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I heard an NPR "mixed bag" guest DJ episode with Thom Yorke of Radiohead. Someone suggested to him to check this album out because the lyrics were like Bob Dylan minus all of the folk. I would have said that it's just good rap with a comic book twist. The downtime between tracks has a feel of old timey / newsreel style reports about master villains. Very clever lyrics. A lot of jazz influence in the beats. This one's not something to shake it to, it's more cerebral.
This is really one of the most outstanding hip-hop albums I've ever had the pleasure of owning. It's so original and fresh that even the staunchest hip-hop haters might find interest in it. This is NOT gangsta rap. This is an album composed of track after track of powerful, stirring lyrics laid over beautifully arranged beats. Madlib's production skills combined with MF DOOM's masterful lyricism make this Madvillain pairing a clear winner. A definite must-have for any undergroud hip-hop head, or independant music afficionado.
Madvillain, a hip hop group consisting of MF DOOM (MC) and Madlib (producer), released this great album for the fans of true Hip Hop. Madvillainy was met with critical acclaim for its unique approach - short songs, obscure lyrics, few choruses and a sound which was generally unfriendly to commercial radio. This was directly opposite to the formulas of popular hip hop of the time. If you are looking for something different and you are tired of pop rap, pick this album up!
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