Madvillainy
by Madvillain
User Score
8.9

Universal acclaim- based on 838 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 768 out of 838
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 838
  3. Negative: 55 out of 838

Review this album

  1. Your Score
    0 out of 10
    Rate this:
    • 10
    • 9
    • 8
    • 7
    • 6
    • 5
    • 4
    • 3
    • 2
    • 1
    • 0
    • 0
  1. Submit
  2. Check Spelling
view
per page
  1. Ben
    Apr 29, 2005
    9
    Pretty Much As good as rap gets
  2. jonh
    Aug 5, 2005
    6
    I wasn't feeling a majority of the beats, and the best beats on the album are instrumental so they dont get blessed with Doom's vocals. I expected alot from this album but ended up skipping alot of songs due to beats I just couldnt nod my head to. This CD is in the "put a few songs on the iPod and then put on the shelf" pile.
  3. FletcherB
    Jan 5, 2006
    10
    An absolute hip-hop classic. A must have. I wouldn't say that Doom misses the beat, he just flows over it. But your head just has to calibrate itself to a style of hip hop that's outside the box...or in this instance; the beat. Picasso had the most warped perspective ever, but he's revered as a master of the masters. And a thousand other examples. the ONLY lacking element An absolute hip-hop classic. A must have. I wouldn't say that Doom misses the beat, he just flows over it. But your head just has to calibrate itself to a style of hip hop that's outside the box...or in this instance; the beat. Picasso had the most warped perspective ever, but he's revered as a master of the masters. And a thousand other examples. the ONLY lacking element is the entire track of "hardcore hustle". No doom, no track. Wildchild sucks.… Expand
  4. BubbaHick
    Jan 7, 2006
    0
    This album suck how dare you people vote 10 for this piece of SH** album.
  5. TimD
    Mar 29, 2006
    10
    this is the most inventive rap album EVER! if you dont like this your a piece of shAt! i wanna be listening to this when i die...
  6. AlexS
    Apr 28, 2006
    10
    Simply Head-Bangin, Mind Twangin, and Straight up Reignin at #1 With the world...
  7. TylerD
    May 1, 2006
    10
    This is what hip hop is supposed to be. Madlib and MF Doom? Are you kiddin me? Wow. All I can say is wow. As for Bubba Hick, well I think his name speaks for himself. He should show more respect for others opinions and go on listening to Journey or something.
  8. AndrewS
    Jun 30, 2006
    10
    "Got more soul than a sock with a hole" brilliant
  9. MikeC
    Jul 8, 2006
    10
    I bought this album on critical responce after I head a bunch of good things about Doom, this album is easlily my favorite hip hop album, which is odd because it's so current, but its badass, the beats are spectacular, the punk rock presentation is endearing, and the buttery smooth flow is bodacious, Every single hip hop fan needs to own this album as a reference point to greatness.
  10. proj10
    Aug 28, 2006
    10
    dopeness at it's maximum
  11. AshleyB
    Nov 18, 2004
    9
    "Mad man never goes (*pop*) like snot bubbles." If somebody overdosed on pcp, they couldn't come up with something like that. The most original album I have heard in a while!
  12. RichardS
    Nov 3, 2004
    4
    the beats are weak and sound like they were recorded under water. the lyrics don't fare much better. average at best. check out the streets for some original rap music.
  13. JoseG
    Nov 7, 2004
    10
    This is the best album since never....This is on another level. You can't rate it along with any other album. Simply BRILLIANT!!!!
  14. DrewW
    Dec 19, 2004
    10
    It took some time to love, and now I can't stop listening. The lyrics are good , but the samples are genius.
  15. ShabarO
    Dec 22, 2004
    10
    Not only a perfect note it should be a blue note. That is what I call jazz!
