MM..Food
by MF Doom
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8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 166 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 154 out of 166
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 166
  3. Negative: 9 out of 166

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  1. DaVintchi
    Aug 30, 2013
    10
    One of the best and most unique hip hop albums in the whole history. He has a unique flow, really good beat selection, and amazing, unrepeatable lyrics. MF DOOM and his album are definitely in my top 10 list of all time.
  2. tresstacks
    Oct 5, 2011
    10
    mm..Food. is classic MF Doom his sample are great and his flow is sick. Doom has my respect. props to Angelika in guinness i dont know where Doom found her but damn
  3. Faugustas
    May 1, 2021
    10
    Now this is a certified hood classic. I actually enjoy this more than Madvillainy.
  4. bobbys
    Feb 18, 2006
    10
    doom is awesome i like his deep voice he seems to be that genuine rapper u look for in rap music
  5. BMoney
    Feb 22, 2006
    10
    i luv MF Doom...no i'm not gay...not that there's any shame in the flame..but if i were..i'd do MF Doom :) ...oh, and i've heard pot holders in a few tracks, yes...i'm stupid, but what does that mean?
  6. devestatingdooom
    Feb 17, 2005
    2
    Entering the new installment of Doom and i felt instantly irritated. Honestly, who wasn't waiting for that intro to end!.. And why should I have to FFW. past it! That's the danger of long intro yeh?? If you claim to be bouncing to this...If you really think the lyrics are the bomb.. you definately need to read more! Poorly executed rhymes and awkward production left me reaallly hungry..
  7. Deepintention
    Jul 6, 2005
    10
    anyone who doesnt like this hasnt listened to it enough or has without an adequately opened mind, dont judge what you dont understand...
  8. MechaG
    Feb 25, 2005
    8
    This, much like all of Dumile's other work is outstanding. Though, Operation Doomsday is better, this album is definitely superior to the overrated Madvillain Album. Megallah is mistaken if he thinks this is a weak album. Spin it again, dun, please. It took me a while to get into this album, but it is without a doubt quality.To "Devestating Doom", you say we need to read more if we This, much like all of Dumile's other work is outstanding. Though, Operation Doomsday is better, this album is definitely superior to the overrated Madvillain Album. Megallah is mistaken if he thinks this is a weak album. Spin it again, dun, please. It took me a while to get into this album, but it is without a doubt quality.To "Devestating Doom", you say we need to read more if we think the lyrics are hot on this album? You may have to read more, homie....the word is "Devastating". Also, You, with all due respect, must be a johnny come lately if you think poorly executed rhymes and ackward beats appear on this album. One thing DOOM is definitely not is ackward in any way! To the both of you and anyone who doubts "Mic Fiend DOOM", give this album another try and culture yourself a bit more before judging, "Devestating". Doom uses a lot of "slang" on this album, specifically prison slang and double entandres. Dont take DOOM at face value, read into his rhymes and you will become enlightened! PEACE… Expand
  9. BG
    Jun 18, 2005
    9
    I think you need to twist one up before you realize the level of this album. Go cop some K-bizzle and put it in your own little pot holders before slanderizing M.F. Doom's work. He has been around for quit a while and still hasen't rhymed about his 22 spinners which is a lot better than mainstream seams to be doing these days. His lyrics are unique to this genere and should be I think you need to twist one up before you realize the level of this album. Go cop some K-bizzle and put it in your own little pot holders before slanderizing M.F. Doom's work. He has been around for quit a while and still hasen't rhymed about his 22 spinners which is a lot better than mainstream seams to be doing these days. His lyrics are unique to this genere and should be respected as such.… Expand
  10. Jeromen.r.g.sus
    Jun 23, 2006
    9
    Here in Holland everybody listens to the same 'ol commercial crapheap who r all "on top o tha game'. I'm glad that there are still rappers like doom who don't rhyme about all the superviscial stuff like "rollin on 22"" and all that type of shit. Doom made it overseazz and for an underground rapper that's some big shit..
  11. NormanB
    Jan 25, 2005
    10
    I think MF Doom's album is the best I've heard in a long time. As far as I'm concerned he is one of the few that still represents the true essence of what hip-hop is all about: raw, rugged, and still with that hungry artist in the basement feel. Plus I'm a child of the 70's, so I'm digging the samples he uses from the old Marvel and Filmation cartoons. As a I think MF Doom's album is the best I've heard in a long time. As far as I'm concerned he is one of the few that still represents the true essence of what hip-hop is all about: raw, rugged, and still with that hungry artist in the basement feel. Plus I'm a child of the 70's, so I'm digging the samples he uses from the old Marvel and Filmation cartoons. As a matter of fact I am listening to track 3 while I'm typing this review.… Expand
  12. Megallah
    Jan 25, 2005
    6
