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The production style doesn't feel as powerful to me as Take Me To Your Leader or Vaudeville Villain, and the latter half of the album has some slow points, but the run from Doomsday to Tick, Tick... is legendary. I can see how it cemented the beginning of MF DOOM's success.

I love DOOM, and of course Madlib is one of the greatest producers of all time, but somehow Madvillainy just never sit right with me. Not that they don't mesh together, they definitely can, but so many of the songs feel like solid 8/10's for me. It's only a few of them (Operation Lifesaver to name my personal favorite) that pulls it above that 80 range. It feels almost sacrilegious with how highly regarded this album is, but I would pick Take Me To Your Leader or Vaudeville Villain over it any ... read more

Short, so every song feels like it counts. No bloat at all. Great production, crisp vocal samples that really send a message. This LP got me into Freddie Gibbs, and reminded me of the greatness of the Alchemist. A great duo, wish I could hear more.

Album has some real high points, and a great atmosphere. Some of the production is really great, and the verses super well crafted, if a little stupid in content. As a lot of other reviews probably agree with, the album has a lot of bloat to it, and could do without the weird sexual skits. Not the most comfortable listening experience if you're doing it front to back.