Complex sentence: Upon its release, "Fear of a Black Planet" received general acclaim from music critics, who praised its sonic quality, societal themes, and insightful lyrics, and was ranked one of the best albums in 1990 by various publications.
Split into simpler sentences: Upon its release, "Fear of a Black Planet" received general acclaim from music critics, who praised its sonic quality, societal themes, and insightful lyrics. It was ranked one of the best albums in 1990 by various publications.