  16. DJMayday
    Dec 23, 2004
    10
    Wildly overrated??? Son, please...try as we all might, you cannot overhype a masterpiece. Madvillainy joins a very elite lineup--jazzed like Tribe, blitzed like Wu, tight as all hell...requires--no, DEMANDS--spin after spin. Yes, Madlib and Doom have dropped hands down the best hip hop release of 2004, but more than that, they've set a precedent: to take a shot at all-time Wildly overrated??? Son, please...try as we all might, you cannot overhype a masterpiece. Madvillainy joins a very elite lineup--jazzed like Tribe, blitzed like Wu, tight as all hell...requires--no, DEMANDS--spin after spin. Yes, Madlib and Doom have dropped hands down the best hip hop release of 2004, but more than that, they've set a precedent: to take a shot at all-time greatness--whoever you are--that next record's gonna be held up against this one.… Expand
  17. timd
    Mar 26, 2004
    10
    Like all great pop art this album is familiar and decidedly alien. Engaging and oddly distant. MF Doom and Madlib are the best thing happening in underground hip hop, undercutting El-P and his Def Jukies on the grounds of inovative music by altering musical preconceptions as well as contexual ones. Perhaps more hip hop should keep it sureal.
  18. VinceH
    May 21, 2004
    10
    I have to admit I didn't like this album at first. I liked it, I just didn't LOVE it like other people did. Now it's one of my favorite CD's in my collection. It grows on you with repeated listenings so definitely spin it a few times to really get it. A complex, sprawling work that if there is any justice in the world will get nominated for some type of award.
  19. RobertA
    Jun 15, 2004
    9
    Jampacked full of complete originality. great cd. great music but the Street Fighter 2 sounds in one song won me over. 9 for sure. like nothing you have ever heard before.
  20. DanielB
    Sep 19, 2004
    10
    Wow...so rarely see this kind of invention in such a tired usher world. Sick.
  21. GinaM
    Nov 17, 2005
    10
    i really think this is such an amazing album. the sampling along with the wild rapping is excellently done, and just because all of MF Doom's lyrics don't always make sense it TOTALLY works on this album, it's almost more intelligent. i would definitely recommend this album to anyone.
  22. rodram
    Dec 28, 2005
    10
    brilliant super genius, nvr get bored of this after years..
  23. JoeyB
    Jan 23, 2005
    10
    My first exposure to MF Doom has blown me away. I didn't know what to say to what I was listening to as it came through the speakers, but I could only stutter and blink in awe. What a great album.
  24. TimM
    Apr 13, 2005
    9
    This album is simply incredible. Flowing... Brilliant.
  25. ON
    Feb 17, 2006
    7
    Madvillainy is a decent album, though to be perfectly honest I expected a lot more from MF Doom after all the hype. And maybe that's why I'm only giving it a 7. After hearing so much about Doom's creative genius it's easy to be disappointed. Is it genius to not have a chorus in any song? I don't know. Is it genius to create "abstract" raps? I don't know. But Madvillainy is a decent album, though to be perfectly honest I expected a lot more from MF Doom after all the hype. And maybe that's why I'm only giving it a 7. After hearing so much about Doom's creative genius it's easy to be disappointed. Is it genius to not have a chorus in any song? I don't know. Is it genius to create "abstract" raps? I don't know. But I know what I like, and I like having some choruses and having some raps that have a story to tell. This album's got some sweet beats and his rhythm is pretty tight, but my expectations were way higher.… Expand
  26. DanH
    Jul 31, 2006
    10
    Great album. But to anyone who disses Doom as an MC: name one rapper out today with a more unique style. You can't. And Madlibs beats are cool, perfect for Doom's style.
  27. Guivera
    Mar 1, 2011
    10
    Probably the best hip-hop album i have heard in my entire life, make sure you listen to it from start to finish. Very original and heaps of clever lyrics and nice beats. Absolutely quality hip-hop.
  28. Trillmatic
    Nov 6, 2011
    10
    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 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.
  29. YourActualDad
    Dec 1, 2018
    10
    A masterpiece in every way imaginable. The production by Madlib is nothing less than perfection and some of the best I've ever heard. MF DOOM brings his legendary flow and the best lyrics in the game. The two combine to create the best Producer-Rapper combo I think I've ever heard. Their styles mesh perfectly and there isn't a single track that I wasn't blown away by.
  30. 808sIsGarbage
    Mar 2, 2019
    0
    Even thought Madlib's production works as background music to take naps, doom just fails to be interesting and completely wastes these beats with his nursery rhymes. Not really interested in listening to a fat comic book stan rhyming random words with awful monotonous flow.
  31. fomalhaut
    Nov 3, 2019
    10
    The perfect combination of Madlib's best production and Doom's rap. It was released in 2004, but it's out of date.
