Dr. Lecter (album)

Dr. Lecter
Studio album by
Action Bronson
ReleasedMarch 15, 2011 (2011-03-15)
Recorded2010–11
GenreHip hop
Length42:09
LabelFine Fabric Delegates
ProducerTommy Mas
Action Bronson chronology
Bon Appetit ..... Bitch!!!!!
(2010) 		Dr. Lecter
(2011) 		Well-Done
(2011)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Beats Per Minute85%[1]
MSN Music (Expert Witness)B+[2]
Pitchfork8.1/10[3]
RapReviews7.5/10[4]

Dr. Lecter is the debut studio album by the American rapper Action Bronson. It was released on March 15, 2011.[5] The album's title refers to Dr. Hannibal Lecter, a character in the psychological-thriller film The Silence of the Lambs.[6] The album is entirely produced by Tommy Mas. Almost all of the beats on Dr. Lecter were made with breakbeat samples. After hearing this album, the producer Statik Selektah collaborated with Bronson on an album titled Well Done, released on November 22, 2011.[7]

  1. ^ Rivera, Daniel (August 5, 2011). "Album Review: Action Bronson – Dr. Lecter". Beats Per Minute. Retrieved January 12, 2020.
  2. ^ Christgau, Robert (December 6, 2011). "The Roots/Action Bronson". MSN Music. Retrieved July 11, 2015.
  3. ^ Breihan, Tom (June 20, 2011). "Action Bronson: Dr. Lecter". Pitchfork. Retrieved July 3, 2015.
  4. ^ Boyce, Aaron (August 30, 2011). "Action Bronson :: Dr. Lecter :: Fine Fabric Delegates". RapReviews. Retrieved July 3, 2015.
  5. ^ "iTunes - Music - Dr. Lecter by Action Bronson". Itunes.apple.com. March 14, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2013.
  6. ^ "Dr. Lecter [Explicit]: Action Bronson: MP3 Downloads". Amazon. Retrieved June 7, 2013.
  7. ^ Paine, Jake (2012-05-14). "Action Bronson Releases "Dr. Lecter" On Limited Edition Vinyl 2LP". HipHop DX. Retrieved June 7, 2013.