Venomous Villain [VV:2]
by Viktor Vaughn
User Score
8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 13 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13

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  1. RandallW
    Dec 1, 2004
    9
    I can't believe that Doom can continually drop some of the hottest albums in this genre. Tracks like Doper Skiller with Kool Keith and Bloody Chain with Poison Pen are classic Doom or Viktor tracks. I love this. Keep it coming.
  2. RanP
    Aug 16, 2004
    9
    This is a great follow up to Vik's last CD. Awesome electronic sounding hip hop beats that aren't too clean and still have a gritty vibe. Of course Doom rips raw rhymes and the guest emcees are a nice touch.
  3. LawrenceP
    Aug 17, 2004
    7
    Average for this guy. His first is a near classic.
  4. AnthonyS
    Aug 28, 2004
    10
    This album is the epitome of what Doom is all about. Solid lyrical delivery over dark and intricate beat production. I think this is a great release and especially enjoyed hearing Kool Keith on this CD.
  5. Screwface
    Aug 29, 2004
    9
    Great compact disc. Not too many skits or long to lose your attention. Besides the Doper Skiller with Doom and Keith, Bloody Chain featuring Poison Pen (legendary battle emcee) is nice.
  6. RayV
    Aug 24, 2004
    9
    Excellent mix of raw rhymes, electronic future sounds and solid hip hop. One of the best albums I've bought this year.
  7. montanas
    May 24, 2005
    10
    amazing!!
  8. BIGMAN22
    Feb 16, 2016
    10
    this was a pretty awesome album by doom. the track with Kool Keith was pretty awesome. same with the track with poison pen. dope production and excellent lyricism is top notch as well. this is another classic by MF Doom.

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#64 Most Shared Album of 2004

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
71

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Village Voice
    60
    VV:2 does have a bit of a for-hire feel.
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  2. Pitchfork
    69
    The disc feels more like an Insomniac Records sampler featuring Viktor Vaughn than a proper Vaughn release.
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  3. Lost At Sea
    80
    Raw beats, sick rhymes, nothing obvious or tired.
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