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Madvillainy
Madvillain
Stones Throw
Release Date:
Metascore
93
Based on
20 Critics
User Score
8.7
Based on
440 Ratings
TOP TRACK
Rhinestone Cowboy
Hold the cold one like he old the cold gun Like he hold the microphone and stole the show for fun Hold my flow for ransom flows is handsome Hoes is...
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Summary Back to top
'Madvillainy' is a collaboration between rapper MF Doom and producer Madlib.
Record Label: Stones Throw
Genre(s): Indie, Rap
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Critic Reviews Back to top
Positive:
20
Mixed:
0
Negative:
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100
The A.V. Club
Like both artists' most transcendent work, Madvillainy retains its mystery and wonder after dozens of listens.
100
Alternative Press
All invention and no indulgence. [Jun 2004, p.110]
91
Village Voice (Consumer Guide)
A glorious phantasmagoria of flow.
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90
Splendid
Madvillainy isn't really an inaccessible record. It may take a couple of spins for you to get involved, but once you've passed that initial adaptation, it stays with you.
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90
AllMusic
Madvillainy's strength lies in its mix between seemingly obtuse beats, samples, MCing, and some straight-up hip-hop bumping.
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88
Filter
Raw, crunchy beats and ugly, monster flows delivered in a punk album format. [#9, p.110]
70
Blender
A torrid album that marries old-school rap aesthetics to punk-rock concision. [May 2004, p.127]
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User Reviews Back to top
Positive:
122
Mixed:
5
Negative:
8
10
DanielB
Sep 19, 2004
Wow...so rarely see this kind of invention in such a tired usher world. Sick.
10
Trillmatic
Nov 6, 2011
A masterpiece. MF DOOM is one of the most talented rappers I have ever heard (and I've heard 100's of albums), and Madlib is one of theA masterpiece. MF DOOM is one of the most talented rappers I have ever heard (and I've heard 100's of albums), and Madlib is one of the greatest and most diverse producers in the world. The combination of the two works extremely well, as the two have a very similar sound. This is a must for any hip hop fan to listen to.… Expand
10
matta
May 27, 2005
Wow, I know that it's bold of me, but this is seriously the best Rap album that I have ever heard. Madvillainy is not just proof that MF Wow, I know that it's bold of me, but this is seriously the best Rap album that I have ever heard. Madvillainy is not just proof that MF Doom and Madlib are two of the most talented figures in rap today, but that they need to collaborate again. Totally original and groundbeaking in every way.… Expand
10
Lariat
Jan 24, 2011
Some people seem just not to GET IT. I hate to phrase it in such a such a way, because everyone is entitled to their opinion, but that's theSome people seem just not to GET IT. I hate to phrase it in such a such a way, because everyone is entitled to their opinion, but that's the way it is. For one, both the word play of MF Doom, and the mixing of Madlib destined this album to be extremely polarizing from the get go. Not everyone is going to love it, some are going to hate it, but most just won't get it. It's intentionally a jumbled mess of near silliness, that switches between abstract tracks and specific concepts, but it blends the two seamlessly. It's an album that if you want to hear jaw dropping punchlines and crazy metaphors, you're not going to get until the third listen or so; if you want head nodding beats you're not going to get because the tracks are too short and all over the place. BUT if you're willing to look past the 'weird' nature of the album, you'll hear the masterpiece underneath. And if you give it a chance and listen 2,3, 4 times you'll get something different out of it every time. This album gets a 10/10 from me, because it's so out there that it's brilliant. MF Doom will never be an artist that everyone can appreciate it, but if you give him a chance he might just surprise you.

Oh, and Accordion is EASILY one of the greatest songs ever, of any genre.… Expand
10
SHarris
Apr 4, 2004
Best Hip-Hop Album of 2004...Madlib's creative - dirty, innovative, yet soulful - productions is the perfect complement over MF Best Hip-Hop Album of 2004...Madlib's creative - dirty, innovative, yet soulful - productions is the perfect complement over MF Doom's calm, yet stylish voice. Furthermore, the dare to bend the rules, not making your very standard hip-hop song (verse and a course) to produce a story element that keeps the listener at the edge of their seat. Most def an "eargasm."… Expand
9
simonsays
Jun 14, 2013
I don't even know why I'm bothering to review this, everyone should know by now how great this thing is, Seriously, I've yet to hear anotherI don't even know why I'm bothering to review this, everyone should know by now how great this thing is, Seriously, I've yet to hear another hip-hop album as creative (while also being consistently catchy and crisp) quite like this one… Expand
0
BubbaHick
Jan 7, 2006
This album suck how dare you people vote 10 for this piece of SH** album.
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