  32. Metahypnotoad
    Jan 22, 2020
    9
    Short, punchy, lyrically smart, and incredibly produced, Madvillainy is a collaboration of Madlib and MF DOOM at the peak of their powers. The rapping of DOOM on this album is very impressive in terms of both lyrics and flow, that combine wit and double entendres that leave you discovering more with every listen. This is complimented perfectly by Madlib's production, likely with the helpShort, punchy, lyrically smart, and incredibly produced, Madvillainy is a collaboration of Madlib and MF DOOM at the peak of their powers. The rapping of DOOM on this album is very impressive in terms of both lyrics and flow, that combine wit and double entendres that leave you discovering more with every listen. This is complimented perfectly by Madlib's production, likely with the help of DOOM's own production abilities, both being masters of sampling, with Madlib perhaps the more polished of the two. This is perhaps what makes this album so impressive, a unique blend of two creative minds combining their own independent talents into an endlessly enjoyable album that always leaves you wanting more.… Expand
  33. Klol
    Sep 3, 2020
    10
    This album is my #1 of all time. It is the only album that I find every track to be a 10. The production by Madlib is insane. The lyrics and flow by MF DOOM is again, insane. The album is also quite consistent.
  34. madhappy
    May 8, 2021
    10
    the best album ever made, everything this man rhymes is a punchline and he has a unique flow that stays undefeated a whole 17 years later
  35. tobyxnd
    Apr 23, 2022
    10
    After a year of listening and loving this album, I've come to the conclusion that this is one hundred percent one of the best albums ever made. DOOM's lyrical ability on this LP really shines paired with the funky, soulful beats by MADLIB never fail to keep me entertained. Even with the short run-time on tracks and even the album I still love this album. Even with the countless otherAfter a year of listening and loving this album, I've come to the conclusion that this is one hundred percent one of the best albums ever made. DOOM's lyrical ability on this LP really shines paired with the funky, soulful beats by MADLIB never fail to keep me entertained. Even with the short run-time on tracks and even the album I still love this album. Even with the countless other classics that came out in the 2000s era of music, MADVILLIANY still comes out on the top the list. It's a tragedy that we had to lose the legend that is MF DOOM.… Expand
  36. Pewpskii
    Jan 26, 2023
    10
    One of the best rap albums of all time. Really just an excellent, timeless album from the Illest Villain.
  37. SeppM
    Mar 12, 2007
    10
    an unbelievable album!!!
  38. KS.
    Jun 20, 2007
    2
    What a complete BORE. I guess I am totally missing the point of this endless drivel. Spoken word over boring GarageBand loops with samples and samples of completely uninteresting blah. Is is the petry that people love? Boring.
  39. MichaelC
    Sep 1, 2006
    10
    It's one of the few albums that I can listen to over and over and over again, every track flows so flawlessy, and are instantly catchy, but there are plenty of hidden tresures in some of these songs, that you start to notice on about the 10th listen. A Classic no doubt, almost as good as The Unseen.
  40. JBone
    Sep 15, 2006
    10
    I don't give out tens easily. This album is a ten. Basically, if you are a fan of Madlib's disctinct production style, then this is a masterpiece you must check out. Immediately. Art meets entertainment in a most equisite package/
  41. friendofman
    Feb 9, 2007
    4
    Why is this getting such great reviews? I was hoping this would help me cross over the genre. A couple good tunes. If you don't like rap or hip-hop because of muddy, low, emotionless, spoken lyrics, especially the same old stupid puns like "Americas most blunted," keep searching, kids. The detractors on this site are right: repetitive and you can't bob your head to it.
  42. MFDOOMMFDOOM
    Mar 22, 2007
    10
    Gets more fresh and fresh after every listen.
  43. OzzieM
    Apr 28, 2007
    10
    Madvillain album Madvillainy is one of the greatest underground albums of all time period. IT ROCKS
  44. DanA
    Jun 24, 2007
    9
    An awesome album, but really the only flaw holding it back is the length of some tracks.
  45. cathalf.
    Jan 24, 2009
    10
    Awesome album, makes some of the most original hip hop albums look unoriginal!
  46. macb
    Oct 6, 2009
    10
    Incredible originality and flow - nothing else like it in this genre. Doom is the master of low-fi indie hip-hop and this collection is a 7-course meal of listening pleasure. If you've come here for pop rap or auto-tune, look elsewhere - you are not worthy.
