Madvillainy
by Madvillain
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8.9

Universal acclaim- based on 838 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 15 out of 838
  3. Negative: 55 out of 838

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  1. SpingleCritic
    May 12, 2019
    10
    One of the best albums of all time, Incredible rhyming scheme and great samples
  2. PrinceOfNigeria
    Nov 15, 2018
    10
    Possibly the best album of past 30 years. It is one of the only albums that actually survived the test of time and I would believe it if someone said that the album was made this year
  3. YourActualDad
    Dec 1, 2018
    10
    A masterpiece in every way imaginable. The production by Madlib is nothing less than perfection and some of the best I've ever heard. MF DOOM brings his legendary flow and the best lyrics in the game. The two combine to create the best Producer-Rapper combo I think I've ever heard. Their styles mesh perfectly and there isn't a single track that I wasn't blown away by.
  4. Matteusz
    May 17, 2021
    10
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  5. KindYoungMan
    Dec 31, 2020
    10
    A seminal hip-hop album. The perfect mix of wordplay and gritty production.

    Long live DOOM
  6. NoahPro
    Jul 22, 2019
    10
    Truly one of the greatest rap albums of all time. Madlib's production is top notch with great uses of sampling and a really nice vintage feel on the beats. DOOM's flow and rhymes are both clever and retrospective while still sticking to the super-villain character he plays throughout his albums. Overall, this album remains an example for what a good collaborative project should be with itsTruly one of the greatest rap albums of all time. Madlib's production is top notch with great uses of sampling and a really nice vintage feel on the beats. DOOM's flow and rhymes are both clever and retrospective while still sticking to the super-villain character he plays throughout his albums. Overall, this album remains an example for what a good collaborative project should be with its stellar lyrics and instrumentals.… Expand
  7. Croner
    Sep 10, 2019
    10
    Meu álbum favorito na história do Rap. DOOM e Madlib no auge, até hoje nunca ouvi nada parecido. Tudo é incrivel e único aqui, produção lendária e inesquecível, uma beat melhor que a outra, doom dropando os melhores versos da sua carreira Esse álbum é a perfeição em formato de musica.
  8. fomalhaut
    Nov 3, 2019
    10
    The perfect combination of Madlib's best production and Doom's rap. It was released in 2004, but it's out of date.
  9. okbuddyjosh
    Jan 19, 2021
    10
    Deserving of all the praise as it is easily one of the best hip hop albums of all time. DOOM and Madlib have incredible chemistry throughout the entirety of the album. DOOM delivers witty and intricate verse one after another and shows why he is truly a unique rapper. Madlib makes incredible beats; often sampling insanely obscure stuff such as commercials. While it can be criticized forDeserving of all the praise as it is easily one of the best hip hop albums of all time. DOOM and Madlib have incredible chemistry throughout the entirety of the album. DOOM delivers witty and intricate verse one after another and shows why he is truly a unique rapper. Madlib makes incredible beats; often sampling insanely obscure stuff such as commercials. While it can be criticized for not really having a song that is clearly better than the rest, this just further shows how great every song on this album is.… Expand
  10. ye2020
    Feb 6, 2020
    10
    Best technically rapped album ever, and some of the best instrumentals from the second-best producer of all time.
  11. Big_guy
    Feb 25, 2020
    10
    MF DOOM and Madlib at their best in this album. As always Madlib delivers some of the most creative and inspirational bets in rap. Lyrically this is album is at the top of the mountain MF DOOM delivers some of the best bars of his career in Madvillainy. While tracks like Accordion and Meat Grinder are most talked about my favorite track is and will always be Raid.
  12. Klol
    Sep 3, 2020
    10
    This album is my #1 of all time. It is the only album that I find every track to be a 10. The production by Madlib is insane. The lyrics and flow by MF DOOM is again, insane. The album is also quite consistent.
  13. neptunez69
    Sep 25, 2020
