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Madvillainy (Parental Advisory),Madvillain

- Madvillainy (Parental Advisory)
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Madvillain
Released 2004

Accordian
01:58
52,086 plays

All Caps
02:10
51,461 plays

Raid
02:30
38,755 plays

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- 1
- The Illest Villains
- 01:55
- 20,590 plays

- 2
- Accordian
- 01:58
- 52,086 plays

- 3
- Meat Grinder
- 02:11
- 33,641 plays

- 4
- Bistro
- 01:07
- 22,726 plays

- 5
- Raid
- 02:30
- 38,755 plays

- 6
- America's Most Blunted
- 03:54
- 29,412 plays

- 7
- Sickfit
- 01:21
- 20,598 plays

- 8
- Rainbows
- 02:51
- 21,555 plays

- 9
- Curls
- 01:35
- 28,359 plays

- 10
- Do Not Fire!
- 00:52
- 16,558 plays

- 11
- Money Folder
- 03:02
- 25,307 plays

- 12
- Shadows Of Tomorrow
- 02:36
- 19,969 plays

- 13
- Operation Lifesaver AKA Mint Test
- 01:30
- 19,709 plays

- 14
- Figaro
- 02:25
- 27,935 plays

- 15
- Hardcore Hustle
- 01:21
- 17,243 plays

- 16
- Strange Ways
- 01:51
- 30,797 plays

- 17
- Fancy Clown
- 01:55
- 31,858 plays

- 18
- Eye
- 01:57
- 19,947 plays

- 19
- Supervillain Theme
- 00:52
- 17,208 plays

- 20
- All Caps
- 02:10
- 51,461 plays

- 21
- Great Day
- 02:16
- 23,240 plays

- 22
- Rhinestone Cowboy
- 03:59
- 29,692 plays

album review

Madvillainy represents the highly anticipated collaboration between Madlib and MF Doom. Recorded throughout 2003 -- a year which, between the two of them (under various aliases), saw more than eight releases featuring their work. When Madvillainy was released in March 2004 it became obvious that the best was saved for last as MF Doom's unpredictable lyrical style fits quite nicely within Madlib's unconventional beat orchestrations. Twenty-two short and blunted tracks bang out mythical stories of villains and urban (anti) heroes trying to make it through with their ganja and wits still intact -- each flows together in a comic book fashion sometimes segued with vignettes sampled from 1940s movies and broadcasts or left-field marjuana-toting skits. Madvillainy's strength lies in its mix between seemingly obtuse beats, samples, MCing, and some straight-up hip-hop bumping. Take "Accordion" for example. A wacky accordion sample loops throughout a slow-paced beat and lazy bassline while Doom flies through almost unaware of the background at times. Or "Raid," which features a beat that seems to be so out of time or step with a traditional hip-hop direction. But Doom sits quite comfortable within its frame and sets up Medaphor for a slick guest appearance. Other guests include the bad character, Lord Quasimoto, on "Americas Most Blunted" and the Sun Ra-inspired "Shadows of Tomorrow"; Wildchild blasts million-miles-an-hour rhymes on "Hardcore Hustle" and Stacy Epps floats through "Eye." Madvillainy gets close to the genius seen on Quasimoto's Unseen, and like that record this one might take a few listens to find it. But once it clicks in, this disc stays in the CD player for days. ~ Jack LV Isles, All Music Guide

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listener reviews

- - Classic Album
  - - By DonnyIguana
    - 9/25/2008 19:18:49
  - This album blew my mind. Who needs radio? If you like pop music this one isn't for you. The beats are crazy and the rhymes served up like only MF Doom can. MadLib does his thing too! These dudes team up like Starsky and Hutch! This album from 2004 only makes you want more from these guys. Got a real classic here.
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- - What Really Needs to be Said?
  - - By s1369s
    - 8/21/2008 03:57:06
  - Madvillain.... Man... First... MF Doom, then Madlib.... This is a very beat conscious album. For those who enjoy amazing turntablists and lyricist, this album is a must have. I am still blown away and have not stopped playing this album.<br/><br/>If you are a fan of Underground Hip Hop or more beat conscious and flow orientated Hip Hop, then you should really pick up this album. If you enjoy listening to artist like Wax Tailor, Madlib, Count Bass D, RJD2, Z-Trip or even Ugly Duckling, then you will definitely enjoy Madvillain.
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