    this is a shame, that all these new fans of doom are so impressed. surely this is a younger crowd. he is capable of so much more than this. i worked at subverse when doom was still there from the doomsday re-release and if you had any idea what level of talent you were dealing with you would see what a sad showing this project is for doom, and how it reveals that he's just making this is a shame, that all these new fans of doom are so impressed. surely this is a younger crowd. he is capable of so much more than this. i worked at subverse when doom was still there from the doomsday re-release and if you had any idea what level of talent you were dealing with you would see what a sad showing this project is for doom, and how it reveals that he's just making money off the kiddies. recycled beats, only almost top notch rhymes, too much filler. in my humble opinion, his best work was the original viktor. that project was the true essence of doom. not shouldering weak guests (vv2), trying to have friends shine who don't deserve a mic (geedorah), putting together lackluster beats bordering on hysterically bad (food, many of the herbs series). doomsday was a beautiful foray into his mind, and vaudeville took it to the next level. this is a lazy, half ass effort with good timing for the college crowd who needs to feel down with the 'underground', a phenomenon that died back in the late 90's.… Expand
  13. KINGMENELIK
    Jan 31, 2005
    9
    In my personal opinion this is the best doom album yet!! MF DOOM is the most versatile mc out and if he decided to hit mainstream it would be by storm!! every track is classic!! the only set back was MR. FANTASTIK.That's why i gave it a nine.
  14. HugoM
    Apr 17, 2005
    6
    Mecha Godzilla is partly right, there's mopre to doom then hard 2 follow beats. Thoug i feel dumile's right. Lots of microwaveable leftovers on this album. Im only 15, im a pretty new MF DOOM fan, i heard both VV2 and madvillain, and I feel MF DOOM could have done a lot better. One of the problems I think, is MF DOOMS vocals not blending in with the beat. It looked like two Mecha Godzilla is partly right, there's mopre to doom then hard 2 follow beats. Thoug i feel dumile's right. Lots of microwaveable leftovers on this album. Im only 15, im a pretty new MF DOOM fan, i heard both VV2 and madvillain, and I feel MF DOOM could have done a lot better. One of the problems I think, is MF DOOMS vocals not blending in with the beat. It looked like two records were playing at the same time, especially for mr fantastiks flow. Anyway, i hope MF will notice his fans beahavior regarding the album. Untill then, remember all caps when you spell the mans name. PS, i hope hes gonna release a non istrumental version of the album.… Expand
  15. RichieL
    Apr 20, 2005
    8
    Typical stuff from DOOM, very very good
  16. SSalonga
    Aug 23, 2005
    9
    Excellent Album.
  17. ToddS
    Nov 17, 2004
    6
    Unfortunately this album just didn't live up to my expectations. I was disappointed to hear that some of the beats were recycled from his special herbs projects. There were also too many instrumentals. I bought the album to hear Doom flow, if I wanted to hear instrumentals, I would have bought his special herbs cds. MM...Food is not a bad album, I just think Doom is capable of bigger Unfortunately this album just didn't live up to my expectations. I was disappointed to hear that some of the beats were recycled from his special herbs projects. There were also too many instrumentals. I bought the album to hear Doom flow, if I wanted to hear instrumentals, I would have bought his special herbs cds. MM...Food is not a bad album, I just think Doom is capable of bigger and better things.… Expand
  18. DareA
    Nov 23, 2004
    9
    The Lyrics are good....The music is good...the instrumentals are all the right places....would be a 10 but what would i rate the Madvillainy which i believed was better....my cd player is making adjustments from commercial to underground stuff! and its loving it!
  19. ViktorVaughn
    Dec 13, 2004
    10
    Those that can't see the genious of the Villain are simply dumb, deaf and blind.
  20. PaulS
    Nov 19, 2004
    9
    It took me a little while to start appreciating this mf doom release and I was a little disappointed. But then, one day, it just clicked and won't leave my cd player
  21. TM
    Nov 19, 2004
    8
    not his best but still better than most!
  22. ChanceR
    Nov 28, 2004
    8
    Not as vital as Doom's work on Madvillian, but a worthy addition to the Doom mythology.
  23. relaxsm
    Apr 26, 2012
    10
    DOOM's best next to Madvillainy, everything on here is top notch. The goofy beats are at the same time hilarious and incredibly well executed. All of the samples are well thought out and hilarious as well. DOOM's lyrics are strong as ever, though definitely not his strongest. One of my personal favorites, I come back to this album frequently.
  24. Andremax
    Jul 12, 2018
    8
    It's not any Madvilliany, but brings great MF Doom songs elements, like tasteful flow, intelligent rhymes with many game of words, a-lot-of-textures beats and creativity.
  25. FruitJuice
    Jul 19, 2017
    9
    great album........................................................................................................................................................................
  26. Atum_
    Jul 16, 2020
    9
    Doom really had a year in 2004, this in addition to Madvillainy... both amazing projects. I loved the concept of this album, where every song title ties in to some sort of food item, and all the food puns in the tracks, especially in "Beef Rap". Great album, great writing, puns, deliveries, skits that actually were interesting, although there is a lot, and great production.
    Favorite    Doom really had a year in 2004, this in addition to Madvillainy... both amazing projects. I loved the concept of this album, where every song title ties in to some sort of food item, and all the food puns in the tracks, especially in "Beef Rap". Great album, great writing, puns, deliveries, skits that actually were interesting, although there is a lot, and great production.
    Favorite Tracks: Beef Rap, Rapp Snitch, One Beer    … Expand
  27. chiccoequina
    Mar 3, 2020
    10
    great stuff.

