Fade to Black (album)
| Fade to Black | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 1991 | |||
| Genre | Hip-hop | |||
| Label | London, FFRR | |||
| Cookie Crew chronology | ||||
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Fade to Black is the second and final studio album by the British hip hop duo Cookie Crew. It was released in 1991 by London Records and FFRR Records.
Critical reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | [1] |
| Leicester Mercury | [2] |
| South Wales Echo | [3] |
In a review, the Rhyl, Prestatyn and Abergele Journal stated that "the Cookie Crew have found a new maturity both musically and lyrically" that has "increased crossover potential".[4] The South Wales Echo called it "one of the smartest rap LPS for a while", noting that "the message and the music are powerful" and praising the sampling work of the singles".[3]
Billboard praised the "potent grooves" and lyrics of the album, stating that the duo "drop intelligent rhymes that tackle topical issues like world peace, poverty, street crime, and education."[5] Nick James, writing for God Is in the TV, called it "societal", stating that the track 'Love Will Bring Us Together' had "a heavier tone." He also noted that the title track "tackles [sic] the subject of race and the misinformation those of colour had found themselves following".[6]
References
- ^ "Fade to Black - Cookie Crew". AllMusic. Retrieved 2 March 2026.
- ^ "Albums". Leicester Mercury. 16 November 1991. p. 20. Retrieved 2 March 2026.
- ^ a b "Albums". South Wales Echo. 1 November 1991. p. 43. Retrieved 2 March 2026.
- ^ "Mature sound for crossover". Rhyl, Prestatyn and Abergele Journal. 25 December 1991. p. 25. Retrieved 2 March 2026.
- ^ "Album Reviews". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. 12 October 1991. p. 80. Retrieved 2 March 2026.
- ^ James, Nick (16 August 2024). "Cookie Crew - Pick Up On This". God Is In The TV. Retrieved 2 March 2026.