyrics, the radio-friendly party anthems, flirty come-ons, collaborations with A-list pals, and outstanding production prove this beleaguered bad boy still knows how to have a good time.
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Slant Magazine
T.I.‘s voice is still one of the best instruments in all of hip-hop, but the vapidity of his words is all the more pronounced after his audience has been waiting so long for him to say something interesting.
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People
It’s a near-perfect hip-hop album for 2008, loaded with hardcore bangers, pop-friendly hooks, party anthems and confessional lyrics.
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IGN
Self -proclaimed King of the South assumes his throne.
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The Guardian
While rap's other blue-chip brands watch their stock prices plummet, Clifford Harris continues to beat the market.
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Hip Hop DX
Consistent with his resume, Paper Trail is a premium effort with only a few missteps.
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The A.V. Club
Trail is an uneven but oft-invigorating combination of velvet and grit, angst and celebration.
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All Music
There is a sense of urgency and a new dimension of self-reflection not touched upon throughout the holding pattern that was T.I. vs T.I.P.
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NPR
Primarily recorded on house arrest while the rapper was awaiting trial on illegal-weapons charges, the record represents T.I. at his most vulnerable.
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Paste Magazine
Even with the burden of sloppy crossover tracks, Paper Trail has enough standout moments for T.I.’s throne to remain secure for now.
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Prefix Magazine
On what has been for the most part an impeccably executed commercial rap album, TI again reminds us what he’s really capable of.
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Rap Reviews
Congratulations to T.I. on finding the perfect balance of comedy and tragedy, swagger and humble attitude, pop music and hardcore hip-hop, living up to the nickname "Jay-Z of the South" in a big way.
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Nappy Afro
This is definitely a contender for album of the year. The King ain’t dead; he’s back.
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The Quietus
Its finest moments find T.I. at his most generic - but given circumstances, its patchiness is less disappointment, more relief.
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Albumism
His freedom as a citizen was out of his hands, but with Paper Trail, T.I. reclaimed control of his career.
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Memphis Rap
"Paper Trail” is certainly a candidate for “Album of the Year.”
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Exclaim!
Paper Trail didn't need to be a testimonial, and it isn't always, but it improves on the messy concept of its predecessor and shows that T.I. can go deep.
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Student Life
This album is proof that everyone loves a comeback.
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Steemit
This project shows incredible growth in T.I.'s career.
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