    Living off borrowed time, the clock tick faster That'd be the hour they knock the slick blaster Dick Dastardly and Muttley with sick laughter A gun fight and they come to cut the mixmaster I-C-E cold, nice to be old Y2G stee twice to threefold He sold scrolls, lo and behold Know who's the illest ever like the greatest story told Keep your glory, gold and glitter    great stuff.

    Living off borrowed time, the clock tick faster
    That'd be the hour they knock the slick blaster
    Dick Dastardly and Muttley with sick laughter
    A gun fight and they come to cut the mixmaster
    I-C-E cold, nice to be old
    Y2G stee twice to threefold
    He sold scrolls, lo and behold
    Know who's the illest ever like the greatest story told
    Keep your glory, gold and glitter
    For half, half of his **** take him out the picture
    The other half is rich and it don't mean ****
    Villain: a mixture between both with a twist of liquor
    Chase it with more beer, taste it like truth or dare
    When he have the mic, it's like the place get like: "Aw yeah!"
    It's like they know what's 'bout to happen
    Just keep ya eye out, like "Aye, aye captain"
    Is he still a fly guy clapping if nobody ain't hear it
    And can they testify from inner spirit
    In living, the true gods
    Giving y'all nothing but the lick like two broads
    Got more lyrics than the church got "Ooh Lords"
    And he hold the mic and your attention like two swords
    Either that or either one with two blades on it
    Hey you, don't touch the mic like it's AIDS on it
    It's like the end to the means
    **** type of message that sends to the fiends
    That's why he brings his own needles
    And get more cheese than Doritos, Cheetos or Fritos
    Slip like Freudian
    Your first and last step to playing yourself like accordion

