4. The Blueprint (2001): I'm sure I'll start some fights by ranking The Blueprint, Jay's first and greatest across-the-board mainstream critical success, this low. But the album, while undeniably classic, is not without its issues. Eminem really does eat Jay's lunch on "Renegade." "Izzo (H.O.V.A.)" is a good-not-great first single. "That Nigga Jigga" and "Hola Hovito" are excellently glossy ride-out ...