  47. TJ
    Aug 9, 2009
    10
    I've referred to this as my favorite album of all time in many, many occasions, and I still fully back that comment. Every single track is mindblowing.
  48. BillyH
    Nov 11, 2006
    10
    Reading all the bad reviews here clearly shows that this album is for people with an love of hip hop and wider music in general. Some people drink Teachers, other choose a single malt.
  49. HansE
    Oct 18, 2006
    10
    This was the first rap album I ever owned and it has never gotten old. It puts me in a mood that no other cd possibly can. The review that Blender gives is so far off from what this cd is. Nothing punk-rock about it. Just fucking amazing
  50. Blak000K
    Dec 10, 2007
    10
    A classic album. This is one of my favorite hip-hop albums of all time. The CD is filled with great songs, and even greater beats. Doom can sound like he's rambling (as he often does), but his songs usually have a profound (or at least meaningful) message. If you're into jazzy style hip-hop, then this CD might be worth looking into.
  51. BeerRun
    Apr 17, 2007
    9
    Cool Clean sound, i am not usually a rap listener, but i would definitely recommend this album to all my rock and metal listening friends!
  52. NikolaiR
    May 9, 2007
    10
    WOW. this is weird yet entertaining
  53. MarcianoP
    May 9, 2007
    10
    I love this
  54. JimmyC.
    Jul 15, 2007
    10
    God, there are so many white people on this forum.
  55. JOHNW.
    Jul 16, 2007
    10
    BRILLIANT.
  56. HexumS
    Jul 18, 2007
    8
    This album is pretty good, but check out a different and better album by this guy! The only thing about this other album is the subject matter is mostly about Aldult Swim. Danger Doom - The Mouse and the Mask.
  57. Lukas
    Jan 17, 2008
    10
    Utterly unique, thick bass lines, fantastic jazz samples and the greatest rapper of all time to boot, any of you fools that gave this a bad review have no taste and are the reason most hip hop is crap nowadays.
  58. KrishB
    Jan 25, 2008
    10
    DOOM + MADLIB = Greatest Combination EVER!!!
  59. BrandonS
    Apr 5, 2008
    8
    Its a great album but i wouldnt give it a straight 10.
  60. Daro
    Jul 17, 2008
    10
    Pure genius.
  61. WesM.
    Sep 4, 2008
    10
    I admit, this took a LOT of listens for me to get into, and I only finally got into after listening to the excellent Mouse and the Mask -- reinvigorated my interest in hip-hop -- highly recommended!
  62. Taeros
    Jan 21, 2009
    0
    What detached drivel! I saw the high ratings and I thought wow! - finally rap/hip-hop that must have substance---wrong!!! The usual meandering, meaningless rhymes. Really! Elementary schoolyard stuff. Just because you have two words that rhyme does not mean that you should use them together, much less think that they make for a cogent, clear thought. Stupid!! And not in the good way!
  63. ThisIsAwfulMusicThisMusicSucks
    Aug 30, 2009
    0
    This was the worst thing I ever listened to.
  64. JeremyE
    Sep 14, 2009
    1
    In reality, this album deserves a 7, but the score is way too high right now, so I'm giving it a 1 to drop the score a little. This is one of the most overrated albums ever. The production is good, but DOOM spends most of the album talking about NONSENSE! It bugs me when people rate this so highly, because it means that they will agree with anything that seems abstract or not In reality, this album deserves a 7, but the score is way too high right now, so I'm giving it a 1 to drop the score a little. This is one of the most overrated albums ever. The production is good, but DOOM spends most of the album talking about NONSENSE! It bugs me when people rate this so highly, because it means that they will agree with anything that seems abstract or not mainstream. People have to realize that the most important part of a rap album is the lyrics. And the lyrics to this album or completely pointless. Other than Fancy Clown, there isn't a single song on the album that has a coherent message (anyone who disagrees, feel free to prove me wrong). It doesn't matter if DOOM knows how to rhyme. He doesn't put his talent to good use. Do you guys really think that: "More cheese than Doritos Cheetos or Fritos" is a brilliant line? Final Verdict: This album isn't worth the full listen. Just pick up these songs: Raid, Fancy Clown, and Supervillain Theme (instrumental). They're really the only ones worth listening to, the rest is crap.… Expand
  65. NickD.
    Mar 25, 2008
    9
    A masterpiece; at turns amusing, threatening and even downright psychopathic. Just for the record, anyone who - like Eric Y - refers to this as "rap" doesn't know of what they speak and should get back to their Fifty Cent record collection.