    [Outro]
    When he at the mic you don't go next
    Leaving **** cats like why hoes need Kotex
    Exercise index, won't need Bowflex
    And won't take the one with no skinny legs like Joe Tex    … Expand
  28. BaileyJ
    Nov 15, 2020
    8
    A classic without a doubt. And one of the most unique albums of all time. Unfortunately don't put this as high on a pedestal as others though. Has a really strong start from Beef Rapp to Deep Fried Friendz. But then we get to Poo-Putt platter and it really takes a nosedive. If he integrated these skits into the tracks themselves i wouldn't have a problem with it, but from Poo-Putt toA classic without a doubt. And one of the most unique albums of all time. Unfortunately don't put this as high on a pedestal as others though. Has a really strong start from Beef Rapp to Deep Fried Friendz. But then we get to Poo-Putt platter and it really takes a nosedive. If he integrated these skits into the tracks themselves i wouldn't have a problem with it, but from Poo-Putt to Gumbo, it's skits with pretty unappealing beats over them. Luckily with Fig Leaf it picks up and the rest of the album is great.

    But of course can't ignore the splendid lyricism DOOM is known for. It's all over this album and as always it never fails to impress me. Most beats on here and excellent with most being made by Metal Fingers himself. The use of samples as always is really satisfying. Features on here are all great as well, you can never go wrong with a Count Bass. D or Mr. Fantastik feature.

    Overall, really great album. A classic for sure and a great introduction for people who want to get into MF DOOM.    … Expand
  29. GreaseSack
    Jun 17, 2021
    9
    You can't beat a man,
    That battles with his mask every day
    - MF Tzu
    - Confucius
  30. Thonyo
    Jan 6, 2023
    9
    Ao mesmo tempo que esse álbum tem essa peculiaridade de ser focado em trocadilhos de comida, ele é muito bem feito, especialmente na produção e melodias que são completamente viciantes, os samples são muito bons e criativos, mostra o auge da genialidade musical de MF DOOM.
  31. Benhasbigballs
    Oct 24, 2022
    9
    Some of DOOM's best work on display here, top tier lyricism and some really catchy tracks, in comparison to what is considered his best work, "Madvillainy", it probably has higher highs, but lacks in the consistent brilliance of its predecessor. Still absolute gold, though.
  32. POTATOBBXC
    Apr 28, 2022
    9
    one of the iconic albums in the hip hop music
    the mix with the old school and new school is just really good
    its a masterpiece
    absolutely 9/10
  33. Slinkk
    Apr 13, 2022
    10
    this album is in my opinion one of the best albums released to this date, incredible rhyme schemes along with incredible beats/instrumentals to back it. in general an overall masterpiece
  34. JamesJennings
    Jun 2, 2022
    10
    Peak music. While not the most impressive or flashy or whatever, it's just so fun to listen to. There's just something magical in DOOM's music that you just can't find anywhere else. One of my favorites of all time.

    There's only one beer left Rappers screaming all in our ears like we're deaf Tempt me, do a number on the label Eat up all they emcees and drink 'em under the table    Peak music. While not the most impressive or flashy or whatever, it's just so fun to listen to. There's just something magical in DOOM's music that you just can't find anywhere else. One of my favorites of all time.

