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81

Universal acclaim - based on 22 Critic Reviews What's this?

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8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 166 Ratings

  • Summary: MF Doom drops his first solo record (under the MF Doom name) since 1999's 'Operation Doomsday.'
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. Contains some of his most memorable moments to date.
  2. Mm.. Food? is a weird, amorphous album that somehow feels simultaneously dashed-off and like the culmination of everything Doom has been working toward his entire career.
  3. Entertainment Weekly
    83
    [Doom] flips countless edible metaphors over hard-hitting, jazzy beats while never devolving into pointless parody. [3 Dec 2004, p.87]
  4. He traverses the well-trodden avenues of gun and drug rap, reinterpreting redundant rhetoric into remarkable displays of comic genius, all while sticking firmly to a food motif.
  5. 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.
  6. When MF Doom takes the time to plot and scheme it, no idea is too outlandish, no beat too unorthodox, and much of MMâ?¦Food? is the work of a master chef cooking up some marvelous shit. However, masters get held to a higher standard.
  7. 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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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 36 out of 40
  2. Negative: 1 out of 40
  1. 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,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. Expand
  2. 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 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? Expand
  3. 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
  4. 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 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. Expand
  5. 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 songDoom 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
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  6. 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.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 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.
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  7. 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 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.. Expand

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