Beat Konducta Vol. 1-2: Movie Scenes - Madlib
Metascore
75 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
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  1. The A.V. Club
    83
    The 35 stellar instrumental tracks on Vol. 1-2: Movie Scenes make a convincing argument that in the future Madlib--a one-man band in both the literal and figurative sense--might be better off eschewing rappers and singers as collaborators altogether.
  2. Urb
    80
    Far from sloppy seconds, the album's both imminently enjoyable and a valuable glimpse into the creative process of one of hip-hop's most accomplished producers. [Apr 2006, p.88]
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  3. All Music Guide
    80
    A very detailed, though still utterly bewildering, glimpse into the producer's musical thought process.
  4. PopMatters
    80
    Overall, Movie Scenes is a great record, making up for any lack of cohesiveness with a consistently brilliant parade of wonderful hip-hop beats.
  5. Prefix Magazine
    75
    Movie Scenes is further proof that Madlib is the Miles Davis of hip-hop: He's always finding a way to set the bar just a little bit higher.
  6. Pitchfork
    70
    Though Madlib's restless joi de vivre keeps Beat Konducta moving at a quick clip... the lack of MC firepower considerably limits its real-life enjoyability.
  7. Paste Magazine
    70
    This wild pastiche demonstrates why Madlib is one of the most talented heads in hip-hop. [Apr/May 2006, p.103]
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  8. RapReviews.com
    70
    "Movie Scenes" is mystical, it is magical, and it's also prone to confuse some.
  9. Uncut
    60
    Madlib stretches out impressively without vocalists to contain him, but you sense the real bangers have been saved for another occasion. [Jun 2006, p.106]
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  10. Dusted Magazine
    40
    Falling somewhere between a compilation, a beat CD and a producer showcase, this fails to satisfy on any of those levels.

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User Score
8.8 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. AudioGhost
    10
    Madlib...only the best beats, this dude is insane w/ the music!
  2. MusicaliDrew
    6
    Don't get me wrong, it is very good. Problem for me is that almost evey song is less than 2 mins and most have spoken word at the start for about 30 to 40 seconds. This means we get only about 1 min of actual music per track. Those 1 mins of music are amazing, but I would have preferred longer tracks. Each time I get into a track, it ends. I'd love to hear these songs streched out for at least 3-4 mins. Madlib is amazing talent. No doubt about it. I love that he sampled Van Dyke Parks...it was like a personal shout-out to me.… Full Review »
  3. BenT
    9
    better than j dilla's similar donuts except this seems to have purpose & conviction.
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