    There's only one beer left
    Rappers screaming all in our ears like we're deaf
    Tempt me, do a number on the label
    Eat up all they emcees and drink 'em under the table
    Like, "It's on me, put it on my tab, kid"
    However you get there, foot it, cab it, iron horse it
    You're leaving on your face, forfeit
    I crush the mic, hold it like the heat, he might toss it
    Told him tell 'em they stole it, he told her he lost it
    She told him, "Get off it", and a bunch of other more ****
    Getting money, DT's be getting no new leads
    It's like he eating watermelon, stay spitting new seeds
    It's the weed, give me some of what he drooping off
    Soon as he wake up, choking like it was whooping cough
    They group been soft
    First hour at the open bar and they're trooping off
    He went to go laugh and get some head by the side road
    She asked him autograph her derriere, it read
    "To Wide Load, this yard bird taste like fried toad turd
    Love, Villain"
    Take pride in code words
    Crooked eye, mold, nerd geek with a cold heart
    Probably still be speaking in rhymes as an old fart
    Study how to eat to die by the pizza guy
    No, he's not too fly to skeet in a skeezer eye
    And squeeze her thigh, maybe give her curves a feel
    The same way she feel it when he flow with nerves of steel
    They call the super when they need their back, uh, plumbing fixed
    "How there's only one left? The pack comes in six!
    Whatever happened to two and three?"
    A herb tried to slide with four and five
    And got caught like, "What you doing, G?
    Don't make 'em have to get cutting like truancy
    Matter of fact, not for nothing, right now, you and me!"
    Looser than a pair of Adidas
    I hope you brought your spare tweeters
    MCs sound like cheerleaders
    Rapping and dancing like Red Head Kingpin
    DOOM came to do the thing again, no matter who be blingin'
    He do it for the smelly hubbies
    Seeds know what time it is like it's time for Teletubbies
    Few can do it, even fewer can sell it
    Take it from the dude who wear a mask like a 'tarded helmet
    He plots shows like robberies
    In and out, one, two, three, no bodies, please
    Run the cash and you won't get a wet sweatshirt
    The mic is the shotty, nobody move, nobody get hurt
    Bring heat like the boy done gone to war
    He came in the door, and "Everybody on the floor!" A whole string of jobs like we on tour Every night on the score, coming to your corner store    … Expand
  35. SuperbaDMIke
    Jun 15, 2022
    8
    I love this album and it's guest and samples in this album but doesn't top past and future albums.
  36. coywow
    Apr 16, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. a full on masterpiece from one of my favorite artists.
    his best album imo.
    Standout tracks : Hoe cakes, One Beer, Rapp Snitch Knishes, and Vomitspit.    … Expand
  37. filesp
    Nov 29, 2022
    10
    One of the most unique albums in rap, with the best samples and lyrics. This album inspired and still will inspire a lot of big rap artists
  38. Pewpskii
    Jan 26, 2023
    9
    On of DOOM's most memorable albums, MM...FOOD has great beats and lyrical wizardry that puts it into the upper echelon of DOOM's albums.
  39. Diego_19
    Jan 31, 2023
    8
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  40. Cbt69
    Jun 6, 2023
    10
    The Greatest Album of All time no doubt. Some say Madvillany is better, but I disagree. The Masterpieces like One Beer, Rap snitches Kinishes, Hoe Cakes, Beef rap and Potholderz are all in one Album. I don‘t dislike a single song from the Album. It is just Peak. Perfection.

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#64 Best Album of 2004
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#48 Most Discussed Album of 2004
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#6 Most Shared Album of 2004

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81

Universal acclaim - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. Pitchfork
    75
    If Mm..Food? feels merely good or somewhat inconsequential, it's because it is that way by design.
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  2. Delusions of Adequacy
    70
    In the end, most of the songs on MM..Food? are of typical Doom quality (for the uninitiated, that means â??excellentâ?), but the album is severely bogged down both by a few duds and by a trio of interludes in the middle of the album.
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  3. cokemachineglow
    68
    Half of the fun with Dumile has always been the unexpected, ridiculous sampling and the storyline he develops around it. MMâ?¦Food seems unable to capture this element. Doom manages to drop a few great songs, but as an album, MMâ?¦Food falls flat.
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