    10
    It's **** amazing. One of the best rap albums of all time. If you have not listened to it yet, I highly recommend you do.
  14. zachym11
    Oct 13, 2020
    10
    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 playin' yourself like accordion
  15. BaileyJ
    Nov 14, 2020
    10
    Words cannot describe how fantastic this album is. The incredible producer Madlib collaborating with the extraordinary talented rapper MF DOOM, this album was bound to be a classic. I haven't got anything to say that others haven't said a million times before. I'll just say, this album is a classic and one of the best hip hop albums ever.
  16. ciaran1
    Nov 15, 2020
    10
    One of the greatest hiphop albums ever, madlibs beats are otherworldly and DOOM spits endless flows over them. 10/10
  17. Lyr1calM1r1cal
    Jan 5, 2021
    10
    RIP MF DOOM. One of Hip-Hop's greatest MCs. All Caps when you spell the man's name.
  18. Wowisawow
    Apr 16, 2021
    10
    Perfect Album. One of my only 10/10's. I love every song and MF DOOM is a legend.
  19. madhappy
    May 8, 2021
    10
    the best album ever made, everything this man rhymes is a punchline and he has a unique flow that stays undefeated a whole 17 years later
  20. blitzyPerry
    May 3, 2022
    10
    First of this is Madlib's craziest and best samplings and beats, and MF Dooms Lyrics and Rapping goes hard here and the features are awesome.
  21. Nannuk
    Jun 27, 2021
    10
    With the versatile use of beautiful samples from jazz souo and r&b and the character of a billion an already existing billion portrays this was not only amazing to listen to but the backstop was out of this world, alongside everything mf doom portrays madvillian form start to finish even in the cover art designed to scare the general public which did exactly that. Mf doom came in like noWith the versatile use of beautiful samples from jazz souo and r&b and the character of a billion an already existing billion portrays this was not only amazing to listen to but the backstop was out of this world, alongside everything mf doom portrays madvillian form start to finish even in the cover art designed to scare the general public which did exactly that. Mf doom came in like no other with his Shakespeare like rhyme schemes and incredible story telling capability this was by far his best yet. We can never leave madlib unmentioned, there is not much to say rather than he was a real master producing everything in this album, a true mastering genius arguably the best produced album of all time, mastered to perfection, on my opinion; greatest hip hop album of all time.… Expand
  22. TheComments
    Jul 2, 2021
    10
    With Madlib’s impeccable beat production like in "Raid" and "All Caps" combined with MF Doom’s witty free-associative lyrics like in "Figaro" and "Rhinestone Cowboy", Madvillainy is hip-hop gem that has broken down the genre to it’s purist form. Since 2004, it has become one of the most influential Hip-Hop records of all time by influencing the likes of Tyler, The Creator, Earl Sweatshirt,With Madlib’s impeccable beat production like in "Raid" and "All Caps" combined with MF Doom’s witty free-associative lyrics like in "Figaro" and "Rhinestone Cowboy", Madvillainy is hip-hop gem that has broken down the genre to it’s purist form. Since 2004, it has become one of the most influential Hip-Hop records of all time by influencing the likes of Tyler, The Creator, Earl Sweatshirt, Joey Bada$$, producer Flying Lotus and Radiohead’s Thom Yorke.… Expand
  23. Thonyo
    Jan 6, 2023
    10
    Esse álbum é extremamente bem produzido e divertido de se escutar, nenhuma canção deixa de ter seu brilho individual, cada uma possui uma atmosfera e sonoridade incríveis! Um ótimo trabalho da dupla. Descanse em paz DOOM.
  24. Geckono
    Jan 1, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I think this is easily the best album MF DOOM has ever made.
    The lyrics first of all are out of this world, the madvillain goes in a poetic world where everything seems calibrated. Honestly the bar "Got more soul than a sock with a hole" his absolutely fantastic.
    The production is also incredible, Madlib made a fantastic job at mastering samples and old songs in order to make the madviliainy"s world more realistic. (I am not exactly sure this is his best album, because Pinata with Freddie gibbs is far beyond this world too lol)