  66. TericD
    Nov 29, 2006
    10
    This is a an independent classic for ages to come! I was not a common Doom fan until I listened to this CD. Madlib is one of the best underground producers of all times. This was a big breath of fresh air to Hip Hop!
  67. dza360
    Aug 12, 2010
    10
    I have to respond to JeremyE's review. Look just because you can't understand the lyrics doesn't mean they aren't saying anything or have no meaning. I can't expect you to know what you don't know, but if you pay attention there is a lot of fascinatingly deep lyrics here. Try not to look at the world with such a literal view point. The lyrics on this album are abstract and take time toI have to respond to JeremyE's review. Look just because you can't understand the lyrics doesn't mean they aren't saying anything or have no meaning. I can't expect you to know what you don't know, but if you pay attention there is a lot of fascinatingly deep lyrics here. Try not to look at the world with such a literal view point. The lyrics on this album are abstract and take time to grasp. There are plenty of fine artists out there that say very literal things in their raps, go find them and leave what you don't understand alone.… Expand
  68. commanderinKEEF
    Aug 19, 2010
    10
    This is one of very few albums in the rap world where I can jam to the entire album without skipping a song. Doom, being probably my personal favorite rapper, does some of his best work on this album. I heard this album being my first Madlib experience, and I was wowed. Most people don't appreciate the rap DOOM spits, but if you follow along to each spoken word, Doom is probably one ofThis is one of very few albums in the rap world where I can jam to the entire album without skipping a song. Doom, being probably my personal favorite rapper, does some of his best work on this album. I heard this album being my first Madlib experience, and I was wowed. Most people don't appreciate the rap DOOM spits, but if you follow along to each spoken word, Doom is probably one of the top ten most talented MC's of the world. Listen to this, this is BANGIN!… Expand
  69. FuadKyoto
    Nov 18, 2010
    9
    Truly the best hip-hop album ever made. Can you even imagine the amount of work they've put in to pick the samples? These weren't produced in no studio or whatever, these were hand-picked from a ceiling-high stack of vinyl.

    Kudos to them. Their efforts certainly have not been in vain.
  70. Lariat
    Jan 24, 2011
    10
    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 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 aSome 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
  71. ManWhoCritiques
    Apr 27, 2011
    10
    This album took me for a long ride and on the way explained what was wrong with mainstream rap and how the glory days are long gone. the production from Madlib were topped with a combination of lyrics that were just as strange but incredibly artistic from the undergrounds most treasured lyricst MF DOOM. Losg story short, it just matched perfectly. The unorthodox flow and the mysteriousThis album took me for a long ride and on the way explained what was wrong with mainstream rap and how the glory days are long gone. the production from Madlib were topped with a combination of lyrics that were just as strange but incredibly artistic from the undergrounds most treasured lyricst MF DOOM. Losg story short, it just matched perfectly. The unorthodox flow and the mysterious melodies put my brain into pondering mode and concluded that anything unseen by the public could easily be the best thing around. Hip hop whould be briefly revived by this album and still carrys a strong position as the best hip hop album of its decade.… Expand
  72. jimrgray86
    Jul 19, 2011
    10
    The best underground album of all-time. The entire album flows from beginning to end; a sequel is needed ASAP. No hooks because none are necessary when an MC as skilled as this handles the microphone
  73. superturtle
    Jan 14, 2012
    10
    a simply mind-blowing record... DOOM lays down his signature twisted lyricism and flow over equally warped and perfectly crafted beats from the one and only Madlib. simply put, this is a landmark hip hop record. must own for all underground rap fans
  74. AndImObama
    Jun 21, 2012
    8
    The beats are mostly good. Some of them seem out of place. DOOM has good rhymes. The low ratings seem to be from children who are expecting "gangsta rap". This has very few themes regarding violence or sexuality. It's truly poetry, over nice sounds.
    Deduct one point for some weird beats, and another for some out of place silences from DOOM.
  75. mnoonan98
    Apr 7, 2016
    10
    This album is a n absolute masterpiece, by the far greatest hip hop album of all time. Nothing comes close not straight outta Compton, not enter the wu-tang and not even illmatic.
  76. SuperRap
    Apr 9, 2015
    10
    The production is crazy. The rhymes are ill. The flows are insane. This album is sonically so different from what you're used to as a hip-hop album from the 2000's album and yet in all it's strange ways it works so well. You will find yourself rewinding to hear DOOM drop some of the most 'out there' rhyme schemes on beats filled with obscurity unmatched. I've been listening to it for yearsThe production is crazy. The rhymes are ill. The flows are insane. This album is sonically so different from what you're used to as a hip-hop album from the 2000's album and yet in all it's strange ways it works so well. You will find yourself rewinding to hear DOOM drop some of the most 'out there' rhyme schemes on beats filled with obscurity unmatched. I've been listening to it for years and still do, from start to end without skipping.… Expand
  77. KekL0rd
    Apr 20, 2016
    10
    The scariest rhymer in the 2000's paired up with a trippy, unusual producer. A masterpiece that is to live for many years, which inspired many young rappers in the game.
  78. Randomn
    Dec 5, 2016
    10
    Truly a masterpiece, clever usage of words, witty remarks and punchlines. This can be a fuel to write poetry that features the influences that Madvillainy gave to us.
  79. Tallles
    Jan 17, 2018
    10
    Definitely one of the best rap albums in the 2000s,where lyrics are never outdated,and songs that will always be remembered as something groundbreaking.
    Masterpiece.
  80. Gindini
    Apr 6, 2018
    7
    Great background music, I just don't find it interesting enough to listen to from beginning to end. The beats are detailed and impressively made, with lots of fantastic samples. But MF Doom is not an interesting enough MC for this to be considered one of the best rap albums of all time. His voice sounds too boring, and even though technically, with his rhymes and style he's brilliant, hisGreat background music, I just don't find it interesting enough to listen to from beginning to end. The beats are detailed and impressively made, with lots of fantastic samples. But MF Doom is not an interesting enough MC for this to be considered one of the best rap albums of all time. His voice sounds too boring, and even though technically, with his rhymes and style he's brilliant, his voice puts me to sleep. Thankfully Madlib wakes me back up.… Expand
  81. SpingleCritic
    May 12, 2019
    10
    One of the best albums of all time, Incredible rhyming scheme and great samples
  82. PrinceOfNigeria
    Nov 15, 2018
    10
    Possibly the best album of past 30 years. It is one of the only albums that actually survived the test of time and I would believe it if someone said that the album was made this year
  83. KindYoungMan
    Dec 31, 2020
    10
    A seminal hip-hop album. The perfect mix of wordplay and gritty production.

    Long live DOOM
  84. NoahPro
    Jul 22, 2019
    10
    Truly one of the greatest rap albums of all time. Madlib's production is top notch with great uses of sampling and a really nice vintage feel on the beats. DOOM's flow and rhymes are both clever and retrospective while still sticking to the super-villain character he plays throughout his albums. Overall, this album remains an example for what a good collaborative project should be with itsTruly one of the greatest rap albums of all time. Madlib's production is top notch with great uses of sampling and a really nice vintage feel on the beats. DOOM's flow and rhymes are both clever and retrospective while still sticking to the super-villain character he plays throughout his albums. Overall, this album remains an example for what a good collaborative project should be with its stellar lyrics and instrumentals.… Expand
  85. neptunez69
    Sep 25, 2020
    10
    It's **** amazing. One of the best rap albums of all time. If you have not listened to it yet, I highly recommend you do.
  86. ciaran1
    Nov 15, 2020
    10
    One of the greatest hiphop albums ever, madlibs beats are otherworldly and DOOM spits endless flows over them. 10/10
  87. Enigma33
    Apr 3, 2021
    9
    One of the best rap albums ever made. The lyricism and production is amazing.
  88. blitzyPerry
    May 3, 2022
    10
    First of this is Madlib's craziest and best samplings and beats, and MF Dooms Lyrics and Rapping goes hard here and the features are awesome.
  89. Nannuk
    Jun 27, 2021
    10
    With the versatile use of beautiful samples from jazz souo and r&b and the character of a billion an already existing billion portrays this was not only amazing to listen to but the backstop was out of this world, alongside everything mf doom portrays madvillian form start to finish even in the cover art designed to scare the general public which did exactly that. Mf doom came in like noWith the versatile use of beautiful samples from jazz souo and r&b and the character of a billion an already existing billion portrays this was not only amazing to listen to but the backstop was out of this world, alongside everything mf doom portrays madvillian form start to finish even in the cover art designed to scare the general public which did exactly that. Mf doom came in like no other with his Shakespeare like rhyme schemes and incredible story telling capability this was by far his best yet. We can never leave madlib unmentioned, there is not much to say rather than he was a real master producing everything in this album, a true mastering genius arguably the best produced album of all time, mastered to perfection, on my opinion; greatest hip hop album of all time.… Expand
  90. TheComments
    Jul 2, 2021
    10
    With Madlib’s impeccable beat production like in "Raid" and "All Caps" combined with MF Doom’s witty free-associative lyrics like in "Figaro" and "Rhinestone Cowboy", Madvillainy is hip-hop gem that has broken down the genre to it’s purist form. Since 2004, it has become one of the most influential Hip-Hop records of all time by influencing the likes of Tyler, The Creator, Earl Sweatshirt,With Madlib’s impeccable beat production like in "Raid" and "All Caps" combined with MF Doom’s witty free-associative lyrics like in "Figaro" and "Rhinestone Cowboy", Madvillainy is hip-hop gem that has broken down the genre to it’s purist form. Since 2004, it has become one of the most influential Hip-Hop records of all time by influencing the likes of Tyler, The Creator, Earl Sweatshirt, Joey Bada$$, producer Flying Lotus and Radiohead’s Thom Yorke.… Expand
  91. Fox21__
    Jun 18, 2023
    9
    Really Really Really Really Really Really Really Really Really Really Really Really Really Really good
  92. DaRocksolid
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Easily my favorite album of all time and it will probably never change. There is no album out there that conveys the senses quite like this one, making you feel like you have been right there with the villains the whole time. RIP MF DOOM ALL CAPS BABY!!
  93. ALLC4PS
    Oct 4, 2022
    10
    Madvillainy is not simply a rap album, all the references that doom puts in the songs are genius, doom is sorely missed. ALL CAPS!
  94. jw0ef
    Oct 13, 2022
    10
    my favorite album of all time, favorite songs are accordion, meat grinder, raid, curls, money folder, operation livesaver, Figaro, fancy clown, and all caps. this album is a masterpiece, never a boring moment and there are no songs less than a 9/10, madlib and DOOM really hit it out of the park
  95. JAMBO0N
    May 22, 2023
    10
    This album grew on me so much that it's top 5 all-time for me—an absolute masterclass in beat making by Madlib and fluid rapping by DOOM.
  96. Lincuo
    May 28, 2023
    10
    A masterpiece.
    From the production to the beautiful, complex and interesting rhymes. One of the greatest hip hop albums of all time a must listen.
  97. Adu
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    This album is a masterpiece. MF DOOM and madlib's style of rap and producing mesh so beautifully that it brings tears to my eyes. All Caps is the greatest song to ever grace planet Earth. Look up a youtube video of the samples needed to produce the beat of the song, and you will appreciate this album just as much as it should be.
  98. Daniel04
    Jul 4, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's an great albume for the first time u listen to mf doom it's great like all caps and meat grinder and even figaro… Expand
  99. Lavt
    Jul 19, 2023
    10
    What can i say,an absolute masterpiece,this what happens when 2 musical geniuses work together.
    10/10
  100. Opunkillyhan
    Jul 19, 2023
    10
    The best album ever, This is MF DOOM, one the best rappers all of the time
    Seila talvez escrevi tudo errado gringo é tudo bicho burro mesmo
next
Page:

Awards & Rankings

3
#3 Best Album of 2004
7
#7 Most Discussed Album of 2004
7
#7 Most Shared Album of 2004

Critic Reviews

All reviews »
Metascore
93

Universal acclaim - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. Tiny Mix Tapes
    90
    A dizzying synergy of heavy brains and chemistry, culminating in blissfully fun, irreverent, and engaging brand of record-making magic.
    Read full review
  2. Mojo
    90
    The wily creativity on display here is astonishing. [Jun 2004, p.114]
  3. Austin Chronicle
    89
    Not only does it capture the unstructured verse of a masked maniac within a sheer net of plausibility, it parades his inner dementia among instrumental adornments of the highest order.
    Read full review
See all critic reviews »