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Venomous Villain [VV:2]
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews What's this?

User Score
8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 13 Ratings

  • Summary: On of the many aliases of rapper Daniel Dumile (who is best known these days as the masked MF Doom), Viktor Vaughn is joined by a guests such as DJ Sure Shot and Kool Keith on this second release.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Lost At Sea
    80
    Raw beats, sick rhymes, nothing obvious or tired.
  2. Tiny Mix Tapes
    80
    While it is simply impossible to duplicate the raw power and energy of [Vaudeville Villian], the newly resurrected Viktor proffers a tolerable continuation of his street hustle and ice-cold thuggery.
  3. Dusted Magazine
    80
    There’s a remarkable continuity from track to track, and its obvious those contributing to Venomous Villain are long-time fans of Dumile’s work.
  4. Urb
    70
    He sounds darker and more menacing than ever. [Oct 2004, p.105]
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  5. No Ripcord
    70
    The tracks highlighting Vik are showstoppers as usual, and his dominate wordplay only reiterates why others should drop the mic when any of DOOM’s personas enter the booth.
  6. AllMusic
    70
    Too much roam and wander for some, but Doom-heads looking for the perfect downer couldn't ask for much more.
  7. Stylus Magazine
    50
    Sounds like a retreat.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. 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 productionthis 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.… Expand
  2. 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 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.… Expand
  4. montanas
    May 24, 2005
    10
    amazing!!
  5. 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 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.… Expand
  6. 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 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.… Expand
  7. 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.
  8. vikvondoom
    Aug 15, 2004
    5
    i've been a fan of the guy since Zev Love X days, and this is the first record of his with new material that feels like it was rushed i've been a fan of the guy since Zev Love X days, and this is the first record of his with new material that feels like it was rushed out for cash. In fact he admits as much in the first line of the song, "dub it off ya man, don't spend that 10 bucks, i did it for the advance, the back end sucks" … Expand

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