    The album is actually short, 22 titles for 46 minutes, it is like 2minutes15 seconds on average for each song, but i think this is a time well spent, that i will spend again !    … Expand
  25. Joyasanactofres
    Aug 17, 2022
    10
    Doom's rhymes and flow in this album are on a whole other level. Madlib's production is great too and matches these songs. I like the cartoony sketches and interludes here and there in the album, they give this album a lotta character.
  26. Macklee
    Feb 11, 2022
    10
    Listen to this pleasant, beautiful album nearly every week on cassette. both beautiful instrumentation and lyricism from DOOM, a true master of sticky lyricism
  27. tobyxnd
    Apr 23, 2022
    10
    After a year of listening and loving this album, I've come to the conclusion that this is one hundred percent one of the best albums ever made. DOOM's lyrical ability on this LP really shines paired with the funky, soulful beats by MADLIB never fail to keep me entertained. Even with the short run-time on tracks and even the album I still love this album. Even with the countless otherAfter a year of listening and loving this album, I've come to the conclusion that this is one hundred percent one of the best albums ever made. DOOM's lyrical ability on this LP really shines paired with the funky, soulful beats by MADLIB never fail to keep me entertained. Even with the short run-time on tracks and even the album I still love this album. Even with the countless other classics that came out in the 2000s era of music, MADVILLIANY still comes out on the top the list. It's a tragedy that we had to lose the legend that is MF DOOM.… Expand
  28. DaRocksolid
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Easily my favorite album of all time and it will probably never change. There is no album out there that conveys the senses quite like this one, making you feel like you have been right there with the villains the whole time. RIP MF DOOM ALL CAPS BABY!!
  29. MonkeMan
    Apr 6, 2022
    10
    MF DOOM is one of the best lyricists ever and this album is great proof. He spits so much fire it’s actually nuts. Madlib brings some of my favorite beats ever with tracks like meat grinder and accordion. Only the mad villain himself could make these beats work with his nasty flows and stellar rhymes. Some of DOOMs best work, may he rest in piece.
  30. BlessedBarium
    May 29, 2022
    10
    A monolithic achievement in rap music, Madvillainy remains a stunning display of DOOM's undeniable genius and grasp of the English language, paired with some of the most creative beats you'll find anywhere.

    From Accordion to Rhinestone Cowboy, Madvillainy is an album that packs so much variety into such a small space while remaining thematically consistent. DOOM's signature off-beat flow    A monolithic achievement in rap music, Madvillainy remains a stunning display of DOOM's undeniable genius and grasp of the English language, paired with some of the most creative beats you'll find anywhere.

    From Accordion to Rhinestone Cowboy, Madvillainy is an album that packs so much variety into such a small space while remaining thematically consistent. DOOM's signature off-beat flow and humorous wordplay may not be everyone's cup of tea, but once it clicks with the listener it is almost hypnotic; the lines are packed so full of internal rhymes that they work as their own instrument. Madlib's importance also cannot be understated - some of the most unexpected instrumentals on the album are woven in so seamlessly that they make you wonder why you would ever doubt their validity on such a project. The incredibly creative sampling on tracks like Accordion are a masterclass in hip hop production, showcasing the very best of Madlib's talent and DOOM's lyricism.

    Madvillainy is one of the greatest hip hop records of all time - anyone interested in rap music beyond your Kendricks and Kanyes should absolutely give this a listen.    … Expand
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#3 Best Album of 2004
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#7 Most Discussed Album of 2004
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#7 Most Shared Album of 2004

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93

Universal acclaim - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. Tiny Mix Tapes
    90
    A dizzying synergy of heavy brains and chemistry, culminating in blissfully fun, irreverent, and engaging brand of record-making magic.
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  2. Mojo
    90
    The wily creativity on display here is astonishing. [Jun 2004, p.114]
  3. Austin Chronicle
    89
    Not only does it capture the unstructured verse of a masked maniac within a sheer net of plausibility, it parades his inner dementia among instrumental adornments of the highest order.
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