Madvillainy - Madvillain
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93 out of 100

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

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 20
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  1. Dusted Magazine
    100
    While every Ivy League dog kennel worker with a paycheck from Blender or Revolver may write dissertations about how Outkast re-invented pop music (and if we follow that logic) then Madvillain simply destroys the boundaries.
  2. Alternative Press
    100
    All invention and no indulgence. [Jun 2004, p.110]
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  3. 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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  4. Stylus Magazine
    80
    By trimming excess fat (read: R’n’B choruses), Madvilliany keeps a sense of spontaneity, cutting off unexpectedly and never allowing anything to get stale.

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  1. Positive: 105 out of 116
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 116
  3. Negative: 8 out of 116
  1. Trillmatic
    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.… Collapse
  2. HexumS
    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.… Expand
  3. AdamS
    5
    Madlib (the producer) is clearly talented, but Doom's raps need major work. He misses the beat. A lot. And his style is, well... static - it rarely adjusts to the feel of the song. Whether it's artistic expression or just a bad sense of rhythm, he makes it hard to nod your head.… Expand
  4. friendofman
    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.… Expand

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