To be honest, I was a little disappointed with this album when it dropped. I guess I was hoping for another doggystyle. Over the years I've learned to appreciate it much more. I've been listening to it this week and realized how fresh it still sounds, not to mention it's one of the best mixed and mastered hiphop albums I've ever heard. The sound quality is It's a cohesive album that would still feel fresh today. I've got no problem with anyone calling it classic.