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| | Madvillainy | | | Music Artist : | | Madvillain | | Music Style : | | General | | Record Label : | | Stones Throw | | Release Date : | | 2004-03-23 | | Store Price : | | $15.98 | | Artistopia's Price: $13.99 | | Usually ships in 24 hours | | |
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CD Tracks/Songs
Disc 11. Illest Villains
2. Accordion
3. Meat Grinder
4. Bistro
5. Raid - MED, Madvillain
6. America's Most Blunted - Madvillain, Quasimoto
7. Sickfit [Instrumental]
8. Rainbows
9. Curls
10. Do Not Fire! [Instrumental]
11. Money Folder
12. Shadows of Tomorrow - Madvillain, Quasimoto
13. Operation Lifesaver AKA Mint Test
14. Figaro
15. Hardcore Hustle - Madvillain, Wildchild
16. Strange Ways
17. Fancy Clown - Madvillain, Viktor Vaughn, Viktor Vaughn
18. Eye - Stacy Epps, Madvillain
19. Supervillain Theme [Instrumental]
20. All Caps
21. Great Day Today
22. Rhinestone Cowboy
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Customer Reviews of This Album/CD |
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 A Shocked Review From a Huge Doom Fan (Or so I thought...)
Submitted on: 2009-09-15 |
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I checked out Dangerdoom's The Mouse and the Mask a little less than a year ago because I love everything Dangermouse touches and I remember loving the Gorillaz song "November Has Come", which was little more than Damon Albarn flashing the spotlight on little-known rapper MF DOOM. I wasn't expecting much. As much as I love Aqua Teen Hungerforce and the rest of the [adult swim] madness, I thought a whole album dedicated to a cartoon channel would be stupid.
And I loved it. I loved DOOM's unusual flow and the odd beats. So after a little while, I picked up Madvillain.
I am one of those people who loves to say they've found something new, unusual, and underground. But I have my limits. Just before getting this I got the new Mos Def album, The Ecstatic, and remembered thinking it would be great if it wasn't so awkwardly cluttered with stupid noises and stops and starts. I like that kind of thing if it's used for humorous or dramatic purposes, but it was so rediculous it didn't feel like songs. This album, produced by the same producer, Madlib, takes that to shockingly obnoxious new extremes. I have never been so disappointed in my life.
It seems DOOM and Madlib got together, made about 20 one minute song, realized they still had half an album to fill, and set off to find random vocal snippets of a guy saying "Madvillain, the most diabolical villain in the world!". When they found about half an hour's worth, they had their album. But, realizing 50 tracks would be a rediculous number, they crammed them all into every track. It doesn't feel right, and listening to it is even worse.
It's not a masterpiece by any means; it feels like you're listening to a radio station where the DJ is high as a kite and happens to have ADD. He puts on a song, gets bored with every single track a third of the way through it, and cuts to his obnoxious sound effects. For 45 whole minutes. Marijuana has long been hailed by musicians, especially underground rappers. But Madvillainy has proved you have to have actual ideas and songs for it to work its magic with your creativity. Otherwise you get this obnocious, overrated trainwreck. |
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 This isn't rap!! Where are the phat beats?!
Submitted on: 2009-07-24 |
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| I was looking through the "Rap" section of FYE and was looking for something new. I asked the sales associate if he could recommend me something and he said, "Yeah check out Madvillain, they're underground rap". I never heard of "underground rap" before so I was hesitant but I bought it anyway. What a horrible album!! This isn't rap!! Where are the phat beats, lyrics about girls, money and killing, computerized vocals and MTV music videos? Needless to say, I'm never listening to this again! Stick to 50 Cent, Lil Wayne, T-Pain, Akon and Kanye West instead. |
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 Madvillainy
Submitted on: 2009-04-26 |
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These days it is rare that one finds a hip-hop album of the caliber of Madvillainy from Madvillian. An album so uncompromisingly good. It throws all stereo types of hip hop out the window cuts the fat and creates one of the better hip-hop albums I have ever heard.
