''Let's Get Serious'' is the first studio album by American hip hop group

Party Fun Action Committee Party Fun Action Committee is an American hip hop group consisting of Blockhead and Jer. History Party Fun Action Committee released the first studio album, '' Let's Get Serious'', on Definitive Jux in 2003. The album peaked at number 7 on the ...

. It was released on

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on July 1, 2003. The concept album documents a day in the life of two record label executives played by

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and Jeremy Gibson listening to a collection of demo tapes.

Critical reception

Johnny Loftus of

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gave the album 4 out of 5 stars, stating that "while the raps throughout are often impressive (if a little sophomoric), it's the beats PFAC has come up with that really sell ''Let's Get Serious'' book of inside jokes." Nathan Rabin of ''

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'' commented that "''Let's Get Serious'' recalls ''

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''". He added, "PFAC's uneven but inspired ''Let's Get Serious'' is silly, self-indulgent, and sophomoric, and a whole lot of fun to boot". Jeff Weiss of ''

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'' said: "From the ad-libs of each faux-artist to the small jabs at the record executives' dietary habits and decorating tastes, the album plays out like a hip-hop version of ''

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''". ''

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'' named the album one of the most seminal releases from Definitive Jux, calling it "the gold standard of comedy rap records".

Track listing

References

External links

* {{Authority control 2003 debut albums Definitive Jux albums Hip hop albums by American artists Albums produced by Blockhead (music producer)