One of the great hip hop albums from the last decade - a brilliant yet underrated collaboration between MF Doom and DJ/producer Madlib.
The songs are short and snappy and make use of some obscure samples - from artists like Sun Ra & Bill Evans - the outcome being a clever and often bizarre sonic tapestry weaved by master-producer Madlib. Doom's deadpan drawl is the real highlight though: his rhymes are inventive, funny and above all, super-cool - a totally refreshing presence in a genre dominated by chest-beaters & Jay-Z wannabe's.
This album demands repeated listens - and you'll need it to get accustomed to the endlessly clever lines dropped in by Doom. There are no noticeable hooks or conventional "verse-chorus-verse" structures on this record, and it's this unpredictable feel which adds to its appeal. And make sure you check out the cartoon music video for "All Caps" - a fine piece of work which avoids all the cliches found in modern day hip-hop music videos. There's even a Madvillain action figure out in the market too. How cool is that??
This record is best enjoyed in the half-light of dawn on a head-set after a big night out - a great listen indeed. And if the rumours are true (and I pray they are), a second Madvillain album may be unleashed on us in the near future.
All hail the Villain!
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