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The album was generally received well by critics, with Allmusic writer Steve Huey praising Gift of Gab’s performance:

“In spite of the duo’s intellectual bent, the grooves on Blazing Arrow exude a tremendous warmth that’s only complemented by the positivity of their messages. And if Gift of Gab wasn’t recognized among hip-hop’s premier lyricists before, he certainly ought to be now; his raps are jam-packed with internal rhymes, allusions, metaphors, ten-cent words, and amazing tongue-twisting feats of skill.”

Pitchfork Media was also impressed with the album:

“He and Xcel have the stage, and all they want to do is share it. It’s as if the scope of this album– the stylistic diversity, the guest artists, the sincere, ecstatic rhymes– doesn’t come from ambition or creativity for its own sake, but out of a need to include everyone they know and everything they see around them. Not since Car Wash has there been such a celebration of diversity and hot fun in the summertime.”

This concert release captures Bay Area hip-hop outfit Blackalicious performing live at Seattle’s Showbox Theater in 2006. Known for their conscious rhymes and groove-oriented vibe reminiscent of Native Tongues acts like Tribe Called Quest and De La Soul, Blackalicious remained among the smartest and most capable hip-hop crews of the early 2000s. This concert set features some of their best tunes highlighted by dynamic performances and guest stars that include Lateef and Pigeon John.