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MM..Food

EMAILPRINTby MF Doom

MF Doom reviews
81
8.5 User Score:

Album Info

Label: Rhymesayers

Release Date: 16 November 2004

Discs: 1 disc

Genre(s): Rap, Indie

Summary

MF Doom drops his first solo record (under the MF Doom name) since 1999's 'Operation Doomsday.'

What The Critics Said

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90

Tiny Mix Tapes

What is absolutely impressive about MF Doom is his ability to craft unique, memorable characters with each consecutive album release while still imbuing a sense of unity and dynamic interplay.

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90

The Onion (A.V. Club)

Mm.. Food? is a weird, amorphous album that somehow feels simultaneously dashed-off and like the culmination of everything Doom has been working toward his entire career.

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90

No Ripcord

Contains some of his most memorable moments to date.

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85

Lost At Sea

The creativity on display here is jaw-dropping.

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83

Entertainment Weekly

[Doom] flips countless edible metaphors over hard-hitting, jazzy beats while never devolving into pointless parody. [3 Dec 2004, p.87]

80

Urb

As always, Doom steps up and kicks out clever lines with the ease of someone still not bored with their talents. [Jan/Feb 2005, p.93]

80

Playlouder

Doom is what is amazing and great about hip hop.

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80

RapReviews.com

He traverses the well-trodden avenues of gun and drug rap, reinterpreting redundant rhetoric into remarkable displays of comic genius, all while sticking firmly to a food motif.

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80

Alternative Press

It's proof the evil genius remains a damned fine chef. [Feb 2005, p.94]

80

Uncut

Another superb venture. [Jan 2005, p.121]

80

The Wire

Lyrically, Mm.. Food is the best of the three albums released by Daniel Dumile this year. [#250, p.73]

80

All Music Guide

Fans looking for his next big statement might be let down at first listen, but MM..Food? is as vital as anything he's done before and entirely untouched or stymied by the hype.

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75

Pitchfork

If Mm..Food? feels merely good or somewhat inconsequential, it's because it is that way by design.

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70

Delusions of Adequacy

In the end, most of the songs on MM..Food? are of typical Doom quality (for the uninitiated, that means “excellent”), but the album is severely bogged down both by a few duds and by a trio of interludes in the middle of the album.

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70

Billboard

While that culinary theme and a running subplot consisting entirely of B-movie sound clips threaten to take over the record, Doom's gravelly, off-kilter flow holds the power to bring the gritty, underground hip-hop back into focus.

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70

Dusted Magazine

When MF Doom takes the time to plot and scheme it, no idea is too outlandish, no beat too unorthodox, and much of MM…Food? is the work of a master chef cooking up some marvelous shit. However, masters get held to a higher standard.

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70

New Musical Express

A collection of culinary-themed tracks... that Doom handles in his surrealistic, unflappable flow. [18 Dec 2004, p.51]

70

Vibe

Doom satiates as both a producer and a lyricist. [Jan 2005, p.84]

70

Blender

The result is unkempt and challenging, but it works. [Jan/Feb 2005, p.109]

70

Stylus Magazine

To understand why the album is disappointing, you must consider the different perspectives. The fresh listener sees an EP's worth of quality songs and a six-minute skit roadblock. Someone who heard the leak is confused as to why more wasn't done to circumvent the lack of newness inherent in early disclosure. Diehard MFers will retain respect in spite of reused beats, but won't be able to avoid comparing it to the solid-but-sparse King Geedorah record.

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70

Mojo

Hilarious, stoned hip hop drooling with ideas. [Feb 2005, p.100]

68

cokemachineglow

Half of the fun with Dumile has always been the unexpected, ridiculous sampling and the storyline he develops around it. MM…Food seems unable to capture this element. Doom manages to drop a few great songs, but as an album, MM…Food falls flat.

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What Our Users Said

The average user rating for this album is 8.5 (out of 10) based on 24 User Votes

Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Jerome n.r.g.sus gave it a9:
Here in Holland everybody listens to the same 'ol commercial crapheap who r all "on top o tha game'. I'm glad that there are still rappers like doom who don't rhyme about all the superviscial stuff like "rollin on 22"" and all that type of shit. Doom made it overseazz and for an underground rapper that's some big shit..

B Money gave it a10:
i luv MF Doom...no i'm not gay...not that there's any shame in the flame..but if i were..i'd do MF Doom :) ...oh, and i've heard pot holders in a few tracks, yes...i'm stupid, but what does that mean?

bobby s gave it a10:
doom is awesome i like his deep voice he seems to be that genuine rapper u look for in rap music

S Salonga gave it a9:
Excellent Album.

Deepintention gave it a10:
anyone who doesnt like this hasnt listened to it enough or has without an adequately opened mind, dont judge what you dont understand...

BG gave it a9:
I think you need to twist one up before you realize the level of this album. Go cop some K-bizzle and put it in your own little pot holders before slanderizing M.F. Doom's work. He has been around for quit a while and still hasen't rhymed about his 22 spinners which is a lot better than mainstream seams to be doing these days. His lyrics are unique to this genere and should be respected as such.

Richie L gave it an8:
Typical stuff from DOOM, very very good

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