It's nothing but a collection of remixes and flip-sides, but
Ice Cube's
Bootlegs & B-Sides proves that he has always remained in step with the times and, more importantly, often set the standards for hip-hop. In fact, the record almost functions as an alternate best-of; none of the original single versions are included, but the material is so strong, it doesn't matter -- these songs are essential listening, no matter what mix they are heard in. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine