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Madvillainy
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Metascore
93

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8.9

Universal acclaim- based on 838 Ratings

  • Summary: 'Madvillainy' is a collaboration between rapper MF Doom and producer Madlib.

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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... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. The A.V. Club
    100
    Like both artists' most transcendent work, Madvillainy retains its mystery and wonder after dozens of listens.
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  2. Alternative Press
    100
    All invention and no indulgence. [Jun 2004, p.110]
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  3. Village Voice (Consumer Guide)
    91
    A glorious phantasmagoria of flow.
  4. Splendid
    90
    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.
  5. AllMusic
    90
    Madvillainy's strength lies in its mix between seemingly obtuse beats, samples, MCing, and some straight-up hip-hop bumping.
  6. Filter
    88
    Raw, crunchy beats and ugly, monster flows delivered in a punk album format. [#9, p.110]
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  7. Blender
    70
    A torrid album that marries old-school rap aesthetics to punk-rock concision. [May 2004, p.127]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 185 out of 200
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 200
  3. Negative: 10 out of 200
  1. MichaelN
    Jan 17, 2005
    10
    This album is a stroke of GENIUS. If you are a hardcore Hip Hop head by this album. A combination of hard underground beats by MADLIB and This album is a stroke of GENIUS. If you are a hardcore Hip Hop head by this album. A combination of hard underground beats by MADLIB and slick lyrical flow by MF DOOM made this album 2004's best buy. Hip Hop Classic.… Expand
  2. 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 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.… Collapse
  4. 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 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.… Expand
  5. 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
  6. 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.
  7. Diego_19
    Jan 31, 2023
    9
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  8. BubbaHick
    Jan 7, 2006
    0
    This album suck how dare you people vote 10 for this piece of SH** album.

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Awards & Rankings

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