Lyrically it is a whir-wind of intelligence and social commentary, a refresher in today's hip-hop world with the likes of Common dropping the ball. Yes it is clear that MF Doom is way more than on top of his game; not to say that Madlib isn't as a producer. The production its self is minimal except when it comes to the samples...
With tracks short enough to make a band like Wire blush the abundance of samples is overwhelming. Had the samples been cut down and more tracks added this would have been easily a five star album from front to finish. |
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 To all the noobs ratin this album with less than 5 stars:
Submitted on: 2009-04-08 |
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please learn the lyrics first...most of the 1-2 star ratings quote the lyrics wrong and then say 'wtf is he even trying to saaaay?!"
I guess it's a shame that not everyone hangs. So there may be one too many political references lost on them who ignore the real world in favor of preening and posturing, but you won't see Mozart or Bach five-starred by these proles either. Does that mean they lose their genius status? No. Doom and Madlib are simply the best of the genre, period. So maybe one needs a little street knowledge/jazz aesthetic/political awareness to appreciate it. Use your brain, it's fun, I swear on your ma.
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The Illest Villains
Submitted on: 2009-02-26 |
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In 2004, MF Doom took the underground hip hop world by storm with a string of releases in quick succession that were embraced by the indie rap community. Perhaps chief among them was "Madvillainy," a collaboration with acclaimed West Coast producer Madlib.
To new listeners, Doom's staggering discography and array of aliases (Daniel Dumile has been known as Zev Love X, Metal Fingers Doom, Viktor Vaughn, King Geedorah, and probably more I'm not even aware of) can be intimidating, and to say that his music's an acquired taste is an understatement. Indeed, his nonsensical stream-of-consciousness rhymes and gruff, drawly flow that's half Erick Sermon, half cartoon character are quite a novelty. Yet his unconventionality is no doubt a source of his fan base.
On "Madvillainy," Doom continues his abstract comic book raps and takes Madlib along for the ride. But the producer behind Lootpack, Quasimoto, Jaylib, and Yesterday's New Quintet is impossible to overlook as he fits Doom with extraordinary beats. Madlib's tone ranges from choppy, happy, and charming to heavy and ominous, but maintains a tongue-in-cheek vibe. He frequently incorporates dusty sound bytes from 1940s broadcasts and a range of other diverse sources. He utilizes heavy sampling and flips jazz samples to resounding success, culminating in the ultra-blunted experience that is "Madvillainy."
The music defies every convention. Songs are very short and devoid of any regular structure and hooks. The 46 minute, 22 track tracklist includes a few instrumentals and tracks that could be classified as skits but shouldn't be. The few guests are the blunted aliases of prominent underground MCs and lend nice performances. The collaboration's greatest strength is that both members are on the same smoked-out page and set a great mood. "Raid" features a light, lovely beat and potent performances from Doom and guest MEDaphoar. Madlib flips a delightful sax and horn sample and great vocal bytes on my favorite track "Rainbows," and Doom does his part with a funny yet creepy singing performance. "Curls," "Figaro," "All Caps," and "Great Day" are also highlights.
"Madvillainy" is often funny and quite entertaining. It's a creative and very well-done effort, but not a flawless one. Madlib's beats are all excellent, but unless the listener is actively tuned into every lyric, they have the capacity to turn into background music because most are the same tempo. The songs can become a bit tiresome upon repeated listening which may lend to the sense that they are to be appreciated more than enjoyed at times.
"Madvillainy" was immediately embraced by a certain crowd simply because it does not conform to rap standards. While not a classic, I find it an impressive and memorable collaboration that is really fun. I recommend it for light, abstract listening. Doom's become a ghost of late, and rumors of his disappearance, personal struggles, tour irregularities, and release delays have disillusioned some fans. Until his next release, I recommend that new fans pick up "Madvillainy" or any of his other projects. |
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